Our Kolkata

39 reasons to stay in Kolkata
1...Phulkopir Shingara: samosas don't stand a chance against these.
2.. Phuchka: gol-gappas aren't a patch on phuchkas. Try Bengal
Lamp/Dakshinapan.
Karaishutir Kochuri: a seasonal favourite, have it with "alur
dam".
3.. Luchi: puri and phulkas - no comparison.
4.. Alurdom: the world's best. Try the offering at Vivekananda
Park.
5.. Jhalmuri: a unique concoction, with nothing to equal it.
6.. Telebhaaja: these and jhalmuri are like 'made for each other'.
7.. Chanachur: many have tried unsuccessfully to steal the formula,
MNCs included!
8.. Alukabli: where will you get something like this?
9.. Ghugni: again, chana is not the same at all.
10.. Radhaballavi: try it with alurdom or cholar daal.
11.. Chanmp: even Pakistani cricketers have sampled these, in
Chitpur.
12.. Rezala: out of this world, just out of this world!
13.. Paradiser Sharbat: there is one which is green, and another,
pink. No college student from Presidency or the
University has failed to sample these!
14.. Lere Biscut: needed to make the batter for chop-katlet.
15.. Chicken Kabiraji: an unbelievable variation on the chicken
cutlet.
16.. Moton Afghani: an equally innovative presentation of the
mutton cutlet.
17.. Dimer Kalia: again, where do you get something like this?
18.. Kasha mangsho: it has become an institution now.
19.. Roll: the ubiquitous mutton, chicken or egg roll.
Unquestionably superior to any variants (Frankies 4 that matter)
in any other city of the world. And also....
20.. Coffee houser coffee ar adda: try the float with ice cream.
21.. Bharer chaa: on the Maidan, from shining brass vessels on a
rainy day. And not to be missed in all this,
22.. Pan: unmatched, even in Benaras or Lucknow. Honestly!

The sweeter side

23.. Roshomalai: a creamy, mouth-watering delight!
24.. Jilipi: smaller than the jalebis and tastes quite different.
25.. Lal doi: is an experience by itself!
26.. Sada Doi: have it @ the shop, "Mithai"
27.. Kamala bhog: a pale yellow orb, delicately sweetened.
28.. Notun gurer sondesh: a winter speciality available in no other
city.
29.. Rosogolla: simply needs no introduction.
30.. Natun gurer Rosogolla: the latest innovation. There are many,
many more traditional favourites.

and also...

31.. Shitabhog: pure white, sweetened to just the right extent.
32.. Mihi Dana: golden yellow, saffron scented.
33.. Maalpoa: rich brown pancakes, dripping in sugar syrup.
34.. Ranga alur pithey: another traditional favourite in winter.

Up fashion street

35.. Fashions keep changing. But the dhuti-panjabi and tangail look
never becomes out-dated.
36.. Dhuti with extra broad borders: the finest and most elegant
available here.
37.. Dhutis in red or black: The latest sensation in Calcutta.
38.. Giley kara Panjabi: those with the improbably crinkled
sleeves.
39.. Tangail Sari: the best in these all-time favourites can be
found here.