OUR EVENING OUT
(By Subbaram Danda)
As we stepped out of the elevator in the first floor and walked ahead for a minute, an ornate doorway on the right side attracted our attention. It was the entrance of “Annalakshmi,” a classy vegetarian restaurant in a cool complex at Egmore in the heart of Chennai. We -- son-in-law Sendil Kumar, daughter Aishwarya Devi, grand-daughter Divyashree, wife Sampuranam and myself -- went there on Sept. 23, 2014 for dinner at the invitation of son-in-law and daughter to mark their 16th wedding anniversary.
It was also the first day of Navarathri celebrations and a typical
“Kolu” had been set up in the antechamber of the restaurant. We were courteously ushered inside. It was red carpet all the way. Smiling waiters conducted us to our pre-reserved table.
The hall was decorated generously with characteristic Indian
artworks and temple motifs. The colour scheme was soft, the lighting mellow and
the overall ambience enchanting. It was conducive for a leisurely feast.
The menu card had been richly got up and the language used was
clearly understandable. We spent nearly 90 minutes there. The food was
delectable and met our expectations. The
waiters were really wonderful. The bill,
of course, kept pace with the superlative atmosphere! It was undoubtedly an enjoyable evening out
for all of us!
Here are some photos:
Here are some photos:
September 24, 2014
