Arekta Kolkata by Supriya Choudhuri [Hardcover]

Kolkata is a vibrant city with a diversity of colors, not just in terms of its physical structure but also in the myriad facets of life it encompasses. As poet Shankha Ghosh once wrote, "There is another Kolkata within Kolkata." While busy people might overlook it, the inquisitive eye misses nothing. Supriyo Chowdhury, in a wanderer's spirit, roamed the streets, alleys, and footpaths, constantly thrilled by the unfamiliar life within the familiar city.

The book "Arekta Kolkata" captures these tales. It covers various aspects such as the city's goons, pickpockets, gamblers, sex workers, lost fairs, animals, night-time footpaths, and the Maidan. One special attraction of this book is the detailed information on numerous eateries in both North and South Kolkata. "Arekta Kolkata" offers a different narrative of urban life.