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This March, we dedicate our issue to the women who break shackles every day. Our cover story features three incredible tales of women shattering social taboos. Our tea talk section features the City's popular RJ Sano who takes us through the best of the City.

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Don't miss our Holi food trail and a visit to the city'slatest gastronomic sensation. And of course, Vyasarpadi's atho connection is another interesting story to break ice in the next party.

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CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

ART GALLERIES

Goethe-Institut (Max Mueller Bhavan)

3/426, Near Vasan Eye Care, Pandiyan Salai, NeelankaraiPalavakkam. Ph. 66591627

No.4 5th Sheet, Rutland Gate, Nungambak!am. Ph: 28331314

Inko (Indo-Korean) Centre 18th Adyar club Gate Road, Ph: 24361224

Russian Centre Of Science & Culture

Akshara Creations

Apparao Galleries 7, Wallace Garden, KNK Road, Nungaambakkam. Ph.28332226

C P Art Centre 1Eldams Road, Alwarpet.

Fh:24341778

74, Behind Chola Sheraton Hotel, Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet. Ph:

Cholamandal Artists' Village

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ECR, Injambakkam. Ph: 24490092

IEMENT PARKS Dash-n-Splash 103/1, Mevallur Kuppam Village, Sriperambadur Taluk, Fh:91356200

Kishkinta 82, Varadarajapuram, Darkas Ward 11, NearTambaram, Ph: 22512001

MGM Dizzee World 1/74,East Coast Road, Muttukadu. Ph: 27472129

Queensland Amusement Park Bangalore T d Road, Palanjur, Poonamallee.Ph: 26811124

VGP Universal Kingdom VGP Golden Beach, East Coast Road, Injambakkam. Ph.9282150077

W I N G ARCADES Aboo Fun Land 112 And 113, Chinthamani Vinayagr Koil Street, Rama!akhna Nagar, Alwarthkwmgar. Ph: 66751554

Blur @ Sathyam Cineplex 8,Thiru-vi-ka Road, Royapettah. P h 42244224

Focus Art Gallery 11,ClT Colony, Bishop Wallers Avenue, Alwarpet. Ph: 24986611

Forum Art Gallery 57,5th Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar. Ph:42115596

Institute Of Art & Design 73 2 Floor, Opposite BSNL Telephone Exchange, LB Road, Adyar. Ph: 66072718

La Galerie D'Expression 30 Montieth Road, Egmore

Lakshmi Ethiraj Art Gallery 70,Ist Main Road, C I T Nagar.

Fh:66323712

Live The Art 29/13,1st Street, Azeez Nagar, Rangarajapuram, Kodambakkam Fh:66420651

Mamta Creations 2nd Cross St CBI Colony, Kandanchavadi, Perungudi. Ph: 9171645389

Olivia Art And Craft Old No 1/899 New No 2/402, Perumbakkam Main Road, Perumbakkam. Ph:66590425

Dfuze Gaming Lounge 29/14, Near Bharath School, 1st floor, Kamaraj Avenue 2nd Street, Adyar. Ph: 42054717

Elite Gameplex 234 1st & 2nd Floor, R K Mutt Rd, Mylapore. Ph: 9176452744

Fun City Chennai Citi Centre, RK Salai, Mylapore. Ph: 43533496

Game Dhaba Game Lounge 677, Near Lw Matriculation School, East Main Rd, Anna Nagar West. Ph:66591641

Pandora Ampa Skywalk (hdfloor), Nelson Manickam Rd., Aminjikarai. Ph: 42082111

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Studio Palazzo 48,2nd Main Road, CP Ramasamy Road, Alwarpet. Ph. 42030546

:ORMANCE VENUE Arignar Anna Arangam

14/29, Near Maharishi CBSE School, Dr Guruswamy Road, Chetpet. Fh:26681001

Adcay Convention Center 146/3 Royapettah High Road, OMS Lakshana. Ph: 24661130

Chennai Trade Centre No.6, ABC, Mount Poonamallee Road, Nandambakkam.

Narada Gana Sabha Hall No.314, TI'K Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24990850

Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall No 7, Shenstone Park The Madras Seva Sadan No 13/1, Harrington Road, Chetpet. Ph: 43561198

Srinivasa Sastri Hall #40, Luz Church Rd, Mylapore. Ph: 24997608

The Music Academy New No 168 Old No 306, Near Chola Sherton Hotel, Tll Road, Royapettah. Ph: 28112231

MUSEUMS Executive Director Tamilnadu Science & Technology Centre) Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram. Ph: 24410025

DakshinaChilra Heritage Museum Muttukadu, East Coast Road, Ph :27472603,27472783

Fort St. George Museum Fort St. George, Beach Road. F k 25671127

Govenunent Museum No 406, Pantheon Road, Egmore. Ph:28193238

Regional Rail Museum ICF Fumishing Rd,Lakshmipuram, Anna Nagar West. Ph:26146267

Vivekananda House Kamarajar salai (Marina beach road) Triplicane. Ph: 28446188

PRIVATE CLUBS Celebrity Corporate Club No.3, City Centre Plaza, 5th Floor, Anna Salai. Ph: 9043065005

Chennai Trekking Club 62 VGP Layout 3,2nd Main Road, Palavakkam.Ph: %00004509

Cosmopolitan Club 63, Near Devi Theatre, Anna Salai, Mount Road. Ph: 28525347

Gandhi Nagar Club 73, Near Malar Hospital, 4th Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. Ph: 24910796

Gymkhana Club 1, Opposite Pallavan Office, Anna Salai, Mount Road. Fh:25368168

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World Travels & Tours Travels A-1/3, Kushkumar Road, Off NungambakkamHigh Rd, Nungambakkam. l'h: 44117575

Dream Destinations Old No-19/10, New No-90/10, Sardar Patel Road, Adayar. Ph:65667728

Fine Yatra Tours & Travels 3 Jothi Ramalingam Street, Bakthavatchalapuram, Avadi. Ph:65623741

M K Visa &Travel Services 83, Sapthagiri Apparhnent, T T K Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24992448

Macro Hawk Flight Travels 343, Munoth Centre, Near D l Police Station, 2nd Floor, Triplicane. Ph:28528585

Madras Travels & Tours No. 27, PSK Booshanam Mahal, No. 127100 Feet Bye Pass Rd, Velachery. Ph: 42022244

Nax Travels

Lions Club of Central Madras Cave Of Ball Bearring Company

No. 27, Tana Skeet, Purasawalkam. Ph:26650707

Mount Road, Anna Salai. Ph: 9840818802

39/16, Behind BSNL Office, 1st Main Road, Shastri Nagar, Adyar. Ph: 24401412

Madras Boat Club 2, Boat Club Road 3rd Avenue, Raja AnnamalaiPuram. Ph: 24353190

Madras Club 8, Adyar Gate Club Road, R A Puram. Ph: 24320727

Madras Cricket Club 1, Bells Road, Chepauk. Ph: 28523976

Madras Flying Club Civil Aerodrome, Chennai Airport, Meenambakkam, Ph: 22561709

Presidency Club Fairlawns, 51, Ethiraj Salai. Fh:28226881

Rotary Club Of Madras 158, Rayala Towers, Anna Salai, Ph: 28591020

Royal Madras Yacht Club Spring Heaven Warf, The Harbor, Chennai. Ph: 25361713

The ThyagarayanagarSocial Club 1,Near Panagal Park, Nageswaran Road, T. Nagar. Ph: 24342223

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Parveen Travels

Shakthi Tours &Travels 47, Desabandhu Plaza, Whites Road, Royapettah. Ph: 28513377

Smile Self Drive Cars 076, Near Water Tank, TVS Colony 44th Street, Anna Nagar West. Ph:66753955

South Tours And Travels 27 / 11Montieth Mansions, Montieth Road, Egmore. Ph: 66590319

Sri Om Travels

76 / 75 A, Ellaiamman Koil Skeet Vannanthurai, Adyar. Fh:45510100

RELIGIOUS SHRINES Annai Velankanni Church Elliots Beach Besant Nagar Ph:24911246

Armenian Church of Virgin Mary

Armenian St, Pany's Corner, George Town. Ph: 25386223

Ashta Lakshmi Temple Near Beach Seashore, Besant Nagar Ph: 24466777

Church of Our Lady of Light Luz Church Rd, Mylapore. Ph: 24992568

ISKCON Temple Hare Krishna Land, Near VGP Golden Beach, Bhakthi Vedanta Swamy Road, Akkarai. Ph: 24530922

Kapaleeshwarar Temple North Mada Street, Mylapore. Ph: 24641670

Makkah Masjid 822, Mt Rd, Anna Salai,Triplicane. Ph: 42141333

Marundeeswarar Temple Mettu Street, Sannadhi St, Lalitha Nagar, Thi~vanmiyur. Fh:24410477

San Thome Basilica 19/38, Santhome High Road, Mylapore. Ph: 24985455

Shore Temple Mahabalipuram

Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple Gandhi Nagar, 2nd Main Road, Adayar. Ph: 24412529

St. George's Cathedral

Old #142-A1, New #60, Habibullah Road, T.Nagar. Ph:28341093

Cathedral Road, Chennai. Ph: 28114261

Sri Vaari Travels

Peters Rd, Peters Colony, Thousand Lights.

No. 131, Shop No. 8, Jain Bhavan, Pondy Bazaar, T Nagar. l'h: 44117575

Thomas Cook G4, Eldorado Building. No. 112, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam. Ph: 64549212

Trinity Tours & Travels 5, Purasavakkam High Rd, Kilpauk. Ph:9841034466

Thousand Lights Mosque

T i p a t i Tirumala Devasthanam Temple 50 Venkatanarayana Road, T. Nagar. Ph: 24343535

Vadapalani Murugan Temple N Mada St, Vadapalani. Fh:24836903

HANDICRAFTS I GARMENTS I SAREES

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The Leela Palace Chennai D m fmm the inspiration of Chettinad Dynnsty, the architectureof the hotel exudes regal opulence and is thefirst and only seafiontfim-star hotel in Chennni. Adyar Seaface, MRC Nagar, Phone: 91 44 33661234, No. of Rooms: 305

The Gateway Hotel First choicefor smart trrmellers seeking crisp, hassle-fire, and contemporary experiences on the IT Expressway 309, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Ratha Tek Meadows Road, Sholinganallur, Ph: 91 44 66802500 No. of rooms:204

ITC Grand Chola Experience an era of magn$cence and grandeur of Southern India's Golden Age in lTC Grand Choln which expresses the glory of the Chola Dynnsty in a modern retelling. 63, Mount Road, Guindy, Phone: 91 44 22200000, No. of Room: 600

Taj Coromandel Ofering afusion of rich, South lndian design cues and classic Eumpean elegance, the Taj Commandel is a welcoming spotfor both business and leisure.

