Fresco Pizza Ahmedabad

You all know that we love bhukkad gali near CEPT. So here we show you our love and bring to you “Fresco Pizza.” 

Fresco Pizza is a wagon by Manish Kamdar and his wife Tejal. CityShor visited them last weekend and fell in love with their food.

We tried their… Ravioli, Pasta Arrabiata, Pasta in Pesto and Fresco special pizza. And we really don’t need to say that it was wonderful.

Manish’s wife loves to cook, so they came up with an idea to open a wagon. They bake their own pizza base daily. It’s totally hand tossed, very thin and crispy. You’ll be happy to know that it has fewer calories than readymade bakery pizza base.

Not just the base but also they make their pizza sauce with the best tomatoes & Italian herbs. Their barbeque masala paneer, fresco pizza (Five topping pizza) and golden veggies (corn lovers) are something you can’t miss!!! BTW, they specialize in Ravioli.

The awesomeness in the taste is because they use cow cheese. So try their food once and you would love to visit them again and again.

Not to worry about the price as the dishes start from Rs. 60 and go upto only Rs. 110

Time: 7 to 11:00

Address: Fresco Pizza Bhukkad Gali, in the lane next to CEPT,
Off University Rd, Ahmedabad.
Ph – 9426490074

Tarak Heritage Bungalow

Monsoon time and travelling! This always goes equal. What do you see when you are travelling in this beautiful weather? Lovely rain drops, wet roads and smell of the soil, hot tea/food, music and last but not the least a best place to stay and enjoy the weather.

Well, we have travelled long and found a perfect destination for you. This place is called Mount Abu. Yes yes, we know that it’s the most known and common place for all Ahmedabadis. But, we are talking about experiencing a different stay at Abu. How? Well, the answer is “Tarak Heritage Bungalow.”

Tarak Heritage is Mr. Umang Hutheesing’s bungalow. So it’s not a “HOTEL” but bungalow where you can have an imperial stay. He has tastefully done up the interiors of this charming bungalow with intricately carved traditional wooden doors, beautiful antique furniture, artwork worthy of museums adorning all the walls, plush tapestry, beautiful rugs and luxurious spaces worthy of royalty.

Yes, we visited there last weekend and it is just so “ROYAL.” The bungalow has 3 double bed rooms and one room with 6 beds. And as we said, it’s not a hotel so whenever you go with your friends and family, only you stay in that bungalow and no one else. Maybe that could be worded as “whenever you go with your family and friends, the bungalow belongs exclusively to you, you do not share the property with other guests” It doesn’t have security guards but two security dogs. Shocked!! Don’t worry they won’t kill you.

Once you enter, you will see a beautiful huge room to sit, relax and chit chat. Two steps below on the right hand side, you will see two double bedrooms with an awesome view on the first floor there are two bedrooms. One with double beds and the other with 6 beds.

On the ground floor, there is an open area with small table and chairs and with two gardens to have coffee, tea etc. “Oh my gosh” was the reaction when we saw the view of this area in early morning. A beautiful green valley and birds chirping everywhere. Heaven, right? If you are lucky then you will also get a chance to feel awesome rain drops and the foggy atmosphere.

So now, go for a looooong drive to Abu and stay at this beautiful “Tarak Bunglow”. The rates are 18000/- per night. Get 10% DISCOUNT if you tell them you are through Cityshor.

Details: Accommodation is maximum for 12 guests and the booking will be for entire bungalow. Single room would not be provided. The food is not included.

Venue Address:
“Tarak Heritage Bungalow”,
Opp. Gujarat Circuit House,
Pilgrim Road.
Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

For Booking call: +91 9722525566/ 079 2217 2922

Or Email us on hutheesing.group@yahoo.com

Booking Address:
Hutheesing Haveli,
Jesingbhai ni Vadi, 

Next to laxmi-vishnu Market,
Gheekanta Road, Ahmedabad-01

Edited By: Isha Talsania Patel

Warmly Designs Ahmedabad

Warmly Designs Ahmedabad 

 

"Products that are thoda desi, thoda videshi” is how Warmly Designs define their creative products. We agree.

Warmly Designs’ creative products are based on simplicity. Define creativity … Kids’ t-shirts with Gujarati print, funny yet sensible stick-ons for cars, Pop-artsy & kitsch table clocks, interesting books for kids in Gujarati / English, spicy Bollywood table mats, ‘curvy’ laptop bags, playful frames to hang your jewelry, pockets, bags, mood mirror and well, many more.

Warmly Designs is started by an NIDian and her friend, they make little products that are endearing and purposeful. Their love for India, good design and great quality is visible in all that they do.

Address : 

Warmly Designs,

721, Spring Valley Society, 

Behind Karnavati Club, 

S.G. Highway, 

Ahmedabad - 380058.
Phone : 9925004813, 9879008535

PS : Get 10% discount if you tell them you are through CityShor.

Crafting and Fun ideas Ahmedabad

 Home Decor - Ahmedabad

How do you decorate your home or garden? By getting filthy expensive furniture or show pieces, is it? Ever thought that a car/two wheeler’s Tyre or an empty bottle can help you decorate your house!!

