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Orchard Fruits
Our fruiterers have kept the same Devgad ledger since 1962, and it shows. Alphonsos ripen in haystacks, never crates; Mahabaleshwar berries travel overnight under cold chain; and twice a week, Okayama grapes and Shizuoka melons arrive by air. Indian orchards first, the world's finest second — each fruit sold at the hour it deserves.
Signature Provisions
Sold by name.
A standing selection from the orchard fruits ledger. Prices turn with the season; the standard does not. WhatsApp the counter to reserve today's picks.
Shine Muscat Grapes
Okayama, Japan; flown in Tuesdays and Fridays₹4,800per 500 gMahabaleshwar Strawberries
Sweet Charlie cultivar, picked at dawn₹425punnet of 200 gMishri Cherries
Harwan orchards, Srinagar₹975per 500 gShahi Litchi
Muzaffarpur, GI-tagged groves₹890per kgCrown Musk Melon
Shizuoka, Japan; one fruit per vine₹11,500per melonKotgarh Apricots
Kotgarh, Himachal; old mission-orchard stock₹680per 500 gSaswad Sitaphal
Purandar valley, Pune₹540per kg
02 · Orchard Fruits
Picked at first light; in Colaba by the second chai.— The Orchard Fruits counter
Pantry Notes
From the buyer's ledger.
The Devgad Ledger
Our alphonso growers are third-generation names in a ledger our founder opened in 1962; the fruit is ripened slowly in rice straw, never hastened with carbide. Each tray carries the orchard's name and its picking date.
Never the Fridge
Mangoes, sitaphal and stone fruit sulk below ten degrees — let them ripen on the counter until fragrant at the stem. Only then, if you must, allow a brief spell in the crisper before serving.
From the Cheese Room
Shine muscat wants aged comté and very little else; alphonso is best torn over burrata with cracked pepper and a thread of saffron honey. Our cheese room will gladly portion to match whatever fruit you carry home.