Pattappas The atmosphere at SVR Marriage Hall is celebratory, though there is no wedding. Popular wedding caterer LV Pattappa and his team are working tirelessly, taking orders, handing over the tokens, and packing Deepavali bakshanam (traditional sweets and savories) for customers. “I have been organising the Deepavali mela for the past 38 years,” says the … Read more
On the day of Pongal or Makar Sankranthi, newly harvested rice is used to make sweet pongal | Photo Credit: special arrangement Sempulam At Sempulam Sustainable Solutions, the staff are busy packing heritage rice varieties from across Tamil Nadu for their Pongal kit. K Vijayalakshmi, the founder, says, “This year we are offering sarkkara pongal … Read more
Celebrating three decades, the founders of Eden Vegetarian Restaurant explain why they have never changed their decor, core menu or recipe for roasted vegetable crepes Celebrating three decades, the founders of Eden Vegetarian Restaurant explain why they have never changed their decor, core menu or recipe for roasted vegetable crepes At the Eden Vegetarian Restaurant … Read more