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Home-made 'vathals' and 'vadams'

Pencil art postcards
Storytelling sessions for kids
Basic cooking workshops
Barbecue buffet
Brunch at bistro
Unlimited biryani
Cupcake bouquet workshops
Kutch embroidery store
Eggless baking classes
Participate in tree mapping
Theme-based cookery workshops
Boutique for women's clothing
Meals at your home
Fast food outlet
Organic food store
Semiprecious jewellery and silk
clothing store
Contemporary home furniture store
Indoor sports facility
Luggage showroom
Snacks and cold stone icecream
hangout
Hollywood movie screenings
London-based supermarket
Folk, bollywood dance classes
Sports clothing
Stylish plant holders
European cuisine
Funky footwear store
Toastmasters club
Drive-in and dine-in restaurant
Fine Living Store
Donate Your Household Items In Good
Condition
Japanese Conversation Courses



Comfortable And Elegant Clothing For
Li'l Girls And Ladies
Silver Artefacts
Traditional Gifts For Weddings
Handmade Gift Wrapping Paper
Trendy Bridal Wear
Fab India Outlet At Ttk Road
Healthy Organic Food Festivals
Nightclub At Alwarpet
Gardening Seeds For Homes
Gourmet Cheese For Connoisseurs
Designer Trousseau Wear & Makeover
Consultants
Boutique Hotel For Corporates
Book Club At Ashvita Bistro
Religious Discourses
Multicultural Film Festivals
Boutique For Readymade Blouses And
Sarees
Plus Size Clothing Boutique
Specials At Illusions Pub
Diamond Jewellery Collection
Cakes on the Go
Evening pet Clinic
Online Library For Kids
Web And Development Courses
Continental Cookery Classes
Intercontinental Spread
Mylapore Mocha Caf
Midnight Cake Delivery
Basic Sewing And Embroidery
Classes
Silk/Cotton Sarees Boutique
Crossword Book Store
Breakfast at Midnight
Seafood Restaurant
Dance Rejuvenation Sesssions For
Women
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Bun and Rolls Baking Workshop
Heritage Tours
Fitness centre & gym
Heritage bungalow luz house open
for events
Helmets, seat covers for two-
wheelers
Murray's auction house
Traditional men's wear
Property expo
Art gallery
Talks at ramana kendra trust
The brew room at savera hotel
Chettinad saiva bhavan
Free sloka classes
Scrap and e-waste buyer
Old bakery favourites at caf
Navarathri golu workshop
Snack menu at dario's
Gifts for a cause
Bollywood dance classes








































HOME-MADE 'VATHALS' AND
'VADAMS'

Rajam Store is a nook started in the 1950s.
Essentially a provision store for
readymade packaged goods started by late
K. R. Srinivasa Iyer, it is now run by his
family. They also make home-made
'vathals' and 'vadams' in varieties of sago,
'kuchi', 'arisi', and onion flavour.
Purchased in bulk, they are popular
among Indian families living abroad. A
quarter kilo costs Rs. 95.

At 7, Second Cross Road, R. A. Puram. Ph:
24347173.


PENCIL ART POSTCARDS

Interested in pencil sketches? A set of
three postcards with pencil sketch art
depicting the rural life of South India,
temples and village folk are available for
Rs.120 at Shilpi boutique in Alwarpet.
These are from Story Trails, an Alwarpet-
based venture that runs trails for
explorers and travelers.

At 29, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet.
Ph: 24997526.

STORYTELLING SESSIONS FOR KIDS

If you're looking to keep your child
constructively engaged in the late
afternoons post school, they can sign up
for imaginative storytelling sessions.
Bhanu and Latha Mohan, two teachers
who have set up Fantasy Voyage to help
enhance imagination in children and as
an outlet for self-expression. They use
techniques like voice modulation and
facial/hand gestures to make the sessions
fun and interesting. Classes cost Rs. 150
per session or Rs.1000 for 8 classes.

These will be held at Bamboola play
school, Mandaveli. Ph: 9840872954 /
9952918351.

BASIC COOKING WORKSHOPS

Jay's Kitchen regularly holds basic
cookery workshops especially for
beginners, students and newly weds.

At 22, Maharaja Surya Road, Alwarpet. Ph:
9710940383 / 24350926.


BARBECUE BUFFET

Grillbox at Mylapore has a special kids
buffet special at Rs.249. Their weekday
buffet is priced at Rs.449, and the
weekend buffet costs Rs.549. The buffet
usually consists of around 11 varieties of
unlimited barbeque starters, apart from
soups, salads, main course, breads and
desserts.

At 139, R. K. Salai, Mylapore. Ph:
45130000.


BRUNCH AT BISTRO

Sunday brunches at Ashvita Bistro offer a
wide spread of appetizing bites, main
courses, beverages and desert at Rs. 350
per head. The menu includes fresh fruit
juices, pancakes, sandwiches, pasta, rice
and gravy, and aloo paratha. Breads,
preserves, and cupcakes are also available.

At 11, Bawa Road, Alwarpet, 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Ph: 9791088189.

UNLIMITED BIRYANI

Nizam's Kitchen from Mylapore
specializing in Hyderabadi cuisine offers a
free special soup preparation called
'Nihari' along with a plate of unlimited
biryani priced at Rs. 249. Biryani in fixed
quantities is available for delivery.

At 84, Dr. R. K. Salai, Karaikudi Complex,
Mylapore. Ph: 32420000.


CUPCAKE BOUQUET WORKSHOPS

Alwarpet-based
Uthra Ravikanth
who runs a home
baking business
named Sinful
Temptations
regularly
conducts a
workshop
teaching how to
bake cupcakes, prepare butter cream, add
colouring, practice piping techniques to
make flowers and other decoration tips,
and arrange the cupcakes in a basket to
make a bouquet will be held.

