Last order: Iconic Mumbai eatery Cafe Samovar serves patrons one last time

[caption id=“attachment_2181845” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”]  After a court order, iconic south Mumbai restaurant Samovar finally downed its shutters on Tuesday and many Mumbaikars went to eat, chat and just soak in the ambience for one last time. Solaris Images[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2181849” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”]  The menu card graces a table on the last day of Cafe Samovar. The 50 year old eatery lost out on its space in Jehangir Art Gallery after a court order. Solaris Images[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2181851” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”]  (L) The lunch menu on the last day  and cashier Mohanan on the last working day of Cafe Samovar. Solaris Images[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2181853” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”]  (L to R) Devika Bhojwani, founder of Women’s Cancer Initiative, her mother and owner of Cafe Samovar, Usha Khanna, veteran theatre actress Dolly Thakore and former Sheriff of Mumbai Nana Chudasama enjoy a meal. Solaris Images[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2181855” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”]  Cafe Samovar owner Usha Khanna displays her book on the iconic cafe. Solaris Images[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2181857” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”]  A woman writes on a message board the last day of Cafe Samovar. Solaris Images[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2181861” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”]  A waiter takes orders from patrons on the last working day of Cafe Samovar. The eatery is to make way for more display space for art exhibitions. Solaris Images[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2181863” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”]  A message board at Cafe Samovar and (right) cashier Mohanan locks the door for the last time as the iconic eatery shuts down. Solaris Images[/caption]