Market Watch in Delhi: Defence Colony Market

A mixed bag of goodies is what you can expect if you decide to visit the Defence Colony Market. Second home to the swish set, this market enjoys the reputation of being one of the hippest markets in south Delhi, with everything from food joints to fashion stores screaming for your attention.

Fish out that utility list
Whether you are setting up home or revamping your kitchen, The Anarkali can be a good bet. Crockery, cutlery, electrical appliances or any other household accessory: you name it and they have it all! And if you are looking to stock up your medicine cabinet or toilet kit, Evergreen should be your destination.

Fresh is the order of the day
Rajindra Florists, with its fresh flowers, is sure to light up the life of someone special. Shop for exotic fruits and veggies at Pindi Fruit Mart or skip along to the Mother Dairy outlet for the desi maal.

Your wine n’ dine options
Defence Colony Market offers you options galore if you are considering dining out. Moets or Gola Sizzlers whets up your appetite with everything from sizzling sauces to meaty steaks. For smoky Indian kebabs, rolls and biriyani, turn to Colonel’s Kababz.

South Indian? Sagar and Swagath do the honours. Visit Little Italy for pure veg Italian delights or walk the Mexican way at Al Rancho. Subway and Pizza Hut are also around. Your evening unwinding session could be at Moet’s Stone and Shack , 4S or MBS , over choicest cocktails. Barista is the ideal place to catch up with friends over a cuppa.

Just desserts and more
If cup cakes and chocolate cookies make you go weak in the knees, step into Regency. It’s been here for ever and makes some of the most delicious bakes in town. The Defence Bakery, a tad more glamorous, also charts high on taste and quality. Do try the chocolate truffle cake, brownies and breads. Angels in My Kitchen too will satisfy cravings for all things sweet and savoury.

Sartorially yours
1469 with traditional phulkari work, round-neck tees and blue pottery is certainly the chosen destination of the city’s fashion conscious. Add garment shopping at West 17, Standard Stores, Benetton and Uni style Image in your to-do list and watch your style quotient get that instant lift.

For gloss between covers
Indulge the literati in you at the Teksons Bookshop that has an overwhelming collection in fiction as well as non-fiction. Bansal Stores stocks stationery and has spiral binding, lamination, email/internet and photocopying facilities on offer.

This market is indeed a one stop shop, in every way!