4 must-attend Independence Day events in Mumbai

Celebrate the spirit of patriotism with these city-based events

1) Food: Many Flavour, One Country (August 15) - Travel across India through its various cuisines this Independence day. Choose from an array of veg and non-veg starters, main course meals, soups and desserts.
Where: The Bay View, Hotel Marine Plaza; Contact: 22851212
When: 12.30pm – 3pm; Price: Rs 1,760 onward

Many Flavour, One Country.

2) Event: Book reading (August 15) - Join author Kumkum Somani for an illustrated reading from Gandhiji’s Gems, her book of children’s stories inspired by Gandhian values.
Where: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum; Contact: 23731234
When: 11.30am – 1pm; Entry: Rs 10 (museum entry)

Gandhiji’s Gems, by Kumkum Somani.

3) Food: Tri-colour pizza (August 15) – Pizza sauce for the orange, bianca sauce for the white and arugula leaves for green – what better way to celebrate the spirit of patriotism?
Where: 1Tablespoon Pizza Kitchen, Ram Villa, Opposite Sahkari Bhandar, Matunga (E)
Contact: 2403 3441

Tri-colour pizza.

4) Food: Dim Sums Special (August 15) – Choose from an assorted veg dim sum platter including Thai sambal cottage cheese, veg crystal and spinach parmesan dim sum.
Where: Loco Chino (Andheri, Bandra, Pedder Road and Fort outlets); Contact: 76660 76556
Price: Rs 200 onward