By Rutvi Ashar
Photography: Courtesy Project 810
A minimalistic mall eatery by celebrity chef, Ritu Dalmia, will tickle your taste buds as much as it will awaken the designer in you...
An unexpected insert into a
mall food court, Café Diva is a welcome change from typical eateries. Essentially Diva,
but unique and different from others under the brand name, its smartly designed interiors
with minimal colour are chiselled by designer Vritima
Wadhwa and architect Kanika Jain, working alongside Ritu Dalmia.
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While the large arched facade
splashed with the orange “Café Diva” signage gives insight into the playful
concept of this space, the inside greets you with old-world charm in its umber-esque
aura, where chic, minimalistic interiors are
brought alive by brightly coloured artefacts that are intelligently placed
throughout the space.
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Without
even glancing at the menu, you can tell that this is a comfortable restaurant
that will cater to your needs. The exposed services hang from the ceiling in
the most honest way, indicative of the simplicity and purity in the Diva brand.
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In a typical mall, where you would expect
loud expressions by a brand trying to compete with others; Café Diva does exactly
the opposite. The areas are rustic and casual; a stark contradiction of the
location the café sits in. The facade
reminds you of European bistros and the minute you walk in, you are transported
to one. Simple, out of the book interior hacks such as using mirrors to open up
the space or using red panels to create a warm, advancing atmosphere come
together and create a harmonious space that actually comprises of a large
kitchen and 40 covers.
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A warm and inviting café, urbanely fresh and
straightforward; the spaces exist as a backdrop for Ritu to shine in. You visit
here and you will return, some for the food and some for the clean, open
design.
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