The Locale Series: The Marathi Edit

Some stories are best told at the table.

The Locale Series returns to The Merchants with its most anticipated edition yet — a Sunday brunch steeped in the culinary soul of Kolhapur. Rooted in royal Maratha traditions and carried through generations by those who lived and breathed its flavours, this is not simply a meal. It is a living archive of a culture that has always celebrated food as ceremony.

For this edition, we are honoured to welcome Vinita Ghatge — a custodian of Kolhapuri culinary heritage whose knowledge of the region’s royal kitchen traditions is as rare as it is profound. Through her, guests will encounter the flavours, stories, and ingredients that once graced the tables of Maratha royalty: bold, unapologetic, and deeply rooted in the land.

Expect a curated spread that honours the true character of Kolhapuri cuisine — fiery, complex, and layered with history — presented with the finesse and warmth that defines every experience at The Merchants.

Beyond the food, The Locale Series is a gathering of curious minds and open palates. It is an invitation to slow down, to listen, and to discover the living culinary legacy of Maharashtra’s most storied region — one conversation, one dish, and one unforgettable afternoon at a time.