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Behind Closed Doors
The New Indian Express Coimbatore
|November 02, 2025
Inside India's growing constellation of private supper clubs, cultural circles, and members-only societies
There's no shortage of experiences in India's hospitality scene today. Cocktail bars, chef's tables, and tasting menus abound-but the true markers of cultural cachet lie behind closed doors. Here, entry is by invite only, and discretion is the new luxury.
Across Indian metros, supper clubs and wine circles have become the latest codes of social currency. Forget open bookings—these tables are set for the few, often through referrals and whispered introductions.
This story is from the November 02, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Coimbatore.
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