PEAKLIFE
23-Oct-2026
From new restaurants to new launches in the alco-bev industry of India, this is what you should know.
1. Hakkasan Mumbai Comes To Shang Palace For Its Second Culinary Sting
Hakkasan Mumbai returns to Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi for a three-day culinary pop-up at Shang Palace from 23rd to 25th October 2026. Hakkasan Mumbai will bring its signature contemporary Cantonese cuisine to Delhi, led by Master Chef Raymond Wong, Head Chef of Hakkasan and Yauatcha, India, alongside Chef Gagandeep Singh Sawhney, Executive Chef, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi. The exclusive showcase will be available across lunch and dinner, featuring some of Hakkasan Mumbai’s signature dishes, including Crispy Duck Salad, Crab Dumplings, Stir-Fried Tiger Prawns, Hakkasan Signature Peking Duck with Pancake and Stir-Fried Lobster. The vegetarian selection includes Vegetarian Duck and Cress Salad, Spicy Jackfruit Dumpling, Wild Mushroom and Vegetable Wrap and Mock Duck Roll, among others.
The experience brings together the culinary expertise of both chefs, combining traditional Cantonese techniques with contemporary interpretations of Chinese cuisine.
2. A New Levantine Social Dining Destination In Pune
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune announces the opening of YA:LA, celebrating the rich culinary traditions of the Levant, a region along the Eastern Mediterranean. It introduces a dining experience shaped by shared plates, live-fire cooking, inventive cocktails and a vibrant setting designed for gathering. Among the food highlights is Pistachio Muhammara, a reinterpretation of the roasted red pepper and walnut dip associated with Aleppo, while Black Garlic Moutabel lends a contemporary depth to the smoky aubergine preparation. Roasted Beet and Labneh Cloud presents a familiar regional pairing in a new form. Bread, central to the region's dining traditions, occupies a special place on the menu. Za'atar and Olive Manakish celebrates the simplicity of Levantine flatbreads, while boat-shaped Turkish Pide, including a smoked duck and potato interpretation, reflects the culinary influences that extend beyond the Levant. After 10 PM, “Stories After Ten” takes the energy up a notch. Afro-Arabic rhythms become more prominent, accompanied by inventive cocktails and desserts.
3. The All American Diner Comes To Hyderabad
The All American Diner in Hyderabad is reviving the legacy of one of New Delhi’s most iconic restaurants. It first opened in Delhi in 2001 and developed a cult following for over 20 years. It closed in 2023, so that it could be recast in a new avatar. The all-day menu spans breakfast classics like a stack o’ pancakes, waffles and sunrise skillets to hot dogs, burgers and dinner plates like old bay garlic shrimp and barbecued baby back ribs. Desserts feature nostalgic diner favorites like the pecan pie, New York cheesecake and banana split. Like every good Diner, beverage highlights include classic milkshakes, smoothies, malts and decadent crazy shakes.
4. Glenfiddich Reimagines Festive Gifting With Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh
Glenfiddich, the pioneering single malt Scotch whisky brand, has partnered with celebrated Indian designer Rajesh Pratap Singh to introduce a limited-edition festive gifting collection across its 12, 15 and 18-Year-Old expressions in India. United by a shared pursuit of craftsmanship, precision and a pioneering spirit, the collaboration reimagines luxury whisky gifting through thoughtfully designed accessories that extend the Glenfiddich experience beyond the bottle. The Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old gifting pack features a specially designed pocket square, with 10 designs showcased through a distinctive bottle neck tag. The Glenfiddich 15 Year Old edition pairs a pocket square with a stag brooch, while the 18 Year Old edition features a specially designed button set. Each accessory translates Glenfiddich’s craftsmanship into personal style, while the packaging brings together the brand’s iconic stag and distillery imagery with gold festive motifs.
5. Sir Orrick’s, The Knight Of The Barrels, Makes Its India Debut
Sir Orrick’s Irish Whiskey, a premium triple-distilled Irish whiskey, has made its debut in India, brought to the country by Mehra Wines Pvt. Ltd. (MWPL). Crafted in Ireland, the whiskey is matured in carefully selected barrels and finished in bourbon and sherry casks, bringing together traditional Irish whiskey-making with a contemporary approach to premium spirits. On the nose, it offers vanilla cream, honey and fresh orchard fruit, with notes of pear, green apple and lemon zest. The palate brings together vanilla, toffee, apple, pear and malt biscuit, with light oak spice and a creamy texture, leading to a smooth finish with subtle notes of sweet grain, dry oak and pepper. Led by brothers Tushar Mehra and Pranav Mehra, Mehra Wines Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian importer and creator of premium spirits and beverages, with a portfolio spanning international and proprietary brands across whisky, tequila, vodka, gin and rum. Sir Orrick’s is currently available across Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh.
Cover Credits- Hakkasan Mumbai