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37, Mahatma gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 66002827, No. of Room: 212

Hyatt regency Chennai Luxurious accommodation, diverse ment spaces spread across mulhple lmels, splendid recreationfacilitiesincluding spa,fitness centre and pool makes this the perfect destinationfor all business meetings, social gatherings and ments. 365, Anna Salai Teynampet, Phone: 91 44 61001234, No. of Room: 327

Turyaa Chennai Conveniently located in the IT Corrider of Chennai, a business and leisure with a scenic pool side rooftop that opens out to the whole of the bustling city 144 / 7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, Phone :044 6697 OW0 No of Room: 140

Taj Club House Equipped with state-of-the-art technology,mnenities and world clnss restaurants, Taj Club House is the perfect destinationforfamilies and corporate clients to host conferences and get t o g e t h in luxury and comfort. 2, Club house road, Anna Salai. Phone: 91 44 66313131, No. of Room: 229

Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park One of thefinest living and dining destinations and long standing iconic landmark of Chennai pampers you with their renowned butler and concierge services. TIX Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 24994101, No. of Room: 287

Le Royal Meridien 240 rooms, 12 meeting spaces,

restaurants serving Indian, Continental, Chinese, S E Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, and spacious pubs with dance floors huly b h d s businesss w.th leisure 1,GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Phone: 91 44 22314343, No. of Room: 240

Hilton Chennai Conwienientlylocated within a 15 minute drivefrom the airport and the Chennai Trade Centre, Hilton isfully equipped with a business center, Awardwinning cuisine withfive restaurants and bars including 24-hour cap 124/1,100 feet Road, Ekkaduthangal, Phone: 91 44 22255555, No. of Room: 204

Vivanta by Taj Connemara Chennai city's only heritage hotel, built in 1854 is now infused with afresh new vibe that complemenb tradition

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2, Binny Road, Anna Salai, Phone: 91 44 66000000, No. of Rooms: 150

The Trident The closest luxury hotel near the airport with a wide &ice of wellness and recreationfacilities to unwind after a busy day. 1/24, GST Road, Meenambakkam, Phone: 91 44 22344747, No. of Rooms: 167

Park Hyatt Chennai Luxury Business Hotel offers discerning business and leisure travellm an intimate stay experience with all amenities and a rooftop infinity pwl with stunning views of the city. 39, Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Phone: 91 44 71771234, No. of Rooms: 201

The Park A perfect destinationfor business travellers or leisure holidays with cutting edge technologyand unique entertninmentconcepts 601, Anna Salai, Mount Road, Phone: 91 44 42676000, No. of Rooms: 214

Kohinoor Asiana Hotel An iconic 5 star CorporateHotel in Chennai with warm andfriendly semice, convieniently located on the major IT Corridor of Chennai - the OMR 1/238, Old MahabalipuramRoad, Semmmchq, Phone: 91 44 67411000, No. of Room: 179

Hotel Novotel Enjoy a luxury stay withpawless service with entertainment, realxation,fitness and an extensivearray of culinary delights and signature cocktails Plot No 36, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Egattur, Phone: 91 44 66545454 No. of rooms: 180

The Accord Metropolitan A premier business hotel in Chennai with superior businessfacilities; alongwith entertainmentand shopping avenues in proximity. 35, GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Phone: 91 44 43911000, No. of Rooms: 162

Radisson GRT Hotels Enjoy access to a deluxe Business Centre,private Business Club Lounge,

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well-equippedfitness studio, complimentaryairport transfers and, an array of services through their ONEcierge, the on-site guest communication service 531, GST Road, Saint Thomas Mount, Phone: 91 44 22310101, No. of Rooms: 101

Vivanta by Taj Fisherman's Cove A charming beach resort with renewed cottages and villas, snfe private beach, nouvelle restaurants, a high energy bar, and a luxurious spa will make your stay even more memorable! 2, Covelong Beach, ECR, Phone: 91 44 67413333, No. of Rooms: 152

The Rain Tree A convenient destination,for corporate truvellers,with unparalleled opulence and luxu y and easy access to local attractions and entertainment 636, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Phone: 91 44 28309999, No. of Rooms: 230

The Rain Tree Contemporaryguest rooms and suites with exclusive gym access, an allinclusive business center, and on site restaurants and barsfor casual business meetings 120, St. Mary's Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42252525, No. of Rooms: 48

Ramada Chennai Located just 10 minutes awayfrom the Central Railway Station this is an ideal retreatfor corporntes, trendy travellers or fmnilies lwking to discover the city Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Next to CMDA Building, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 30004777, No. of Rooms: 113

WelcomHotel Chennai Located close to the US Embassy, this hotel offers an all day business centre, fitness studio, beauty salon, shopping arcade and currency exchange 13, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Phone: 91 44 28110101, No. of Rooms: 90

Hotel Green Park Wellfumished and comfortable moms and suites offering a host of complimentaryservicesfor the discerning business trrmeller

183, NSK Salai, Vadapalani, Phone: 91 44 66515151, No. of Rooms: l7l

Fortune Select Palm Well appointed spacious rwms with state of the art health club, swimming pml, 24-hr Coffee Shop, andfine dining specialty Restaurant with easy access to all IT majors on OMR 142, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR, Thoraipakkam, Phone: 91 44 39884444, No. of Rooms: 129

Courtyard by Marriott Afresh and stimulating retreat in the heart of the city makes it an ideal choice for business or leisure travel 564,Anna Salai, Teynampet, Phone: 91 44 66764000, No. of Rooms: 236

The Park POD A 20 r m boutique hotelfeaturinga collection of stylishly unique spaces that are distinct in design and radiate urban opulence 23/13, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 4295 5555, No. of Rooms: 20

The Westin Chennai A Corporate Hotel with a high quality luxury experience and friendly service, also a quick drive away to IT. 154, Velacherry Main Road, Velacherry, Phone: 044 66333777

Aloft Bright n spacious rooms n suites to cat0 to the needs of the wrporate traveler with addedfacilities of Luunge, Bar, and Snack Bar 102, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR, Sholinganallu~, Phone: 91 44 45925500, No. of Rooms: 129

Clarion Revamped into a boutique hotel, Clarion provides lururious stay with range of modem Food & Beveragefacilitiesand personalized services 25, Dr.RadhadakrishnanRoad, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28472211, No. of Room: 130

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Grand by GRT Hotels A preferred hotelfor business mixed with leisure;featuring r m s , clubs, and suites designed around sheer luxu y 120, Sir thyagaraya road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28150500, No. of Rooms: 133

The Residency Towers Well appointed moms b suites, array of relaxation treatments, conference facilities, chill out bar, and multicuisine restaurants are bound to mnke your sojourn a grand one 115, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28156363, No. of Rooms: 174

Quality Inn Sabari Discover hospitality and quality service with comforts that make Sabari truly a home away from home! 29, Thhmalai Pillai Road, T. Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28343030, No. of Rooms: 72

Savera Hotel Settle back in poise in a place that radiates calming vibes with its bar, restaurants, cqfe, banquets,fitness, spn and more 146, Dr. RadhakriihnanRoad, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28114700, No. of Rooms: 230

Ambassador Pallava A warm n welcoming place to enjoy exceptionalfacilities, and share a slice of the Pallava history with their antique old charm themed ddcor 30, Montieth Road, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 28554476, No. of Rooms: 102

The Pride Hotel Aesthetically designed roams with an exclusive 24 hour coffee shop, multicuisine restaurant, bar, banquet halls, board room, business center, health club, swimming pool and more 216, EVR Periyar Salai, Kilpauk, Phone: 91 44 43989898, No. of Rooms: 115

Radha Regent A premium hotel renmedfor its unpiuching traditional hospitnlity, grand infrastructure, serene ambience, and luxurious interiors 171, JawaharlalNehru salai, Anunbakkam, Phone: 91 44 66778899, No. of Rooms: 91

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The Residency Plush beds, relaxing interiors, and state of the artfacilities, together with the sewice of hospitable staff; ensure your stopover is pleasurable 49, GN Chetty Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28253434, No. of Rooms: 112

Raj Park Relax in the middle of Chennai'smost happening malls, restaurants, and nightlife;where commercial centres, consulates,and the beach, are just a@ kilometres muay! 180, TI'K Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42257777, No. of Rooms: 118

Deccan Plaza An excellent vantage pointfor holiday or business with well appointed r m s and courteous staff to make your stay as carfortable as your home 36, Royapettah High Road, Royapettah, Phone: 91 44 66773333, No. of Rooms: %

Beverly Hotel A destination of hospitality that blends modern efficiencywith its grandeur of traditional and cultural heritage of South India 17, Rajarathinam Road, Kilpauk, Phone: 91 44 26612772 No. of Rooms: 52

Benzz Park A business class luxu y hotelfor the cost umscious corporate &Leisure traveller, with wide range offwd n bmerage options 62, Thirumalai Pillai Road, T. Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28159999, No. of Rooms: 64

Emall Hotel A luxurious ambience and pure vegetarianHotel within Express Mall louted centre of Chennai Business Area. Gate.1, Patullos Road, Phone: 91 44 28463333 No of Rooms: 35

Forte1 A recently developed business class hotel thatfacilitatesbusiness enhancement, shopping and leisure with aesthetically designed rooms and suites and prominent location 3, Gandhi IrwinRoad, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 30242424, No. of Rooms: 95

Ambica Empire A place of calm tranquillity,with responsible servicefrom a team of experienced staff that ofem choice of restaurants, spa, andfitness centres 7 9 , l W Feet Road, Vadapalani, Phone: 91 44 23621818, No. of Rooms: 84

The Spring A cool blend of a pfmjfully chic yet informal olmronmentfor trmellers who want to get awayfmm convention 11,Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 28213311, No. of Rooms: 50

Keys Hotel Katti-Ma A mid-market business hotel in Chennai, ofiring efficient,hygienic, and secure accommodation at a valuefor money price 11/23, Kalakshetra Road, Thiruvanmiyur, Phone: 91 44 49002050, No. of Rooms: 30

Hotel Vestin Park A business class deluxehotel with extravagantly designed roomsfurnished with luxurious beds, @furnishings, electronic saf, mini bars, satellite telm'swn and many other amenities 39, Montieth Road, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 28527171, No. of Rooms: 70

