‘Nostalgia’- The Previous College Bakery is housed in a heritage constructing, Ferns Mansion in Bandra’s Hill Street that was in-built 1914
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Brilliant sunflowers welcome us as we step inside Nostalgia- The Previous College Bakery situated amidst century-old bungalows in Bandra’s standard Hill Street. Regardless of being new within the neighbourhood (it launched in July), the bakery housed in a heritage constructing — Ferns Mansion that was in-built 1914 — feels prefer it has been right here perpetually. The ceilings are scalloped, the verandah constructed with timber, and the skylights and home windows are fastened with stained glass panes. Right this moment, this construction is dwelling to 11 residences together with industrial areas like Nostalgia.
Coasters of Bollywood classics like Don, Sholay, Deewar, Silsila and Abhimaan caught on the wall.
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The cafe is the brainchild of Ranji Trophy cricketer and restaurateur Sinan Khader alongside along with his uncle Salim Khader. Sinan says “We aimed to create a spot the place folks might depart their worries behind and replicate on one of the best days of their lives. Each customer will discover themselves reminiscing about childhood tales, discussing their favorite music and flicks, and making new recollections whereas cherishing the outdated ones.”
Bun maska and chai
We visited Nostalgia on a drizzling Sunday afternoon and the supervisor Godfrey Falcon prompt we strive Mumbai’s quintessential bun maskaand chai.The hen junglee sandwich with shredded hen, mayonnaise, trace of coriander and black pepper was hearty and satisfying. We additionally tried crunchy egg puffs, hen and corn quiche andpaneer tikka roll, all of which tasted do-it-yourself and recent out of kitchen.
Mumbai’s quintessential bun maska and chai
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We paired our bakery bites with Mumbai’s very personal Pallonji soda in raspberry and vanilla flavours. This iconic drink is a part of a wealthy tapestry of Parsi tradition, celebrated within the metropolis’s Irani cafes. Conflicted by the numerous choices on the candy counter show, which featured Dutch pasty, German white forest pastry, baked cheesecake, blueberry muffins and extra, we lastly picked the basic Lotus Biscoff cheesecake and Bourbon brownie. The cheesecake is unbaked, and the fork glided via its thick buttery Biscoff biscuit base. The Bourbon brownie is product of Bourbon biscuits blended with basic old-fashioned brownies for a thick and fudgy deal with.
The inside design, paying homage to a bygone period, options quaint knick-knacks, vintage wood furnishings and benches
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The menu additionally contains butter cream buns, cinnamon rolls, croissants, veg pattice, quiche (mushroom and spinach and corn), keema pao, keemapatti samosa, blueberry muffin, chocolate eclairs, Florentino tarts, cola floats and scorching chocolate fudge. For a strong blast from the previous, strive the Milo, Increase and Horlicks on supply, served as scorching drinks.
Again to rock and roll
The bakery transports prospects to the time of rock and roll, the 90s period of the radio, cassettes, and vinyl data. There are coasters of Bollywood classics like Don, Sholay, Deewar, Silsila and Abhimaan caught on the wall, and collages of TV reveals comparable to Malgudi Days, Tintin, together with footage of musical bands and comedian books that the majority of us grew up with.
The inside design, paying homage to a bygone period, options quaint knick-knacks, vintage wood furnishings and benches. The ‘Foodopoly’ board creation is a spotlight to relive the board video games.
Easy menu with all of the childhood bakery delights and refreshments
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Purnima Sah
The imaginative and prescient to create an area the place folks can expertise the enjoyment of their childhood is executed by principal inside designers Neetika Daga Design and Namrata Saigal Design Atelier. Neetika says, “We now have chosen pure supplies like heat wooden, lime-washed partitions, and rough-plastered ceilings that breathe consolation. We now have lovingly added particulars that spark private favorite tales whereas guaranteeing the area stays each practical and enveloping.”
Lotus Biscoff cheesecake and Bourbon brownie
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Purnima Sah
Nostalgia- The Previous College Bakery, Hill Street, Bandra West, Mumbai, 7am to 12am, all days. It price about ₹200 for 2 folks
Revealed – September 20, 2024 01:50 pm IST
