CHENNAI: Boardroom battles are now being waged in bistros and matches made in heaven finalised in hotels, as more Chennaiites choose to upward push and dine. From the morning jogger to the company honcho — other folks are now preferring to head out for breakfast, the one meal that used to be traditionally cooked and fed on at house.
For architect Umesh Menon, it’s an issue of getting an early start to the day. "I prefer to meet my clients over breakfast so that once I get to office, I can work uninterrupted," he says, including that stepping out for a lunch meeting disrupts the workflow.
Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper. That’s what the wise ones mentioned and the arena’s simply waking as much as odor the coffee, as other folks realise the significance of consuming a wholesome breakfast. The advantages are a lot of — from fuelling your thoughts and body for a more productive day to with the ability to fight the bulge.
"Power breakfasts are popular as you are more focused in the morning," says Vikram Cotah, COO, GRT Hotels and Resorts. But it’s not simply trade deals which are struck over breakfast as hotels often set the stage for conferences of a special type. "We see a lot of matchmaking. The prospective groom and bride’s families book a large table while the couple is given a table for two a little distance away," says Cotah.
At Writer’s Café, in Gopalapuram, kids taking a look to spend time earlier than college, older couples walking by and other folks with appointments in the locality are their clientele. "We offer all-day breakfast, and begin serving by 9:15am," says Sharadha Dharmaraj, trade development supervisor. "We get quite a few people from the nearby hospitals, who are waiting to get their tests done or for results to arrive," she adds.
The ones who can't step out, choose to order in. "We have diabetic-friendly food that’s also diet- friendly. For instance, we have idlis made of kattuyanam rice, a traditional variety that is suitable for diabetics," says Kripa Devi Dharmraj of Lunchbox, including that they also house deliver millet pongal and green gram dosas. "We get 200-odd orders and also have a new outlet in Ramanujan IT park for employees on the early shift," she adds.
School managements, worried that kids are coming with out breakfast or just a glass of milk, also are roping in their services. "We provide nutritious food, such as beetroot parathas, " says Kripa, including that they've a tie-up with one faculty and are in talks with 3 others. "Working mothers don’t have the time to cook elaborate breakfasts so the demand is only going to increase," she says.
As dietitian Meenakshi Bajaj says, the standard, amount and timing of the breakfast (round 35% of your overall power needs), improves the day dramatically. "Eating breakfast improves memory and has a positive impact on behaviour," she says. While a wholesome breakfast reduces starvation all through the day, skipping it makes you eat more all the way through different meals, often making unsuitable meals choices. "It has an impact on your waistline, contributing to metabolic complications, such as abdominal obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease," adds Bajaj.
That’s one of the most reasons why, in keeping with a ‘Business Insights on Dining Industry’ 2017 study by American Express, the proportion of overall breakfast spending rose in India by 56% in 2016 over 2015. A TOI record says that in Bengaluru, millennials certain for work, joggers and gym-goers are protecting eating places busy in the mornings. And the situation isn't very different in Chennai. "We have always had a steady stream of people for breakfast since we opened nine years ago," says restaurateur Sandesh Reddy of Sandy’s, which opens for breakfast at 8am. "I think a lot of it has to do with convenience and the willingness to use breakfast as a way to catch up, which was earlier reserved for lunch or dinner."
With converting palates, Chennaiites also are breaking their speedy with not simply dosas or idlis however waffles and baked beans. Breakfast buffets additionally offer more selection with out punching a hole on your wallet. "At our hotels, the spread consists of different cuisines — south Indian, oriental and continental," says Cotah. "We also serve cold pressed juices, low gluten bread, organic micro greens, and salads."
Or, better still, leap get started your day with a hearty fare of waffles, pancakes, sausages and eggs — any means you want.
For architect Umesh Menon, it’s an issue of getting an early start to the day. "I prefer to meet my clients over breakfast so that once I get to office, I can work uninterrupted," he says, including that stepping out for a lunch meeting disrupts the workflow.
Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper. That’s what the wise ones mentioned and the arena’s simply waking as much as odor the coffee, as other folks realise the significance of consuming a wholesome breakfast. The advantages are a lot of — from fuelling your thoughts and body for a more productive day to with the ability to fight the bulge.
"Power breakfasts are popular as you are more focused in the morning," says Vikram Cotah, COO, GRT Hotels and Resorts. But it’s not simply trade deals which are struck over breakfast as hotels often set the stage for conferences of a special type. "We see a lot of matchmaking. The prospective groom and bride’s families book a large table while the couple is given a table for two a little distance away," says Cotah.
At Writer’s Café, in Gopalapuram, kids taking a look to spend time earlier than college, older couples walking by and other folks with appointments in the locality are their clientele. "We offer all-day breakfast, and begin serving by 9:15am," says Sharadha Dharmaraj, trade development supervisor. "We get quite a few people from the nearby hospitals, who are waiting to get their tests done or for results to arrive," she adds.
The ones who can't step out, choose to order in. "We have diabetic-friendly food that’s also diet- friendly. For instance, we have idlis made of kattuyanam rice, a traditional variety that is suitable for diabetics," says Kripa Devi Dharmraj of Lunchbox, including that they also house deliver millet pongal and green gram dosas. "We get 200-odd orders and also have a new outlet in Ramanujan IT park for employees on the early shift," she adds.
School managements, worried that kids are coming with out breakfast or just a glass of milk, also are roping in their services. "We provide nutritious food, such as beetroot parathas, " says Kripa, including that they've a tie-up with one faculty and are in talks with 3 others. "Working mothers don’t have the time to cook elaborate breakfasts so the demand is only going to increase," she says.
As dietitian Meenakshi Bajaj says, the standard, amount and timing of the breakfast (round 35% of your overall power needs), improves the day dramatically. "Eating breakfast improves memory and has a positive impact on behaviour," she says. While a wholesome breakfast reduces starvation all through the day, skipping it makes you eat more all the way through different meals, often making unsuitable meals choices. "It has an impact on your waistline, contributing to metabolic complications, such as abdominal obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease," adds Bajaj.
That’s one of the most reasons why, in keeping with a ‘Business Insights on Dining Industry’ 2017 study by American Express, the proportion of overall breakfast spending rose in India by 56% in 2016 over 2015. A TOI record says that in Bengaluru, millennials certain for work, joggers and gym-goers are protecting eating places busy in the mornings. And the situation isn't very different in Chennai. "We have always had a steady stream of people for breakfast since we opened nine years ago," says restaurateur Sandesh Reddy of Sandy’s, which opens for breakfast at 8am. "I think a lot of it has to do with convenience and the willingness to use breakfast as a way to catch up, which was earlier reserved for lunch or dinner."
With converting palates, Chennaiites also are breaking their speedy with not simply dosas or idlis however waffles and baked beans. Breakfast buffets additionally offer more selection with out punching a hole on your wallet. "At our hotels, the spread consists of different cuisines — south Indian, oriental and continental," says Cotah. "We also serve cold pressed juices, low gluten bread, organic micro greens, and salads."
Or, better still, leap get started your day with a hearty fare of waffles, pancakes, sausages and eggs — any means you want.
Chennai goes all out for breakfast
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April 29, 2018
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