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Show WITHIN ONE MILE 11 Indian coffeehouse offers authenticity and intellect Allie Nannini Staff Reporter This fall, avid coffee drinkers may want to drop the Starbucks Pumpkin-Spic- e Latte. What used to be a hot pink cupcake store, Karma Coffee House has come to be the hangout spot for Westminster students to enjoy. What do you like to do for fun?" asked Venkat Subramani, the owner of Karma. Come hang out here." Located on 1751 S. 1100 East, Karma delivers early morning and late night hours, flexible enough for the busy student looking to grab a cup of coffee before conversation with its owner. a cram session. Or, visitors can have an I want the kids to come to be intellectual, have a home away from home, relax, read a book," Subramani said. With philosophical ideals that fit the Westminster community, the shop features a wall of intellect: A framed photo of Charles Darwin, a poster of the periodic table, a world map, a hill bookshelf and the New York Times on a table. Across from it, a poster of Gandhi and a framed photo of Mother Theresa, giving a hint to Subramanis roots. Karma serves a variety of treats and drinks, including mango lassi and masala chai, as well as a special house coffee blend that features grounds from three different countries. Karma also serves authentic Indian cuisine during its dinner in-de- hours. ALLIE NANNINI Karma Coffee House, located on 1751 S. 1100 East, is known for its Indian food, variety of drinks and conversations with the owner, Venkat Subramani. I want the kids to come to be intellectual, have a home away from home, relax, read a book," Subramani said. The 2100 S trio of faith, food and drinks Madison Wood Staff Reporter , The food, praised by the local Indian community, is homestyle. Everything is made from scratch and in chef size. According to Subramani, this shop is the American Dream. He came to the United States from Madurai, India, and works in a lab during the afternoon (the reason why the shop is closed during afternoon hours). Karma delivers an Indian-styl- e, welcoming environment. It also has a small deck seating area that is ideal for the fall weather rolling through. You dont know me; I dont know you, Subramani said. That is what he enjoys so much about the shop having conversations and sharing ideals with people he would have never shared with in any other setting. Subramani said he has put a lot of hard work and money into his dream. I come across good people, he said. Its worth it. X 2100 South just got a lot more interesting, thanks to a trio of small shops: The Tap Room, Even Stevens and Magdalene Religious Goods and Coffee Grotto. Besides a variety of teas, coffees and pastries, Magdalene offers a prayer and meditation room upstairs, which Jacque Smithe said is used for a variety The intersection of 900 East and co-ow- ner of reasons. Were fine with it, she said. People take their laptops up because its just a quiet space and its kinda, you know, serene. The peaceful feeling of the meditation room is present throughout Magdalene, which is home to soft couches, chairs and religious music. Right next door is Even Stevens, which features sandwiches, salads, breakfast and brunch with a side of charity. Even Stevens uses a portion of its sales to donate sandwiches to local In addition, visitors on Thursday and Friday evenings or Sundays at noon can catch some live, local music. Both Magdalene and Even Stevens are located at 2030 South 900 E. Tucked almost-hidde- n entrance to the Tap Room, located at 2021 away behind them is the S. Windsor Street. At the Tap Room, visitors will be in close quarters, but it packs a punch, according to customer Brian Short. The place is tiny, but you cant beat it on Trivia Night, Short said. The Tap Room hosts Trivia Night every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. through Geeks to the Who Drink. Geeks Who Drink quizzes cover everything from song that only your mom likes. non-profi- ts. pop-cultu- re quizzing bar. Magdalene Religious Goods and Coffee Grotto, Even Stevens and the The Tap Room make up the trio of interesting shops in the Sugar House areaw |