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THEFOODFILE -- THERELUCTANT GOURMET What’s cooking in Chennai? Chennai is all set to see a number of restaurants opening. Here’s the low-down on these great, good places FINE WINE 
Bootlegging basicsAt a party the other day, I was struck by the quality of the wine. The hosts had procured some bottles of some entirely agreeable Saint Emilion. Bone-dry and held together by a strong backbone of tannins, it had all the characteristics of a ... CHEWON THIS 
Lomi salmonLomi salmon (also called lomi-lomi salmon) is a Hawaiian side dish, actually a salad of fresh tomato, mild onion and salmon. Variations on the theme are common in the Pacific and Polynesian islands, but the best known is the Hawaiian lomi, ... 
MetroPlus Theatre FestTickets for the MetroPlus Theatre Fest are available at all the three outlets of Landmark (Spencers Plaza, Chennai Citi Centre and Nungambakkam) and at the venue — Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Harrington Road, Chetpet (Lady ... CAUGHT SNAPPING 
WIN A PRIZEReaders are encouraged to send in their sightings: bloopers, UFOs or anything out of the ordinary they have snapped. Send your photographs to caughtsnapping @gmail.com titled CaughtSnapping along with a caption, your address and contact ... FITNESSFORUM -- METRO WORKOUT Clubbing for good health PRINCE FREDERICK awakens to a whole new ‘clubbing’ experience after a session of GOLF YOGA TRAINING ROOM Belly tales There’s more to a pot belly than just a cosmetic problem QUICK TIP Protein is good for you Trainers often don’t insist that their clients take in enough amounts of complete protein (one that contains all amino acids). Their argument is that only serious body builders need to worry about protein. Modern scientific evidence ... GOING NATIVE ‘This is a land of contrasts’ Robert Wallace finds Indians an extremely congenial people A call to basics A book of essays by Ali Jawwad Zaidi QUICK FIX 
Vegetable brothIn a pan, heat oil and sweat the vegetables. Add basil pesto and white wine and reduce the flame. Add the vegetable stock and cook till the potatoes are tender. Add more stock and adjust seasoning and consistency. Serve ... SIGNATURE DISH 
Swiss Chocolate TruffleThere are three main types of chocolate truffle: Swiss, American and European. The Muffin Tree serves the Swiss Chocolate Truffle and it is one of their best offerings. This luscious, sinfully rich dark chocolate-layered cake is sure to ... Food Bytes Here’s a blog about a girl who loves desserts. She used to be a chocoholic and has recently converted. She’s a vanilla girl now. She owns one hundred biscuit/cookie cutters, all of which are hardly ever used. She has a degree in food ... TIMEOUT 
An idyll by the backwatersAfter a wobbly ride through the dark green backwaters, we come into a wide open space with traditional Kerala style architecture under the violet skies. The group with me slowly takes in the breathtaking beauty of the Radisson Plaza Resort and ... Game for fun? Join the Jetix Premier League On a novel note Listen to Carnatic music played by Prasant Radhakrishnan on the saxophone TECHNOSTREET 
The Blu-ray standardA Blu-ray player is a ‘must-have’ for every HDTV owner looking for the ultimate video and sound quality, and features you can’t find on DVD, downloads or video on demand. JANANI KRISHNASWAMYgives you the run down on some blu-ray pro ducts in the market 
MUSICMATTERS - My FiveFrom the captivating and haunting lonely guitar intro to the end, this song just oozes passion and intensity. Very atmospheric, it is heavy, moody and a little sad. The lyrics were inspired by the bloody First World War battle of ...
Super combo Another addition to Café Coffee Day’s menu Wine and dine Explore Italian wine and Italian fare at Prego
Murder, she wrote Writer Smitha Jain enjoys doing a balancing act between chick lit and whodunits
Are you listening? The Mango Digital Vending Machine is a whole new way to experience buying music
Just for laughs This time’s episode of On The Job2 on MTV features aspiring comedians Catch up with Craig On ‘Craig in your colony’, a new show on SS Music
Ramp act Churning out star models is a habit with Prasad Bidappa
Music and poetry Catch ‘Deep in Both Worlds’ at Alliance Française
YOUR WEEK 
Designer wearStudio Saks launches an exclusive line of classic, contemporary and couture ensembles by Cherie-D. Designers Sherina and Depti Gujral unveil their collection of ensembles and separates. Venue: Studio Saks, ... 
Clothes and moreKashish presents salwar kameezes, kurtis, bed linen and rakhees. Embroidery is undertaken and free stitching offered on purchases made at the boutique. Venue: K. B. Dasan Road, Teynampet, ph: 93810 ... 
Art showAn exhibition of paintings and sculptures by R. Srinivasan and J. Nelson Kennedy. Venue: Lakshana Art Gallery, 17, Judge Jumbulingam Street Date: Till August ... Melody of joy V Trust, an organisation formed by students of various colleges, presents a charity cultural show in which children from various orphanages will participate. Tickets will be available at the venue. Venue: Bertram Hall, Loyola ... Design an ad The World of Titan, Nungambakkam, offers creative minds a chance to design a print advertisement of their choice for Titan’s trendy brand Fast Track watches. The contest is open for all. First prize is Rs. 50,000, second Rs. 25,000 and ... Run for fitness Maverick Fitness Studio conducts the ‘Maverick cross country challenge - 2008’. The event will include sand and road running — five km for men and 3 km for women. Venue: Planet Yum, Besant Nagar ... TUBE WATCH 
Wild AfricaFilmed over two years in more than 20 countries of the continent, Wild Africa explores the continent from its natural historical background to evolution till date. From Uganda in the east to Sierra Leone in the west, Africa’s great green ... 
Now ShowingApoorva Lakhia did not exactly set the cash registers ringing with his first film Mumbai se Aaya Mera Dost. But last year he hit the bull’s eye with Shootout at Lokhandwala, a film that marked Vivek ...
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