You are accustomed to Chennai’s iconic Mylapore filter espresso and Kalathi rose milk. Now, strive them frozen at an creative new gelateria that exults in native flavours with a scoop of nostalgia
You are accustomed to Chennai’s iconic Mylapore filter espresso and Kalathi rose milk. Now, strive them frozen at an creative new gelateria that exults in native flavours
When Deepika Prabhu and her husband Prabhu Rathinam have been dwelling in Oman, they made lots of associates. Their social circle expanded additional as Deepika started catering desserts for numerous celebrations.
“Prabhu had always wanted to venture into the business of dessserts, and when we were back in Chennai for good in 2019, we began to plan it and our dream began to take shape in spite of the pandemic. As we wanted to stand out from the rest, we focused on Italian gelato, but with a local twist,” says Deepika.
So the couple launched Afters, a gelato bar, in Thiruvanmiyur.
“When we put collectively the menu, we targeted on native flavours that invoke reminiscences. We additionally determined to incorporate Omani halwa gelato on our menu, and Deepika painstakingly recreated that style,’ says Prabhu.
Deepika’s Omani halwa gelato contains almond, cashew, pistachios, saffron, cardamom and rose, in an try and make it style just like the true factor. Her native Chennai contact comes from seasonal fruits, like mango and nungu (ice apple) flavoured gelato. The later has a definite taste of the fruit, and feels as refreshing as consuming contemporary nungu. Custard apple and jamoon gelato are subsequent on her listing.
Rose milk gelato at Afters Gelato, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
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And then there are the Chennai touches Prabhu has give you, equivalent to rose milk and filter espresso gelato. Iconic Kalathi Store Rose Milk was a big a part of Prabhu’s college life, as he grew up in Mylapore. No marvel he gives a gelato named after Kalathi retailer, from the place he sourced the rose syrup. “Being a Mylapore boy, I can’t help but go in for a filter coffee flavor in gelato,” he chuckles, and goes on to say, “All these flavors evokes a sense of belonging, a sense of nostalgia, and I am sure everyone who grew up here would also have that connect.”
This compact dessert bar, tucked away in a lane faraway from the mud and din in Thiruvanmiyur since July 2021, has a seating capability of 15. It additionally gives a number of baked goodies and dessert jars. While Deepika has put collectively the menu, they’ve an in-house baker who makes brownies and cookies. Try your gelato with their waffles, that are made to order. Besides the native flavours, kiwi-coconut and salted pistachio with pomegranate are their well-liked with prospects. And for cheesecake lovers, strive the mango cheese cake.
The couple additionally gives wallet-friendly combos and a ‘Go Dutch Platter’ with a number of gadgets, focused on the college and faculty crowd in thoughts. Another demographic that may be a massive a part of their buyer base, is mother and father of younger youngsters. says Prabhu, “We have parents who buy gelato in large quantities and use them to make milk shakes for kids who are picky eaters.”
Afters is situated at 76, third East Kamaraj Street, Thiruvanmiyur. Phone: 9940648415
Source: www.thehindu.com