Xhama Patel, an art teacher has come up with “Crafting and Fun Ideas” concept and she knows how to make the best from waste. Just get her a Tyre and in return get a beautiful home decor piece. Or get her a plain bottle and you can get a painted lady or a Buddha face on it. Sounds awesome!! Some colorful buttons can be a great photo frame for your home or a colorful tea pot can be placed in any corner of your home to make it more beautiful.

Do you also have a pair of plain canvas or loafer shoes? Get them beautifully painted with Crafting & Fun Ideas. What more? A scrap book filled with photographs. Because some things in life are priceless. Gift your family or friends a huge scrap book with more than 100 photographs for a lifetime memories. Ask her to create a small card for someone and she’ll again use her artistic brains to make one.

 

Contact Xhama Patel on 846 911 4002 or 760 010 5618. 

Email her on: xhama.p88@gmail.com. 

All products are made to order and customized. Please contact her four days in advance to have your products ready on the day that you want.

Aura Restaurant Ahmedabad

Aura may be a new restaurant in Ahmedabad but definitely has the taste & service that comes only with experience. It is a better bet among the new restaurants in Bopal, given that it serves a variety of Mexican, Indian, Chinese and Italian tasty dishes. The ambiance of Aura Restaurant is perfect for a family day out.

We loved the food at Aura Restaurant but the best one that we will remember for days is a starter called Stuffed Crostini.

Look out for these dishes at Aura Restaurant primarily when you order there :

• Broccoli almond Soup : Sautéed onion and garlic in paste made from broccoli and almond.
  
  
  
• Stuffed crostini: Mini Burger stuffed with bell-pepper, broccoli, corn, chili flakes and baked cheese.
  
  
  
• B.M.C : Sautéed onion garlic mixed with mushroom and baby corn tossed in white sauce mixed with corrinder paste served with herbed rice.
  
  
  
• Butter chilly garlic noodles: Boiled mixed vegetables tossed with fresh noodles and garlic fried in butter sauce.
  
  
• Mexican tit bits – spicy Mexican rice cooked with rajma etc; served with red curry with crunchies sprinkled over it.
  
  
  

Cost for two : 550-600 (soup to dessert)

Address:

Aura Restaurant
First Floor,
Amrapali Axiom,
Opposite Honest,
S.P Ring Road City,
Bopal, Ahmedabad.

Midnight Food in Ahmedabad

Food @ Midnight

 

We told you about the road side food joints where you can treat your growling tummy with some mouth watering delicacies but for those days, when your pocket is loaded or when you have a perfect reason to splurge, we present to you, places with delicious finger licking food and comfortable ambiance:

Where: Silver Leaf, Cama Hotel, Ahmedabad

Recommendations: Tawa Chicken, Cheese Omelette, Fish and chips, Hariali Chicken,Paneer Mussalan, Cheese Chilli Toast and Club Sandwiches.

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Where: Cafe Momo, Marriott

Recommendations: Chicken Kadhai, Pasta Arabiatta, Mezze platter, Baked Cheese Cake, Pancakes and Fig Pannacotta

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Where: Cafe Piano, The Grand Bhagwati

Recommendations: Potato Roesti, Dosas, Pesto Pasta and their special north indian platters

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Where: Chocolart, Hyatt ( Perfect place for your midnight sugar cravings)

Recommendations: Macaroons and Doughnuts

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Where: Metropole

Recommendations: Rice Coriander Soup, Afghani Khajoor Kebabs, Paneer Kasoori Makhnai, Vegetable Dum Biryani, Penne Pasta with Alfredo Sauce and Angoori Rabadi

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Where: Westend

Recommendations: Egg Curry, Khichdi and Dum AlooIf you have access to Karnavati Club, sev mamra there is your sure shot fix. Help us fill in if we have missed your favourite midnight comfort food joint.

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Article by : Heli Shah

Look Hotter than the Weather

Stay Gorgeous

 

The weirdest things I’ve heard in a long time-“its summers and too hot for me to step out wearing makeup!”

With the mercury soaring to forties in aapnu amdavad, I see a lot of women preferring the no makeup look. While I am all for natural beauty, I see no reason why you should not look sexy and fun every day of the year!

Here are a few tips on how you can apply a combination of matte and velvety make up all through the summer season no matter what the temperature is and what brands to buy, all in under Rs.1200! After all why should you let the weather win in the hotness department

Step I-
Prepping is the most essential step to applying makeup. Now usually you would apply a primer, moisturizer, sunscreen and a foundation to prep your skin. What if you could do all this using one product!

Our Pick: Try the Lotus Safe Sun 3-in-1 Matte Look Daily Sunblock. It’s a sunscreen, BB cream and primer (for mattifying effect) all rolled into one! It’s non- greasy, light and easy on the pocket at Rs.225/-.

Tip: For better results, do this after cleaning and scrubbing your face.
While most people can stop at this step, you could add another layer of matte by applying a very thin coat of compact.

Our Pick: Maybelline Clear Glow all in one Compact Powder is available in 5 different colours and costs Rs.175/- only.

