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o Goethe-Institut (Max Mueller Bhavan) No.4 5th Street, Rutland Gate, Nungambakkam. Ph: 28331314

o Inko (Indo-Korean) Centre

o Aboo Fun Land

112 And 113, Chinthamani Vinayagr Koil Street, Ramakrishna Nagar, Alwarthirunagar. Ph: 66751554

o Blur @ Sathyam Cineplex

51, Near Chennai Kaliappa Hospital, 6th Main Road, Raja Annamalai Puram. Ph: 24361224

8,Thiru-vi-ka Road, Royapettah. Ph. 42244224

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

& Culture 74, Behind Chola Sheraton Hotel, Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24990050

AMUSEMENT PARKS

o Dash-n-Splash

103/1, Mevallur Kuppam Village, Sriperambadur Taluk, Ph: 91356200

o Kishkinta 82, Varadarajapuram, Darkas WardII, NearTambaram, Ph: 22512001

o MGM Dizzee World

o Dfuze Gaming Lounge

o Akshara Creations

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

o Apparao Galleries

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o Ayya Art Galleries

Chennai Oti Centre, RK Salai, Mylapore. Ph: 43533496

33, Woods Road, Anna Salai.

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o Game Dhaba Game Lounge

o C P Art Centre 1 Eldams Road, Alwarpet.

Ph: 24341778

677, Near Leo Matriculation School, East Main Rd, Anna Nagar West.

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o Pandora Ampa Skywalk Mall

VGP Golden Beach, East Coast Road, Injambakkam.

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ART GALLERIES

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

(2ndfloor), Nelson Manickam Rd., Aminjikarai. Ph: 42082111

o VGP Universal Kingdom

o Wired Get Hooked 8/20, 4th Street, Rutland Gate, KNK Road, Nungambakkam.

Ph: 45038512

o Elite Gameplex

o Queensland Amusement Bangalore Trunk Road, Palanjur, Poonamallee. Ph: 26811124

o The Den Gaming Lounge No.1, 6th lane opposite shastri nagar water tank, Shastri Nagar, Adyar.

Ph: 42150882

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o Q Fun And Bowling Ramee Mall, 2nd Floor, Anna Salai, Teynampet. Ph: 66245219

o Cherian Bros Art Gallery 2, B Yamini Appartments, Opposite To Pheonix Mall, No. 153 Velacheri Main Road, Velacheri. Ph: 66420406

o Cholamandal Artists' Village ECR, Injambakkam. Ph: 24490092

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1325 1st Floor, 18th Main Road, Anna Nagar West. Ph: 9884331422

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Adyar Seaface, MRC Nagar, Phone: 91 44 33661234, No. of Rooms: 305

o ITC Grand Chola Experience an era ofmagnificence and grandeur ofSouthern India I s Golden Age in ITC Grand Chola which expresses the glory ofthe Chola Dynasty in a modem retelling.

63, Mount Road, Guindy, Phone: 91 44 22200000, No. of Rooms: 600

o Taj Coromandel Offering afusion ofrich, South Indian design cues and classic European elegance, the Taj Coromandel is a welcoming spot for both business and leisure.

37, Mahatma gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 9144 66002827, No. of Rooms: 212

o Hyatt regency Chennai Luxurious accommodation, diverse event spaces spread across multiple levels, splendid recreation facilities including spa, fitness centre and pool makes this â&#x20AC;˘

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365, Anna Salai Teynampet, Phone: 91 44 61001234, No. of Rooms: 327

o Taj Club House

o Hilton Chennai Convieniently located within a 15 minute drive from the airport and the Chennai Trade Centre, Hilton is fully equipped with a business center, Awardwinning cuisine with five restaurants and bars including 24--hour cafe

Equipped with state-ofthe-art technology, amenities and world class restaurants, Taj Club House is the perfect destination for families and corporate clients to host conferences and get togethers in luxury and comfort.

124/1, 100 feet Road, Ekkaduthangal, Phone: 9144 22255555, No. of Rooms: 204

2, Club house road, Anna Salai, Phone: 91 44 66313131, No. of Rooms: 229

Chennai city's only heritage hotel, built in 1854 is now infused with afresh new vibe that complements tradition

o Sheraton Park Hotel and Towers

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

One of the finest living and dining destinations and long standing iconic landmark ofChennai pampers you with their renowned butler and concierge services.

TIl< Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 24994101,

No. of Rooms: 287

o Le Royal Meridien 240 rooms, 12 meeting spaces, restaurants serving Indian, Continental, Chinese, SE Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, and spacious pubs with dance floors truly blends businesss with leisure 1,GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Phone: 9144 22314343, No. of Rooms: 240

o Vivanta by Taj Connemara

o The Trident The closest luxury hotel near the airport with a wide choice ofwellness and recreation facilities to unwind after a busy day.

