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Araku Valley: Slow travel through the coffee paradise
Pause and explore the tribal lands in the heart of a rainforest, where there are world-class coffee estates, including ones that speak of terroir like winemakers do.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Dior's Tutti Frutti tableware and Orhan Pamuk's 'Nights of Plague'
Luxurious things and experiences aren't always the most expensive. But they are, without an exception, exceptional. Each week, MC Recommends brings to you a selection of products and experiences that are a head-and-shoulders above the rest, and that satisfy this definition of luxury. This week in MC Recommends: Dior’s playful tableware collection with fruit motifs; The Den at Soneva Jani; Orhan Pamuk’s new novel; Atmosphere x Pollack New York’s innovative collab; Goa’s Paper Boat Collective; and rare photographs of Mexican art couple, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
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MC Recommends: Aman NewYork is New York’s most expensive hotel and Chef Amninder Sandhu’s new Pune restaurant
What's hot: New York’s newest most expensive hotel Aman NewYork, Chef Amninder Sandhu’s new Pune restaurant Nora, a meadery tour and tasting in Pune; Janice Pariat’s 'Everything the Light Touches'; Regional Coffee in Melbourne; W Goa’s new gin bar, and Clinique’s fresh launch.
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MC Recommends | Traditional Onam meal at Chef Regi Mathew’s Kappa Chakka Kandhari and how to celebrate your birthday on Antarctica
What's hot this week: Traditional Onam meal at Chef Regi Mathew’s fine dine, celebrating your birthday in Antarctica, Frederique Constant’s Italian boats inspired watches; weekends at Khotachiwadi, and Ashdeen Lilaowala’s Parsi Gara.
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MC Recommends: Porsche’s racing car-inspired 2023 launch and glamping in Dubai
Also, Louis XIII’s crystal decanters with rare cognac launched in India, Mercedes’ collaboration for chic audio accessories, Coffeeza’s aluminium coffee capsules, and Royal Delft’s tattoo-ed dinnerware.
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India@75 | Ikat bomber jacket, anyone?
A quiet revolution in the fashion industry has given us brands and designer labels steeped in our artisanal heritage.
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75 luxury brands that changed the way we live and indulge
Indian luxury brands that have become household names, and what they have to offer.
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MC Recommends: Readymade cocktails in a bottle and 3 shirts to up your wardrobe game
Also, Ladakh’s new boutique luxury hotel, heritage rice varieties, FabIndia’s new sustainable collection, mineral sunscreens, hand-painted tableware, and art/food event at a Parisian palace.
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MC Recommends: Vespa x Justin Bieber’s limited-edition scooters and Chef Vicky Ratnani’s massive burgers
Also, Montegrappa pen’s ode to Formula 1 racing, Arjun Rathi’s ‘candy’ lights, and Jacob & Co’s jewel-like watches launched in India.
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MC Recommends: Ekaya’s revival project for vintage Banarasis, a luxury ecotainer in Agra, and a culinary weekend in Rajasthan
Also, Pottery Barn launches in India, a MicroLED TV that transforms into a sculpture, Gua Sha as a beauty accessory, and dining on Michelin-starred menus while flying Air France.
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MC Recommends: Luxury river cruises through the Sundarbans, and Google Pixel Fold
Plus, The Ned NoMad in New York; Christian Louboutin’s Sneakender bag, art on your wine bottle, Audemars Piguet’s tribute to music, and JANAVI India’s exquisite cashmere collection.
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MC Recommends: A trek to Siachen glacier, Forest Essentials’ makeup range, and the best astrophotography cameras
Also, Tag Heuer NFT-displaying watch, playful coffee tables from Baro Design, Mumbai Noise perfume, Dior’s luxury Birkenstocks, and moisturizer and sunscreens for the monsoons.
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Eid ul-Adha 2022: Where to eat or order your Bakra Eid feast
From bazaars to home chefs and five-star deliveries, our list on the best Eid meals in town. Also, an Awadhi Mutton Biryani recipe for home chefs.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC recommends | Vintage cars-inspired Breitling watches and a Varanasi hotel in the Michelin hotel guide
Plus, Paris luxury department store La Samaritaine reopens, Masterchef Australia winner’s restaurant in Chennai, Sula Brut Tropicale, and designer Dhruv Kapoor’s Milan collection.
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MC Recommends | Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1996, and The Ordinary on Nykaa
Plus, jukeboxes make a comeback, cruising down India’s cleanest river, a Béchamel sauce DIY kit, and a new luxury hotel in Srinagar.
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MC Recommends | Made-in-India wines and whiskies, and where to get your fix of Tamil cuisine
Also, earbuds from Nothing, jewel-like grazing boards, and an exhibition on Mumbai’s built heritage.
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Father’s Day 2022 | Unusual gifting ideas for dads with varied interests
Looking for a unique gift for dad? Here is our definitive list.
LUXURY-LIFESTYLE
MC Recommends: Unusual holiday experiences from fighter jet sorties to picking wild mushrooms in Goa
Plus, Jaipur Watch Company’s ode to the Indian tiger; revival of Levis’ Trucker jacket; and Artisanté’s flavourful hot chocolates.
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MC Recommends: Goan Alphonso & Murshidabad mangoes, summer perfumes, and The MET’s Heirloom Project
What's hot this week: Mango experiences; Indian artisans and jewellers in The Met’s exhibition; summer perfumes; André Mouche enamelled watches; and wellness menu at The Leela.
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MC Recommends: Karan Johar’s first restaurant; Kashmir’s new luxury hotel; and a Goan bar among Asia’s five best
Neuma, Karan Johar’s first restaurant; Qayaamgah set to the backdrop of Zabarwan Range; Bar Tesouro among Asia’s top 5; craft ice-cream brands; and luxury bathing rituals kit.
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P.R.S. Oberoi redefined the luxury hospitality space in India
From his insistence on an egg yolk being the right shade of yellow for use in omelettes served at Oberoi properties to his definition of luxury, traits that helped P.R.S. Oberoi create world-class hotels.
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MC Recommends: Swimwear for the perfect summer holiday, stargazing destinations and Eid-ul-Fitr feast
Chef Vanika Choudhary’s art of fermentation and a private dinner; Eid-al-Fitr feast; Indri single malt; ‘Astronomical’ summer travel; and swimwear to heat your summer days.
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Cosmos and cooking are at the core of Subodh Gupta’s new art installations
From cooking as a performance to the quest for cosmos, artist Subodh Gupta’s new works and shows dig deep into India’s absorption with food, rituals, and spiritual practices.
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MC Recommends: The best of food, cars, books, drink, and design this week
A ‘Made in India’ drinks festival; dining destinations that frame the Mandovi; vegan car interiors; Chef Pooja Dhingra’s exquisite cookies; downloadable food books; and arty decorative plates with a purpose.
