Tuesday 23 December 2008
Taj Mount Road
Brand Taj is back to splurge its customers with yet another luxury hotel Taj Mount road at #2 Club House Road. This place has got around 6 options to wine and dine. Looks like a good bet to enjoy your new year :). If any of you drop by I would be glad to here your experiences. You can either mail me at shals88@gmail.com or drop by a comment :)
Thursday 11 December 2008
Food Factor # 5
Eat Out: Gallopin Gooseberry
Cusine: American and Italian
Ambience: The place is simple and neat with bright colored walls. It is never too crowded so its a perfectplace to drop by for a relaxed meal and a quick bite. It can seat around 50 - 60 people on an average.
I would rate the ambience 3.5/5
This place has an exotic varieties of food option ranging from the classic burger , mexican burger, chicken salami to lasagnes and sandwiches. I love their mozzarella cheese sticks - crispy outside and completley cheesy inside :) Heavenly!
Me being a veggie my options are limited but neverthless I love their food. It's the kind of burgers I haven't had anywhere else in Chennai. You can also get your juice served from the neighbouring fruit shop.
I would rate their food 4.5/5
Meal for two would cost: Rs.300 - Rs.400
Address:
#11
Shop #2, 2nd Floor
Greams Road
Chennai-600006
Landmark: Near Thousand Lights Police Station
Phone: 044-28291077
Cusine: American and Italian
Ambience: The place is simple and neat with bright colored walls. It is never too crowded so its a perfectplace to drop by for a relaxed meal and a quick bite. It can seat around 50 - 60 people on an average.
I would rate the ambience 3.5/5
This place has an exotic varieties of food option ranging from the classic burger , mexican burger, chicken salami to lasagnes and sandwiches. I love their mozzarella cheese sticks - crispy outside and completley cheesy inside :) Heavenly!
Me being a veggie my options are limited but neverthless I love their food. It's the kind of burgers I haven't had anywhere else in Chennai. You can also get your juice served from the neighbouring fruit shop.
I would rate their food 4.5/5
Meal for two would cost: Rs.300 - Rs.400
Address:
#11
Shop #2, 2nd Floor
Greams Road
Chennai-600006
Landmark: Near Thousand Lights Police Station
Phone: 044-28291077
Friday 26 September 2008
Food Factor # 4
Eatery : French Loaf / Maple Leaf
Cuisine: Desserts, Sandwiches, Pies
Ambience:
Cuisine: Desserts, Sandwiches, Pies
Ambience:
This place is one of my favourite in the city. Right from the place where it is conveniently located to the ambience its jus' a perfect place to hang around with your friends. I ve been to this place to over a dozen of times but still this place would be my first choice to enjoy an evening with friends or family.
On the ground floor is French loaf and in the first floor is Maple Leaf ( a Chocolate Lounge). This place has also got an alfresco kinda dining apart form its cozy innteriors. On the whole I would rate it 8/10. As much as my friends like the place, my parents enjoy it as well.
Food:
On the ground floor is French loaf and in the first floor is Maple Leaf ( a Chocolate Lounge). This place has also got an alfresco kinda dining apart form its cozy innteriors. On the whole I would rate it 8/10. As much as my friends like the place, my parents enjoy it as well.
Food:
Turkish Brownie (Yumm! Yumm! My personal fav.)
Chocolate Classic (Yumm!)
Pineapple Mousse (Average)
Chocolate Mousse (Yum! Yum!)
Chocolate Eclair (Average)
Muffins (Yum! Yum!)
I love their sandwiches as well. When you wanna order for sandwiches they provide you with a sheet with variuos options and you can choose what goes into your sandwich right from the kind of bread, to cheese to the veggies and the sauces. Very filling and worth its price.
I would rate the food an 8/10.
Service:
Chocolate Classic (Yumm!)
Pineapple Mousse (Average)
Chocolate Mousse (Yum! Yum!)
Chocolate Eclair (Average)
Muffins (Yum! Yum!)
I love their sandwiches as well. When you wanna order for sandwiches they provide you with a sheet with variuos options and you can choose what goes into your sandwich right from the kind of bread, to cheese to the veggies and the sauces. Very filling and worth its price.
I would rate the food an 8/10.
Service:
It's one of those rare places in Chennai where the service is good each time I visit there. You might jus' have to push them a lil bit to bring your bill at the end of your meal. I would rate the service 7.5/10
Average cost for two: Rs.250
Average cost for two: Rs.250
Address: 9, Harrington Road, Near Lady Aandal School, Harrington, Chetpet HO, Chennai
Phone: 044- 43561333, 43561666
A must visit place if you love desserts !