Participants get to take back a nozzle set
with icing bags and recipe handouts,
besides the decorated cupcake bouquet
basket they make. Ph: 8939254425.




KUTCH EMBROIDERY STORE

Saanskrutie boutique from Alwarpet
showcases anarkalis, kurtis, skirts, tops,
sarees and blouses in Kutch designs and
colours in fabrics like cotton, silk,
Chanderi, blockprints, and hand
embroidery. They also stock mirror work
and embroidered borders that can be
attached to tailored clothing. Tribal
jewellery pieces are also available.

At 77/10, C. P. Ramaswamy Road,
Alwarpet. Ph: 45000700.


EGGLESS BAKING CLASSES

Home baker and cookery show winner
Shivangi Daga regularly teaches eggless
whole cake varieties like carrot and
walnut, banana loaf, snacks like whole
wheat spicy potato buns, and bread
varieties like mushroom focaccia. Bread
dough is taught from scratch.

Classes are held in the mornings from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nithyasri Apartments, 51,
Chamiers Road. Ph: 9840713199.


PARTICIPATE IN TREE MAPPING

Nizhal - Friends of Trees, is a non-profit
conservation organization promoting tree
culture in urban areas, planting and
caring for trees through collaborative
efforts. It includes local communities and
citizens in propagating the same. Their
tree mapping initiative will focus on
improving the health of mature trees in
localities, reporting against cementing
around tree trunks, metal guards or
cables, and increasing green cover where
possible.

Volunteers to take up the efforts in the
street they live in are welcome, Nizhal's
team will guide the program. Ph:
9884114721 / 9500034187.


THEME-BASED COOKERY WORKSHOPS

Frangipani
Culinary
Expressions
regularly hosts
workshops that
usually center
around a theme
like party
starters, breads,
cool beverages,
natural ice creams, exotic desserts and
more. Cuisine from different countries
and states of India are also conducted on a
frequent basis.

At Boat Club Road, TTK Road, Alwarpet.
Ph: 9962048088.


BOUTIQUE FOR WOMEN'S CLOTHING

Rekha's boutique at
Alwarpet specializes in
ethnic salwar suits,
designer fabrics, kurtis,
dupattas, fashion
jewellery, colourful
tunics, and designer
tote bags in printed
cottons, silk brocades
and jacquards. The store
is open on Sundays.

At Mookambika Complex, C. P.
Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet. Ph:
42108395.

MEALS AT YOUR HOME

SKC as Sweet Karam Coffee says it is
popularly known, supplies home-made
meals at a customer's doorstep. Popular
South Indian tiffin items are on the
menu. Their specialty is homemade spice
powders and pure Iyengar cuisine. They
also offer sweets and savories apart from
large-scale catering services.

Prices start from Rs.50 onwards and
dishes change on a daily basis. Ph:
9176686377.


FAST FOOD OUTLET

Bangs, a fast food chain offers combos of
burgers/footlongs, French fries, a soft
beverage like Coke, starters like
nuggets/strings/popcorn, wraps, pasta,
mousse, even a rice meal, along with their
popular chicken bucket, lollipops and
wings, in Mylapore. Prices start at Rs.35
upwards.

The outlet in RA Puram is near Mandaveli
depot. For free home delivery, call
60603333.


ORGANIC FOOD STORE

Aadhya Organic Store at Mylapore offers a
range of organic products like cereals,
pulses, flour, millets, hand-pounded rice,
palm jaggery and palm sugar, spices and
condiments, cold-pressed natural oils,
ecofriendly home essentials and
organically grown vegetables and fruits.
Consummables include Hibiscus flower
and Amla, Aloe-vera based juices with or
without sugar, food supplements for
babies, besides fresh fruits and vegetables.
Their flour-based products come from
local farmers of Sittilingi Valley near
Salem.

At 4, Dr. Nanjunda Road Colony,
Venkatesa Agraharam (off Sri Krishna
Sweets), Mylapore, open from 9.30 p.m. to
9 p.m. seven days a week. Ph: 42554433
/9442511585.


SEMIPRECIOUS JEWELLERY AND SILK
CLOTHING STORE

Samasta boutique at Alwarpet has a
handcrafted collection on silk stoles and
dupattas. Embossed patterns, thread work
and zari borders are the highlights of the
collection. Their range of semiprecious
jewellery includes earrings, necklaces and
cuff bracelets embedded with
semiprecious stones.

At 29, CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet.
Ph: 42721110.


CONTEMPORARY HOME FURNITURE
STORE

Not Just Brown, a high-end home
furniture store in R. A. Puram has a range
of designer sofas, dining tables, bedroom
sets, wardrobes, end tables and more in
modern, contemporary styles.

At 6, Second Main Road, R. A. Puram. Ph:
42030741.


INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY

Netz Cricket is an indoor cricket venue
with bowling machines and 6 lanes.
Cricket enthusiasts of all ages can hone
their batting skills here. It is also an
entertainment spot and a fun way to
exercise and stay fit. Cricket gear is
available on rent and coaching facilities
can be availed. Other facilities include
exclusive nets for kids, safety lockers,
shower rooms and membership packages
along with ample parking space. The
venue can be booked by groups for
birthday parties or corporate team
outings. They occasionally host cricket
and football challenges and offer prizes.

At City Centre Mall, R. K. Salai, Mylapore.
Ph: 9551100888 / 9094497444.


LUGGAGE SHOWROOM

Paris-based luxury
brand Delsey has an
exclusive
showroom for soft
as well as hard
shell suitcases in a
variety of colours
to appeal to all
types of travellers.
Overnighters,
laptop bags, laptop sleeves in neoprene
fabric, passport holders and luggage locks
are also available. Cabin bags and check in
luggage that can hold up to 30 kgs in
weight come in a range of sizes, shapes
and styles. They are lightweight and made
of polycarbonate or nylon. Prices start
from Rs. 540 to above Rs.8000.

