Taking its name from the dismissive term used by meat eaters to describe vegetarian food, a vegetarian eatery in Thane, Mumbai by Minnie Bhatt Design has a predominantly white interior. The vibe is one of casual dining. Visually busy, an assortment of elements come together to create a quirky, eclectic vibe. A fictitious foodie became the starting point for Minnie’s design. Books, souvenirs, even a bicycle are part of the design. The vibe is one of casual dining. Visually busy, the look stops short of clutter with the colour white uniting most of the design. In this eclectic aesthetic, there are different types of tables and chairs; the latter are tied together with white painted woodwork. The open kitchen is not ‘open’ simply by virtue of puncturing a window in a wall. Like a home, it has cabinets with shelves, styled like the kitchen of a country home in England. The upholstery also follows the mismatched precedent set by the rest of the design, sporting either English flowers or stripes. The façade of Ghaas Phoos has four arches and simple signage, resembling the entrance to a private home.