1/24, GST Road, Meenambakkam, Phone: 9144 22344747, No. of Rooms: 167

o Park Hyatt Luxury Business Hotel offers discerning business and leisure travellers an intimate stay experience with all amenities and a rooftop infinity pool with stunning views of the city.

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o Frangi House 6B, Nawab Habibullah Avenue, 1st Street, Nungambakkam, Phone:91 44 43084694, No. of Rooms: 8

Phone: 9144 27442875, No. of Rooms: 35

o MGM Beach Resort

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Enjoy a day in the city's most cherished theme park and spend the night at their beach side resort right next to it

41/19, Poes Garden, Phone: 91 44 24661021, No. of Rooms: 31

1/74, ECR, Muttukadu, Phone: 9144 39102400-99, No. of Rooms: 86

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

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

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

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

o MGM Eastwoods Unwind at the luxurious suites and deluxe cottages that create an oasis of calm, nestling amidst lush landscaped gardens and swaying palm fronds 1/240, ECR, Injambakkam, Phone: 9144 24490660/990, No. of Rooms: 20

o 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: 9144 27443636, No. of Rooms: 144

o Indeco Leisure Resort

sculptures at this luxury boutique hotel that also houses "The Steve Borgia Indian Heritage Museum" Shore Temple Road, Mahabalipuram, Phone: 9144 27443914/15, No. of Rooms: 36

o VGP Beach Resort Cherish some memorable golden moments in Chennai's choicest resort to lounge away your holiday in the sprawling beach and the calming ebb of waves ECR, Injambakkam, Phone: 9144 24491446, No. of Rooms: 44

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

Experience a unique bullock cart ride by moonlight to view the monolith

o Velacity 6&7, Ramagiri Extn, Opp TCS, Taramani velachery Link road, Phone: 9144 43213838/3939 No. of Rooms: 34

RESORTS

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

o Ideal Beach Resort Embark on a refreshing nature adventure by strolling along the shores ofthe Bay ofBengal, to rejuvenate your mind and body Devaneri Village, Mahabalipuram, Phone: 9144 27442240, No. of Rooms: 68

o Mamalla Beach Resort Take catamaran rides with local fishermen, dine under the casuarinas trees, enjoy a beach barbeque, or just stroll along the shore in this impressive resort 8, Kovallam Road, ECR, Mamallapuram,

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Enjoy the traditional rice with podi n ghee made the typical Andhra style 14, Karapakkam, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Phone: 919566188814

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Subtly flavoured dishes and a unique Iyer Trolley to serve small adais, banana flavoured dosais and the ubiquitous kunni paniyarams Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 8144191807

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Relish the spicy Andhra cuisine with their authentic Veppudu (spicy stir fry) and Pulusu (curry gravies) dishes in veg &non-veg 21/45, KB Dasan Road, Opposite SIET College, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 7305886015

o Palki Famous for its Hyderabadi Dhum Biriyani, Palld also serves Kerala, Tandoor and Chinese delicacies 1, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Phone: 91 44 28117000

o Samudra A fine dining restaurant that serves South Indian delicacies and a special catch ofthe day that is customized as per order with a choice ofcooking style and marinade â&#x20AC;˘ DC-20

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

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o KolkataQ A dine-in restaurant that is famous for its Thali meals mainly during Durga Puja 47, Ganga International Hotel, Bazullah Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28141340

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Taste their lip-smacking I Chingdi macher malai curry' (Prawn Malai curry) that makes people come back for more.

4/991-A, Kotivakkam Post, Opposite Waves Mall, OMR, Phone: 91 9789826262

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The place to go when you crave for some soft parathas and subtlyflavoured Macchi curry 14, 6th Street, Gopalapuram, Phone: 9144 28114557

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A well-known chain ofrestaurants famous for their Biriyani and Karaikudi Chicken Masala

5, Dev Apartments, 1st Main Road, K.B Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 44 43548633

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An all out ethnic Indian fine dining restaurant offering a range ofdelicacies from across the kitchens ofIndia GRT Grand, 120, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraja Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 8695259859

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Savour the long forgotten Vetrilai Poondu Saadham, Mannpaani Meen Kulambu, Kadiapattinam Meen Varuval, and Uppu Kari cooked to perfection 28/18, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 7667193875

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A famous chain ofChettinad restaurants famous for its Spl Chettinadu Meals and Sunday specials 118/84, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28111893

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Only exclusive stop to relish over 12 varieties ofaapams accompanied with spicy chettinad gravies and curries.

196, Near Chrompet Bus Stop, GST Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 9551555222

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Kuruvapillai Yera (Curry-leafflavoured Prawns), Kozhi Melagu Chettinad (Pepper Chicken), and the unique chutney n pickle trolley truly define Chennai's deep rooted cuisine at the Vivanta by Taj Connemara, 2, Binny

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Sweet Somethings Chakkara (sweet pongal) is a rice-based dessert, made with jaggery. A staple offered during the harvest Pongal festival, the dish has nutrients such as iron, calcium and vitamin B2.

