979

At 979 Bistro, Panvel.

- Brian Mendonca 

979
recalls 849
as go-karters race
around a serpentine 8.
Herbed mushroom toasties
set the mood 
for a meal in Panvel
not far from Goodwill.
The ambience is right 
conversation flows
Guccini on a grill
Succulent kebabs
Terracotta walls
blue from Jodhpur
cane lamps on the ceiling 
mirrors reflect the hills
It's time to sleep for Dhimahi
as Carpenter sways to Espresso.

(18 May 2026
979 Bistro, Panvel)

Notes
979: date of birth, 9 July 2025. 9 is the sum of 2+2+5.
849: Family home in Pune.
Go karters: Go karting track in Panvel near the Bistro.
Goodwill: Tower off the Mumbai- Bangalore highway near Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.

979 is curated by Shradha and Aditya. The Bistro is named after the date of birth of their daughter Dhimahi. Pic taken by Aditya. Updated 19/5/26.

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