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July 31, 2000

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Go Bangalore: Interiors

Eka means singular. This new lifestyle store lives up to its name, housing a range of exotic "cart furniture" (actually, refurbished pieces from old bullock carts among other things) with antique wood and metal embellishments. Covering 1,200 sq ft and close to M.G. Road, it also stocks bedspreads, cushion covers, Ganeshas in stone, metal, wood and on canvas. "We have handpicked items from various parts of the country. They are rustic, raw and passionate," says Eka's MD Kenneth Menzies who runs the place with wife Kimiko Thakur Menzies. At Gangadhar Chetty Road. Telephone: (080) 554-4371. E-mail: firstmoon@vsnl.com

Go Mumbai: Restaurant

Don't ask why it's called Western Cafe. No reason really, except that it's got a west Mumbai address. For the rest, this lounge-cum-pub with a dance floor serves up a variety of cuisines from Thai to Chinese and Italian. The Thai starters are especially good. Says owner Arvind Hegde, who also runs restaurants Thai Connection and Memories of China: "Here, if the action at the pub bores you, you don't have to leave. Just go over to the lounge and carry on eating." Meal for two averages Rs 500, exclusive of drinks and tax. At Waterfield Road, Bandra (West). Call (022) 641-5221/2/3 for further details.

Go Chennai: Kids' hangout

Here's one more reason to visit Spencer Plaza on Mount Road. Jus' Kidding not only sells toys, clothes, furniture, footwear, books, music, confectionery and toiletries for children, the 10,000 sq ft hangout also has a play area, an aquarium, even a mothers' room stacked with free toiletries. Says retail manager John Abraham: "It provides the right ambience for kids and the child in each of us to break away." Added attractions on weekends include puppet shows, story-telling sessions, portrait sketching and more. Telephone: (044) 854-0098.

GO Calcutta: Tea Bar

Calcutta is always ready for a cuppa. So this 15-seater, 300 sq ft Cha Bar (tea bar) is a welcome addition to Oxford Bookstore Gallery. "Bookstores the world over have a coffee corner," says Maina Bhagat of Oxford. "Since tea is Calcutta's favourite beverage, we decided to have this instead." On offer are eight different types of single-estate tea, several blends, some organic tea, coffee, snacks, tea memorabilia (books, teapots, caddies), even recipes. Expensive, at Rs 25 a cup, but great for ambience.

Go Delhi: Boutique

Ever picked up a dress for your daughter and wished you had one like that for yourself? Cinderella has something for all such young-at-heart mamas. This boutique in Defence Colony stocks a range of children's wear with Indian footwear in a limited range to go with desi clothing. The USP (apart from the boon to mothers): "If you like an outfit that's in navy with white polka dots but you want it in white with orange polka dots, we'll do it for you," says owner Aarti Singh Walia. Cinderella also delivers merchandise to your home or office at no extra cost. For kids up to 10. Price range: Rs 250-1,200. Telephone: (011) 464-0444/0888, 463-6317. E-mail: krsw@vsnl.com.

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