Food Safety Drive in Madurai begins

Dr. Suguna said that this is the first time the food safety guidelines were being enforced in a big way . The District Collector U. Sagayam had formally given away licenses to 10 persons on Saturday. For those who are coming for the first time, fresh licenses will be issued within a month after conducting a spot inspection . In the case of existing licenses, they have to be renewed without delay. Dr. Suguna said that the registration card with photo identity should be displayed in the business premises. Those who want to know the procedures for registration and other clarifications can contact Dr. Suguna on mobile number 98423-03625.

Famous Joints and Drinks in Madurai

Madurai is famous for the Jigarthanda and Paruthi Pal, and carumbu (sugarcane) juice. Jigarthanda is a delicious drink made of algae, milk and sugar. Paruthi pal is yet another drink made of cotton seeds, flour of raw rice, coconut and jaggery. There is also a special 'fruit mixture' drink that is sold here, mostly near the Meenakshi amman temple. Some of the famous restaurants in Madurai are the Modern Restaurant (since 1956), Arya Bhavan and the latest Madurai Meenakshi Bhavan. The Modern Restaurant is the scrumptious chilli parotha(paratha/parotta), which is spicy shredded bits of parotha garnished with green chilies, lemon, and cilantro. Also competing with the new Café Coffee Day is the very old Visalam coffee shop in Goripalayam. Another favorite joint is Murugan Idli Shop that serves steaming hot idlis and a variety of chutneys to go with it. One great distinction about Madurai's road side food joints is that they are available almost all the time, including nights.