To make sweet pongal, wash raw rice (1/2 cup) and yellow moong dal (4 tbsp). Pressure cook the rice with three cups of water, and waitfor 45 whistles. Heat a pan of water (1/2 cup) and add jaggery (3/4 cup).

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Wangs Kitchen

Delicious and healthy Chinese food at optimal value for money; must try the Kung Pao Chicken, Chicken 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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Chilly Lamb, Phuket Fish, Dragon Prawns, and Crispy Fried Vegetables are the unanimous choices for guests ofthis reputed outlet 61, 3rd Main Road, Kasthurba Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 44 42117041

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A very popular Chinese restaurant with excellent food & service to please your palate The Residency, 49, G.N. Chetty Road, Opposite Vani Mahal, T Nagar, Phone: 91 9543236578

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Relish the Moroccan Veg Tangine, Mexican Grilled Cajun Chicken, American Steak Burger, European Mushroom Pie, and our very own Tandoori platter all under one roof

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Try the Chicken Taipei, Crispy Corn, Lamb in Pepper Sauce, and Singapore Prawns and you will definitely go back again for more 144/145, Hotel Tulip, Arona Complex, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 9543010084

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A fine dining Chinese restaurant that specializes in Szechwan Cuisine with a live Teppanyaki grill floor with comfortable seating around it Hotel Radha Regent, 171, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Inner Ring Road, Arumbakkam, Phone: 91 44 66778899

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An apt place, ideally located on OMR, for corporate clients and business travellers to enjoy some exotic Chinese delicacies after a business meet Fortune Select Palms, 142, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Thoraipakkam, Phone: 91 44 39884444

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An Indo-Chinese budget restaurant on Chennai's IT Corridor that will leave your tummy and wallet feeling full with their all-you-can-eat buffet 14, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Old

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An outdoor res to cafe with a menu that's a colourful medley offlavours across the globe; enjoy barbeques, sizzlers, pastas, and their signature dish - Fruitlettes 6/29, Rajasekaran Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28473439

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A wide range ofcuisines serve by well trained Chef and relaxed ambiance with a beach side lounge rejoice your thoughts and they also provide superb quality hookahs.

2/632, Sultan Ahmed Street, Neelangarai East Coast Road, Ph: 32219966

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Enjoy dishes from all over the world, while you sip some oftheir signature cocktails, shooters n flaming shots The Spring Hotel, 11, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 918144004302

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A quaint restaurant apt for quiet romantic dinners to go along with their scrumptious salads, steaks, sizzlers, pasta, and desserts

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32/59, Burkit Road, T Nagar, Phone: 918144914782

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An all-day dining restaurant with an innovative global cuisine, and a relaxed ambience, come together with superb views ofthe city, to ensure the ultimate dining experience Hilton, 124/1, IN Salai, Ekkaduthangal, Phone: 91 44 22255555

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An elite restaurant that serves Serbian/Balkan cuisine complemented with typical Mediterranean and Italian fare; The Icelander Mousse and Balkan platter are brilliant 58A, Habibullha Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 9543603355

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Bacon wrapped scallops, chicken pita sandwich, steak burger, ricotta lasagne, grilled lamb chops, and grilled salmon are house favourites at Cilantro Le Royal Meridien Hotel, 1, GST Road, Kathipara, Phone: 91 7305978741

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Open 24-hrs and located in the city's arterial Sardar Patel Road, this restaurant offers a lavish buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving Indian and International cuisine Lemon Tree Hotel, 72, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Phone: 91 44 44232323

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A pure vegetarian restaurant with an international flavour serving Mexican and European cuisine that caters to the refined palate 20, Pycrofts Garden Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 28265000

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A warmly lit European dining restaurant with pasta counters and lavish buffet spreads for breakfast and lunch at reasonable prices 57, 2nd Main Road, RA Puram, Phone: 917667383715

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Main Street

A refined restaurant that offers an assortment ofEuropean fare with an enticing buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner The Residency Towers, 115, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28156363

Turkish Delights in Chetpet Where can you get not one, but two varieties of Turkish Delight, three types of flaky baklava and delicious maamoul (date) rolls, all in one place?

Indiska Magic, the specialty food store that has been around for a while now, also stocks a counter featuring over 10 types of Arabic and Mediterranean sweets in the Harrington Road outlet (opposite to Shoppers Stop). These desserts, popular allover the world, are made by Egyptian chef, Elsayed A.

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Elsayed, who hails from Mansoura, Egypt, has also worked in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, before settling down in Chennai.

Elsayed declares that he is not scared of travelling by auto, and enjoys shopping in Ampa Skywalk mall. We are glad to hear that Elsayed has also sampled our favourite breakfast dishes such as idli and dosa. Meanwhile, the counter staff at Indiska are cheerfully handing out samples of osh el bulbul (fine stringy dough wrapped around pistachios and fried) and baseema (a dessert of Sudanese origin) to curious customers. We suggest you try out the maamoul rolls (Rs 80 for 100 gms), which are filling and healthy.

