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Address: 37/17, Reddy Street, North High Court Colony, Villivakkam, Anna Nagar West, Chennai India
Time: 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Meals for two: Rs. 300
Cuisines: Burger, Fast Food
Facilities: Home Delivery, No Alcohol Available
Daily Treat, Anna Nagar West, Chennai: Decor
This is where I would choose to sit at and people watch or sip on some Chilli Tea and write, just for a change. I like the brightness, the high ceiling and the whole buzz surrounding Daily Treats, with its loaded-with-goodies, temperature-controlled counter that rests on a blue patterned carpet. I also like the armrests surrounding the spacious, comfortable seating. Cleverly placed, Daily Treats is right beside the waterbody in the atrium: a chill-out zone occupying a large area in Westin Velachery’s lobby..
Daily Treat, Anna Nagar West, Chennai: Food
So, let’s begin with the Chilli Chai. It’s quite the hot one, steaming and tinged with a hint of red. Intrigued, I take a small sip and find it is not what I expect. Well, it does have the unmistakable chilli flavor, along with a pleasantness from herbs, I think as I take my second sip, when the first sip’s pique nudges the back of my throat, perking up my senses… I reach out for a bite of my Ham and Cheese grilled sandwich. You could order the kind of bread you want and how you want it made. Mine is the classic white bread, grilled golden, with a thin slice of ham, melting red cheddar cheese and iceberg lettuce. Distinct and velvety, the red cheddar makes itself as memorable as the ham.
A mouthful of McCain’s fries later, I reach out for the Grilled Vegetables and Feta Cheese Sandwich. This one, again grilled, has multigrain bread. I like the textures of aubergine, zucchini, bell peppers and the pep from the romaine pepper powder. Somehow, the textures of the multigrain bread feel so perfect – healthy, even, I think, sipping on some Marigold Chai, made using real flowers. This one tastes just like it smells, reminding me of elaborate pujas and grand weddings.
After debating between the large, round, brown Soft Centre Chocolate Cookie and the Caramel and Cheese I decide to get a little of both. And I must confess, I love both. The chocolate cookie is all it promises to be: warm, rich with the flavours of 70% Callebaut chocolate and gets quite addictive.
The Caramel and Cheese Cake, all nine layers of it, has alternate layers of delicate sponge, caramel sauce and creamy mascarpone cheese. I love the restraint the chef has exercised, letting each layer hold its own, without letting them overwhelm my palate with extravagant sweetness. Especially where the caramel is concerned. He has skillfully used just enough to impart its unique flavor while boosting the other layers to speak for themselves.
Daily Treat, Anna Nagar West, Chennai: Plus & Minus
Everything is freshly baked every day. Spaces like these lift the spirits. I like how they let you be, and the varieties of tea.
