A Gentle Stroll on Chowpatty at Sunset, with Plentiful Snacks

IT IS ALMOST 5PM. You may be feeling pleasantly tired. The evening sea breeze hasn’t yet picked up, although it is teasing you with its occasional promises to do so. The sun, having lost some of its ferocity, slinks contentedly towards the horizon. At this time of day Bombay relaxes and takes to the seafront to stretch its legs. There is plenty of shoreline to choose from (Bombay being washed by the Arabian Sea on three sides) but tonight, we’re visiting Girgaum Chowpatty (generally known as just Chowpatty), at the top of Marine Drive.