The store is open seven days a week from
10 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. At Shop No. 6, 85 TTK
Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 42143221.



SNACKS AND COLD STONE ICECREAM
HANGOUT

Chennai Chillin' is a vegetarian cafe with
indoor and outdoor seating just outside
Rex Fashions store. A mix of snacks, hot
and cold beverages and cold stone ice
creams are available here. Flavoured
coffees and lattes are priced from Rs. 45
onwards. Dip and chip platters, French
fries in different spiced flavours as
accompaniments to ice cream sodas and
iced coffees, mini pizzas, pita pockets with
mushroom and paneer fillings and eggless
sponge cakes that are mixed into the ice
creams are menu highlights. The cold
stone ice creams have unique names.
There is also an option to make your own
ice-cream with toppings priced at Rs.15
onwards. They also have ice cream cakes
and sugar-free ice creams.

At 172, Luz Church Road, outside Rex
Fashions, Mylapore. Ph: 43548181.


HOLLYWOOD MOVIE SCREENINGS

Vintage Hollywood Classics Club
regularly screens movies from the early
1940s onwards at Luz, Mylapore.
Columnist and historian Randor Guy
usually introduces the films, giving a brief
description of the synopsis, the actors, the
director and the film-making team.
Non-members have to pay a fee to attend.
There are annual subscription schemes
for singles and couples.
At Arkay Convention Centre, 146/3, R. H.
Road, Mylapore. Ph: 24728396.



LONDON-BASED SUPERMARKET

London-based Waitrose supermarket
chain has opened on R. K. Salai, Mylapore
and is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
throughout the week. The food and
grocery retail supermarket chain stocks
Indian and imported readymade goods,
packaged products, fruit juice squashes
and more. There are separate sections for
dairy and fruits and vegetables. There are
also packaged millets and diverse food
choices for diabetics. The check out aisles
stock readymade chapatis and exotic ice-
cream flavours.

At 103/105, R. K. Salai, Mylapore. Ph:
28113755. A new two-storey branch is
opening up at Luz Church Road, Alwarpet
and will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.


FOLK, BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES

Utsav School of Dance offers classes in
Indian folk, semi classical and
Bollywood/film dancing for students aged
8 years and above. The classes are held at
a campus in MRC Nagar, San Thome.

Ph: 9282111686.


SPORTS CLOTHING

Energy Sports Wear offers a range of
sportswear - T-shirts, jerseys, shorts, track
suits, gym clothing, caps and inner wear.
The shop also takes orders for specialized
T-shirts/sportswear - useful for schools
and clubs.

At 186, R. K. Mutt Road, Mandaveli (near
MTC bus terminus). Ph: 9283400499.

STYLISH PLANT HOLDERS

Like to have small potted plants on the
walls of your living room or bedroom? A
Bangalore-based company offers ceramic
and wooden wall-mountable plant
holders in a range of colours. The plants
are grown in moss and require very little
water, which can be sprayed. Prices range
from Rs.400 to Rs.800.

At Crossword store, TTK Road, Alwarpet.
Ph: 42031705.


EUROPEAN CUISINE

Lamandier is a
spacious dine-in
restaurant with a
garden seating
capacity as well. The
outdoor section is
surrounded by
greenery and the
rattan furniture gives
it the look and feel of
a street-side caf in
Paris. It has a cosy,
laid-back ambience
and is styled like a
bistro. The interiors of
the restaurant are done up in bright
colours interspersed with large French
windows, red brick walls and quaint
lamps.

'Home-style, slow-cooked' food is
available here in a variety of soups, salads,
main courses, starters, cool beverages and
desserts, for both vegetarians and non-
vegetarians. The set menu changes daily.
It offers a breakfast spread and Sunday
brunches and barbecue dinners on
weeknights. There are live cooking
stations for eggs, pastas, and crepes.

Open from 7.30 a.m. to 11 p.m. with valet
parking. At 57, 2
nd
Main Road, R. A.
Puram. Ph: 42827882.

FUNKY FOOTWEAR STORE

C. P.
Ramaswamy
Road has a
colourful new
'stop' called The
Methiyadi Stop.
The Kerala-
based retail
chain
specializes in
trendy footwear
based on the design of the ancient
wooden 'padukas'. Available in a
multitude of colours, they come in sizes
for men, women and children. An entire
section is dedicated to rubber soles, straps,
and mushroom-shaped 'knobs' for the toe,
so that the customer can 'mix and match'
and make their own 'Methyz', as they are
popularly called. These will be assembled
on the spot. The footwear is chic,
environment friendly, and ideal for
Chennai weather.

At 34, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, next to
Citibank, Alwarpet. Ph: 9003052955.


TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Chennai Articulators is a community club
in Alwarpet, and part of Toastmasters - a
non-profit organization with a nearly 3
lakh membership base worldwide.
Anyone above 18 years of age looking to
enhance their communication and
leadership skills for personal
improvement, or seeking to improve their
public speaking skills to further their
careers, is eligible to join as a member.

The group meets on Fridays from 6.30 to
8 p.m. at MMA House, 21/11, Third Cross
Street, Seethammal Extn., Alwarpet. For
more details, contact Mohan Subramanian
at 9840720683.

DRIVE-IN AND DINE-IN RESTAURANT

Located on Greenways Road near Andhra
Mahila Sabha, this restaurants specialities
are baked western dishes, Chinese cuisine,
and grilled starters. AQ is a dine-in
restaurant offering take away and home
delivery options, with a drive-in facility
as well. The drive-in area can park around
15 cars while the restaurant is a 30-seater.
They also take orders for outdoor catering
and lawn parties.