Harrisons An upscale boutique hotel that offers luxuriousguest rooms, 3 speciality restaurants, a lounge bar and a trendy theme bar 315, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 42222777 No. of Rooms: 40

Hotel Dee Cee Manor 5 minutes awayfrom the US Consulate,

with shopping destinations at a walkable distance, multipurpose banquet halls, mof top restaurant, bar, and more! 90, GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28158833, No. of Rwms: 68

New Woodlands Hotel A pure vegetarianhotel run by an orthodoxfamilyfur over 70 yenrs that believes in quality standards which are not compromised on any grounds 72-75, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28113111, No. of Rooms: 175

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Hotel Palmgrove True to its name, Palmgrove is set amidst lushgreen settings with majestic coconut trees swaying in the wind with soothing ambience perfectfor business and pleasure 13, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungamba!&m, Phone:91 44 28271881, No. of Rooms: 89

Ibis Chennai A comfortable business class hotel

located in the center of the city 689, Mount Road, Anna Salai, Phone :091712 25588

The Legends A lwrury cosmopolitan experience class hotel located centre of the City with two floor ofguest rwm and two restaurant. 37, North Boag Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 44 42004355 No of Rooms:33

Velacity

Anunbakkam, Phone:9884548314, No. of Rooms: 8

Frangi House 6B, Nawab HabibullahAvenue, Street, Nungambakkam, Phone:9144 43084694, No. of Rooms: 8

Hanu Reddy Residences 41/19, Pws Garden, Phone: 91 44 24661021, No. of Rooms: 31

Hanu Reddy Residences 6A/24, Wallace Garden, 3rd st Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 45038413, No. of Rooms: 13

Niketana 17, Sathya Narayana Avenue, Boat Club, Phone: 91 44 42111838, No. of Rooms: 21

Somerset

6&7, Ramagiri Extn, Opp TCS, Taramani velachq Link road, Phone: 91 44 43213838/3939 No. of Rooms: 34

94, Sathyadev Avenue, MRC Nagar, Santhome, Phone: 91 44 71000071, No. of Rooms: 187

SERVICED APARTMENT/ GUEST HOUSE

15, Burkit Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 44 24337979, No. of Rooms: 39

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Alternative S e ~ c e d Apartment 32/4, Co-OperativeColony, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42316464, No. of Rooms: 10

Crescent homes 77/34, Iind Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 44 45504455, No. of Rooms: 24

Deshna home Stay 3, TSD Nagar, 1st Main Road,

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The Lotus

A Luxury ambience with 22,000sqphall

and a convenient stay located in ECR near Mahnbalipuram, a perfect choicefor family weddings and get together in luxury and comfort ECR-OMR Jucntion,ECR, Poonjeri, Mahabalipuram(PO) Phone: 91 44 30723070 No of Rooms: 90

Golden Bay Resort Escape the routine and enjoy a vacation in Chennai'sfirst backwater resort that's also home to the city'sfirst floating restaurant ECR, Koovathur, Phone: 91 44 30985555, No. of Rooms: 34

Ideal Beach Resort Embark on a refreshing nature adventure by strolling along the shores of the Bay of Bengnl, to rquvemte your mind and body Devaneri Village, Mahabalipuram, Phone: 91 44 27442240, No. of Rooms: 68

Mamalla Beach Resort Take catamaran rides with local fishermen, dine under the casuarinas trees, enjoy a bench barbeque, or just stroll along the shore in this impressive resort 8, Kovallam Road, ECR, Mamallapuram, Phone:91 44 27442875, No. of Rooms: 35

MGM Beach Resort Enjoy a dmJin the city's most cherished theme park and spend the night at their bench side resort right next to it 1/74, ECR, Muttukadu, Phone:91 44 39102400.99, No. of Rooms: 86

MGM Eastwoods Unwind at the luxurious suites and deluxe cottages that meate an oasis of calm, nestling amidst lush landscaped gardens and swaying palmfronds 1/240, ECR, Injambakkam, Phone:91 44 24490660/990, No. of Rooms: 20

Radisson Temple Bay Unwind in Mamallapuram at this luxurious resort that's the closest to the World Heritage site - The Shore Temple ECR, Mahabalipuram, Phone:91 44 27443636, No. of Rooms: 144

Intercontinental chennai MahabalipuramResort Experience a unique l u x u y boutique hotel is an 11 minutes walkfmm Madras Crocodile park, having lmntemporay moms, lotus ponds a perfect choicefor families

212, East Coast Road, Nemelli Village Perm Post Office, Kanchipurarn District, Phone: 91 44 71720101 No of Rooms: 105

VGP Beach Resort Cherish some memorablegolden moments in Chennai'schoicest resort to lounge muay your holidmJ in the sprawling bench and the calming ebb of waves ECR, Injambakkam, Phone:91 44 24491446, No. of Rooms:44

Shelter Beach Resorts Pristine privacy, extreme security and stupendous service, is guaranteed at the Shelter resorts that huly shelters its customers in blan 275, Near CrocodilePark, East Coast Road, Mahabalipuram, Phone:91 44 27472424, No. of Rooms:42

Come and enjoy your meals with your family & fiiends at our renovated Royal Palate Multi Cuisine restaurant open during breakfast, lunch and dinner For Reservations :90926 16007

Celebrate with us !!! For all your occasions or just a get-together with your family and friends. Hall from 20-250 available with a wide range of menu. For Reservations : 93815 04964 #79,100 Ft Road, Vadapalani, Chennai - 600 026. Ph: 2362 1818 / 1986 1 Fax : 2362 4708 I 8 1 8 Emiul : banquets@ambicaempire.com I Website : ambicaemplre.com

India is a diverse land that boasts of multi-ethnicity and deep rooted cultural practises. But in time, some of these were found to be regressive, especially to the women of the c o u n t y . This March, we look at three diferent versions of women shattering social taboos i n their own way.

Holy hues Holi, the festival of colours, is a celebration of triumph of good over evil. It also marks the onset of spring. The celebration involves smearing colour on oen another, splashing water baloons and of course, drinking the intoxicating bhaang. In the holy town of Vrindavan, the birthplace of Krishna, holi is celebrated with much fervour. In the same city, we have generations of widows who come to the city to retire in the service of God. In India, widows are generally avoided in celebrations and are expected to only wear whites. Breaking this tradition, recently, widows started celebrating playing Holi with colours and flowers last year. The joy in their face

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le Pad I When Ashwm Kajkumar was sent to Gujarat as a part of the rural development programme, she found lack of awareness as a reason for most of their disadvantaged situations. "Be it menstruation, reproduction, etc. there were taboos everywhere, deeply rooted in their minds. I started taking Menstruation as my first topic to impact. It was pathetic to see how most of them had no clue about the basic information of their very own bodies. They were too shy to open up about it. Initially, my attempt to break into their world was seen intruding. But then, I persevered, taught in schools and communities about menstruation and hygiene practices. I created groups and experimented in making low-cost sanitary cloth pads. Surprisingly, the village women were more receptive to adapt to a positive change. It was about putting that extra effort to reach out to the people made me break the social taboos that existed in the society there. Today, most of them use sanitary pads that they make on their own" says Ashwini Rajkumar, the 26-year-old who is taking charge in style for the greater good.

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LOVE WILL OVERCOME, IS MATTER.

Voicing for gay pride It is not every day that a straight Indian woman bats for gay rights. Hear Shubham Mehrotra share about her journey, "I was still living in China (in 2015) then and all the news about hate crimes back home stuck with me. I started reading and researching more about the Indian LGBT+ community, I realised that they suffer human rights abuse both at the hands of the state and the society on a daily

basis. In fact, a very high percentage of the heterosexual population in our society considers homosexuality as a mental illness. 1 returned to India in Sep 2015 and started Fifty Shades of Gay (FSOG) campaign (in Feb 2016) in the hope to humanise the LGBT+ population, raise awareness and bridge the gap between the LGBT+ minority and the heterosexual majority."

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She adds, "I think one of the things I'm most proud of is that at the core, FSOG has started a dialogue in the country. People are not shying away from conversations about sexuality and sexual rights. They now realise that LGBT+ rights are essentially human rights and denying any human of those is just unfair and selfish. FSOG has created a space for people to explore subjects that are considered taboo in the country."

Fifty Shades of Gay Campaign represents a force of more than 4 million readers and will soon be hosting India's first drag race. Details: http$'fiftyshadesofgay.co.in.

Our toast to the hundreds of women breaking shackles, everyday.

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INDIAN ANDHRA Amaravathi Enjoy the traditional rice with podi n ghee made the typical Andhra style 14,Karapakkam, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Phone: 91 9566188814

Dakshin SubtlyjZavoured dishes and a unique Iyer Trolley to serve small ndais, banana pmured dosais and the ubiquitous kunni paniyarams 'Crowne Plaza" 'ITK Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 24994101

Dakshin Spice Relish the spicy Andhra cuisine with their authentic Vppudu (spl'cystirfry) and Pulusu (currygravies) dishes in veg ti non-veg 21/45,KB Dasan Road, Opposite SIET College, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 7305886015

Palki Famousfor its Hyderabadi Dhum Biriynni, Palki also serues Kernla, Tandoor and Chinese delicacies 1,Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Phone: 91 44 28117000

Samudra Afine dining restaurant that serves South Indim delicacies and a special catch of the day that is customized ns per order with a choice of waking style and marinade Trident, 1/24,GST Road

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Me-bakkam, Ph: 22344747

Southern Spices One-stop destinntionfi a varied spice farefrom all the Southern states at reasonable rates and a decent ambience 25/3, East Mada Street, Tiruvanmiyur, Phone: 91 44 42043927

BENGALI Kolkata Q A dine-in restaurant that isfamousfor its %li meals mainly during Durga Puja 47,Ganga InternationalHotel, Bazullah Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28141340

Petuk Taste their lip-smacking 'Chingdi mnckr mahi curry' (Prawn Malni curry) that makes people come bnckfor more. 4/991-A,Kotivakkam Post, Opposite Waves Mall, OMR, Phone: 91 9789826262

The Bayleaf The place to go when you crmefor some sop parathas and subtlyflavoured Macchi curry 14,6th Street, Gopalapuram, Phone: 91 44 28114557

CHETTINAD Anjappar A well-known chain of restaurants fmnousfor their Biriynni and Karnikudi C h i c k Masala 5,Dev Apartments, 1st Main Road,

K.B Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 44 43548633

J. Hind An all out ethnic Indinnfne dining restaurant ofiring a range of delicacies from across the kitchens of India Grand by GRT, 120,Pondy Bazzar, Sir Thyagaraja Road, T. Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28150500