For details: Indiska Magic, 8, Harrington Road, Chetpet, Ph: 91766 10605 / 95511 50000

MEDITERRANEAN

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Aqua

A rooftop poolside bar and Mediterranean lounge, sets the perfect vibe for spending quality time with awesome food The Park, 6ill, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 44 42676000

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Azulia

Serving kitchen secrets from MIllta, Israel, Southern France, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Greece, Italy, Turkey n Spain GRT Grand, 120, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraja Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 7811969347

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Azzuri Bay

Fresh authentic flavours of Chinese & Italion Mediterranean cuisine with Fresh Natural Gelato, Satay's, Dim Sums, Wood-fired Pizzas and much more 13, 1st Crescent Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 8754490250

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Lavash

The Hot & Cold Mezee Mixed Platter,

and aromas ofthe finest fusion cuisine with stand-uut dishes from China, MIllaysia, and Bali

Lamb Kofta, Seafood Tagine, and Umm Ali will make sure that the guests come back for another visit

Oarion Hotel, 25, Dr. Radhakrislman Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28472211

9, 3rd Floor, Oyster Building, Khader Nawaz Khan Road (KNK), Nungamba1<kam, Phone: 91 44 42141144

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L'attitude 49

A beautifully landscaped sea side restaurant that offers the best of MIllaysian, Indian and Continental cuisine 123, East Raja Street, Grand Bay Resort Kovelong Road, ECR, Mahabalipuram, Phone: 9144 27443060

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Nasi Kandar Pelita

Seagull

Take your pick from the buffet or sit back and relish a menu specially designed by the chefs, to serve multi-euisine delights with Continental, Chinese and Indian favourites Vivanta by Taj Fisherman's Cove, Covelong Beach, Off East Coast Road, ECR, Phone: 9144 67413353

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TheWharf

Enjoy age-<Jld recipes deftly cooked to deliver traditional mouth-watering dishes that are part ofMalaysia's unique heritage

Indulge in grilled meats, seafood, delicate pastas and specially selected wine pairings, as you watch the sun set over the Bay ofBengal

17 & 18, Appaswamy Towers, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 24335759

Radisson BLU Templebay, 57, Covelong Road, East Coast Road (ECR), Mamallapuram, Phone: 91 8144086107

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NewTown

Well-known for serving some sizzling MIllaysian street food and Fusion cuisine with elaborate menu options and a relaxed ambience TTK Road, Next To Levi's Store, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 43213333

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Night Queen

A rooftop fusion restaurant that blends MIllaysian and Lebanese cuisine, with a spectacular aerial view ofSingara Chennai at night Vestin Park Hotel, 39, Montieth Road, Egrnore, Phone: 9144 28527171

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Upper Deck

Stylish restaurant that offers candlelit, alfresco dining with a superb selection of foods that challenge you to resist; not to forget the lavish Champagne Brunch laid out every Sunday Vivanta by Taj Fisherman's Cove, Covelong Beach, Off East Coast Road ECR, Phone: 91 44 67413388

MEXICAN

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Bay146

A fun place to hang out with friends or family with awesome food and deftly blended cocktails n mocktails The Savera Hotel, 146, RK Salai,

Mylapore, Phone: 91 8695581602

o DCafe A vibrant cafe that offers Mexican and Italian cuisines with pizzas, sandwiches, brownies n muffins, mocktails, jizz drinks, hot n cold coffees n teas 35A, Bazullah Road, T Nagar, Phone: 91 44 28157786

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DonPepe

Serving Chennai some choicest Mexican delicacies for over 13 years now, their specialities include authentic Fajitas, Tacos, Enchiladas, Chimi Changas, and Buritlos 73, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Phone: 91 44 28110343

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Duchess Restaurant

Apartfrom Quesadillas n Enchiladas, the Grandmothers Sunday Roasted Chicken, Roast Leg ofLamb, and Baked Lobster Savannah are definitely worth the visit 84, Kaaraikudi Complex, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 44 28111128

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}'S Five Two

A boutique hotel that serves Mexican, Italian, Continental, Oriental n Indian cuisines along with an extensive beverage menu 80/29, 2nd Main Road, Near Chamiers Road, RA Puram, Phone: 91 7667401109

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Kaidi Kitchen

Get afeel ofwhat it is to be behind bars ;) Delicious Mexican, Lebanese, Burmese, Thai n Italian veggie delights served in ajail set up 20/3, Bishop Wallers Avenue, Mylapore, Phone: 91 8695304900

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Newyorker

A simply one ofthe best vegetarian hangouts with quirky ambience and reasonable prices. You can order Mexican, Italian and Indian dishes on the menu, the place caters to every mood.

