Firing up the Chili factor

Sikkim now has its very own version of the world famous Tabasco sauce - Peero. Known for its hot and spicy taste, Tabasco sauce is made from tabasco pepper while the Sikkimese sauce is made from dalley or cherry pepper. Packaged in a bottle similar to the Tabasco brand, Peero is produced by Gangtok-based company Sikkim Green Grocers. Dalley Fire, Dalley Paste and Bamboo Dalley are some of the other products they have.
'Peero' Dalley Sauce is priced at Rs. 110 for a 60 ml bottle and is available in Gangtok, Rangpo, Jorethang, Mangan and Namchi. Managing Director, Sikkim Green Grocers, Mahesh Dawari informs that they plan to export the product to markets outside the state like Bhutan and China. The company has also been receiving technical support from Central Food Technological Research Institute, Government of India.

Shop for the Body - - REBYNA RANA

Even as some products move into multibrand stores, there is the world of cosmetics and beauty care which is seeking to move into the exclusive domain and one such unit debuted in Sikkim over the past month. The internationally reputed cosmetic line which prides itself as being genuinely natural and totally organic is now serving the beauty care needs of Gangtokians with an exclusive showroom in town. Body Shop, which announces that its entire product range “is inspired by nature and infused with the goodness of natural ingredients for enhanced effectiveness”, has opened a showroom at Tara Palace here at Namnang.
Owner-cum-Manager of the new store, Devrath Subba, shares that Body Shop products were already quite popular in Sikkim and that the store has now made it more convenient for them to pick up their requirements.
The store has already built a regular clientele and with the festive season having kicked in, is also offering a 20% Dasain Discount on perfumes and cosmetic items.
On the anvil, the floor is now preparing to introduce an exclusive section dedicated to Forest Essentials, India’s leading Ayurveda company offering natural and organic treatment for skin, hair and body care, and also a section dedicated to lingerie, women’s wear and beauty products from Victoria’s Secret.

Bon appetite! REBYNA RANA

The latest addition to MG Marg, "Yummy Tummy", has opened on the first floor of the building opposite SBI's Specialized Personal Banking Branch. Apart from the usual momos and Chinese staples like Chow Mein and Chopsuey, the restaurant also serves Newari treats like 'Buff Bhutuwa' - fried buff. There is also the delectable 'Sungur Khutta ko Achaar' or pickled pork trotters on the menu.
An open space overlooking the market seems to be a hot design trend with restaurants in town these days. Like many other places at MG Marg, Yummy Tummy also offers tables on the balcony. Owner of the restaurant, 32-year-old Mitush Gurung, says that he had seen such design at a restaurant in Pokhara [in Nepal] and had always wanted to replicate it at his own restaurant some day. Mitush took it upon himself to design this space while the rest of the restaurant has been designed by architect Anup Tamang.
"The location certainly helps since it is right in the middle of the market. We are getting a lot of locals as well as tourists", says Mitush. The young entrepreneur, who also runs Club King B at Hotel Mayur [Hospital Dara], says there is a lot of scope for the youth in the private sector, adding that a government job would never have given him the kind of independence and satisfaction that he now enjoys.
Yummy Tummy is open from 10 a.m. till 9 p.m. Buff Bhutuwa and Sungur Khutta ko Achaar are priced at Rs 150 per plate.

NEW IN TOWN

Another floor packed with beauty products opens at Yeti
INTRODUCES FACES AND COLORBAR, PERFUMES FROM INTERNATIONAL BRANDS 
REBYNA RANA
The one-stop shop for all your beauty needs - Yeti at MG Marg now has another floor packed with beauty products to help you primp up for the coming festive season. The popular cosmetics shop has added another level to its existing outlet where it has introduced USA-based international brands Color Bar and Faces along with perfumes from renowned brands like Armani and Ralph Lauren to name a few.
It has been almost a week since the new brands were launched and owner cum proprietor of Yeti, Manoj Kiran says that they have been receiving positive response from the customers especially teenagers. Both Faces and Color Bar come at affordable prices so there is more choice for women.
Color Bar Nail Polish prices range from Rs.110 to Rs 499, Lipsticks from Rs. 299 to Rs 900, Lip Gloss from Rs. 550 to Rs 675, Lip Liners from Rs. 399 to Rs 599, Eye Pencil from Rs. 499 to Rs 650, Blushers start from Rs. 650 while Eye Shadows come at Rs. 750.
"Color Bar lipsticks are quite popular with teenagers and till now we have sold Rs. 36,000 worth of Color Bar items", shares Mr Kiran.
Faces Nail Polish comes for Rs. 99 to Rs 229, Lipstick at Rs. 249 to Rs 699, Lip Gloss for Rs. 249 to Rs 599, Foundation for Rs. 749, Compact at Rs. 749, Loose Powder for Rs. 699, Pressed Powder for Rs. 399, Eye Liner at Rs. 399 to 599, Lip Balm at Rs. 199, Eye Pencil at Rs. 499 and Twister Eye Pencil at Rs. 399. The shop sells around Rs. 4,000 worth of Faces items every day. "Both the brands are doing well in terms of sales and popularity", Mr Kiran adds.
Apart from cosmetics, also on offer are perfumes for both men and women from Ralph Lauren [Rs 4000 above], Giorgio Armani [Rs 3000-Rs 4000] and Diesel [Rs 3000 above].
"We also have Skin and Body Care products from international brands starting from Rs 800", says Mr Kiran.
Apart from the newly launched products, he informs that Lakme products are also in high demand.
There is a great offer on Lakme at present where a set of Lipstick, Lipgloss and High Shine eye shadow
comes for just Rs 800.
"We plan to introduce more products for the women of Sikkim in the days to come and hope to get
good response and support from our customers", adds Mr Kiran.