New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- In a city like Mumbai, where new restaurants and bars jostle for space every few weeks, its Irani cafes have retained a charm that feels almost unchanged. It's the exact sentiment that nudged Aaliya Ahuja (of Oleander Farms, Saltt Karjat, Uppu and Pure Kitchen) to launch Cafe Parallel. Situated in Bandra Reclamation, the latest spot is built keeping the city's Irani cafes in mind, with a menu that remains unchanged for generations of Mumbaikars-bun maska, kheema pav, akuri, berry pulao and lagan nu custard. The space feels familiar with bentwood chairs, and checkered tablecloths, a handwritten chalkboard and photographs of Bombay of the yore. Apart from the usual suspects, there are salads, shakshoukas and mezze platt...