21,lst floor, Wallace Garden 3rd Street, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights Ph: 4206 8989

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Sigree Global Grill

Experience flavours from all around the globe including Mexican, Spanish, Mediterranean, and Indian cuisines with their lavish buffet spread 5/360, 1st Floor, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Phone: 91 44 43859983

PAN-ASIAN

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Animal Kingdom

Enjoy your buffet amidst ajungle set up; relish their unlimited starters and lavish buffet that includes Indian, Continental, Thai, and Chinese dishes 44, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 9840999555

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PanAsian

India's finest Asian restaurantfeaturing

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TrystCafe

A bakery stare and caft that offers a choice ofbreads, baguettes, quiches, sandwiches, c1wcolafe twists, danishes, cakes, tarts, and eclairs baked fresh roeryday 14, Gem Court, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Phone: 91 9094844777

OUTDOOR SEATING o Above Sea Level Enjoy imported ar domestic broerages with a selection oftasty continental entrees atop the 14th lroel rooftop restobar with stunning views of the city The Raintree, 120, St Mary's Road, Alwarpet, Phone: 91 44 42252525

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AnyTime

This 24 hour elite multi-cuisine restaurant is a preferred social dining option for its extensive lunch n dinner buffet and elaborate menu offood a la carte GRT Grand, 120, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraja Road, T.Nagar, Phone: 91 7811895114

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Basera

An exotic lush garden restaurant that serves Indian, Chinese, and Continental food; favoured for its unique huts on

stilts 146, East Coast Road (ECR), Near Prarthana Cinema HalL Velluvankeni- Phone: 91 44 24492362

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Bella Ciao

The city's first al fresco Italian restaurant with a tree house to keep kids busy 4, Shri Krishna Enclave, Koltivakkam, Phone: 9144 24511130

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BoardWalk

The elegant poolside grill restaurant that

offers an open air terrace seating with Gazebos to catch some entertainment and enjoy grills with InternatioruJI broerages

Ramada, Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore, Phone: 91 44 30004777

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Burgundy's

Enjoy a wide spread ofWorld cuisines as you lounge in their terrace garden, sMredundersmrlitsldes 94, Somerset Greenways, Sathyadev Avenue,:MRC Nagar, Santhom.e,

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Minar

An alfresco zone leaving behind panoramic view of the city lights, this rooftop Mughalai and Awadhi restaurant elroate the atmosphere with melodious ghazals The Savera Hotel, 146, RK Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 7806920262

Phone: 91 49001000

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A Malaysian street food outlet with breezy lawn seating for casual dining

Cloud Nine

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

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Crimson Chakra

Sit in a shallow pool with a wareifall flowing in the background as you relish signature dishes in Continental, North n South Indian cuisines 13, 1st Crescent Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 91 9677277900

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Food Village

Enjoy authentic Indian, Chinese n Tandoor recipes at their open garden resmurant with yourfriends n family for a memorable experience 2/181, East Coast Road, Injambakkam, Phone: 91 44 24490391

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High

Snack on yummy finger foods, in the all new sky lounge by the pool that is Ohso-up abooe the sky so high!

The Raintree, 636, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Phone: 91 7810978952

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Lydie's

Enjoy catch of the day grilledfish with homemade salads, Lydie's crabcakes, and much mare seated either in Woven Bamboo Basket Boats, vintage wooden nylon chairs, or bamboo sofa sets

NewTown

363, Injambakkam, Opposite VGP Golden Beach, ECR, Phone: 91 9176066866

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Piano

The largest multi cuisine buffet restaurant in the city with live stations and interactive Chefs will make your

dining a pleasant experience The Savera Hotel, 146, RK Salai, Mylapore, Phone: 91 8695657708

o Shiraz Art Cafe Enjoy an intimate dining experience on the shores ofthe Bay ofBengal with some exotic Iranian delecmble 27, Beach Road, Kapleshwar Nagar, Neelangarai, Phone: 91 9840572126

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The Crown

Enjoy the perfect candle-lit dinner under the smrs in the city's highest rooftop 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: 9144 28156363

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Unwind Resto Cafe

A covered outdoor seating cafe that serves Russian, Continental, and Indian recipes; an overall good place to hang out with friends 74, The IRCC CaIe, Russian Culture Centre, Kasturi Rangan Road, Gopalapurarn, Phone: 91 9551098704

2/1%, Ruby Garden, East Coast Road (ECR), Muttukadu, Phone: 9144 27472602

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Restaurant with the most memorable ambience?

Restaurant with the most people-friendly staff?

The Flying Elephant, Park Hyatt. I think it is a one-of-a-kind restaurant in india, with five levels ofkitchens and settings.

Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel, and Rajdhani.

Most daring entrepreneur?

Restaurantwith the prettiest display offood?

Sandesh Reddy of Sandy's and Vipin Sachdev of Tuscana, because they have taken a lot of risks and succeeded, although they do not have a family background in the

Spectra- Leela Palace.

food business.

