The iconic blue door and white walls of AD Singh’s restaurant, Olive, have seen and heard a lot of good times and stories. A landmark in the city’s restaurant scene, the brand has been going strong for almost 18 years now. One of his many inspirations has been the relaxed life of the sunny state of Goa. So much so that he even started Lady Baga, a Goan food restaurant with a beach shack vibe.

Singh was also responsible for bringing Goa’s Thalassa to Mumbai for a pop-up. With restaurants in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, one always wondered when Goa would be on his radar. Turns out 2018 will be the year, as Olive is set to open in Vagator. What’s interesting is that Vagator is also home to Thalassa and Sarah Todd’s Antares. We are looking forward to some sausage and susegaad at the new space.