A clip from the Times
5) O CALCUTTA
This is a city of minority neighborhoods, from the souvlaki joints in Greektown to the rainbow-hued windows of Gay Village. There are even two Chinatowns. But for color and spice, hop a taxi to Little India. The hilltop district spans just six blocks along Gerrard Street East, but it’s jammed with more than a hundred stores and restaurants. Sparkly silks are piled high at Chandan Fashion (No. 1439;
416-462-0277
; www.chandanfashion.ca). Dubai Jewellers (No. 1407; 416-465-1200) has a dazzling assortment of Indian-designed gold pieces. And for a midday snack, Udupi Palace (No. 1460; 416-405-8189; www.udupipalace.ca) is a bright restaurant that makes delicious dosas, chaats and other South Indian treats."Visit this link to read more
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/05/17/travel/17hours.html
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