An extensive vegetarian and non-
vegetarian menu with large size portions
includes creamy chicken lasagna, spicy
mushroom soup, chilly garlic noodles,
fish fingers, egg fried rice, and steaks with
red wine mushroom sauce. Chef Joe says
the Alfredo penne pasta is one of their
most popular orders. Prices start at Rs. 80
up to Rs. 330.

At 68, Greenways Road, near Andhra
Mahila Sabha, R. A. Puram. Ph: 42303131.






































FINE LIVING STORE
A home decor/lifestyle store called Home
& Style at R. A. Puram features living
essentials that are carefully curated and
focus on unique styling and aesthetics.
The modern,
chic and
casual
accessories
and accents
are
handpicked
and
handcrafted.
The categories are bed, bath and table
linen, metal and wooden decor, fashion,
colonial accent furniture, contemporary
wall art and gifting solutions for men and
women. Around 10 designers showcase
their home and fashion collections here.
Prices begin from Rs. 150 and upwards of
Rs. 5000. The store is open from Monday
through Saturdays and the timings are 10
a.m. to 7 p.m.
At Coral Garden, 38, 2nd Main Road
(diagonally opposite to Cream Centre
restaurant), R. A. Puram. Ph: 42011793.

DONATE YOUR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS IN
GOOD CONDITION
Swadha - Parampara's Awareness Club at
Alwarpet has launched a space created to
honour and practice Indian traditions of
'daan' and 'tapas'. Named the 'Austerity
Center', the project aims to promote the
values of sharing resources, decluttering
spaces, and recycling material possessions
for the benefit of the underprivileged. The
materials collected here will be made
available at nominal cost and the proceeds
used for the cause of education.
To donate your household items in good
condition, contact the center. At 38/46,
Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet. Ph:
24991516.
JAPANESE CONVERSATION COURSES
A six-month course is conducted on
Sundays by the Indo-Japan Chamber of
Commerce and Industry at Teynampet.
This is to facilitate conversational
Japanese in the wake of increased
business interests between Japan and
Tamilnadu. It is a structured programme
and particularly beneficial to
businessmen, travellers and other
interested people.
From 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 21, K. B. Dasan
Road, Teynampet. Ph: 24352010 /
24354779.

COMFORTABLE AND ELEGANT
CLOTHING FOR LI'L GIRLS AND LADIES

A range of dresses in cotton fabrics in
summery hues of yellows, pinks, and
flower prints with frills, piping, smocking
and more styled simply and elegantly are
available for little girls aged 3 years and
above.

For women, there is cotton nightwear,
day lounge wear like 'kaftans', casual and
elegant tops, and tapered trousers in solid
colours.

At Azure, 77, C. P. Ramaswamy Road,
Shop. No. 5, Alwarpet. Ph: 24670452.

SILVER ARTEFACTS

Unique silver products are a good buy/gift
during festivals and occasions. The D. R.
Raanka Bros showroom has antique finish
and polished silver designs in many
varieties. Besides unusual artefacts, there
are puja items, dinner sets, baby products
and even silver carved furniture.

At Shop No.2, C. P. Ramaswamy Road,
Alwarpet. Ph: 23451030.


TRADITIONAL GIFTS FOR WEDDINGS

Mantra Gold Coatings has a
diverse collection of
wedding gifts with a gold
finish. From plates,
kumkum boxes, lamps,
dinner sets, jewellery
watches, and statues and
idols of various deities.

At 52, Satyadev Avenue, MRC Nagar, R. A.
Puram. Ph: 9884306800.
Also at 270, TTK Road (next to Sankara
Hall), Alwarpet. Ph: 24991023.


HANDMADE GIFT WRAPPING PAPER

Gift giving is not just about the gift, but
also about the presentation. Those who
like dressing up their gifts using
ecofriendly products can head to the
Aesthetics showroom. Handmade paper
from the Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry
at Rs.35 per sheet onwards is available
here in colourful hues and patterns. Made
from cotton rags and banana fibre, some
have leaf imprints as well.

At 86 Aarti Arcade, Dr. R. K. Salai,
Mylapore. Ph: 28111973.




TRENDY BRIDAL WEAR

Palam Silks showroom
near Sivagami Petachi
Auditorium at
Mylapore showcases a
range of wedding
collections and bridal
wear. The selection of
Kanchipuram silk
sarees come in
lightweight varieties,
with pure zari and
pure silk
combinations, an
extensive bridal
collection with
intricate borders and
more. Highlighted sari
pleats in a half sari
style are the rage
among young brides.
Threadwork and
embroidered patterns,
traditional motifs, and checks are in
vogue. Solid colours with subtle embossed
patterns are popular among the middle-
aged to older generations. Tussar silk with
patch work, Dupion silks, Bangalore silks,
jute and cora silks and raw silks are also
available. Net sarees combined with
chiffon pallus are part of the modern
contemporary range.

Celebrating their 10
th
year of business,
Palam offers a royal wedding scheme,
which includes benefits for friends and
family.Trendy, fashionable designer pattu
sarees and wedding collections in
youthful, modern colours and patterns
are the highlights here. Prices range from
Rs.1000 to up to 1 lakh.

At 153, Luz Church Road, Mylapore. Ph:
24990259.
FAB INDIA OUTLET AT TTK ROAD
Fab India
relocates to
TTK Road,
Alwarpet,
opposite
Sankara Hall,
from Dr. R.
K. Salai.
The spacious
new store located on the second floor
displays its range of furniture, home
furnishings, linen, clothing, accessories,
organic foods, jewellery and more. There
is ample parking space available at the
basement.
There is a special section on 'mojris' -
colourfully crafted traditional Indian
shoes - for both men and women. These
go well with traditional and fusion
clothing for festivals and occasions.
At 35, Block 33, Plot No. 6, opp. Sankara
Hall, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Ph:
9382390005.
HEALTHY ORGANIC FOOD FESTIVALS
Mahamudhra
restaurant at Luz
promotes healthy
foods at its restaurant.
Food festivals
centering around
organic millets,
wheat-based platters,
wholesome traditional
delicacies like 'paati's samayal' and more
are regularly held here. Lunch, dinner
and snacks are available.
At 117, Luz Church Road, Mylapore. Ph:
24991757.

