Celebrating The Launch of Heirloom Cities: Mumbai
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photography by Senay Inanici
Igniting all 5 senses was the goal for the launch party of Heirloom Cities: Mumbai, a book that serves as a visual and written journey through the city’s kitchens, streets, and history. A beautiful medley of storytelling, recipes, and lush photography from Mumbai, the book (the first in a series of three) was created by Sri Bodanapu under her indie publishing house, Heirloom.
Held at the stunning Four One Nine rooftop space in San Francisco, the party invited guests to indulge in a delicious chaat bar and other foods by Jalsa, sip on Mumbai-inspired cocktails by Hanson of Sonoma, create wearable florals with Natalie Brookshire, make traditional block print textiles, and so much more.
Check out our 80+ pics from the Heirloom Cities: Mumbai launch party, below!
- A first look at Heirloom Cities: Mumbai.
- Heirloom founder Sri Bodanapu and interiors queen Shavonda Gardner.
- The bold and beautiful cover of Heirloom Cities: Mumbai.
- Sri Bodanapu celebrating at the gorgeous Four One Nine space.
- Book designer Nandini Thirani.
- As guests arrived, they received photos from the books that included Mumbai-inspired conversation prompts.
- Adine Le checking folks in.
- Yours truly, Katie Hintz-Zambrano, matching the Heirloom Cities: Mumbai cover.
- Beautiful florals by Natalie B. Designs.
- The incredible indoor-outdoor experience at Four One Nine.
- An awe-worthy living wall and velvet linens to match.
- Heirloom Cities: Mumbai featured in the library—along with a preview of the next two cities in the series: Lucknow and Kolkata.
- Our friends from Hanson of Sonoma served up Mumbai-inspired cocktails (with a California twist).
- Dev Heyrana placing her order.
- The Hanson of Sonoma cocktail—and mocktail—choices: Mango Tango and Prickly Pear Lemonade.
- Bottoms up!
- Besharam chef and co-owner Heena Patel pulling up to the Hanson of Sonoma bar.
- Sri Bodanapu with her latest masterpiece: Heirloom Cities: Mumbai.
- Nandini Thirani and Sri Bodanapu.
- Nandini Thirani, who designed the book's cover and pages.
- Guests mingling in the Four One Nine library.
- Purnima Mani and Sanjana Reddy.
- Natalie Brookshire, Meredith Peck, and Carissa Potter Carlson.
- Nandini Thirani and Jasleen Agarwal.
- Delicious bites by Jalsa.
- Jeanne Chan and Kendra Smoot.
- The breezy patio space at Four One Nine.
- Jalsa served a variety of street food-inspired bites.
- So good.
- Cimeron Ahluwalia and Roman.
- Sri Bodanapu and friends celebrating.
- The chaat bar by Jalsa.
- Many laughs, smiles, and hugs were shared.
- Heena Patel looking through Heirloom Cities: Mumbai.
- Proud friends Meghan Trikha and Meaghan Rose.
- Getting a first look at Heirloom Cities: Mumbai.
- Neha Narang, Sri Bodanapu, Meaghan Rose, and Sanjana Reddy.
- Every bite was perfection.
- Lupe Maciel and Sri Bodanapu.
- Local food stars Sajani Amarasiri of Kola Goodies and Heena Patel of Besharam.
- Jasleen Agarwal, Sri Bodanapu, Soni Mehra, and Katie Hintz-Zambrano.
- A sight to behold: Four One Nine's rooftop space.
- Sajani Amarasiri, Purnima Mani, and Nandini Thirani.
- Natalie Brookshire and Simone LeBlanc.
- Meredith Peck and Carissa Potter Carlson.
- Sri Bodanapu and her son.
- Sri Bodanapu and Kathy Fang.
- Simone LeBlanc and Meredith Peck.
- Meredith Peck flipping through Heirloom Cities: Mumbai.
- The first in a series of 3 books.
- Sri Bodanapu and Nandini Thirani discuss the inspiration behind Heirloom Cities: Mumbai.
- Taking it all in.
- Proud friends looking on.
- We also had a variety of activities on the roofdeck.
- Angela Tafoya enjoying the breeze.
- One of our hands-on activities: block-printing.
- Lani Conway and Shavonda Gardner trying their hand at this traditional Indian craft.
- Bold colors.
- Kid-friendly, too!
- Guests could use stencils and hand-carved wood blocks.
- Purnima Mani trying her hand at the craft.
- Desiree Alexander creating something special.
- A brand-new tea towel creation.
- Another hands-on activity: DIY wearable florals by Natalie B. Designs.
- The florist herself, Natalie Brookshire.
- Bowls of blooms to choose from.
- More beauties.
- Angela Tafoya putting on her floral broach.
- Constance Moore's strung-floral creation, inspired by Mumbai.
- Natalie Brookshire helping secure the creation.
- A bloom for the hair.
- Simone LeBlanc with some new lapel decor.
- Vibrant blooms, inspired by Heirloom Cities: Mumbai.
- It's a family affair.
- Dessert is served!
- More deliciousness by Jalsa.
- Grabbing a gift bag to-go.
- Lani Conway getting a farewell bouquet from Natalie B.
- Happy camper.
- Angela Tafoya taking the vibes of Mumbai back home.
- Sweet departing gifts.
- A peek inside the gift bags.
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A copy of Heirloom Cities: Mumbai, a set of handmade ceramic plates from India, and mini bouquets from Natalie B. Designs.
Until next time...
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