Madrasapattinam The casual mnbiencewmbined with prompt sentice makes youfeel at home. %r menu emphasis on ideal datinntion to relish a

wide variety of sumptuous Dosas that will leave you wanting@ more! Ramada Chennai Egmore, ZA, Ponniamman Koil Street, Egmore, Phone: +91444610 4777

Kaaraikudi A famous chin of Chettinad restaurants famousfor its Spl Chettinadu Meals and Sunday specials 118/ 84.Dr Radhaknshnan Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28111893

Nalas Aapa Kadai Only exclusive stop to relish mer 12 varieties of aapams accompanied m.th spicy chettinnd gravies and curries. 196,Near Chrompet Bus Stop, GST Road, Phone: 91 9551555222

The Raintree Kuruvapillai Yera (Curry-leafflawured Prawns), Kozhi Melagu Chettinad (Pemer Chicken).and the uniaue . chuhzey n pickle trolley truly define Chennai'sdeep rooted cuisine at the Vivanta by Taj Connemara, 2,Binny Road, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 66000000 8 ,

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Wish Grill' concept that tour meats, sauces and h your moods. J l U P ~ U U I ,IYU. L ~ J1uwa , Victorie, T. Nagar, Phone: 91 44 3535 IN07 Ali's BBQ & Grill Bite into unlimited varieties of tikkas, kebabs, rotis n grauies, withjknds and fimily without burning a hole in your pocket The Iris Hotel, 2, Dr. Thomas Street, Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 49300300

Barbeque Nation Experience the warmth of a bbq party as you grill your own starters in a choice of marinadejavoursat the 'live-grill' that is embedded on your table Shri Devi Park Hotel, 1, HanumanthaRoad, North Usman Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 7811098623

Sunset Grill An appealing venue with terrace seating by the pool; an open kitchen n grill in which Western grilling techniques blend with traditionalkebabsfrom all over the world The Westin, 154, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Phone: 91 44 22553366

GUJRATHI Anuavadi Peas Katchori, Katta Dhokla, and Khaman with green chutney are way too good to be missed in this vintage styled Gujarati snack house 23 A, North Boag Road, Next to PazhamudirNilayam, T Nagar, Phone: 91 7305988407

Rajdhani Thali Restaurant Tasty meals, wide varieties of snacks, hot n cold beuerages, and grab-n-go meal boxes to make your shopping session at the mall an easier a@ir Phoenix Market City, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Phone: 91 9003738125

Rangoli

A speciality Gujarati - Rnjasthmti thali joint that includes a jal jeera welcome drink, dhoklas, small pooris or phulhs with paneer n veg gravies, and shrikhandfor dessert 102, Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 23455590

Shri Rajasthani Dhaba A popular rlhaba knoumfor its compact menu, polite setting and tasty dishes but more well-knownfor their Gatte Ki Sabji, Math Kulfr, Dal Chawal 340,3rd Floor, 2nd Avenue, OppositeKFC, Anna Nagar, Phone: 91 44 42057867

KERALA Coastline

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Primarily a seafwd speciality restaurant, Coastlineis ofen preferred for oj$er~ngitsguests an option to customize the dish to suit their taste 1, Cathedral Road, OppositeMusic Academy, Gopalapwam, Phone: 91 44 28110306

Ente Keralam An elite Kernla speciality chain of restaurantsfimousfor their Erachi Ularthiyathu, Thalassery Biriyani, Mepn Moilee, and their much-awaited Onam Sadhya 1, Poes Garden, Kashui Estate, 1st Street, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 32216591

Hotel Crescent Very reasonably priced restaurant that smes tasty authentic Kerala dishes that are prepared with a homemade touch 11, Lattice Bridge Road, Adyar, Phone: 91 44 24900049

Kalpaka Restaurant A modest little Kerala cuisine restaurant with a separate pure veg kitchen, has been seming Chennai since 1984 144, Near Music Academy, TIX Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 28112348

Kudumbam A conventionally designed 'mallu' getaway, eminentfor its Meals, Beef Ufurthiyathu, Neymeen Vattichuthu, and Koonthol Porichathu 40/156, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam Phone: 91 44 28212821

Kumarakom An authentic 'naadan' dishes like Karimeen Pollichathu, DudcRoast, Kernla Porotta, Appmn, Kadala Curry, Mutton Stew, Chemeen Ularthiyathu and more 148/54, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 42605677

Madras An elitefine-dining restaurant that brings under one roof all the dwicest delicacies of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra The Raintree, 636, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Phone: 91 7305611571

SEAFOOD Bay View Celebrate the panoramic view of the Bay of Bengal, as you dine in the open, on somefresh seafood cooked to perfection with aromatic spices Vivanta by Taj Fisherman'sCove, Covelong Beach, Off East Coast Road, ECR, Phone: 91 44 67413356

Kayal An elite specialty restaurant that serves fish, crab, scallops, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters cooked per taste and smed in a garden restaurant

Le Royal Meridien Hotel, 1, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Kathipara. Phone: 91 9543734990

Palmshore Famousfor their Arabian Grills and Tandoori, this restaurant smes seafwd in Kerala and Chettinad style of cooking 111/108, Fore Shore Estate, Santhome High Road, Santhome, Phone: 91 7667130089

The Fisherman's Fare Enjoy a wide range of seafood in salads, starters, Oriental gravies, Indian curries n gravies, tikkas, kebabs, rolls, biriymis, and platters 24, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 42068776

The Marina Acclaimed to be the best only-seafwd restaurant in town with a classy ambience, it smes coastal delights in Chinese, North and South Indian varieties 39, College Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 42035265

VEG FRIENDLY Annalakshmi An upscale pure vegetarianrestaurant that smes an array of delectable dishes in an ambience that exudes ancient Indian arts and culture 18/3, Rukmani LakshmipathyRoad, Next To Rani Meyyammai Hall, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 28525109

Ashvita Nirvana A pure vegetarian restaurant that serves afusion cuisinefrom Europe and Asia and has a specialty Vegan and Mock Meat menu. Vegancertpd by Peta ! No. 33,5th Avenue, Besant Nagar, Ph4269 9026

BRMathsya Try everything vegetarian,from sizzlers, pastas, pizzas, 12 varieties of dosas, spl thali lunch, to enticing buffets 29/31, ThanikacMamRoad, T.Nagar,Phone: 91 7810846679

Cream Centre A leading chain of vegetakn restaurants with all-timefauourites and inventive innmations; their t r a h r k s are Mera Sizzler, Bake Me to Heaven, and Sizzling Brownie Fun& 45, College Road, Near Madras Alliance Francaise, Nungambakkam Phone: 91 8695051354

Delhi Highway Does justice to its name by sewingfwd typicallyfound along the North Indian highways; alongwith an extensive menu for desi coolers Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 7305672262

Eden A posh vegetarianrestaurant where

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Serving authentic Italian food since 1998, two steps from the beach. wood fired oven, grills, steaks, seafood, salads, pastas and spaghetti. No.4, Sree Krishna Enclave, Kottivakkam, Chennai 600 041 1 Tel: 044 2451 1130 www.bellaciao.co.in I Email: bella-cia@libero.it

Continental, Tandoor, and South Indian delicacies coexist in harmony E37,2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar, Phone: 91 44 24460777

Haven Sampoorna A vegfine-dine restaurant serving succulent lndian, Chinese, and Gmtinental delicacies at reasonable prices 5, Asian Complex, 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar, Phone: 91 9092382382

Jalpaan A top-notch vegetarianfinedining

restaurant offering thefinest multicuisine dining experience 21, Greams Road, Opposite MRF Building, Greams Road, Phone: 91 44 28291181

Kailash Parbat Best known for its Pani Puri, Chaats, Gulab Jamuns,and Punjabifid; included recently are delicaciesfmm the Sindhi, Punjabi n Chinese cuisines 9, Hamington Road, Chetpet, Phone: 91 9176747876 Phoneix Marketcity Mall 9430083627 Vijaya Fourm Mall 91-7200070883

Krishnavillasam Relish traditional South Indian vegetarianpreparations that have their roots in between Tirunelveli and Thrissur; The Krishnavillasam Saapadu and Gramathu Kmttaanchor are not to be missed 11,lst Floor, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 28215568

Mahamudra Pamper your taste buds with Isha Life's fine dining restaurant that serves healthy, wholesome vegetariancuisine Isha Life, 50/117, Luz Church Road, Near Nageshwara Rao Park, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 43535555

Mathsya Satisfij your daytime or late night hunger pangs with some of their amazing south Indian vegetarian delicm'es, they're open till ZAM! 1, Halls Road, Egmore, Phone: 91 7305368261

New Yorker A simply one of the best vegetarian hangouts m'th quirky ambience and reasonable prices. You can order Mexican, Italian, Indian dishes on the menu, the caters to every mood 21,lst Floor, Wallace Garden, 3rd Street, Fh:4206 8989

Nivedhanam A globalfusion of exquisite vegan delicaciesfrom Thai, Chinese, Continental and Indian cuisines 234, VM Street, Opposite Yellow Pages, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 42054882

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Royal Indianaa Splurge on the culinary jewels@ the princely states of India in this recently revamped South Indian veg speciality restaurant The Accord MetropolitanHotel, 35, GN Chetty Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 28161000

Shree Mithai Not just a h e n for meets 6 sawuries, it's alsofamusfor its wide range of chaat items, and the posh veg restaurant serving Indian, Chinese n Continental fare 189, A1 Block,Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Phone: 91 44 43539999

Tadka Talk A vegfnendly place to have some mouth-watering North Indian and Chinese dishes with some desi beverages and mocktails Velacity by Purpletree, Taramani Velachery Link Road, Velachery, Phone: 43213638

GLOBAL AMERICAN Ashvita Bistro Don't miss the relaxing ambience of Ashmta, A Fusion restaurant tucked awny in a heritage home in the heart of Chennai and serves Mediterranean and Thai cuisine No. 11, Bawa Road, Alwarpet, Ph: 42031982 / 42109990

Chennai Wing' House Head out to OMR to satiate your cravingsfor some resonably priced spicy, saucy n juicy chicken wings Hiranandani Upscale, Old MahabalipuramRoad (OMR) Siruseri, Phone: 91 9952096386

Quiznos Treat your taste buds to a wide choice of Subs, Tortizzas, Wraps, Salads and desserts Express Avenue, Whites road, Royapettah, Phone: 91 44 28464415