NIGHTCLUB AT ALWARPET
Havana Club at Hotel Raintree,
Abhiramapuram, offers a discount of 50%
to corporates on being shown their ID
card. The club's weekly themes include
Retro Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Pink
Thursdays that include audio visual
shows, unlimited pink cocktails for ladies,
Desi Sundays with Indo fusion music and
commercial tunes belted out by a guest DJ
on Saturdays.
At 120, St. Mary's Road, Alwarpet. Ph:
24304050.

GARDENING SEEDS FOR HOMES

A variety of
seeds for a
home kitchen
garden like
keerai (greens),
tomatoes,
beans, brinjals
and more are
available for
sale in small packs of 20 grams each
priced at Rs. 80 and above. Cactii and
flowering plants are also available, besides
gardening tools, decorative pots, planters,
lanterns and more.

At Garden Store, 2/6, 2nd Main Road,
Seethammal Colony, Alwarpet. Ph:
24360193.









GOURMET CHEESE FOR CONNOISSEURS

Whether
you're
throwing a
cocktail party
or a fondue
cheese get-
together, the
pick of
imported cheeses to go with your wine
and crackers are available at this Gormei
Market store, Alwarpet. All varieties of
edam, gouda, gruyere, camembert and
more, besides the regular parmesan,
popular mozzarella, feta and cheddar
types of cheese are housed at the store.
Fresh cheese from Kodaikanal are also
stocked regularly.

At Gormei Market, 29, 2nd Main Road, C.
I. T. Colony, Mylapore. Ph: 42172229.


DESIGNER TROUSSEAU WEAR &
MAKEOVER CONSULTANTS

Crimson House of
Style focuses on
specializes in
trousseau
collections and
party wear. The
bridal wear
collections are
custom-made.
The store
showcases handpicked pieces from
different designers. Personalized service
and premium branded merchandise for
both men and women are the highlights.
Accessories are from around the world
and are mostly statement pieces.

Image consultants work with customers
for a personal transformation. Shopping
advice on styling, colours, fabrics, cuts
and brands that suit the client best are
provided. Besides personal makeovers,
wedding makeovers are also
undertaken. The boutique is owned
by fashion designer and style
consultant, Geetha Solaraj. Her styling
projects include designing outfits for
celebrities and TV shows.

At 86A/39, 4th Street, Abhiramapuram.
Ph: 42075102 / 8939900066.


BOUTIQUE HOTEL FOR CORPORATES

At the intersection of Greenways Road
that meets Chamiers Road and opposite to
an ENT hospital is a corporate boutique
hotel at RA Puram. Called J's Five Two and
owned by J'S Laboratories, the hotel caters
to business travelers and offers single,
double and triple occupancy rooms, and a
multicuisine restaurant open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner called Cafe
Lounge. The mocktail lounge will feature
a live DJ and and is scheduled to open
shortly. The room tariff covers both
business and premium class and ranges
from Rs. 3500 and above per day. A
banquet hall is also available.

At 80, 2nd Main Road, R. A. Puram.
Contact 24362052 for reservations.






BOOK CLUB AT ASHVITA BISTRO

Ashvita Bistro at Alwarpet conducts a
monthly event called 'Reading Room -
Book Club' for voracious book lovers.
Interactive sessions on book readings,
discussions, reviews, and book swaps take
place here. So if you're a reading
enthusiast, grab your reading glasses and
register at 9791088189.

At 11, Bawa Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 42031982.


RELIGIOUS DISCOURSES
Lectures on Kaivalyopanishad, Bhagavad
Gita, and Panchadasai are regularly held
in and around Mylapore. These are
usually scheduled at Samskritha Barathi
Hall on Dr. R. K. Salai and Mylapore Club
on Luz Church Road. All of these
discourses are conducted by Swamini
Satyavratananda Saraswathi. Ph:
24328087.

MULTICULTURAL FILM FESTIVALS
The Russian Cultural Centre at Alwarpet
regularly screens film festivals according
to regions, countries, themes and the like.
Foreign films are shown on a monthly
basis and are conducted by various film
societies and sometimes along with the
respective consulates.
At Russian Cultural Centre, 74, Kasturi
Ranga Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24990050.



BOUTIQUE FOR READYMADE BLOUSES
AND SAREES

Sthree boutique at Alwarpet has a
collection of sarees in silk cotton, tussar,
and brocade as well as occasion-wear
readymade blouses with embroidery
work. The boutique also stocks ready to
stitch salwar sets.

At 77/6, Corporation Shopping Complex,
C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet. Ph:
42110004.

PLUS SIZE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

Plus-sized men and women can avail
ready to wear collections in a range of
sizes at this exclusive boutique.

At ALL, 1st Floor, Citi Centre Mall, Dr. R.
K. Salai, Mylapore. Ph: 43580220.

SPECIALS AT ILLUSIONS PUB

Illusions The
Madras Pub,
Mylapore
offers a
combination of
music, food
and high
spirits. Ladies
night on
Wednesdays features hip-hop and club
music, Thursdays have rock and roll
music, old school music plays on Fridays,
and DJ's specials with predominantly
commercial beats are on weekends.

At 105, 1st Floor, Dr. R. K. Salai, Mylapore.
Ph: 42144449.


