Patrons gather on stone steps and around high-top tables beneath the sheltered entryway of The Rameshwaram Cafe. Strands of bright orange and yellow marigold garlands drape along the ceiling beams and wind down a dark decorative pillar beside a small sculpted elephant. Groups of visitors dine from paper plates, converse, and wait along the tiered stone ledges under warm recessed lighting. Lush green foliage frames the open side of the bustling dining pavilion.