Viswa Juice Corner

Out here in Adyar at 5/24 Kasturibhai Nagar, things get moving pretty early. I get the fruit in first thing and start cleaning the counters. The blender makes a lot of noise but you get used to it after the first hour. It’s a small space, so things can get a bit cramped when three or four people are waiting at the same time. I try to keep the fruit peelings cleared away so it doesn't get messy, but when it's busy, the bins fill up fast. People walking to the bus stop usually pop their heads in. I've got a few chairs but most folks just stand around and talk while I'm working. The mornings are mostly about oranges and mousambi. Later on, when it gets hotter, people start asking for the watermelon. I spend a lot of time sharpening knives and wiping down the sticky spots on the laminate. It’s a basic setup. The neighborhood is mostly quiet except for the traffic on the main road nearby. I’ve lived around here for years so I know most of the people who come in by name. We don't have a big menu or anything, just whatever is fresh that day. Sometimes the water pressure is low which makes cleaning up a bit of a chore. I just keep the door open to catch whatever breeze comes down the street. It’s a simple life running a juice corner every day in Adyar, making sure the regulars get their morning drink before heading off.