Social Thefirst and the only Gastropub in town to enjoy a relnxed evening with friends,fid n drinks 94, Sathyadev Avenue, MRC Nagar, Santhome, Phone: 91 44 42152737

Subway The only place to get healthy subs 6 salads made withfresh ingredients, right infront of our eyes AC 112, Ground Floor, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Phone: 91 44 42612762

ARABIAN 4 Seasons Well-knownfor their Hyderabadi Biriyani and pakora type deep-fned Chicken 65; they also serve Tandoori and Arabian delights

AB Block, 2nd Avenue, Anna Naga, Phone: 91 44 26264441

Arabian Hut Enjoy your chicken grilled or bmasted in a sandwich, burger or in a Shawarma roll Chennai Citi Centre, Dr RadhakrishnanSalai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 43577205

Laham Enjoy subs, wraps and burgers in original tandmr style with a wide range of mouth-wateringfillingsof Tikkas and Kebabs 3, Balfour Road, Kilpauk, Phone: 91 8144413073

Mishwar Restaurant Amongst the various combinationsof grills and tikkas, the most sought after are the Tandwri Pomfret, Sarson wali machili and Methi machili Park Avenue Hotel, 84/67, NungambakkamHigh Road, Phone: 91 44 40004545

Yalla Yalla Enjoy an open to sky dinner with some authentically prepared Arabian delights that are customized to suit individual tastes and preferences Radisson Blu, 531, GST Road St. Thomas Mount, Phone: 91 9543798191

Zaitoon A speciality Arabian restaurant with

diverse variations in Grills n Barbeque, Tawa Kebabs, Hummus 6 Salads, Tandoori Kebabs, and Arabian gravies and rice varieties 1,Vantage Plaza, LB Road, Next To Adyar Depot, Adyar Ph: 24527778 Nungabakkam Ph: 4315 0707. Royapettah Ph:2861 1777

CHINESE China Town Stirfrred Lobster, Tiger Prawns n Fish, Schezwan Duck, Fuming platters with choice of meat or vegetables are the signature dishes of this lure chinese restaurant 3rd Floor, 74, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Phone: 91 9367704039

China XO Experience elegant service, sea breeze and a scenic offhe Bay of Bmgal ~s you relish some Ch~nesedelicanes cooked to perfection The Leela Palace, Adyar Seaface, MRC Nagar Santhome, Phone: 91 44 33661234

Dao A high qualityfur easter restaurant that offers dinner and whole new dining experience near IT Com'der Turyaa Chennai, 144 / 7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, Phone :044 6697 0000

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Lnennal, nayar Seaface, M.K.L. Nagar I tor raDle reservarlons, please contact Manoj Mishra, Restaurant Manager - Jamavar at 044-33661234.

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ated near Parry's, Vysarpadi an often ignored part of Madras. But the fact is it was the manpower from this area which was used to build the city of Chennai. 'Padi' means village and when Vijayanagara Samrajya had occupied this land, it was named Vesharupadi. And in time, Vyasarpadi was born. A very interesting facet of Vyasarpadi is its Burmese connection. Thanks to a government's allocation of 700 acres for Burmese refugees, this area has seen a huge influx of Burmese, first during indepedence, second, during world war 11and the last lot in 1960's. It is therefore no surprise that Vysarpadu boasts of the best Burmese food - from o to Mohinga.

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If food doesn't interest you, do try a game of football, afterall, Vyasarpadi boa,.+: 9f the best in the league.

travellers to enjoy some exotic Chinese delicacies after a business meet Fortune Select Palms, 142, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Thoraipakkam, Phone: 91 44 39884444

Shogun An Indo-Chinese budget restaurant on Chennai'sIT Corridor that will leave your tummy and walletfeelingfull with their all-you-can-eatbuffet 14, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Opposite TCS,Karapakkam Phone: 91 44 24500711

Wangs Kitchen Delicious and healthy Chinesefwd at optimal valuefor money; must try the Kung PROChicken, Qlickm Schezwan Rice, Shredded Mutton with Chilli Sauce, and Fried Ice cream 151, G 7, Gee Gee Emerald, Village Road, Nungambakkam Phone: 91 44 39253925

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Golden Dragon A grmrd dcncng restaurant unth exohc menu ophonsfeatunng d m sums, Icve crabs, Pan-fned noodles, Cantonese style steamedfish and an excluscve Tea Bar to conclude afine meal Ta] Coromandel,37, Mahatma Gandlu Road, Nungambakkam, Phone 91 44 66002827

Kim Ling A pocket-fnendly chrnese eatout wrth humble staff and tffityfwd,thetr Quckm Lollrpop b Dragon Chrckm deserves speaal prarsefor rts saucy flavour AC 2,4909, Tqa Towers Basement, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Phone 91 44 26209609

Mainland China T y the C h z c h Tacpet, Cnspy Corn, Lamb m Pepper Sauce, and Scngapore Prawns and you wll definrtely go back agmn for more 144/145, Hotel Tuhp, Aruna Complex, Sterhg Road, Nungambakkam, Phone 91 9543010084

Oriental Blossom Afine drnrng Qunese restnurant that speaalrzes m Szednuan Cucsrne unth a Irve Teppanyak! gnllfloor w t h comfortable seahng around rt Hotel Radha Regent, 171, Jawaharlal Nehru S a h , Inner Fhg Road, Arumbakkam, Phone 91 44 66778899

Oriental Pavillion An apt place, rdeally located on O m for wrporate d m t s and busmess

Chilly Lamb, Phuket Fish, Dragon P r m s , and Crispy Fried Vegetables are the unanimous choicesfor guests of this reputed outlet 61,3rd Main Road, Kasthurba Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 44 42117041

Chin mi A very popular Chinese restaurant with excellentfwd &service to please your palate The Residency, 49, G.N. Chetty Road, OppositeVani Mahal, T Nagar, Phone: 28253434

CONTINENTAL Avenue 195 Relish the Moroccan Veg Tangine, Mexican Grilled Cajun Chicken, American Steak Burger, European Mushroom Pie, and our very m Tandoori platter all under one roof 13/33, Shafee Mohammed Road, OppositeTo Apollo Children's Hospital, Nungambakkam Phone: 91 8144051691

Ciclo Cafe A relaxed andfriPndly enmronment with simple cafefwd that aims to bring back nostalgic memories of the olden cycling 4 s in this cycle themed cnfe. 33/47, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram, Phone: 91 44 4204 8666

and they also provide superb quality hooknhs. 2/632, Sultan Ahmed Street, Neelangarai East Coast Road, Fh: 32219966

Samasa Expen'ence the creative making of deliciousfusionfoodsthat willfulfill your expectations. Turyaa Chennai, 144 / 7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, Phone :044 6697 0000

Star Rock Enjoy dishesfmm all over the world, while you sip some of their signature cocktails, shooters nflaming shots The Spring Hotel, 11, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 40509999

Tangerine A quaint restaurant aptfm quiet romantic dinners to go along with their smmptious salads, steaks, sizzlers, pasta, and desserts 5, Murrays Gate Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42110888

The Pasta Bar Veneto Find a lavish variety of pastas, lasagnas, and pizzas, skilJullycooked toperfe>tion, blended with subflu flavoured mices and seasonal vegetableG'their Mud bie and Tiramisu are definite showstoppers 32/59, Burkit Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 8144914782

Vasco's An all-day dining restaurant with an innovativeglobal cuisine, and a relaxed ambience, wme together with superb mews of the city, to ensure the ultimate dining experience Hilton, 124/1, JN Salai, Ekkaduthangal, Phone: 91 44 22255555

EUROPEAN Basil An elite restaurant that serves SerbiaflaUtrm cuisine complemented with +cal Mediterraneanand Italian fire; The Icelander Mousse and B a l h platter are brilliant 58A, Habibullha Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 9543603355

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Bacon w r w e d scallops, chicken pita sandwich, steak burger, ricotta lasagne, grilled lamb chops, and grilled salmon are housefavouritesat Cilantro Le Royal Meridien Hotel, 1, GST Road, Kathipara, Phone: 91 7305978741

Drizzle

It is a 1950's theme residential house con&ed into a restauranVCafe.. It gives afeeling of being at home with some absolutely delicious fwd@ South India, Italian, Europian, etc. Old N0.12, Eleventh Avenue, Harrington Road, Phone:91 44 26680009

An outdoor resto cafe with a menu that's a colourful medley o f f m u r s across the globe; enjoy barbeqnes, sizzlers, pastas, and their signature dish - Fruitletfes 6/29, RajasekaranStreet, Dr. Radhalaishnan Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28473439 A wide range of cuisines seme by well trained Chef and relaxed ambiance with

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Holi feast Come Spring and India gears up for Holi - a riot of colours, with everyone taking turns to smear the other with colours and to play with water guns. What's celebration without food,holi is incomplete without its ahre of goodies like thandai, gujiyas and kulfis. Kulfi is a popular frozen Indian dessert likely originated in the 16th century Mughal empire. The word 'kulfi' is derived from the Persian word 'covered cup'! Now that the history lesson is done, slurp up this goodie. Chef Sanjeev Ranjan, Executive Chef of Courtyard by Marriott Chennai shares a special malai kulfi recipe just for you!

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Malai kulfi

Milk Sugar

- 1litre - 180 gms

ree en cardamom powder -113 k p

- In a thick bottu111pan, boil the milk and reduce stir ring constantly

- Reduce milk to about 350 ml

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If you are stuck in Vadapalanij,w in the mood for a bit of fun and action, the 6th Avenue is &uplace to head to! Situated in a basement, this restobar reverberates with youthful energy, music, cocktails, food. ...you have it all!! The sight of a car inside a restobar can leave you confused wondering if you have accintly entered a garage, howgver the high rise wooden chairs, will erase your the d i ~ lit bulbs and the c~ourfulgraffiti ., doubt:

Imagine Pongal that is deep-fried and served like a meatball! That's exactliwhat porridge Arancini is all about. The tomato chutney is seded in a syringe that requires it to be sprayed on the dumplings. H m

Chicken pieces slicea rlat like fish, coated with delectable masalas has a tinge of sweetness on the crispy skins which softens the chilli, served on a skewer resting on a bed of fries at the bottom- is arranged in a smoke box. This novel method df plating only adds to the Smoked Chicken Box's c w ! The ell-cooked, paper thin meat goes all too well with the almost llunty mayonnaise and fresh salad !!

