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Creatures of the night
Updated On: 01 June, 2019 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Suman Mahfuz Quazi
As three new restaurants in the city opt to remain open only for dinner, we speak to the owners, chefs and industry veterans, to understand the economic and logistical reasons behind this decision
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The way Mumbai eats is slowly, but seismically, changing — 14-dish-long menus, chef-oriented restaurants and new and unheard of ingredients are all a manifestation of this larger shift. And it is gradually arming restaurateurs and chefs with the confidence to play around with different formats and most importantly, take risks. The ones that have opened in the last six months are showcasing some facets of this new mettle, and three of them have taken a leap of faith in keeping their establishments open for just one half of the day. Four owners of the city's dinner-only eateries share the logistical and economic narratives behind their spaces.
Dine under the moon
Arbab is the latest addition to the slew of Mediterranean openings in Mumbai's F&B space. Speaking about why they open post 6 pm, co-owner Faiz Kadawalla tells us, "Our restaurant is modelled around the cosy and colourful cafés you would typically find on the streets of Lebanon or Beirut. Since we're an open-air eatery and keeping in mind Mumbai's weather, it made more sense to do dinner only. Plus, we serve Middle-Eastern dishes like kebabs and shawarmas, which people enjoy in the evenings."
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