Thursday, August 8, 2013

Contemporary Fashionwear Ahmedabad


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Tucked away in a secluded area on Bodakdev road, OPTIONS store seems more like a home.  Step inside and you feel cut off from the rest of the world. Mud plastered walls, water feeder for bird pebbled grounds and stone slabs laid out as pathway invite you in. The natural ambience at OPTIONS comprises lush green foliage and huge rocks. It’s amazing how such an ambience exists in the midst of a buzzing city like Ahmedabad. There’s an eco- friendly spirit everywhere, perhaps in sync with its collection. The two-storied standalone store has its wares beautifully displayed in contemporary wooden racks and tables, well-spaced out to allow you to move around with freedom....

Saturday, August 3, 2013

A Colourfull Office



Going to the same dull place each day is boring; but you never have a working day if you have to go to an office like this! It’s Panáche & Partners’ office:  an absolute women-centric company, right from the Director to designers to client servicing to admin personnel... More on A Colourfull Office

Monday, July 29, 2013

Best in Ahmedabad

Amdavad ma Shor....with CityShor! 

It was a little more than a month ago, I started getting mails regarding job openings in a new organizational setup, the ads started appearing in the newspapers, all arousing curiosity. The organisation seemed "COOL & FUN" and the job requirement seemed like "THE MOST ASPIRED", they wanted a person who wanted to have fun in Ahmedabad, who wanted to explore and bring out the new in Ahmedabad, who could eat, drink, travel, watch movies- in short ENJOY! at the cost of the company (Tell me you don't want to be on such a job and I'd say you are abnormal!). Initially, I thought the company was abnormal.. I thought, why don't they do it themselves! I thought, it was someone preparing for April 1st. But anyhow, long before April 1st things started opening up and new sights of Ahmedabad started unveiling..All thanks to CITYSHOR (www.cityshor.com). 



I am just a few months old in Ahmedabad and I have just roamed around the surrounding areas. I had just about started to think that I know all the good places around me and that's when  CITYSHOR gave me a look of a whole lot of new places which I wouldn't have noticed otherwise and even if I had noticed, I wouldn't have known how good they were. Atleast now I know new places (good places) which I can visit on weekends or whenever I want to.

One very good thing about CITYSHOR is that it is unrestrictedly stretching out towards exploring a variety of setups, be it food or recreation or fashion and as expected the all excited Amdavadis have diligently supported and cheered for CITYSHOR. A very interesting, new age creative enterprise as it is, I hope and wish that, further ahead all cities become SHORful with CITYSHOR!

Cheers to the initiative! Cheers to the unexplored beauty of life!


P.S.: Dear Cityshor, whether or not you send me the movie ticket, I'v appreciation for the work you've begun (btw, I am open to receiving more than one tickets..wink wink)

Now CityShor presents new venture called: TummyRats You all enjoying so much on this site... Give us your comment, we are waiting for your comments..

Thanks for visiting us.. 

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Wet Brush Ahmedabad


This is a story about a true art lover. An artist since her childhood, Saumya Pandya Thakkar shows her immense love for Environment in her own style. for more you can read here:

Saumya’s wet brush Ahmedabad

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Rendezvous and Bean There Gandhinagar


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We told you about where to have food when you visit Gandhinagar next time. It’s Chili Coriander. That was half information. Do you love watching movies only with your family or a group of fellas?

Now this is unusual – City Pulse arranges a 12 Seater-theatre named Rendezvouz – A private exclusive movie affair. Yes, it’s a private theatre that you can book for your family and friends. You can watch any movie of your choice with cold drink and pop corn served. Well, excitement doesn’t end here! You can also pause the movie and order what you want from their special Rendezvouz menu. You CANNOT get this luxury anywhere else. But make sure that you book this place before a week. This package is for Rs. 6000 for 12 people (Excluding Food).

Are you a rock band lover? Visit City Pulse on Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday between 8pm to 10pm and listen to awesome music played by a live band. I am sure you will go there again & again just for this band. And what more? Of course a café should be there if you are listening to this beautiful music.
Run by a 14 years young kid, Aaira, “Bean there” is a beautiful cafe with loads of desserts varieties.  Aaira started making baked items when she was 8 years old. When I met her, she sounded so confident about her future goals and how she wants to achieve them, that I was spell bound with her enthusiasm. Don’t forget to try cookies, Muffin, Disney Donuts, Chocolate pie and much more from Aaira’s Bean There corner.

For booking at Rendezvouz,
contact on 9898078012 – Hiren Jani

Address: 

City Pulse
Near Koba Circle, 
Village Kudasan, 
Gandhinagar
Gujarat 382010

Source from : CityShor Ahmedabad

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Fresco Pizza Ahmedabad


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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

Monday, June 17, 2013

Tarak Heritage Bungalow


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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.”

IMG_7054Tarak 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.

IMG_8656On 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


Booking Address:
Hutheesing Haveli,
Jesingbhai ni Vadi, 
Next to laxmi-vishnu Market,
Gheekanta Road, Ahmedabad-01
Edited By: Isha Talsania Patel