And then the Twin Towers! The Squid Rings were nea stacked in descending order of size with no trace of oil. Th hot biriyani alongside the spicy chicken gravy was befitting royalty! The Rotis, clipped on a wire above the setup, were soft thin and light - like white sails of a boat billowing in the warm steam of he base !!

The cocktails were enticing and innovative in its fusion. This restobar has definitely broken the glass ceiling in terms of style and plating. A definite Go To partv animals to experience bliss. -. .---

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Tuscana Pizzeria A pure vegetarianrestaurant with an internationalflavourseming Mexican and European cuisine that caters to the refined palate 19, wallace &den 3rd Street, Nungambakkam Ph: 4503 8008

L'amandier A warmly lit European dining restaurant with pasta cou,rt& and lavzsh buffet spreadsfor breakfast and lunch at reasonable prices 57,Znd Main Road, RA Puram, Phone: 91 44 4282 7882

Main Street A refined restaurant that offers an assortment of Europeanfire with an enticing buffetfor breakfast, lunch, and dinner The Residency Towers, 115, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28156363

On The Rocks Indulge in a gastronomicexperience with some diverse gill ethos, hot volcanic rock cooking, andpambied desserts in this stylish multidimensional venue Crowne Plaza' 'ITK Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 24994101

Porsche Cosy and aestheticallydesigned restaurant with convenient buffet and ala-carte optionsfor lunch and dinner with a truly globalflavour and unforgettable taste Benzz Park Hotel, 62, Thirumalai Pillai Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 9600020023

Seasonal Tastes Fresh delectable internationalfare, enticing buffet and creative d la carte options, live cooking stations, and nutrient-filled SuperFoods to boost your day The Westin, 154, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Phone: 91 44 22553366

The Flying Elephant An architectural masterpiece, withfive live kitchens and a 'Market Brunch' that sells its guests home-made chutneys, sauces, breads, and accessories,in aflea market set-up Park Hyatt, 39, Velachery Road, Velachery, Phone: 91 44 71771234

GLOBAL Cream Centre A leading chain of vegetarian restaurants with all-timefavouritesand inventive innovations; their trademarks are Mera Sizzler, Bake Me to Hermen, and Sizzling Brownie Fundae 45, Collage Road, Nungambakkam Phone: 91 8695051354

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Royal Palate An ideal placeforfamily-timeor business lunches where you combine the best ofgourmetfwd with a lively atmosphere and impeccable service Ambica Empire, 79,100 Feet Road, Vadapahi, Phone: 9144 23621818

Spectra Enjoy a multi-bujfet concept that @rs global cuisines and a whole new dining experience The Leela Palace, Adyar Seaface, MRC Nagar Santhome, Phone: 91 44 33661234

Symphony Buffet m'th wide array ofmouth-watering delicacies and is served all day long. lnfused withfhnours ,the elegantly d e w rated dishes are an idenlfeastfor both eyes and palate! Ramada Chennai Egmore,2A, Ponniamman Koil Street, Egmore, Phone: +9144 4610 4777

Svar A grand dining experience with exotic menu options, walk in anytime tofill your belly. Turyaa Chennai, 144 / 7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, Phone : 044 6697 0000

The Dining Room Ojfers an array of epl'curean tastes and experiences in a sublime setting by the lily pond and in a surround that is inspired by a cosy, private residence. Park Hyatt Chennai,39, Velacheny Road, Velacheny Phone : 91 44 71771234

ITALIAN Bella Ciao The city'sfirst alfresco Italian

restaurant, to serve woodfired oven pizza, homemade pastas, steaks, salads and sinful desserts, with a tree house to keep kids busy 4, Shri Krishna Enclave, Kottivakkam, Phone: 91 44 24511130

California Pizza Kitchen Corn Croquettes,Quesadillas,Focaccia, Tuscan Hummus, Moroccan chicken salad, Enchiladas, assortment of wines, White Chocolate n Strmubery Cheesecake, and Tiramisu are all so delizioso! Phoenix Market City,Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Phone: 91 7305080227

Darios A place of sensuous mix of delicious fwd, with beautiful ambience and it emphasis on simple,fresh, home-cooked fwd, as asprepared in an Italian home. 11, Kasturi Rangan Road, 2nd Street,Teynampet,,Near Russian Cultural Centre, Ph: 4919 3333

Focaccia Tmttor~astyled restaurant that offers patrons rn~mrtablrltaltanflauourswlth an men kitchen and wood fired men to re-createfamily recipes as an ode to home-style cooking Hyatt Regency, 365, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Phone: 91 44 61001234

Italia - The Park Pod Authentic Italian cuisine in a setting that is casual yet elegant, and a menu with mind spinning options to choose fromfor both veg n non-vegfwdies 23/13, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam,91 44 42955555

Little Italy Quality sewice m'th a smile, in a clean and pleasant envimnment that brings to you an experience of vibrant and "true" Italian cuisine 50,17th Cross Street, Besant Nagar, Phone: 91 8939295000

Olives A high quality vegetanan restaurant that offers lunch n dinner bujfets with Italiun specialities that include Ratatouille, Pasta, Corn n Cheese Balls, and Salads Deccan Plaza, 36, Royapettah High Road, Royapettah, Phone: 91 44 66773333

Spaghetti Kitchen Savour homemade Italian special bread, soups n salads, pizzas, hmdcrafledfilled pasta, risotto dishes, and desserts at this quick n efficient outlet Phoenix Market City, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Phone: 91 44 30083730

Tuscana Pizzaria A classic woodfired pizzeria to bring you the very best of thin must pizw, pastas, bruschefta and panna cottas, with home-deliveryoptions too! 19,3rd Street, Wallace Garden Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 45038008

JAPANESE Akasaka Oldest Japaneserestaurant in town with delightful m b o s and delicacies that are perfect on seasoning, quantity and cooking level 128, Lattice Bridge Road, Behind JayanthiTheatre, Thiruvanmiyur, Phone: 91 44 24453424

Fuji An authentic as it can get un'th minimalisticdecor and low dining table, thefwd here is an experience as much as it is a tasty afiir. We say go beyond the usual sushis or sashimis and try their amazingfusion series - Mabo Nasu or Ahijo. No.134, Chamiers Road, Nandanam Ph: 91 44 42112511

Crystal Jade Cmnbining authentic Asian cuisinefiom China, Tkailand, Malaysia and Singaporefor a true global experience The Checkers Hotel, 30, Anna Salaii Little Mount, Saidapet, Phone: 91 44 43994399

Her Name is Ming Appreciate the mouth wat&zgpavours and aromas of thefinestfusion cuisine with stnnddut dishes from China. Malaysia, and Bali Clarion Hotel, 25, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28472211

- L'attitude 49

beautifully landscaped sen side restaurant that offers the best of Malaysian, Indian and Continental cuisine 123, East Raja Street, Grand Bay Resort Kovelong Road, ECR, Mahabalipuram, Phone: 91 44 27443060

Nasi Kandar Pelita

A trendy restaurant well r m b e r e d f o r its cubicle style seating arrangement, set menus and the cooked-to-perfection Sushi Platter 24/1,1st Cross Street, l T K Road, Near Boston School, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 45000715

Teppan Original Japanesefarecooked in Teppnnynkistyle and offered both as a-la carte and set menus that umeralmost all specialities 146,lst Floor, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 32216635

KOREAN In Seoul A Korean BBQ restaurant that satiates the Korennfwdie cravings at a modest price with their delicious gourmetfood 530 ('3149 & 150),l T K Road, Above More Supermarket, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42081998

New Seoul A plush Korean restaurant thnt serves BBQ specials, a la carte Korean dishes, Nwdles n Rice, and varieties of meats with exotic sauce n seasonings 406, 'ITK Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42138884

MALAYSIAN Chap Chay Pickfrom an array of Asian dishes or be your own chef and make your stirfnes just the way you want them @ Chap Chay's do-it-yourselfstirfry station The Raintree, 120, St Mary'sRoad, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42252525

Enjoy age-old recipes d@ly cooked to deliver traditional mouth-watering dishes that are part of Malaysia's unique heritage 17 & 18, Appaswamy Towers, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 24335759

New Town Well-knownfur serving some sizzling Malaysian streetfwd and Fusion cuisine with elaborate menu options and a relaxed ambience TTK Road, Next To Levi'sStore, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 43213333

Night Queen A rwf topfusion restaurant that blends Malaysian and Lebanese cuisine, with a spectacular aerial mew of Singurn C h n a i at night Vestin Park Hotel, 39, Montieth Road, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 28527171

MEDITERRANEAN Aqua A rwf-top pwlside bar and Mediterranean lounge, sets the perfect vibefor spending quality time with awesomefwd The Park, 601, NungambakkamHigh Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 42676000

Bazzar Serving kitchen secretfrom Sou& Asia, theMediterranean,and Europe, thefwd brings the magic of hwenly street-eats Grand by GRT, 120, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Tnyagaraja Road, T.Nagar, Phone:91 44 28150500

Aznui Bay Fresh authenticflavoursof Chinese & Italian Mediterranean cuisine with

Fresh Natural Gelato, Satay's, Dlm Sums, Wood-fired Pizzas and muck w e 13,lst Crescent Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 8754490250

Lavash The Hot & Cold Mezee Mixed Platter, Lamb Koftn, Seafwd Tagine, and Umm Ali will mnke sure that theguests come backfur another msit 9,3rd Floor, Oyster Building, Khader Nawaz Khan Road (KNK), Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 42141144

Seagull Take your pickfrom the buffet or sit back and relish a menu specially designed by the chef, to serve multi-cuisinedelights with Continental, Chinese and Indian fawurites Vivanta by Taj Fisherman'sCove, Covelong Beach, Off East Coast Road, ECR, Phone: 91 44 67413353

The Wharf Indulge in grilled meats, seafood, delicate pastas and specially selected wine pairings, as you watch the sun set over the Bay of Bengal Radisson BLU Templebay, 57, Covelong Road, East Coast Road (ECR),Mamdlapuram, Phone: 91 8144086107

Upper Deck Stylish restaurant that o m cnndlelit, alfresco dining with a superb selection of foods that challenge you to resist; not to forget the lrrvish Champagne Brunch laid out arey Sunday Vivanta by Taj Fisherman'sCove, Covelong Beach, Off East Coast Road ECR, Phone: 91 44 67413388

MEXICAN Bay 146 Afun place to hang out withfiends or family with awesomefwd and deftly blended cocktails n mocktails The Savera Hotel, 146, RK Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28114700

D Cafk A vibrant cafe that offers M e x i m and Italian cuisines with pizzas, sandwiches, brownies n mufins, mocktails,fizz drinks, hot n cold coffees n teas 35A, Bazullah Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28157786

