JP Nagar

The couple and their team are as famous as the edibles served in this shop. We are talking about Raj Gopal S Kulkarni and his wife Vidya who manage the Uttara Karnataka Store located at 35th Cross, 13th Main, 4 T Block, Jayanagar. Kulkarni (right) with his team. Pic: Uma Swamy. Started in 2002, the specialties include different types of traditional rotis (jolada rotti and akki rotti) and chapatti that do not spoil in refrigeration for many days. Other traditional specialties include stuffed brinjal curry, usal, gravy based dishes made from greens, antinunde (laddoos made from dry fruits) and ‘shenga…

The couple and their team are as famous as the edibles served in this shop. We are talking about Raj Gopal S Kulkarni and his wife Vidya who manage the Uttara Karnataka Store located at 35th Cross, 13th Main, 4 T Block, Jayanagar. Kulkarni (right) with his team. Pic: Uma Swamy. Started in 2002, the specialties include different types of traditional rotis (jolada rotti and akki rotti) and chapatti that do not spoil in refrigeration for many days. Other traditional specialties include stuffed brinjal curry, usal, gravy based dishes made from greens, antinunde (laddoos made from dry fruits) and ‘shenga…

Started in 2002 by Udaya Acharya, Café Acharya’s serves traditional South Indian snacks and meals. The place is popular for its masala dosas, kesari bhaath, idli vada and other savories. The place is frequented by people wanting a take away as well as those catching a quick bite before rushing to work. Cafe Acharya near Sarakki signal, J P Nagar 1st Phase. Pic: Uma Swamy. Backed by 25 years in the hotel industry, Udaya, a native of Hubli, says that they use fresh vegetables and good quality ingredients, while keeping the rates of dishes within the reach of his middle…

Started in 2002 by Udaya Acharya, Café Acharya’s serves traditional South Indian snacks and meals. The place is popular for its masala dosas, kesari bhaath, idli vada and other savories. The place is frequented by people wanting a take away as well as those catching a quick bite before rushing to work. Cafe Acharya near Sarakki signal, J P Nagar 1st Phase. Pic: Uma Swamy. Backed by 25 years in the hotel industry, Udaya, a native of Hubli, says that they use fresh vegetables and good quality ingredients, while keeping the rates of dishes within the reach of his middle…

  Painting Day at Ranga Shankara A "Painting Day" is organized at Ranga Shankara on Sat, 9 Jul between 2 PM and 6 PM. Thisevent is open to all children above 5. Children should come with brushes and crayons; RangaShankara will provide paper and paint.The art pieces that will emerge from the Painting Day will be exhibited at Ranga Shankara forover a month.The Painting Day will open the AHA! International Theatre for Children Fest '11.Date: 09 Jul ‘11 Venue: Ranga Shankara Time: 2 pm to 6 pm Age Group: 5 to 12 years You bring: Pencils, erasers, brushes, palette (to mix…

When my daughter visited Bangalore, she went by herself to get a lot of shopping done. This morning, I went to her room here in the US, to see something, and found out what happens to (at least the print edition) of Citizen Matters after it is read....This pleased me intensely, as the whole Citizen Matters team is a great one for recycling and re-using, and what better use of paper than to recycle it and make containers?So Citizen Matters is useful to the public....when it's being read, and afterwards, too!  ⊕

  Painting Day at Ranga Shankara A "Painting Day" is organized at Ranga Shankara on Sat, 9 Jul between 2 PM and 6 PM. Thisevent is open to all children above 5. Children should come with brushes and crayons; RangaShankara will provide paper and paint.The art pieces that will emerge from the Painting Day will be exhibited at Ranga Shankara forover a month.The Painting Day will open the AHA! International Theatre for Children Fest '11.Date: 09 Jul ‘11 Venue: Ranga Shankara Time: 2 pm to 6 pm Age Group: 5 to 12 years You bring: Pencils, erasers, brushes, palette (to mix…

When my daughter visited Bangalore, she went by herself to get a lot of shopping done. This morning, I went to her room here in the US, to see something, and found out what happens to (at least the print edition) of Citizen Matters after it is read....This pleased me intensely, as the whole Citizen Matters team is a great one for recycling and re-using, and what better use of paper than to recycle it and make containers?So Citizen Matters is useful to the public....when it's being read, and afterwards, too!  ⊕

Started in 2010 by Sweta and Vishal Gupta, Mandi was started to provide a fine dining experience for vegetarians in Indian, Chinese and Italian cuisine. Mandi fine dining. Pic: Uma Swamy. A special attraction is the buffet serving more 40 items for Rs. 199/- per person (including taxes) and the 50 plus items buffet at Rs. 299/- The restaurant, that can seat about 140 persons, has a private dining area for small get-togethers. While it’s usually business visitors who come in at lunch time, families frequent the place in the evenings and weekends. The space has large seating capacity. Prior…

Started in 2010 by Sweta and Vishal Gupta, Mandi was started to provide a fine dining experience for vegetarians in Indian, Chinese and Italian cuisine. Mandi fine dining. Pic: Uma Swamy. A special attraction is the buffet serving more 40 items for Rs. 199/- per person (including taxes) and the 50 plus items buffet at Rs. 299/- The restaurant, that can seat about 140 persons, has a private dining area for small get-togethers. While it’s usually business visitors who come in at lunch time, families frequent the place in the evenings and weekends. The space has large seating capacity. Prior…