Phone: 044- 43561333, 43561666
A must visit place if you love desserts !
Saturday 13 September 2008
Food Factor # 3
Eatery: Wangs Kitchen (Anna Nagar)
Cuisine: Chinese
I was there today for dinner at Wang's Anna nagar outlet. The place was almost full by the time we reached there .
Ambience:
The ambience was perfect for dinner out with family/friends on a saturday evening. The theme of the restaurant gelled well with the cuisine it had to offer with chinese symbols , lucky charms tied in the corners. On settling down I started clicking few pics as usual to be put up here :) I woyld rate the ambience 7/10.
Food:
We ordered for
Wonton veg. Soup (Good)
Dragon Cauliflower (Yum!!)
Veg.Noodles (Average)
Schezwan fried rice (Good)
Veg.Manchurian balls (Average)
Fried Ice Cream (Yumm! Yum!!)
On the whole it was an average experience , I 've always liked their starters (Dragon cauliflower) and my mum loved it too . And the fried Ice cream (my all time favourite) deserves a thumbs up too. In veg. dishese these 2 are a must try in this place. I would rate their food a 7/10.
Service:
In the begining it all seemed perfect but as more people started coming the waiters were behind your back to see to it you left the place soon. They removed the table mat even before we could order for the desserts. I would rate the service 6.5/10.
Average cost for two: Rs. 250
Location: Click here to find their various locations in Chennai.
Thursday 11 September 2008
Ona Sadya @ Chennai
I would like to wish all my Mallu friends world over a very happy onam :) (Ona Asamsakal). One of the most important part of Onam is feasting the traditional Onam Sadya with family and friends . But, to most of them living far away from home this would be a hard thing to miss. If your in Chennai consider yourself lucky as there are many hotels/restaurants serving the tarditional Onam Sadya not jus today but through the weekend as well :)
Here is a list of them:
Cholayil Sanjeevanam : - Onam Sadya (12th to 14th and 20th to 21st Sept'08)
Contact no. : Nungambakam - 64508427 - 28
Adyar - 65718423 - 24
Mugappair - 26243249 - 51
At Krishna Sweets you get hot hot Palada Pradhaman and Chakka Pradhaman only today from 8am to 1pm in their Anna nagar, t.nagar, Ashok nagar and Adyar branches.
There is an Onam Sadya lunch/dinner buffet from (12th sept to 14th sept) at Hotel Marina Towers, Egmore, Chennai-600008 . Ph: 28585454
Kishkinta , the theme park near Tambaram is offering its customers a free Onam Sadya meal for lunch.
and a lot more places, will update them as and when I get to knwo.. Happy feasting :)
Tuesday 9 September 2008
Chennai Forums - Yet another reason for Chennaites to celebrate
Those of you who have been following my blog about would have known my love for the place. Thou' I ve been born and brought up here, if there is anything I here about Chennai, it excites me :) . One thing I am really excited about now is the new forum I came across for our very own Chennai,the Chennai Forums . This is one place where you can find news about anything and everything that has been happening in the city.
Right from health tips, beauty, gadgets, education, movies, restaurant and what not.. You can find any topic under the sun. There is also a forum where you can discuss about the various happenings in the city . The best part is you get to share your views with namma Chennai makkal. You' don have to go in search of the news papaer when your busy online to check for ur TV Schedules , this site here has got everything that you would want to know.. Its more like a virtual Chennai times but here you also get to voice in your views.
Right from health tips, beauty, gadgets, education, movies, restaurant and what not.. You can find any topic under the sun. There is also a forum where you can discuss about the various happenings in the city . The best part is you get to share your views with namma Chennai makkal. You' don have to go in search of the news papaer when your busy online to check for ur TV Schedules , this site here has got everything that you would want to know.. Its more like a virtual Chennai times but here you also get to voice in your views.
But, the best part here is the map they offer, which is similar to that of google earth where you can zoom in to locate your home or jus' browse around to find any new destination. This thing is really cool and I'm sure I ll be using it each weekend to hunt for a new restaurant ;)
I jus' registered on to the forum. You can use this link http://www.chennaiforums.com/register.php?referrerid=32 to register as well. Chennaites, see you all at Chennai Forums
Friday 5 September 2008
Food Factor # 2
Eatery : Bombay Blue
Cuisine: Indian, Italian, Mexican, Mediteranean.