Most bizarre taste?

The rnasala fried squid at Moonrakers. At first, it tasted funny, but after three-four visits, Iended up liking it a lot. Till date, Ilike only that particular preparation of squid.

Establishment with the freshest fruits and vegetables?

Go to Pazhamudir Cholai in the evening for the freshest stock. For organic food, I would suggest Dhanyam.

o DownTown Deccan Plaza, 36, Royapettah High Road, Royapettah. Ph: 66713333

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

o Elevate 4, Thirumalai Pillai Road, T Nagar.

Ph: 7812840335

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

o Fuel The Pride H~ 216, E V R Periyar SaIai, Poonamalle High Road, Kilpauk. Ph; 43989898

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

o Guinness D Bar

PUBSnBARS

o 365A.S

Hyatt Regency, 365, Anna SaIai, Teynampet Ph: 61001234

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

o Bamboo Bar The Savera Hote~ 146, RK SaIai Cathedral Road. Ph: 9543119821

DB-Bar

o Poker Bar Hotel Sheller, 19, Venkatesa Agraharam Road, Mylapore.

Ph: 49241919

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

o Stress Busters Sports Pub 65/5, Murugesan Naieker Complex, Greams Road, Thousand lights.

Ph: 7601868787

o Studio Karaoke Bar Cine City Ho~ 28, 1st Main Road, United India Colony, Kodambakkam. Ph: 9941416394

o The Leather Bar

The Park, 601, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam.

Ph: 42676000

o The Moon And Sixpence

BKR Grand Hote~ 71, Usman Road, Off 21 & 22 Sarojini Street, T Nagar.

Ph: 2432715

Hablis Hotel, 19, GSf Road, Guindy.

Ph: 22334000

o Hudson

Esthell Hotel, 1, Royal Enclave, Besant Avenue, Adyar.

Ph: 7667883715

Harrisons Hote~ 315, Valluvar Kollam High Road, Nungarnbakkam.

Ph: 42222777

o The Pirates Bar o The Society Bar

o Lava Bar

Ambassador Pallava, 30, Montieth Road, Egmore. Ph: 28554476

Saara! Residency, 1/685, Valayapathy Salai, Near MMM Hospital, Mogappair. Ph: 9941099984

4/364 A, Palavakkam, ECR Ph: 9025770530

o LexusPub Benzz Park Hotel, 62, Thirumalai

Pillai Road, T Nagar. Ph: 28159999

o Million Dollars - The Pub Amblea Empire Hotel, 79, 100 Feet Road, Vadapalani. Ph: 7305767713

o Touchdown o Turf Pub Citros,35, Kaveri Nagar, Waterland Drive, Kottivakkam Beaeh, Tiruvanmiyur, Ph: 24515435

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

94, Somerset Greenways, Sathyadev

DMixx

Avenue, MRC Nagar, Santhome.

Ph: 49001010

Hotel Forle~ 3, Gandbi Irwin Road, Egmore. Ph: 30242424

o Bike &: Barrel

o MoonVine Lounge Bar

The Residency Towers, 115, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagamya Road, T Nagar, Ph: 28156363

jP Ho~ 1131, Inner Ring Road, Koyambedu. Ph: 66888000

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

Green Park Ho~ 183, NSK SaIai, Arrot Road, Vadapalani Ph: 66515151

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

o BluHickey

o Nostradamus

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

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

Aloft Chennai, 102, Rajiv Gandbi Salai, OM&, Sholinganallur.

Ph: 7305486236

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

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

o Den Bar Hotel NRS Sakithyan. 42, Thanikachalam Road, T Nagar, Ph: 24315919

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o Mustang Bar

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

o Paddington 132, Cllamiers Road, Nandanam.

Ph: 24348440

o Poison The Oleckers H~ 30, Anna SaIai, little Mount, Saidapel. Ph: 43994399

o White House Bar Hotel Bhimaas, 1, Amman Koil Street, 100 Feet Road, Vadapalani.

Ph: 24812481

o Wmchester Bar o WXYZ (SM) Bar o Zara Tapas Bar Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram Ph: 28111462

o Zero Degrees Quality Hotel Sabari Classic, OM&, Navalur Ph: 47445030

LOUNGE BAR

o ArcotBar Trident, 1/24, GST Road, GST Road, Ph: 9543280846

o Blend Taj Oub House Hotel 2, Oub House Road, Anna Sala;' Thousand Lights. Ph: 66313131

o Chipstead Taj Coromandel, 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Ph: 66002827

o Distil Vivanta by Taj Connemara, 2, Binny Road, Egmore Ph: 66000000

o ElixirE Hotel 2nd Floor, Express Avenue MalL Whites Road, Royapettah.

Ph: 28463333

o High The Raintree, 636, Anna Sala;' Teynampet. Ph: 7810978952

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

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

o Lobby Lounge

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

o Escape Green Park Hotel, 183, NSK Sala;' Areot Road, Vadapalan;.

