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fusion concoctions. The bar is well lit during the day giving it a warm and welcoming feel. Towards the evenings, the lights are slightly dimmed to create a more sophisticated and stylish ambience. Soft soothing music sets the tone for inspirational evenings.

An intriguing story that traces the history of cotton, its origin and connection to Coimbatore depicted on the floor to ceiling glass panels provides a unique discovery element to the Latitude 11 bar. Latitude 11 can comfortably accommodate up to 60 persons and is open from 11am until midnight.

A plush and stylish Cigar Lounge provides a private niche for guests. Positioned next to Latitude11 bar, retro glamour meets contemporary style at this chic yet relaxed rendezvous. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy with friends over a nightcap and fine cigar in the lounge to the soft strains of Jazz and Swing.

The attentive yet discreet team offers a highly personalised experience, including the services of a dedicated cigar sommelier. Cigar connoisseurs will appreciate the fantastic portfolio of 10 renowned cigar brands, from the medium-bodied Cohiba Siglo II to the Davidoff Limited Edition Toro 2009. Classic single malts are complemented by a hand-selected collection of global vintages and refined menu selection. Come, unwind in leisure and pleasure at Latitude 11 and Cigar Lounge!

EVERY SATURDAY DJ NIGHTS

LATITUDE 11 & CIGAR LOUNGE Le Meridien Coimbatore 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343

RETAIL THERAPY

Silk sarees, handicraft, home decor, books...

With Coimbatore being a textile hub, the world of apparel beckons you like no other. With the neighbouring Tirupur being the manufacturing hub of world-famous clothing brands, it’s only natural to find a thriving retail scene in Kovai. Some of the MNC brands that get their clothes made in the Knit Capital of Tirupur include Switcher, Polo Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Tommy

Hilfiger, M&S, Fila, H&M and Reebok. That’s the charm of Kovai. It’s got all it takes to be the next best thing to Chennai. Shop... till you drop.

MALLS

BROOKEFIELDS

67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 254-9696, 254-0904, 11am-10pm.

FUN REPUBLIC MALL

474, 2nd Floor, Avinashi Road; Tel: 451-8414, 10am-10pm.

PROZONE MALL

201, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandapuram, Saravanampatti; Tel: 662-8111, 11am-9.30pm

SILKS NALLI SILKS

Old No. 538 New No 66, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-4567, 495-6567, 9.30am–9pm. One-stop-shop for exquisite Kancheepuram wedding silk sarees and all types of Indian silk sarees, cotton sarees, dress materials, salwar sets and more.

PSR

l 942, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 249-8694, l 100 feet Road; Tel: 249-9954 9.30am-9pm. Exclusive collection crafted by weavers from all parts of India. Kanjivaram silk sarees, soft silk sarees, South India cotton sarees, salwar and kurtis. www.psrsilkindia.com.

MAHAVEERS

9/6, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-6861/ 4472 9.30am-9pm. The exclusive creations and collection of handcrafted kanjeevaram and banarasi sarees. With a wide range of fancy sarees, salwar suits, lehenga and kurti’s. All kinds of fancy designer sarees.

VIVAAH SILKS

36, Venkataramana Road, RS Puram; Tel: 422-1180, 9.30am-8pm. Specially curated selection of sarees. Kancheevaram pattu, soft silk, Banaras silks, linen, uppada, printed silks. Email: vivaahsilks.cbe@gmail.com

S.M SILKS KANCHEEPURAM

546, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-1800, 90929-89922. 9.30am-8pm

AAVARANAA

3/2, GD Road, Race Course; Tel: 92444-03113, 9.30am-7.30pm. Attractive traditional Kancheepuram silks, Maheshwari cottons, zari-kota, cotton-kota, linen, jute, bilo sarees, dress materials and more. Also exquisite gold, silver and jadau diamond jewellery.

SHANTHALA

41B, West Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 427-2666, 10am-9pm. Exclusive Indian ethnic wear boutique for women. Silks, sarees, salwars, kurtis, bridal lehenga, dress materials. Email: shanthalawh@gmail.com; www.shanthala.com

SHRESHT

127, TV Samy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 254-2872, 10am-8.30pm. ‘EXCLUSIVITY’ redefined at SHRESHT with fabulous collections of Kanjivarams, Fancy Designer Sarees, variety Silks, Tussars and Cottons and also exquisite Readymades, Dress Materials and Kurthis.

SHLOKA

Old 50/51, New 54, Race Course Road; Tel: 498-0495. 10am-8pm. Fabulous collections of Kanjivarams, Fancy Designer Sarees, variety Silks, Tussars and Cottons and also exquisite Readymades, Dress Materials and Kurthis.

RITU KUMAR

Globus Arcade, Race Course Road No; 6; Tel: 420-3595.

TULSI VATIKA

730 C/2, Avinashi Road, Near Hotel Residency; Tel: 435-4660. 439-4660

ANYA

• 12, Lokamanya Street East, RS Puram; Tel: 254-9690, 96009-73736 • 1075, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-8686, 96004-56282

SRI DHARANI SILKS

144-A, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; 98945-09679, 75984-01457, 10am-9pm.

BHARANI PATTU CENTRE

130, Rajaji Street, Kannan Departmental Store Building, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 98427-33233, 9.30am-10pm.

KANAKAVALLI SILKS

1, GD Naidu Street, Race Course; Tel: 97910-18484.10am-8pm.

LAKSHMI SILKS

16-18, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-5016, 9.30am-8.30pm.

MANTRA THE DESIGN STUDIO

66, Venkataswamy Road, West RS Puram, Tel: 420-0009, 10am–7pm.

SRI GANAPATHY SILKS

l 244, Dr. Nanjappa Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-3445 l Oppanakkara Street; Tel: 230-3944, 8.30am-10.30pm.

GHOSH MAJUMDHER

1, SRP Nagar, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 245-4202, 98430-60373, 10am-8pm.

VALARUM A SUNDHARAM SILKS

1145, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 239-0423, 9.30am-8pm.

SHOBIKA

752, Shobika Corner, Cross Cut Road; Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-0161, 10am-9pm.

THE CHENNAI SILKS

l 636, Oppanakara Street; Tel: 239-1555 l 966-672, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-0888, 9.30am-9.30pm.

THARAKARAM SILK HOUSE

11, Sathyamurthy Road, Ramnagar; Tel: 223-0420/1859, 10am–8.30pm.

POTHYS

l 401-402, Oppanakkara Street Tel: 239-9933 l Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-0202, 9am-10pm.

RMKV

F11, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5105, 11am-9pm.

THE GOLDEN WINDOW

F7, Lakshmi Plaza, 1089, Avinashi Road; Tel: 435-0580, 10am–7pm.

DIVA SILK LOUNGE

790, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 429-2002. 9.30am – 9.30pm

SHREE DEVI TEXTILES

1014, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 423-0000 10am-10pm

MALIBOO

34A, Karthi’s Apartment, Ground Floor, Race Course; Tel: 99433-87403, 10am-6pm.

APPAREL SOCH

S22, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5044. 10am-10pm. Prozone Mall, G15B, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 662-8335, 10am-9pm. It is one-stop shop for women interested in traditional and western wear.

ANOKHI

295, Race Course Road Tel: 420-2442, 420-4221, 10.00am-7.30pm Contemporary crafted textiles, apparel and accessories, with distinctive block prints and designs, and superior product quality, focussing on revival of traditional crafts and skills.

ZUDIO

• 605, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills; Tel: 86575-18794, 11am-9.30pm. •Prozone Mall, Ground Floor, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 86575-18794, 11am-9.30pm.