Tip: Make sure the compact shade is as close to your skin colour as possible. Rather than a swatch test on your hand, try using the product on your face to make sure it blends in.

Step II-
During the day I like to keep it simple and so I believe in applying either eyeliner or kajal and not both. A liquid liner in this case may end up getting smudged so your best bet is a pencil.

Our Pick: Try the Colossal Kajal by Maybelline for both the eyeliner and the kajal. (Available for Rs.175/-). If you want to spice it up, use coloured eye pencils in blue, green or silver! (Try Colorbar I-define at Rs.325/- only)

Tip: Start with a thinner line on the eyelid. You can always thicken it later if you want.
Since we are keeping it simple and light I suggest skipping the mascara.

Step III-
Now comes the most fun part! Apply a funky hot pink or stylish coral shade of lipstick in matte finish and you are all set (well almost)! The best way to apply lipstick is with the help of a brush. Apply a second coat, if necessary. Spread it using your fingertip to blend in the lipstick. Use Q-tip on the corners to remove excess product. Make sure your teeth are not stained.

Our Pick: Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick available for Rs. 275/- only. Shades Obsessed Orange (60) and Pretty Please (79)

Tip:
Glossy to Matte: If you already have a glossy lipstick and are not in a mood to spend on a new matte one, just dab a tissue paper on the lips and use your fingertip to blend it.

Matte to Glossy: If your lips feel too dry, apply a coat of lip balm or petroleum jelly to give a slight gloss.
If you want a little colour on your cheeks, stain the cheekbones with a fingertip of lipstick and blend it upwards in a circular motion for a rosy hue.

Step IV-
Colour your nails in a shade different from your lipstick for a quirky yet sartorial look.

Our Pick: Try the Colorbar Exclusive Collection Nail Polish in shades Pink Lady (94) or Bloody Mary (98) available for Rs. 175/- only.

Tip: For the second coat use a transparent varnish rather than the same shade for a glossy and lasting effect.

Step V-
All this and a side braid or a high pony tail and you are all set for your coffee date or lunch meeting.

So ladies go all out and look your best…don’t let the weather beat the stylish you!

Tip: To take off the make up at night, use Johnson’s Baby Cream.

PS. Remember, all this is going to last you atleast 6 months, so it’s actually an investment into looking and feeling like a divaJ.

Get all the above online at Flipkart.com or Nykaa.com. All these products are also available at Smruti Selections on CG Road in aapnu amdavad. Spend more than Rs. 1000/- there and get a 5% discount exclusively for Cityshor readers.

For specific styling queries, fashion dilemmas or high street make up brands suggestions for the makeup mentioned above, write in to us at www.facebook.com/closetbuddies

Stay Gorgeous xx

Contributed By: Closet Buddies
Ahmedabad

Mexi-terranean in Ahmedabad

Mexi-terranean

A Tongue twisting name and lip smacking taste - that’s what Mexi-terranean is all about.

 

Started by a bro-sis duo, Ishwank & Karishma, Mexi-terranean is a food wagon serving one of the best Mexican & Mediterranean Food (and hence the name) - fresh & homemade tortilla, nacho chips, taco shells, pita pockets, sauces and so on. Talking about the inspiration behind the venture, the duo said, “Our mom used to cook Mexican and Mediterranean food since the past 25 years, and almost all of the recipes are taken from her with some twists and changes in them. We serve amazingly tasty falafel’s in homemade pita pockets which are different than the others.”

 

Look out for their Falafel, Baked enchiladas and Choco Lava with crispy golden crystal

 

Address :

Mexi-terranean, 

Opp. H.L. College gate, 

Red rose road, 

Navrangpura, Ahmedabad

 

Timings : Open 6 days a week, Tuesdays off; 7 pm to 11 pm

Contact : Ishwank Desai 9909989777

Designer Jewellery in Ahmedabad

Life is beautiful. So is every woman

Ratnakar actually makes you more beautiful. They don’t sell only stylish jewellery, they sell Attitude…which is definitely rare. Ratnakar is a personal designer to well-known Bollywood celebrities such as Prachi Desai, who has featured in hits films viz. ‘Rock On’ and ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’.

To enhance the look of imitation jewellery, they transformed my jewellery showroom into a” designer jewellery studio” with innovative and modern designs.

Ratnakar manufactures a wide range of jewellery − Polki, Kundan, Victorian, American Diamond, Fashion, Tribal − using copper, brass and other inexpensive metals. Beach Jewellery, Peacock Jewellery, Regional Jewellery, Rose Collection and Mango Collection have always been Ratnakar’s expertise. Furthermore, Ratnakar designs Bridal Jewellery, consisting of complete wedding day ornaments − from head to toe and from bandi to payal − for Asian brides.

Ratnakar makes all varieties & styles of pendant sets, necklace sets, long earrings, rings, tikas, payals, armlets, pohcha, zuda, pagpaan, bridal sets, bangles, kadas and bracelets.

Come and enjoy the spirit of womanhood with the right blend of attitude and accessories.

Address :

B/2, Devan Apartment,

Bonny Travels Lane, Paldi Cross Road

Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006‎

079 3292 0828