DIAMOND JEWELLERY COLLECTION
The 75-year old jewellery
house specialises in diamond
jewellery featuring Brazilian
emeralds, handpicked
diamonds and tanzanite.
They also have designs in
gold and precious stones.
At Kirtilal Kalidas Jewellers,
76, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet. Ph:
24660038.
CAKES ON THE GO

Looking for birthday or occasion cakes in
a hurry? Hotel Saravana Bhavan at
Mylapore whips them up in a jiffy - ideal
for sudden birthday surprises for
colleagues/neighbours/friends. The order
can be placed at a counter at the entrance
of the first level (non-A/C section).
Choose from categories such as eggless,
fresh cream, and so on. Flavours are
vanilla, chocolate, black forest and more.
A cake will be ready in half an hour to 45
minutes. A shopper can finish other tasks
in the area and return to collect the cake
or have tiffin and coffee while you wait.

At Hotel Saravana Bhavan, 70, North
Mada Street, near Kapaleeswarar Temple
Tank, Mylapore. Ph: 24611177.

EVENING PET CLINIC
A clinic for
domestic
animals (cats,
dogs, birds,
guinea pigs and
so on) run by
veterinarian Dr.
P. Selvanathan of
Blue Cross is
located at Alwarpet. It is open in the
evenings only, from 5.30 p.m. to 9.30
p.m.

At 169/3, Land Marvel Complex, Eldams
Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 720065660.

ONLINE LIBRARY FOR KIDS

Anusha
Ashok runs
an online
library for
toddlers and
young
children up
to the age of
6 years. She
says the time spent by a parent reading to
the child creates many special moments
between them, and that research suggests
reading to a child for 20 minutes a day
can work wonders. Introducing them to
books as babies enhances a child's growth
and inculcates a lifelong love of reading.

Her venture called 'Little Spark' comprises
a collection of handpicked books like 'lift-
the flap', 'touch-and-feel' books, topics
covering science, values, early learning,
beginning readers, stories, rhymes, peg
puzzles and sound puzzles are available.
Books for toddlers are hardbound,
damage-proof and easy to handle.

Anusha's initiative invites parents to
imbibe the habit of reading to their kids,
peak their curiosity, and encourage the
imagination of young minds. She meets
the families and displays her book
collection at the first visit. There is a one-
time deposit and a choice of subscription
plans. Gift baskets of books are available
according to the age of the child.

Call 9840910678 or log on to
http://littlespark.in.

WEB AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Andhra Mahila Sabha at
Mylapore conducts vocational training
programmes in web and mobile
development, with nominal fees for
students and working professionals. The
courses are of two to three months
duration. They also conduct various other
courses.
At 109, Luz Church Road, Mylapore.
Ph: 24959403.
CONTINENTAL COOKERY CLASSES
Mumtaz Alam
from San Thome
conducts cookery
classes in
continental
cuisine. She
teaches
Vietnamese bites,
Malaysian rice and curries, Chinese
snacks and sauces, Thai salads and sauces,
Italian baked items, and desserts.
For more details, contact 9841427217 /
9940059217.
INTERCONTINENTAL SPREAD
Hotel Savera at
Mylapore
offers
signature
dishes from
around the
globe. There
are luncheon offers for groups. Dishes
from the Middle East, Mexico, Greece,
China, Italy and India are available
through the day. Weekend nights feature
live music.
At The Piano, Hotel Savera, 146, Dr. R. K.
Salai, Mylapore. Ph: 28114700.
MYLAPORE MOCHA CAFE
Mylapore Mocha
sells freshly brewed
traditional and
aromatic filter coffee
at Rs. 15, refreshing
lemon iced tea at Rs. 30, and cold
chocolate milk at Rs. 35. Office goers and
college boys who visit during late
evenings prefer cold coffee or badam
milk, which comes in both hot and cold
options. They also have green tea at Rs.15
for the health-conscious. Owned by the
100-year-old Leo Coffee venture, there are
over 10 kiosks around the city. The
Mylapore based one is located next to the
40-year-old Leo Coffee shop that sells
fresh coffee powder, reverse decoction
makers, coffee percolators, and Amla
juices from their plantations.

At 16, South Mada Street, Mylapore and is
open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ph: 23455720.

MIDNIGHT CAKE DELIVERY
Cake Park in
Mylapore make
eggless cakes, photo
cakes, theme-based
and wedding cakes,
and desserts. Their
speciality is
midnight delivery
of cakes on special
occasions.
At 73/74, R. K. Salai, Mylapore. Ph:
944363533.
BASIC SEWING AND EMBROIDERY
CLASSES
Mala Murali from Mandaveli conducts
basic tailoring, sewing, embroidery and
tatting classes. The basics will be taught in
a step by step manner even at your home
if you have a sewing machine. There
would be 8 classes at Rs.2500 held once a
week.
Call 9841661142 for more details.
SILK/COTTON SAREES BOUTIQUE

Sarees made of silk cotton fabric and
other varieties are specialities at Prashanti
boutique. They regularly hold sales during
festivals.
At 16, 6th Cross Street, C. I. T. Colony,
Mylapore. Ph: 24997636.
CROSSWORD BOOK STORE
Crossword book store at Alwarpet offers a
huge collection of books, music, movies,
stationary, gifts and more. The shop is
open from 10.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. all days of
the week.
At 47, TTK Road, next to flyover, opp.
Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Alwarpet. Ph:
42031705.
BREAKFAST AT MIDNIGHT
Midnight Express restaurant at Alwarpet
is essentially a late night stop for people
returning home close to midnight. Their
speciality is Chettinad cuisine. They offer
breakfast options on all days of the week
from 6 a.m. onwards. Tiffin items like
idly, dosa, vada, filter coffee and juices are
on the menu.
At 55, T. T. K. Road, opp. Naradha Gana
Sabha, Alwarpet. Ph: 9566188816.
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Coastline restaurant at Alwarpet offers a
variety of Indian seafood specialities. They
also regularly hold special food tests that
focus on a particular region's dishes.
At 1, Amravathi Complex, opp. to Music
Academy. Ph: 9566188849.
DANCE REJUVENATION SESSSIONS FOR
WOMEN
Athma Laya dance centre at R. A. Puram
offers weekly classes of one-hour dance
sessions for women. Simple and easy-to-
practice Bharathanatyam steps are taught.
The positive expressions enhance cheer
and positive emotions says Gowri of
Athma Laya. She says women from all age
groups can join, take a break from their
routine, unwind and rejuvenate. Every
session ends with a meditation.
At Silver Springs play school, R. A. Puram.
Ph: 9884953013.
ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP
Sai Ganesh
Creative Arts
conducts
workshops on glass
painting,
'navadhanya'
Ganesha,
Madhubani and
Warli paintings, jewellery making and 25
other types of paintings. The sessions are
usually held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At Flat No. 9/45, C. S. M. Plaza, Dr. V. K.
Iyer Road, Mandaveli. Ph: 24953204 /
9940111590.


