When I say we are visiting Chennai, my friends automatically think temples, katcheris, and Mahabalipuram. Btw, this isn’t our first trip to Pondicherry, here is an older blog post about an earlier trip we took to Pondicherry with the snubnose. The atmosphere was also lovely enough that we were willing to rest our feet and try some of their cocktails, but their service was so unenthusiastic, that we left within minutes. Situated in the verandah of Amethyst, an eclectic boutique in Sundar Mahal in the erstwhile Jeypore Palace, the ambience captures an earlier more leisurely, more gracious era, with an aura that sets it apart from any other coffee shop in town. Really, my trip seems to have been all about lighting . Did you know that the Promenade Hotel was originally built as a railway station?? Thank you for the descriptive blog on Pondicherry with wonderful photos. Like the Chennai Amethyst, this one is also an old colonial house, with some very nice things. Amethyst,Chennai -Contemporary Jewellery. I remember Pondicherry (Pondy as we call it), being a sleepy, one-horse town in the nineties. THE AMETHYST ROOM; VISIT; EVENTS; BLOG; ONLINE STORE . Facebook. And, that in spite of all the inconvenience of finishing up work, applying for leave, packing, etc…I really, really wanted to go and take a break. The AMETHYST ROOM. We ended up having a nice time anyway. A verandah overlooking the lush green surroundings and a garden cafe serving coffee and tea? At the #dupleix statue in #puducherry #nishitaktravels, A post shared by Nishita Kumar (@nishitak) on Dec 31, 2012 at 5:26am PST. Pingback:My Blogging Nook – Work in Progress | Nishita's Rants and Raves. View the menu here. Just as beautiful as ever. I can’t recommend Le Hidesign cafe highly enough. Contemporary and traditional jewellery in silver and gold with an assortment of precious and semi precious gem stones as well as earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings all vie for your attention and money. It must have looked so grand . She started her journey a few years back with ‘Amethyst café’ in Chennai. Will definitely look up your blog. BTW,now Amethyst is located in another site at White rd. Plus, I get to use my rusty French skills. Starting out in 1993 in Barcelona, he brought his talent in opening and operating cafes that radiate élan and atmosphere to India, to Pondicherry, to Madras, at the turn of the 21st century, at the cusp of the café revolution. Amethyst is a famous cafe and shop in Chennai and one of my favorite hangouts, and so I wanted to explore the Pondicherry one as well. I love the Hidesign cafe’ and the store too.
We took an outside table, the weather was pleasant, and the sea-breeze very calming. Somehow, I don’t think we did justice to the architecture of this place. Great article on some lovely places to shop at while in Pondicherry This town keeps getting more charming with every passing day! Learn how your comment data is processed. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. The food is mainly continental, but with enough variety in both veg and non-veg sections. Wild Garden - The café at Amethyst The Café is open daily from 10 am to 11.30 pm For queries or to book a table call the café on - 044 45991633 / 34 / 35 or write to - wildgarden@amethystchennai.com. We checked in at our hotel, and immediately rushed for some food. What makes it even sadder is that for some reason or the other during our entire trip, we never had any desserts although Pondicherry supposedly has the most awesome bakeries . The buffet spread was average, and so was the a-la carte food we ordered. Amethyst – Chennai Our first heritage cafe – project arrived in 1999 when Sundar Mahal the erstwhile Jeypore Palace in Chennai was being renovated by Kiran Rao. And “Bloom“ the flower shop completes this idyllic place called Amethyst in Chennai. Amethyst, next to Corporation Bank, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai - 600 014 (click here for Google Map) Connect - Mail. Amethyst. I had a vague hope that I may be able to take a couple of days off and visit my family in Chennai, but considering how hectic December was, I was okay with just quietly unwinding at home too. They also have a good collection of Indo Western designer wear on display. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, nor the espresso, or so say the devoted regulars at this gem tucked away in a corner of Chennai that’s forever Madras. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. K was also pleased with his spaghetti with prawns. PY Cafe, Pondicherry: See 34 unbiased reviews of PY Cafe, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #58 of 465 restaurants in Pondicherry. Our easy-to-use app shows you all the restaurants and nightlife options … The café carries a … This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Yes, I read your post about your Bangalore trip. Pingback:Dubai Calling | Nishita's Rants and Raves. Thanks for visiting and commenting @bornomadic:disqus I am always looking for places to see in Pondicherry. @Ava: Oh, that’s too bad. A verandah overlooking the lush green surroundings and a garden cafe serving coffee and tea? XD.
And I didn’t know the Promenade was a railway station originally. About books, movies, food, shopping, and travel. I should have gone all the way and just got the lampshade in the largest size they have :). Coffee Ideas! We went to the Promenade where the snubnose blew off some of her excess energy.
I loved their range of cane outdoor furniture. After so many years here, I still am not comfortable with the sweetness of the sambar. The Pondicherry Tourism Development Council ( PTDC) in collaboration with Coffee Ideas! It was only the next day when K called me at work (when I was neck-deep in work!! Looks like it was a short and sweet trip (especially the sambar :)). Within the space of a couple of hours that evening, we decided on places to go and see, booked rooms, and arranged transport. We are also told that it is a place for exhibitions, book and poetry readings and film screenings. http://www.myoki.in Thanks again for writing and sharing this lovely piece on Pondy! I think you were here (Chennai) and I was at Bangalore that week. When we went though it was raining and we couldn’t take advantage of the beach or our hotel’s sweet swimming pool causing the snubnose to pout and declare the trip a total loss. For when you plan on visiting Pondicherry next time, do check us out on http://www.myoki.in where we feature the most gorgeous and unique places to stay at in Pondicherry! We too feel like we missed out on a lot of stuff because of the rain – Auroville beach, Oustera lake boating, and a temple in the shape of a pyramid (yes, really!).
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