Ph: 66515151

o The Westminister

o Havana

Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers, TI'K Road, Alwarpet.

Ph: 8144132166

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

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

o Urban Lounge

o lllusions The Madras Pub, 105, 1st Floor, Dr. Radhskrishnan SaIai, Mylapore.

Ph: 7811050355

o Vintage Bank

o Minus One 125

Hilton. 124/1, IN Salai, Ekkaduthangal. Ph: 22255555

Hotel Park View, Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam. Ph: 9551255110

o Waves Bar &: Lounge

The Westin, 154, Velachery Main Road, Velachery. Ph:22553366

o Swirl The Gateway, 309, Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway, Old Mahabalipuram

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o High Time GRT Grand, 120, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraya Road,T Nagar.

Ph: 7811891847

Hotel Centre Point, 286, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Sholinganallur. Ph: 24509000

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

o Slounge

o DublinSheraton Park Hotel & Towers, TI'K Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 8144209066

o The Dome

Ramada, Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore. Ph: 30004777

Lemon Tree HoteL 72, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy. Ph: 44232323

o Candy Club Hotel Sakithyan, 42, Thanikachalam Road, T Nagar. Ph: %00064411

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

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

o Madera

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Ph: 66802500

o Willows NIGHTCLUBS

o 10 Downing Street

Kences Inn Boutique Hotel, 50, North Boag Road, T Nagar.

Ph: 28152152

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

DQBar Hilton, 124/1, IN Salai, Ekkaduthangal. Ph: 22255555

o Zodiac The Accord Metropolitan Hotel , 35, GN Chetty Road, T Nagar.

Ph: 7810837044

The 2,700-tonne granite temple chariot was built with 3000 blocks of granite and is 100 feet tall. A life-size statue of Thiruvalluvar lies within the chariot, and its base is illustrated in bas relief with 133 chapters of the Kural. A giant hall, which seats 4000, is linked to the chariot. It has a pillared gallery, where the Thirukkural's 1330 stanzas are inscribed.

MALLS

o Abirami Mega Mall The 1stfamily entertainment centre of south India that holds thematic cinema theatres with 100% reclining seats, an artificially created snow warld, branded shopping outlets, and other modern amenities No 152, Purasaiwalkam High Road, Kilpauk, Ph: 9940066177

o Ampa Skywalk Enjoy a day-out with over 19 different cuisines, hand-picked shopping outlets, 7 multiplex theatres, ice skating, a 7D movie, and hmJe a restful night in their a 20 room boutique hotel No 1, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Ph 30249494

o Chennai Citi Centre Opened in 2006, the entry ofthis moll changed the shopping culture in Chennai to what it is nuw - an experience by itself!

No 10 & 11, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Ph 28477882

o Express Avenue Mall South India's second largest mall, that houses 210 premium national and international brands, 3 levels ofparking, afusion food court, 8 screen multiplex, and a luxurious business boutique hotel No 49/50 L, Near Gub House Road, Whites Road, Royapettah, Ph 28464703

o Phoenix Marketcity One ofthe biggest molls in the city spread over 1 million sq ft., features over 250 international and domestic retail â&#x20AC;˘ DC-46

brands, a ll-screen multiplex cinema, Kids ploy zone, coffee shops, and restaurants No 142, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Ph: 30083008

o The Forum Vijaya Mall A whole new family shopping experience with 100+ retail outlets, spacious food court, Chennai's largest hypermarket, 9 screen multiplex including Palazzo and IMAX, and a sprawling multi-level car parking system amongst many others No 183, NSK Salai, VadapalaniPh: 7299012240

o The Grand Mall An enjoyable family entertainment and shopping experience with 5-screen multiplex, 4-lane bowling alley with kids play zone, trendy food destination, shopping outlets, and an exclusive Food Street No 137, Velachery Tambaram Main Road, Velacheri, Ph: 9940166611

DEPARTMENT STORES

o Shoppers Stop A truly international shopping destination with unparalleled assortment ofleading international and national brands in clothing for men, women, and kids; accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, footwear; home furnishing and decor No 2, Harrington Road, Chetpet, Ph 28363355

o Westside Explore endless possibilities in opparels for men, women, youth, and kids; exquisite range ofhand-crafted furniture and decor for your home No G50 Spencer Plaza, 769, Anna Salai, Ph 28490574

DESIGNER STORES

o Amaara Contemparary tunics, dresses, salwar kameezes, kurtas and lehangas designed

by Soorya Krishna and Vijayalakshmi Krishna, for the modern woman No. 27/14 CV Raman Road, Alwarpet, Ph: 45000020

o Globus

DAmbrosia

Style yourselfwith a vast collection of apparels and accessories for men and women to keep up with the trending times No 113/114, Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Ph: 28155058