Don Pepe Serving ~hennaisome choicest Mexican delicacies fm over 13 uears n m . their specialities include authentic Fajitas, Tacos, Enchiladas, Chimi Qumgns, and Burittos 73, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Phone: 91 44 28110343

Duchess Restaurant Apartfrom Quesadillns n Enchiladas, the GrandmothersSunday Roasted Chicken, Roast Leg of ~ a i band , Baked Lobster Savannah are dejinitely worth

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84, Kaaraikudi Complex, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28111128

J's Five Two A boutique hotel that smes Mexican, Italian, Continental, Oriental n Indian cuisines along with an extensive beverage menu 80/29,2nd Main Road, Near ChamiersRoad, RA Puram, Phone: 91 7667401109

Kaidi Kitchen Get afeel of what it is to be behind bars ;) Delicious Mexican, Lebanese, Burmese, Thai n Italian veggie delights served in a jail set up 2013, Bishop Wallers Avenue, Mylapore, Phone: 91 8695304900

Newyorker A simply one of the best vegetarian hangouts w'th quirky ambience and reasonable prices. You can order Mexican, Italian and Indian dishes on the menu, the place catm to every mwd. 21,lst floor, Wallace Garden 3rd Street, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights Ph: 4206 8989

Sigree Global Grill Experienceflavoursfrom all around the globe includingMexican, Spanish, Mediterranenn,and Indian cuisines with their lavish buffet spread 5/360,1st Floor, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Phone: 91 44 43859983

PAN-ASIAN Animal Kingdom Enjoy your buffet amidst a jungle set up; relish their unlimited starters and lavish buffet that includes Indian, Continental, Thai, and Chinese dishes 44,lst Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 9840999555

Pan Asian India'sfinest Asian restaurantfeaturing 3 interactive kitchensfor Chinese 6 Thai Stir and Wok Fry, Mongolian Brazier; Japanese- Yakitori 6 Teppan Grill, alongwith Korean BBQ in-built grill tables, Sushi bars, and more ITC Grand Chola, 63, Mount Road, Guindy, Phone: 91 44 49065492

The Hip Asia Thejinest ingredients and the most authentic recipes come together at Hip Asia, giving patrons a chance to experience the real tastes ofAsia Vivanta by Taj Connemara, 2, Binny Road, Phone: 91 44 66000000

Wok A Toque A compact restaurant serving a wide range of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese specialities with buffet and a la carte options to dtwsefrom 4, Thirumalai Pillai Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 9025749764

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THAI Benjarong An exceptional combination of authentic Thai recipes prepared withfresh local produce that result in an array of mouth-watering dishes 146, TI'K Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 24322640

Chap Chay Pickfrom an array of Asian dishes or be your own chef and make your stirfries just the way you want them @Chap Chrry's do-it-yourself stirfry station The Raintree, 120, St Mary's Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42252525

Flower Drum A unique Chinese n Thai restaurant that only semes pure vegetariandishes at an affordableprice 46,2nd Floor, Prince Plaza, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Ph: 91 44 43102.545

Thai Food House A small but eficient Thaifood outlet that offers scrumptious variety of Grills, Satays, Soups, Starters, and combos 215/131, St. Many's Road, Alwarpet, Phone:91 44 42334300

Lotus Afine-dining elite restaurant committed to serving only the most authentic recipes of Thailand nurtured by master chefs The Park, 601, NungambakkamHigh Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 42676000

Silk Elegantly decorated specialty restaurant that boasts of its Thai lady chefs who excel in creating an array of distinctive Thai dishes,from the pleasantly mild to the intensely spl'cy Kohinoor Asiana Hotel, 1/238, Semmencheny, Semmenchery, Phone: 91 44 67411000

CAFB Amethyst Cafe An elegant all-dq brenkfast n coffee shop with classy ambience to swthe the mind and deliciousfood tofill the tummy Whites Road, Next To Corporation Bank,Royapettah Phone: 91 44 28541623

Caffeine A 24-hour capshop right in the middle of Nungambakkam The Spring Hotel, 11, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 40509999

Cappuccino A cofee shop and restaurant with warm ambience,fnendlystafl: and a wide variety of internationalfire with an Italian accent Crowne Plaza, TTK Road, Alwaqet, Phone: 91 8144169274

Ciclo Cafe A relaxed andfnendly environmentwith simple caffod that aims to bring back nostalgic, memories of the olden cycling days in this cycle themed cafi 33/47, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram, Phone: 91 44 4204 8666

Club house A trendy European bistro with an Asian twist that's open round the clock Taj Club House Hotel, 2, Club House Road, Anna Salai, Thousand Lights, Phone: 91 44 66313131

Dario's An Italian cap that is ever sofamousfor its Gnocchi Do Massa, Crostini Siciliani, Stromboli Pum, Cannelonial, and Tiramisu 11, Poes Garden, 2nd Street, Kasturi Rangan Road, Near Ashwini Hospital, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 7667546109

Kipling Cafe A serene oasis to relu and sample a wide assortment of European and Asian dishes and drinks by the sea 16, L JeyAvenue, Akkarai, ECR, Phone: 91 7667813504

Paprika A 24hour coffee shop that smes a b h u of Indinn and Italian cuisines in an elegant n warm setup Courtyard Maniott, 564, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Phone: 91 44 66764000

Green Chillies Afnmdly global ca@ serving Streetfood from across the wmld; the most sought after are their World Lunch Combo Ambica Empire, 79,100 feet Road, Vadapalani, Phone:91 44 23621818

The Brew Room Walk in to discover a wide range of speciality coffee blends, light bites, and dessert The Savera Hotel, 146, RK Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28114700

The Madaras Cafe Madras 'nashta', Barottizza (pizm... Madras style), Vadmuiches (sandwichesmade with oadais) and Traditionalbeverages to complete the meal 123 & 124, Basement, Ispahani Centre, NungambakkamHigh Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 42010809

DESSERT Biscotti Indulge in a wide variety of cookies, biscotti, breads, cakes, macarms, truffles, chocolates in dark, white, and regular along with beautifully decorated pastries and cakes Hyatt Regency, 365, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Phone: 91 44 61001234

Cake WaIk Heavenly pastries, crisp tarts, moist brownies, soft cupcakes, chewy cookies,

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Your happy place in Chennai: Ranganathan street - where i get to smell the aroma of coffee powder and ice cream fragrance at the same time. For advmture, visit: Ekkaduthangal flyover, if you don't know Chennai it will be an adventure for you as you will be going round and round -A For romance, visit: Marina beach at 12 pm, people holding hands and sitting in the hot sun will make you believe in true love Best brunch: Pumpkin tales I f I could chanpe somethinp in Chennai. it would be: & $7 politicians' going out ~ri @ a ~traffic time . I

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cold-set mousses and oven-fresh breads are what you willfind m t h ~ outlet s 1,Kothari Road, SterlingRoad, Opposite Sterling Club, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 7667307255

Mista Heavenly cakes and pastry will sure a stress buster, walk in with prior order to make it on time. Turyaa Chennai ,144 / 7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, Phone : 044 6697 0000

eclair - The Patisserie Moist spongy madeleines, citrusy lemon cake; celebration cakes with memnrable tkvours, handmade desserts with an authentic French twrst are just a@ of the delkanes fuund here E Hotel, Ground Floor, Express Avenue Mall, Whites Road, Royapettah, Phone: 91 44 28463333

Ecstasy Snack on chilled pastries, drinking desserts, ice creams, or premium teas n coffeesfram Ecstasy while catching up on yourfaourite matie @ Snthyam Cinemas 8, Sathyam Cinemas Complex, Ihiruvika Road, Royapettah Phone: 91 44 43920444

Movenpick Internationally reputed ice creams created hand crafkd in the kitchens of fine Swiss restaurants is now here in Chennai to steal your senses in scoops and waf7e cones 53, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 28279300

Nutmeg The Gourmet Shop Walk in any time and enjoy ovenfresh boulmgerie, sandwiches, signature pastries, artisanal chocolates,and a choice of milkshakes to satiate your sweet tooth ITC Grand Chola.. 63.. Mount Road. Guindy, Phone: 91 44 49065272

Snofield Indulge in scoops of cold stone ice cremns in allfimours topped with generous amounts of sauce and nuts, apartfrom creamy shakes, andfreshfruit juices 1, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Phone: 91 44 28116416

The Slice A gourmet bakery not only with delicious croissantsand pastries and also their expert pastissiers will bake customized designer cakesfm birthdays, anniversariesor weddings. The rich Indian sweets madefrom here is a must. GRT Grand, 120, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28150500

Tryst cafe A bakery store and cap that o m a choice of breads, baguettes, quiches, smdwiches, chocolate twists, danisb=

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cakes, tarts, and klalrs baked fresh everyday 14, Gem Court, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 9094844777

OUTDOOR SEATING Above Sea Level Enjoy imported or domestic beverages with a selection of tasty continental entres atop the 14th level rooftop restobar with stunning views of the city The Raintree, 120, St Mary's Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42252525

Any Time 7kis 24 hour elite multi-cuisine restaurant is a preferred social dining optionfor its extensivelunch n dinner buffet and elaboratemenu offood a la carte GRT Grand, 120, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraja Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 7811895114

Basera An exotic lush garden restaurant that serves Indian, Chinese, and Continental fmd;faouredfor its unique huts on shlts 146, East Coast Road (ECR), Near F'rarthana Cinema Hall, Vettuvankeni, Phone: 91 44 24492362

Bella Ciao The city'sfirst alfresco Italian restaurant with a tree house to keep kids busy 4, Shri Krishna Enclave, Kottivakkam, Phone: 91 44 24511130

Board Walk The elegant poolside grill restaurant that

o m an open air terrace seating with Gazebos to catch some entertainment and enjoy grills with International beverages Ramada, Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 30004777

Brew Room Business hotel's relared mfie shop with a garden senring b r e w t s , lunches and beverages. Savera Hotel, 146, Dr.Radhahihmn Road, Ph:044 28114700

Cloud Nine Afine-dining roof-top restaurant with a spectacular view of the Chennai skyline, seming Indian, Tandoor & Chinese delicacies GLM Meridian Hotel, 80 A, Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Salai, South Boag Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 7401010107

Crimson Chakra Sit in a shallow pool with a waterfall flm'ng in the background as you relish signature dishes in Continental, North n South Indian cuisines 13,lst Crescent Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 9677277900

7, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 30853532

Food Village Enjoy authentic Indian, Chinesen Tandoor recipes at their open garden restaurant with yourfriends n familyfor a memorable experience 2/181, East Coast Road, Injambakkam, Phone: 91 44 24490391

High Snack on yummyfingerfoods, in the all new sky lounge by the pool that is Ohso-up above the sky so high! The Raintree, 636, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Phone: 91 7810978952

Lydie's Enjoy catch of the day grilledjish with h o m m d e salads, Lydie's crabcakes, and much more seated either in Woven Bamboo Basket Boats, mntage wooden nylon chairs, or bamboo sofa sets 2/196, Ruby Garden, East Coast Road (ECR), Muttukadu, Phone: 91 44 27472602

Minar An alfresco zone leaving behind panoramic view of the city lights, this roofhip Mughalai and Awadhi restaurant elevate the atmosphere with melodious ghazals The Savera Hotel, 146, RK Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28114700

New Town A Malaysian streetfmd outlet with breezy lawn seatingfor casual dining 363, Injambakkam, Opposite VGP Golden Beach, ECR, Phone: 91 9176066866

Piano The largest multi cuisine buffet restaurant in the city with live stations m d interactive Chefs will make your dining a pleasant experience The Savera Hotel, 146, RK Salai, Mvlapore, . - Phone: 91 44 28114700

Shiiaz Art Cafe Enjoy an intimate dining expen'ence on the shores of the Bay of Bolgal with some exotic Iranian delectable 27, Beach Road, Kapleshwar Nagar, Neelangarai, Phone: 91 9840572126

The Crown Enjoy the perfect candle-lit dinner under the stars in the city's highest roof top restaurant with stunning views of the city's skyline, serving Indian and continental cuisine The Residency Towers, 115, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28156363

Unwind Resto Cafe A covered outdoor seating cafe that sewes Russian, Continental, and Indian recipes; an merall good place to hang out with friends 74, The IRCC Cafe, Russian Culture Centre, Kasturi Rangan Road, Gopalapuram, Phone: 91 9551098704

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Down Town Deccan Plaza, 36, Royapettah High Road, Royapettah. Ph: 66713333

Durrant's Bar My Fortune Hotel, 10, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram. Ph: 28110101

Elevate 4, Thirumalai Pillai Road, T Nagar. Ph: 7812840335

Fluid 3, Southern Crest, Venkatnarayana Road, T Nagar. Ph: 24313325

Fuel The Pride Hotel, 216, E V R Periyar Salai, Pwnamalle High Road, Kilpauk. Ph: 43989898

Gallop Bar Radisson Blu, 531, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount. Ph: 7667193742

Guinness D Bar BKR Grand Hotel, 71, Usman Road, Off 21 & 22 Sarojini Street, T Nagar. Ph:2432715

365 A.S Hyatt Regency, 365, Anna Salai, Teynampet Ph: 61001234

BAY 146 Resto lounge SAVERA HOTEL, 146, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Ph: 2811 4700,9710947363

Anchor Bar Vivanta by Taj Fisherman's Cove, Covelong Beach, ECR. Ph: 67413354

Bamboo Bar The Savera Hotel, 146, RK Salai Cathedral Road. Ph: 9543119821

BBar 94, SomersetGreenways, Sathyadev Avenue, MRC Nagar, Santhome. Ph: 49001010

Bike & Barrel The Residency Towers, 115, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Ph: 28156363

Bliss Bar Grand Residence Hotel, 85/86, Arcot Road, Porur. Ph: 9962539511

Blu Hickey Bistro Radisson Blu, 531, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount. Ph: 7305339464

Crystal Bar Hotel Ranjith, 15, MG Road, Nungambakkam. Ph: 28270521

Crystal Bar Green Coconut Resort, 58/1, East Coast Road, ECR. Ph: 27472036

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Hudson Harrisons Hotel, 315, Vduvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam. ~ h4 :~ ~ 2 2 r n

Lava Bar Saaral Residency, 1/685, Valayapathy Salai, Near MMM Hospital, Mogappair. Ph: 9941099984

Lexus Pub Benzz Park Hotel, 62, Thirumalai Pillai Road, T Nagar. Ph:28159999

Million Dollars - The Pub Arnbica Empire Hotel, 79,100 Feet Road, Vadapalani. Fh:7305767713

Mixx Hotel Fortel, 3, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore. Ph: 30242424

MoonVine Lounge Bar JP Hotel, 1131, Inner Ring Road, Koyambedu. Ph: 66888000

Mustang Bar Green Park Hotel, 183, NSK Salai, Arfot Road, Vadapalani Ph: 66515151

Nostradamus Fortune Select Palms, 142, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR),OMR Ph: 39884444

Opium The Hotel Royal Plaza, 3, E Road, Koyambedu. Ph: 23790066

Paddington 132, Chamiers Road, Nandanam. Ph: 24348440

Poison The CheckersHotel, 30, Anna Salai, Little Mount, Saidapet. Ph: 43994399

Poker Bar Hotel Shelter, 19, Venkatesa Agraharam Road, Mylapore. Ph: 49241919

Recharge Bar Asiana Place Hotel, Phase lII, Zenith Building, Ascendas IT Park, CSIR Road, Taramani. Ph: 66798888

Steam &Whistles Grand by GRT, 120, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraja Road, T. Nagar, Phone: 91 44 2815500

Studio Karaoke Bar Cine City Hotel, 28,lst Main Road, United India Colony, Kodamba!&m. Ph: 9941416394

The Leather Bar The Park, 601, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam. Ph: 42676000

The Moon And Sixpence Hablis Hotel, 19, GST Road, Guindy. l'h: 22334000

The Pirates Bar Esthell Hotel, 1, Royal Enclave, Besant Avenue, Adyar. Ph: 7667883715

The Society Bar Ambassador Pallava, 30, Montieth Road, Egmore. Ph: 28554476

Touchdown 4/364 A, Palavakkarn, ECR Ph: 9025770530

Turf Pub Citrus, 35, Kaveri Nagar, Waterland Drive, Kottivakkam Beach, Tiruvanmiyur, Ph: 24515435

US 101 -The Resto Bar GLM Meridian Hotel, 80 A, Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Salai, South Boag Road, Nagar. Ph: 7401010107

White House Bar Hotel Bhimaas, 1, Amman Koil Street, 100 Feet Road, Vadapalani. l'h: 24812481

Winchester Bar Radisson Blu, 2, Ethiraj Salai, C-in-C Road, Egmore. Ph: 30404444

WXYZ (SM) Bar Aloft Chennai, 102, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR, Sholinganallur. Ph: 7305486236

Zara Tapas Bar Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram Ph: 28111462

Zero Degrees Quality Hotel Sabari Classic, OMR, Navalur Ph: 47445030

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LOUNGE BAR Arcot Bar Trident, 1/24, GST Road, GST Road, Ph:9543280846

Blend Taj Club House Hotel 2, Club House Road, Anna Salai, Thousand Lights. Fh:66313131 Chipstead Taj Coromandel, 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Ph:66002827

Distil Vivanta by Taj Comemara, 2, Binny Road, Egmore Ph:66000000 ElixirE Hotel 2nd Floor, Express Avenue Mall, Whites Road, Royapettah. Ph: 28463333

High The Raintree, 636, Anna Salai, Teynampet. Ph:7810978952

I-Lounge Kohinoor Asiana Hotel, 1/238, Semmencheny, OMR. Ph:67411000

Library BluThe Leela Palace, Adyar Seaface, MRC Nagar, Santhome. Ph: 33661234

Lobby Lounge The Leela Palace, Adyar Seaface, MRC Nagar, Santhome. Ph: 33661212

Madera The Raintree, 636, Anna Salai, Teynampet. Ph:7810009623

Slounge Lemon Tree Hotel, 72, Sardar Pate1 Road, Guindy. Ph: 44232323

Swirl The Gateway, 309, Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway, Old Mahabalipuram Road (0MR)SholinganaUur. Ph:66802500

The Cheroot Malt & Cigar Lounge ITC Grand Chola, 63, Mount Road, Guindy. Ph: 49065272

The Dome Le Royal Meridien Hotel, 1, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Kathipara.Ph:9543936596

The Westminister Crowne Plaza, l T K Road, Alwarpet. Fh:91 44 24994101

Tranque bar ITC Grand Chola, 63, Mount Road, Guindy. Ph: 49065272

Twist Turyaa Chennai, 144 / 7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, Phone : 044 6697 0000

Urban Lounge Hotel Centre Point, 286, Old MahabalipuramRoad (OMR), S h o l i n g d u r . Ph:24509000

Vintage Bank Hilton, 124/1, JN Salai, Ekkaduthangal.Ph:22255555

Waves Bar &Lounge Ramada, Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore. Fh:30004777

Willows The Westin, 154, Velachery Main Road, Velachery. Fk22.553366

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10 Downing Street Kences Inn Boutique Hotel, 50, North Boag Road, T Nagar. Fh:28152152

Candy Club Hotel Sakithyan, 42, Thanikachalam Road, T Nagar. Ph:9600064411

Gatsby 2000 Gowne Plaza, l T K Road, Alwarpet, Fh:24994101

Escape Green Park Hotel, 183, NSK Salai, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Fh:66515151

Havana The Raintree, 120, St Mary's Road, Alwarpet. Ph:42252525

High Time GRT Grand, 120, Pondy Bazaar, Sir ThyagarayaRoad,T Nagar. Fh:7811891847

Illusions The Madras Pub, 105,lst Floor, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore. Fh:7811050355

M i u s One 125 Hotel Park View, Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam. Ph: 9551255110

Pasha The Park, 601, Nungambakkam High Road,Nungambakkam. Ph: 42676000

QBar Hilton, 124/1, JN Salai, Ekkaduthangal.Ph:22255555

Zodiac The Accord MetropolitanHotel, 35, GN Chetty Road, T Nagar. Fh:7810837044

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LOUNGE BAR Arcot Bar Trident, 1/24, GST Road, GST Road, Ph: 9543280846

Blend Taj Club House Hotel 2, Club House Road, Anna Salai, Thousand Lights. Fh:66313131 Chipstead Taj Coromandel, 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Ph: 66002827

Distil Vivanta by Taj Comemara, 2, Binny Road, Egmore Ph:66000000 ElixirE Hotel 2nd Floor, Express Avenue Mall, Whites Road, Royapettah. Ph: 28463333

High The Raintree, 636, Anna Salai, Teynampet. Ph: 7810978952

I-Lounge Kohinoor Asiana Hotel, 1/238, Semmencheny, OMR. Ph: 67411000