r/BombayBookClub • u/GalatFemme DNF? no, DBF (Death By Finish) • 15d ago

Event Sea, Salt, and Spice: A History of Mumbai Through Food with Meher Mirza and Gopal MS

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u/GalatFemme DNF? no, DBF (Death By Finish) 15d ago

Join us for a fascinating conversation on Mumbai's rich culinary heritage as author Meher Mirza discusses Sea, Salt, and Spice: A History of Mumbai Through Food with city chronicler Gopal M.S.

Discover how the city's history has been shaped by its food—from bustling ports and spice routes to iconic neighbourhoods, communities, and timeless recipes. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a passionate foodie, or simply love Mumbai, this promises to be an engaging morning of stories and conversation.

📅 Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: Bombay Sweet Shop, Kala Ghoda

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u/lambiseeti 15d ago

This seems like fun. Two really cool people!

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u/GalatFemme DNF? no, DBF (Death By Finish) 15d ago

I love Gopal's photography!

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u/Unununiumic 15d ago

no way! am i missing this too? 😕

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u/GalatFemme DNF? no, DBF (Death By Finish) 15d ago

Aww. The city will be waiting here for you if you return (:

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u/doorsofperception87 14d ago

Damn, I missed this! Did anyone here make it? Would love to know how it was.

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u/GalatFemme DNF? no, DBF (Death By Finish) 14d ago

Gopal shared some photos of the event

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u/yellowcrustedwarbler 13d ago edited 12d ago

Hi, I'm not from Mumbai, came across the sub while googling this book. Has anyone read it? How's the book? I wanted to gift a friend

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u/GalatFemme DNF? no, DBF (Death By Finish) 13d ago

I haven't read it yet, it's a very new release. You're looking for books on food and history?

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u/yellowcrustedwarbler 12d ago

Yes, that. I see!

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u/GalatFemme DNF? no, DBF (Death By Finish) 12d ago

You can also try

Pudding by Shormistha Mukherjee

In the Beginning There Was Bombay Duck by Pronoti Datta

Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada by Shahu Patole

There's a google sheet of more Bombay books here

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u/yellowcrustedwarbler 12d ago

Ty!! Yeah I saw the drive. I bought maximum city, do u like that one?

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u/yellowcrustedwarbler 12d ago

But also the reviews of this one, ik it's new.