There I was at the much hyped recently opened Bombay blues restaurant last weekend. Each time I passed through the college road, I always saw this place flooded with people so to play it safe we made a reservation the minute we planned to go there for lunch. Six of us (family and friends) went there for a lunch out last sunday.
Ambience:
My first impression on the place was that it was vibrant and trendy with its colorful interiors (in the hues of blue, orange, yellow, red), flat screen TV and with the backgroud music it played. I would rate the ambience 7.5/10
Food:
On having a look at the menu, I was astonished to see the variety of cuisine in offer all in one restaurant. Looks like Chennai is catching up on this trend. The items on offer ranged from sandwiches to Pav Bhaji to Nachos to sizzlers to pastas..
Items we ordered:
Italian Tomato Soup (Good)
Bombay blue falafel (Average)
Paneer Tikka (YUM!!)
French Fries (Good)
Punjabi Thali (Good)
Paneer and Vegetable Shaslik (Good)
Veggie Sizzler (Good)
Enchiladas (Yum!)
Sizzling Chocolate Brownie (Yum!)
Peach Melba (Yum!)
Ice cream Soda (Good)
There was so much variety that it actually took me quite a lot time as to decide on what I wanted to have .
I especially liked their Paneer Tikka , they were so so soft and tasted YUM!! Never have I tasted them so good. The Enchiladas were good too, we opted for the one filled with Rajmah . The Sizzlers were good but can be much better. We ended our meal on a sweet note with Ice cream soda, Peach Meba and Sizzling chocoloate brownie.
Loved their deserts, especially the way the chocolate was poured on to make it sizzling hot (literally!). I would rate the food 7/10.
Pricing:
Overall liked the experience, thou'the pricing was a bit on the expensive side it looks like it is worth it all. A must visit for all those of you who love your food and would like to try out new cuisines.
Average cost for two: Rs.800
Cuisine: Indian, Italian, Mexican, Mediteranean.
There I was at the much hyped recently opened Bombay blues restaurant last weekend. Each time I passed through the college road, I always saw this place flooded with people so to play it safe we made a reservation the minute we planned to go there for lunch. Six of us (family and friends) went there for a lunch out last sunday.
Ambience:
My first impression on the place was that it was vibrant and trendy with its colorful interiors (in the hues of blue, orange, yellow, red), flat screen TV and with the backgroud music it played. I would rate the ambience 7.5/10
Food:
On having a look at the menu, I was astonished to see the variety of cuisine in offer all in one restaurant. Looks like Chennai is catching up on this trend. The items on offer ranged from sandwiches to Pav Bhaji to Nachos to sizzlers to pastas..
Items we ordered:
Italian Tomato Soup (Good)
Bombay blue falafel (Average)
Paneer Tikka (YUM!!)
French Fries (Good)
Punjabi Thali (Good)
Paneer and Vegetable Shaslik (Good)
Veggie Sizzler (Good)
Enchiladas (Yum!)
Sizzling Chocolate Brownie (Yum!)
Peach Melba (Yum!)
Ice cream Soda (Good)
There was so much variety that it actually took me quite a lot time as to decide on what I wanted to have .
I especially liked their Paneer Tikka , they were so so soft and tasted YUM!! Never have I tasted them so good. The Enchiladas were good too, we opted for the one filled with Rajmah . The Sizzlers were good but can be much better. We ended our meal on a sweet note with Ice cream soda, Peach Meba and Sizzling chocoloate brownie.
Loved their deserts, especially the way the chocolate was poured on to make it sizzling hot (literally!). I would rate the food 7/10.
Pricing:
Overall liked the experience, thou'the pricing was a bit on the expensive side it looks like it is worth it all. A must visit for all those of you who love your food and would like to try out new cuisines.
Average cost for two: Rs.800
Address: Bombay Blue, College Road, Chennai - 600006.
Phone no: 43596633
Saturday 30 August 2008
The Marg Chennai Marathon
Chennai is geared up for one of the most popular event in Chennai's yearly calender "The 
Chennai Marathon" to be held today(Aug 31 08) starting approx. 6hrs from now. The Marg Chennai Marathon is held in aid of Give Life Charity trust, so lets join hands for a noble cause and RUN !!
Give Life is a social organisation that provides deserving poor children not jus' their basic needs but goes to the heights of grooming them with personality development classes and entrepreneurial assistance as well when required.
This Marathon is considered to be the third most expensive in the world , first being the Boston Marathon. The Categories include 21km, 7km, 3km and 500 mts depending upon your age group and other factors. It looks to be one of the best organised large scale events in the city. You can check out their site for more details about the parking arrangments made for its participants, award details and a lot more.
