The news that the BMC has passed independent corporator Makrand Narvekar’s proposal for eateries to be able to stay open all night, is making our stomachs rumble. After all, media is one of the industries cited as working till late-night and deserving of more food choices in the wee hours. At the moment, night birds have little choice but to follow word of mouth recommendations of eating joints that stay open late. Often, one has to pick up one’s food order from the back door of these establishments because officially, the front door is shut.

The BMC’s move, we hope, will open those front doors. And not just because it will lead to better food quality and choices, but also because we hope it will eventually lead to the true globalisation of Mumbai on the entertainment map.