Restaurateur Nicolo Morea, who came to India from Berlin, is all praise for Bandra
and can't but shower his adulation on everything there
Restaurateur Nicolo Morea, who came to India from Berlin, is all praise for Bandra and can't but shower his adulation on everything there
Bandra connection: I came down to India in 2003 from Berlin and I had a choice between Colaba and Bandra for opening my restaurant. Then I realised that Colaba had more lounges and restaurants as compared to Bandra which has only Olive as a restaurant-cum-lounge bar. And now I think my decision to stay here was definitely not a wrong one.
Bandra best: The best thing about Bandra is that it's very rich in art and culture. Everyone in Bandra is talented and doing something or the other to propagate art. Be it a musician or a painter, the place is constantly on the move. Also, the constructions in Bandra have a good mix of the earlier villas and the contemporary buildings. The enormous amounts of trees revitalise the place.
Bandra haunt: I love Olive, Seijo & the Soul Dish, as well as Shiv Sagar. The dosas in Shiv Sagar are very tasty. I also hang out a lot at Joggers Park. And how can I forget Carter Road and Bandstand! Taking a walk down the promenade is one of the best ways to spend your time in Bandra.
Bandra separator: What separates Bandra from the rest of the city is the variety of people living here. There are Indians that have varied cultures and also non-Indians who have interesting aspects about their culture to showcase. It's a very cosmopolitan mix and people here readily accept all different cultures and try to adapt to the good aspects of each culture.
Bandra festival: I'm involved with the food festival in the Bandra fest and I think it is an apt way to bring people together, inspiring them to interact with each other. There are no profits or losses involved in a festival like this. It is for sheer entertainment and learning of the people. And when there is no money involved, things become much more accessible and exciting.
One request I want to make is that the police and BMC should take larger interest in festivals like these and create a balanced organisation within the people so that things are smoothly conducted. I think more festivals like this will help inspire people to contribute towards their culture in their own small way.
(Orange Celebrate Bandra is brought to you in association with DNA and HDFC Bank. Celebrate Bandra is an initiative of the Celebrate Bandra Trust and Fountainhead Promotions and Events Pvt. Ltd.)
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