BUN AND ROLLS BAKING WORKSHOP
Sowmini Vibu of Tickling Treats teaches
one-day workshops at R. A. Puram on
how to bake buns and rolls. The
techniques of kneading bread dough,
shaping and baking it, along with the
basics of handling an OTG or convection
oven are explained. On the menu are
vegetable stuffed buns, garlic pull-apart
rolls, savoury pinwheels, and paneer
pockets. Recipe printouts and a
compliment kit are provided.
At 2A, Orchard Court, 63/123, Chamiers
Road, R. A. Puram. Ph: 9841423739.
HERITAGE TOURS
Historian Chithra Madhavan conducts
heritage tours under the banner name
Namma Mylapore. Participants have to
register in advance and pay a fee. For
details on tours, email
nammamylapore@hotmail.com.










































FITNESS CENTRE & GYM
Dimensions Fitness has annual
membership schemes for enrolling
members. The fitness centre provides diet
counselling, cardio training, ayurvedic
massage and other facilities.
At 2, Subburaya Avenue, C. P.
Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram. Ph:
42030507.

HERITAGE BUNGALOW LUZ HOUSE
OPEN FOR EVENTS

The 200-year-
old Dutch
colonial style
bungalow
called Luz
House has
been restored,
renovated,
and refurbished while retaining its glory.
The shower rooms have glass roofing and
the furniture comprises mostly of
antiques. The heritage building takes
bookings for events. Sangeets, mehendi
parties, birthdays, bridal showers, naming
ceremonies, kitty parties, anniversary
functions, photo shoots, and much more
can be held at this heritage manor.

At 176, Luz Church Road, Mylapore. Ph:
65651361.

HELMETS, SEAT COVERS FOR TWO-
WHEELERS
Seven Star Lining Works specialise in
helmets and seat covers for all types of
two wheelers. They also have storage
boxes and visors.
At 72, Eldams Road, Teynampet. Ph:
24321255.
MURRAY'S AUCTION HOUSE

Murray & Co. conducts
special auctions every
few months, while
regular ones are held on
a weekly basis.

Special auctions
showcase hundreds of
items of rare
collectibles, pieces of utilitarian value,
quality, and investment. Most items are
between 50 to 100 years old and many are
made of rosewood and teakwood. Ceramic
wall plates, crystal ware, an old brass
'kooja', carved wooden panels, a
ceremonial Gurkha knife called 'khukri',
Travancore coins, a roll-top desk,
adjustable recliner chairs, glass panel
doors, heavy 'vilakkus', silver cabinets, tea
sets, a tambura, pillars, low settees, a huge
selection of paintings and wall art, an old
wall telephone, and many more items
with culture, heritage and history are
exhibited at such events. Prices start from
Rs. 1000 to over 1 lakh. The last special
auction held in August 2014 exhibited for
the very first time - an ancient rosewood
revolving decanter stand.

Viewings of auction items are open to the
public a few days preceding the date of
auction.

At 4, Norton Road, Mandaveli. Ph:
24950881.






TRADITIONAL MEN'S WEAR
Looking for traditional
wear for men during the
festive season? Ethnic
wear like silk, linen,
embroidered, chikan
work and cotton kurtas,
wedding wear like
sherwanis and indo-
westerns, ready-made
dhotis, and shirts from
Kolkata are on display
here. Children's wear is
also available.
At Orly, 12, Lambeth Avenue, off Bawa
Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24661299.
PROPERTY EXPO
Property-based exhibitions are held
periodically at Alwarpet. Premium luxury
apartments, villas, duplex villas, condos,
plots and more are usually featured for
customers.
At Zak Expo & Convention Centre, 11,
Murrays Gate Road, Alwarpet (adjacent to
Udhi Eye Hospital, opp. Kauvery
Hospital/Home Center).
ART GALLERY
Art exhibitions by senior artists display
their work here on a regular basis, along
with special events and shows.
At Vinnyasa Premier Art Gallery, 21/11, 1st
Main Road, C. I. T. Colony, Mylapore, 11
a.m. to 7 p.m, except Sundays. Ph:
43535009.
TALKS AT RAMANA KENDRA TRUST
Weekly talks and discourses on
philosophy, spirituality, on saints and
religion are usually held on Sundays at
Ramana Kendra Trust, 41,
Alarmelmangapuram, Mylapore.
THE BREW ROOM AT SAVERA HOTEL

Feel like tucking
into continental
breakfast dishes or
sampling a variety
of coffees any time
of the day? Check
out The Brew
Room at Savera Hotel for fluffy, filling
omlettes, pancakes, cinnamon-flavoured
French toasts, tea, and of course, coffee.
Quick bites like sandwiches and mini
burgers called sliders (the veg option has
cottage cheese patties and the non-veg
one uses chicken patties) are the staple
diet here. The specialities are in-house
cakes and confectioneries in typical
home-made varieties - carrot cake,
pumpkin muffins and specials like rum
and raisin cupcakes or fig and honey
muffins. Ice cream favorites are
butterscotch and vanilla bean along with
exotic names such as rose petal and
mocha. European-style cookies and
biscottis are priced from Rs. 25 to Rs. 60.
With vegan food catching on, you can also
find a vegan brownie on the menu at Rs.
80. The penne pesto pasta (Rs. 350) has
pine nuts, rarely used in other
restaurants. The soups are creamy and
filling such that you can eat rather than
drink them. The most popular order is
the Egg's Benedict - a toasted English
muffin topped with crispy poached egg
and hollandaise sauce (Rs. 250). They also
serve lamb burgers and lamb lasagne.