I ve registered myself for the event and would love to run the marathon as well, but my mum has still not given me the green signal. If im not participating, the least I could do is be there in the Marina beach for an event coverage :)
Have a great weekend!!
Chennai Marathon" to be held today(Aug 31 08) starting approx. 6hrs from now. The Marg Chennai Marathon is held in aid of Give Life Charity trust, so lets join hands for a noble cause and RUN !!Give Life is a social organisation that provides deserving poor children not jus' their basic needs but goes to the heights of grooming them with personality development classes and entrepreneurial assistance as well when required.
This Marathon is considered to be the third most expensive in the world , first being the Boston Marathon. The Categories include 21km, 7km, 3km and 500 mts depending upon your age group and other factors. It looks to be one of the best organised large scale events in the city. You can check out their site for more details about the parking arrangments made for its participants, award details and a lot more.
I ve registered myself for the event and would love to run the marathon as well, but my mum has still not given me the green signal. If im not participating, the least I could do is be there in the Marina beach for an event coverage :)
Have a great weekend!!
Friday 29 August 2008
Food Factor # 1
Eatery: Murugan Idly shop
Cuisine: South Indian (Vegetarian)
As the name suggests, this place is famous especially for its Idlys (rice cake) with podi. This place was started almost couple of decades back in Madurai ( a town in Tamil Nadu, India). Due to its popularity it has opened outlets not jus' in Chennai but has gone global with outlets in Singapore as well.
Food: This eatery is famous for the different chutneys it offers with the tiffin items. You can opt
to taste a variety of dosas ranging from plain dosa to culiflowers dosas. I have tried their Dosas, Idli, Sambar Vadai, Masal Vadai, Onion Uthapam, Full Meals. My personal favourite was their Sambar Vadai, Dosa and Idli in that order. Also heard that their filter coffee is aromatic and tastes jus' great. I would rate their food 8/10.
The food is yummylicious and is authentic in its own South Indian way.
Ambience: I have visited three of their eateries which are in T.Nagar , on an average I would rate it 6.5/10
Location:(in Chennai)
77-1/A,G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar
Telephone : 044-28155462
044-42025076.
46/13 North Usman Road, T.Nagar
Telephone : 044-42084842
044-28155399
108, 109, Triplicane High Road,
Hamedia Shopping Mall, Triplicane.
Telephone : 044 - 42156066
E. 149/1 6th Avenue,
Besant Nagar,(Opp.Vilankanni Church)
Chennai - 600 090
Telephone : 044 - 42018181
No.9 Ramanathan Street,Usman Road,
T.Nagar,Chennai - 17
Telephone :044 - 24345343
Cost for 2 people:Rs. 200 on an average.
Cuisine: South Indian (Vegetarian)
As the name suggests, this place is famous especially for its Idlys (rice cake) with podi. This place was started almost couple of decades back in Madurai ( a town in Tamil Nadu, India). Due to its popularity it has opened outlets not jus' in Chennai but has gone global with outlets in Singapore as well.
Food: This eatery is famous for the different chutneys it offers with the tiffin items. You can opt
to taste a variety of dosas ranging from plain dosa to culiflowers dosas. I have tried their Dosas, Idli, Sambar Vadai, Masal Vadai, Onion Uthapam, Full Meals. My personal favourite was their Sambar Vadai, Dosa and Idli in that order. Also heard that their filter coffee is aromatic and tastes jus' great. I would rate their food 8/10.The food is yummylicious and is authentic in its own South Indian way.
Ambience: I have visited three of their eateries which are in T.Nagar , on an average I would rate it 6.5/10
Location:(in Chennai)
77-1/A,G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar
Telephone : 044-28155462
044-42025076.
46/13 North Usman Road, T.Nagar
Telephone : 044-42084842
044-28155399
108, 109, Triplicane High Road,
Hamedia Shopping Mall, Triplicane.
Telephone : 044 - 42156066
E. 149/1 6th Avenue,
Besant Nagar,(Opp.Vilankanni Church)
Chennai - 600 090
Telephone : 044 - 42018181
No.9 Ramanathan Street,Usman Road,
T.Nagar,Chennai - 17
Telephone :044 - 24345343
Cost for 2 people:Rs. 200 on an average.
Check out their website for more details.
Friday 22 August 2008
Happy Bday Chennai..
Chennai celebrates its 369th birthday today *claps* *claps*... On this very day, August 22nd 1639,British administratore Francis Day is reported to have recieved the grant for privileges in Medraspatam, the then Chennai. It was official granted that day and the rest as they say is history.
