Brand Announcements, Launches and Releases | May Third Week

This is your chance to stay updated on all the brand announcements, releases, and launches. From Third Wave Coffee to a brand new restaurant launch in Ahmedabad, Local Samosa is back with all the details you need to know for the third week of May! 

SAZ American Brasserie Partners with Soy Como Soy

SAZ American Brasserie has teamed up with Soy Como Soy (SCS), a new player in the food and beverage industry. This collaboration will feature Latin American flavours and cocktails. Guests can enjoy SCS’s signature taco and churro specials alongside a selection of cocktails. Highlights include the Blueberry Pisco Sour with lavender and lime, Bean and Corn Tacos, and more.

A New Restaurant ‘Union’ launches in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad has a new culinary creation, the Union. A plant-based and conscious living eatery, the Union, has a variety of culinary preparations like Corn and Kaffir Lime, Wild Mushroom or classic Tomato & Fennel soup along with Cambodian Curry with peppered rice or Homemade Cottage Cheese Steak and more. Guests with vegetarian options can also visit the restaurant. 

Japanese Eatery Ginkgo Launches in Hyderabad

Sheraton Hyderabad presented Zega x Ginkgo, an exclusive three-night Japanese dining experience from May 16 to 18. Founded by Siddhi Gokhale and Chef Brehadeesh Kumar, Ginkgo brings forth the artistry of Kaiseki Ruori and the charm of the Izakaya-style to Hyderabad. 

Third Wave Coffee Launches a New Summer Menu

Third Wave Coffee has launched its limited-time summer menu featuring a range of refreshing beverages and desserts. This special summer collection includes seasonal treats like Bobbles - drinks infused with juicy popping boba, Mango Treats and Ice Cream. This Summer Collection brings 9 new Bobbles, combining refreshing flavours with popping boba for a zesty, guilt-free treat and many more interesting delicacies.

Lino Perros Launches a New Range of Bags

Lino Perros, a crowd-favourite designer bag brand, has launched a new range of bags. This new range features, like a modern Lavender Voyage Bag in pastel shades, a cute edgy bag, a hobo bag in a silver shade, shoulder bags and many more funky items. 

Yuvraj Singh’s Twiddles Partners with Cafe Chain Barista

Twiddles, a clean-label snacking brand co-founded by Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh and Alfinity Studios, announced a collaboration with Barista Coffee. The alliance will see a range of co-branded Twiddles snacks launched across Barista cafés nationwide. The specially curated Twiddles x Barista co-branded product range includes premium Multigrain bars, Energy bites and Nut mixes.

Restaurant Chain Socials Launches a New Menu

A flavourful tribute to Mumbai’s culinary soul, the Local Heroes menu is a celebration of community, creativity, and culture, brought to life by Chef Glyston. From local stories to bold plates, every dish tells a story. Guests are welcomed at Dadar Social. 

Designers Shantnu and Nikhil Make History

Shantnu and Nikhil, Indian designers, unveiled Valour’s Vessel, a sculptural couture installation at Wonders of the Wild by Elephant Family, held at London’s Kew Gardens on May 13, 2025. The designer duo made history as the first Indian designers invited to take part in The Big Egg Hunt. In collaboration with Clarence Court, Chopard, and the British Asian Trust, the event brought together art, design, and conservation to spotlight endangered wildlife and promote human-wildlife coexistence across South Asia.

ROHL Launches its First Property in Dapoli

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has recently launched Regenta Waterfront Resort-Dapoli, ROHL’s Regenta-branded debut property in Dapoli. The new resort further solidifies ROHL’s foothold in Maharashtra, bringing the overall portfolio to 15 hotels across brands in the region. The property features decorated suites and rooms with multiple dining options offering global and local cuisines, including an all-day dining restaurant and a poolside bar. 

New Restaurant Otoki Announces Launch in Mumbai

Mumbai gets a brand new Izakaya-inspired Japanese restaurant led by Chef Mohit Singh- Otoki. The restaurant features authentic ingredients and time-honoured recipes from Japan. Founded by restaurateurs Anurag Katriar and Pranav Rungta, Otoki brings together the lively spirit of an Izakaya with the traditions of traditional Japanese dining.

New Mango Menu at the Orchid Hotel in Mumbai

As the Mango season is upon us, the Orchid Hotel, at the Gourment Shop, has launched a brand new mango menu featuring various mangolicious treats. Guests can try delights like Mango Tart with buttery crusts and fresh fruit crowns, rich Mango Cheesecake, fluffy Mango Cream Rolls, and more.

Mellowdrama launches a new collection - Eden

Eden, the latest collection by Mellowdrama, draws inspiration from the mythical paradise's divine stillness and abundant beauty. Airy organic cottons — striped, schiffli, and checked are the highlight of this collection. For more information on their collection, check their website.