The highlights of The Brew Room (true to
its name) are the international coffees. A
coffee connoisseur's choice, you can pick
from Ethiopian, Italian to Turkish brews,
including the Mylapore davara. Aromatic,
flavoured, powdered, lattes, cappuchinos,
expressos - you name it, you can have it
here. The cold drip method brews the
liquid for 18 hours in cold water to
extract the coffee and leave the bitter taste
in the grounds. The result is a wine-like
brew served black at 5 degrees Centigrade.
Mint tea and a new concoction called
white tea might interest adventurous
foodies.

The ambience is a visual delight - wooden
benches with comfy cushions,
chalkboards on red brick walls, candles,
lounge chaises and newspapers and
magazines to flip through leisurely while
sipping your choice of brew. The outdoor
and indoor sections have aesthetically
designed colourful decor.

At 146, Dr. R. K. Salai, Mylapore.
Ph: 9710947380.


CHETTINAD SAIVA BHAVAN

The latest in the
long line of
eateries to open
in Mylapore is
Chettinad Saiva
Bhavan. A little
different from the
rest - it is pure
vegetarian,
unusual for a
Chettinad-based restaurant. Located
opposite to New Woodlands Hotel and
The Savera, the menu has tiffin items and
meals. Pongal, dosa, idly, kesari, sambar
and chutney along with strong filter
coffee are the most ordered combinations
for breakfast. The regular meal costs Rs.
84, soup is Rs. 75. A special meal is also
available. The 'getti kozhambu' is another
popular choice among customers. Nannari
lime is a popular refreshing beverage that
people stop for on their way to the mall
or a movie.

At 121, R. K. Salai, Mylapore. Ph:
28110015.


FREE SLOKA CLASSES
Active Kids @ Vijais Nest has been
offering creche, playschool and after-
school facilities since 2004. Free sloka
classes are conducted on Saturdays and
Sundays between 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
Contact Shanthi Vijayan (9840075462 /
9840767004) for more details.

At 1A, Devanathan Street, Near Mandaveli
RTO, opposite to Ranga Hospital.


SCRAP AND E-WASTE BUYER

An 8-year-old nook
called Mylai Waste Paper
Mart buys used
electronic goods like
washing machines, TVs,
audio and video players,
mixies, grinders and more. Iron and steel
is purchased at Rs. 20 and Rs. 40 per kilo
respectively, copper and computer parts
can fetch Rs. 250 and upwards. The shop
is open from 9 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., except
Sundays. At Mosque Street, Mandavelli.
Ph: 9941463708.






OLD BAKERY FAVOURITES AT CAFE

Cafe 64 at
Abhiramapuram
(formerly Coffee
World) has been
taken over by a
new management.
It stocks all-time
popular bakery items like puffs and
caramel custard pudding, popular at small
neighbourhood bakeries in the old days.
Regular bites like sandwiches, wraps,
salads, smoothies, ice-cream sundaes, hot
and cold beverages are available as well.

At 64, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet.


NAVARATHRI GOLU WORKSHOP
The Mylapore
Trio organises
the Navarathri
Golu Paddhathi
holistic
workshop
during the
Navarathri
festival every
year. The lec-dem focuses on aesthetics,
arrangements, decorations, themes,
kolam, packing and preservation. There is
an entry fee per participant.
At 5, Third Trust Link Street, 1st floor,
Mandavelipakkam at 4.30 p.m. Ph:
9382698811 / 9381038385.
SNACK MENU AT DARIO'S
Dario's, a vegetarian Italian restaurant and
cafe at Alwarpet, offers a snack menu in
the evenings from 3 to 6 p.m.
Sandwiches, pizzas, cocktails, shakes and
hot beverages are available.
At 11, Kasturi Rangan Road, 2nd Street,
Teynampet. Ph: 49193333.

GIFTS FOR A CAUSE

Sisters Ritu and Divya
Jhaver are designers
and entrepreneurs at
their interior decor
store Wild Rose
Design Studio at
Alwarpet. They
handcraft decor
artifacts for living and
dining spaces. Tea
light holders, candle
stands, wall and desk clocks, incense
holders, tissue boxes, napkin holders,
mirrors, and laminated decorative table
mats are on offer, besides stationery like
brightly coloured gift bags and journals.
Each product is handmade and be useful
as corporate gifts during festival seasons
or year-round gifting for occasions such
as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.
Painted beads, sparkly stones, and
coloured threads are extensively used to
decorate the products. The wood-based
products have a smooth finish. Each part
of the clocks are handmade from the dial
to the numbers and then decorated. The
store also stocks yantras, which can be
placed in a place of worship and used for
prayer or meditation. Some wooden
clocks have an acrylic finish, some
products are polished in silver and
embellished with stone and lace.
The price range of the products starts
from Rs. 300 to Rs. 3000 and above, and
the entire sale proceeds go towards the
education of children and the support of
women.
At 18/19, Bawa Street, Alwarpet. Ph:
9884033332 / 9444066115.
BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES

The Academy of Modern Danse conducts
Bollywood dance classes for fun and
fitness. The one-hour sessions are held on
Fridays at 5.30 p.m. and Saturdays at 4.30
p.m.

At Russian Cultural Centre, Kasturi Ranga
Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 9840067123.