I for one person is born and brought up in Chennai and I'm totally in love with this place. Be it shopping in T.Nagar/Spencers/Citi Center , The Saravana Bhavans that i'm always faithful to thou' how many ever eateries come by, The Beach, ECR and ofcourse Anna nagar(which was once a quiet residential place is now buzzling with activities) and Kilpauk where I spent all my child hood.
In connection with the Madras/Chennai Day celebrations a lot of events and competitions have been planned including heritage walks and nature walks , quiz competitions and a lot more. For more details you can check out the Madras Day site here
It is my love for Chennai that I started to blog about it. I know I'm not being all that regular. But, starting on Chennai's 369th bday I'm planning to write a weekly column called 'The food Factor' on every Friday starting next week in which I will be sharing my experiences in the various eatries in and around the city.
I for one person is born and brought up in Chennai and I'm totally in love with this place. Be it shopping in T.Nagar/Spencers/Citi Center , The Saravana Bhavans that i'm always faithful to thou' how many ever eateries come by, The Beach, ECR and ofcourse Anna nagar(which was once a quiet residential place is now buzzling with activities) and Kilpauk where I spent all my child hood.
In connection with the Madras/Chennai Day celebrations a lot of events and competitions have been planned including heritage walks and nature walks , quiz competitions and a lot more. For more details you can check out the Madras Day site hereIt is my love for Chennai that I started to blog about it. I know I'm not being all that regular. But, starting on Chennai's 369th bday I'm planning to write a weekly column called 'The food Factor' on every Friday starting next week in which I will be sharing my experiences in the various eatries in and around the city.
Sunday 25 May 2008
For the foodie in you after dusk
There were numerous times when I have felt hungry late night say after midnight or so and all that i could find was some snacks at home.. How I wish I had those yummy Tandoori dishes or Noodles or burgers and what not all from the comfort of my home.. Ya, I'm one lazy goose. But, now my prayers have been answered.
Twilight takeout is the newly opened take away restaurant in Chennai, whose timings are 7pm - 7am. Yup, its in namma Chennai. Aptly located at Nungambakam. They also home deliver to places within 3km radius. Yummy pocket friendly food is just a call away. You can place your orders by dialing 43081222 / 43081333.
Haven't tried the place yet, but it looks like a wonderful place to check out. And a wonderful business idea as well. As Chennai is only in its early stages when it comes to Night life and the city has a lot more way to go.
You can check out the menu here.
Addres: No.1 Park Side Street, Lake Area, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 34
Phone: 43081222 / 43081333
Twilight takeout is the newly opened take away restaurant in Chennai, whose timings are 7pm - 7am. Yup, its in namma Chennai. Aptly located at Nungambakam. They also home deliver to places within 3km radius. Yummy pocket friendly food is just a call away. You can place your orders by dialing 43081222 / 43081333.
Haven't tried the place yet, but it looks like a wonderful place to check out. And a wonderful business idea as well. As Chennai is only in its early stages when it comes to Night life and the city has a lot more way to go.
You can check out the menu here.
Addres: No.1 Park Side Street, Lake Area, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 34
Phone: 43081222 / 43081333
Tuesday 22 April 2008
The Indian Premier league
A lot has been happening in Chennai lately and so is it with me.. Sorry for the lame excuse, I will take all efforts i can to post regularly at this blog space..
The much hyped Indian premier league has started and the storm is to hit Chennai on 23rd April.. To catch the action at M.A Chidambaram stadium at Chepauk grab your tickets right away if there is any remaining. The first match is between Chennai super kings and Mumbai Indians . The company behind Chennai super kings is India Cements and the brand ambassadors include actors Vijay and Nayanthara .
Im sure the match is gonna be power packed as well as entertaining with a number of kollywood stars to be present at the stadium cheering for their team .. If your free unlike me :( be sure not to miss the action..
Watch this space for more updates !
The much hyped Indian premier league has started and the storm is to hit Chennai on 23rd April.. To catch the action at M.A Chidambaram stadium at Chepauk grab your tickets right away if there is any remaining. The first match is between Chennai super kings and Mumbai Indians . The company behind Chennai super kings is India Cements and the brand ambassadors include actors Vijay and Nayanthara .
Im sure the match is gonna be power packed as well as entertaining with a number of kollywood stars to be present at the stadium cheering for their team .. If your free unlike me :( be sure not to miss the action..
Watch this space for more updates !
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