Truly a 'Mâ&#x201A;Źlange ofall things chic' Ambrosia brings together a collection of women r 5 ethnic and party weaT, sOOes, bags, fashion jewellery, clothes, home furnishings and more No. 31 Anderson Road, Nungambakkarn, Ph: 28261213

o Lifestyle A one-stop shop for opparels, accessories, beauty, and fashion for men, women, kids and your home needs No 10 & 11, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Ph: 28477882

o Amethyst A boutique that hosts a selection of Indian design across clothing, fine and costume jewellery, as well as accents for home featuring an array ofdesigners No. Whites Road, Royapettah, Ph: 45991630

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Music, Down the Ages

The Music Academy is synonymous with Carnatic music. Founded in 1928 by a group of opinionleaders of the Madras Presidency, the Music Academy soon became one of the biggest platforms for the arts. In the 1930s, the Academy revived the dying art of classical dance by showcasing performances and discussions. Incidentally, Music Academy has also been a venue for Hindustani music and classical dance forms from the rest of India and the world.

gamut ofready-to-wear Western and Indion opparel for men, women and kids, accessories and exotic fragrances No.126, Nelson Manickam Road, Ph: 43582288, No. G49, F71, 536 Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai, Ph: 28498533

DPepeJeans A denim and casual wear jeans brand established in London with garment range for men, women, boys and girls No. G191 Spencer Plaza, Anna SaIai, Ph: 43516797,

No.4 Olennai Cili Centre, Dr Radha Krishnan Salai, Ph: 43577797, Ampa Skywalk, Nelson Manickam Road, Ph: 43300006, Anna Nagar, Ph: 26203953

D Planet Fashions One-stop solution for all the opparel needs ofmen with an exhaustive collections from Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and Peter England No. Adyar, Ph 42115150, City Centre Mall, Ph: 28477771, Velachery, Ph: 42193784

D United Colors of Benetton D Estilo A family garment store that includes western wear, casuals and ethnic wear for men, women and kids at affordable prices No. 13, Radhakrishnan Nagar, Adyar, Ph: 9282124200, No. ClDO, 1st Avenue, Chitamani, Anna Nagar, Ph: 26210558

D Fashion Folks A stylish trending retailerfor western wear, casual wear, fashion jewellery, footwear, accessories, selective hame decor, and curtains No. 19 Besant Avenue Road, Besant Nagar, Ph: 66427659

D Hi-Style A chain ofexclusive specialty stores that provides a truly international shopping experience with fashion and couture wear, footwear, and accessories for the entire family No.Gl652, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Ph: 26220486

D Levis Inventors of the blue jean since 1873, a global brand that is known for selfexpression and classic American cool No. 121/46 Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Ph: 42327180, No. G-l09 Spencer Plaza, Anna SaIai, Ph: 43516660, No. 508 TIK Road, Alwarpet, Ph: 42031803, No. 19, 3rd Cross Street, K B Nagar, Adyar, Ph: 42115002

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One of the best-known fashion companies in the world, present in the most important markets; showcases in its outlets a clwice ofgarments, accessories, and lounge wear No. C482nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Ph: 43500588, No. 24 Ampa Skywalk, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Ph: 43300476, No. 48A Tharamani 100 Feet Road, Velachery, Ph: 65156484

DVanHeusen A premium lifestyle brand for men, women and youth featuring corporate wear, casual wear, party wear or ceremonial wear No. 22 Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Ph: 42137977, No. 116 Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Ph: 28152555, No. 64/112 R K SaIai, Mylapore, Ph: 28473747

D Wills Lifestyle Synonymous with elegance and style ITC's Wills Liftstyle presents a tempting range ofdesigner wear, work wear, relaxed sport wear, and evening club wear

DArrow Elegant Dressing, Expertise, and Fine Grooming since 1851 that brings out the mark ofprofessionalism in men No.A-80, 3rd Avenue, Anna nagar East, Ph: 43500577

D Bassam Apparel Studio A wide range ofMen's clothing and accessories from all over the world; specialists in custom tailoring and corporate uniforms No.G-l0 Gems Court, Nungambakkam, Ph: 28330991

DDerby Helping the urban male dress right and dress sharp, Derby is a leading menswear brand with its stores selling a wide variety ofjeans, cargos, trendy casual shirts, t-shirts and more No.79,TIK Road,Opp.to Naradha Gana Sabba, Alwarpet, Ph: 42088324, No. Al, 32 (MIG Flat No. 103B), Sbanthi Colony, 4th Avenue, Anna Nagar, Ph: 42170235,

D gabbana.life A made-to-measure concept boutique in Men 5 Fashion specializing in ethnic designer wear, handcrafted suits, shirts and trousers aimed at sophisticated, discerning andfashion conscious gentlemen I

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D Louis Philippe An elite collection offormal shirts n trousers, suits, casual shirts n trousers, t-shirts, shoes, belts, and wallets No.AC 4, 2nd Ave, Anna Nagar, Ph: 26210333

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