Built with Soul: Narayan Poojari on Building the Shiv Sagar Legacy
Poojari started his dream project at a small shop in 1999. A year later, he knew it was time to scale. And, today, he is planning to take the brand…
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  • Dec 04, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
In Rhythm with Flavour: Chef Nikhil Nagpal on the Symphony That Is Avartana
At ITC Chennai’s globally acclaimed Avartana, Chef Culinaire Nikhil Nagpal orchestrates a fine balance between science and soul — transforming South…
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  • Dec 03, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
From a 30 Sqft Shop to London: How Hatti Kaapi Took South Indian Filter Coffee Global
US Mahender, Founder & CEO of Hatti Kaapi, speaks to Restaurant India about the rise of authentic South Indian filter coffee in modern café…
It’s Not ‘Modern Indian Food’—It’s the Food of Modern India: Manish Mehrotra
In an exclusive interview, celebrated chef Manish Mehrotra of MMCA challenges culinary labels, urging a shift in perspective.
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  • Nov 21, 2025 / 8 MIN READ
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From Goa to Pune: Dishant Pritamani’s Slow, Soulful Revolution in Indian Dining
He founded The Daily Bar & Kitchen in Mumbai in 2013, creating a space that blurred the line between neighbourhood bar and cultural hub.
Where Sustainability Meets Soul
In an exclusive interview with Restaurant India, Ravi Rai, GM, The Orchid Hotel Mumbai talks bout building a world-class hospitality.
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  • Oct 30, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
Scooping Success: Carvel Plans 100 Stores, Local Flavours, and Strong Backend Systems
The brand has earmarked Rs 40 crore to set up 100 stores over the next five to six years, signaling a steady and strategic rollout.
Beyond Fast Food: Nando’s India Journey from QSR to Experiential Dining
In an exclusive conversation with Restaurant India, Sameer Bhasin, CEO of Nando’s India, shares insights on what it takes to build and grow a…
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  • Oct 07, 2025 / 11 MIN READ
From Legacy to Lifestyle: How Shiv Sagar Is Redefining Dining for a New Generation
Ankita Poojari, Director and second-generation entrepreneur at the Shiv Sagar Group, shares insights into how the iconic Indian brand has sustained…
From Rock Bands to Wok Pans: How Debaditya Chaudhury is Building Culture with Food
With 37 Chowman outlets and over 45 in the F&B group, the brand aims for 100+ outlets across metro and tier-2 cities like Chandigarh, Pune,…
“Right People and Culture is the Key to Building a Restaurant,” says Nikhil K Rochlani
He is Founding Partner of Butterfly High, Kyma, and The Bigg Small Café + Bar. For him, today’s success rests on customer insight, constant…
“Consistency is Built into Systems, People,” says Sumit Govind Sharma of Monarch Liberty Hospitality Pvt Ltd
Founded by Sumit Govind Sharma, Monarch Liberty Hospitality Pvt Ltd has launched some successful restaurants in Mumbai such as EVE, Que Sera Sera and…
“People are Moving towards Sustainability & Health-conscious dining,” says Kapil Dubey
The chef draws inspiration from Japanese precision, European simplicity, and Indian cuisine. By using locally sourced seasonal ingredients, the chef…
"We Believe in Being a Trendsetter, Not a Follower," Says Rahul Bajaj of Le Sutra
Rahul Bajaj, Director of Le Sutra Hospitality and a second-generation entrepreneur, is the visionary behind Café Out of the Blue’s transformation…
Zomato's CTO & Co-Founder Gunjan Patidar Resigns
Patidar was one of the first few employees of Zomato and built the core tech systems for the company, shared the company in a regulatory filing.
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  • Jan 03, 2023 / 2 MIN READ
Rebel Foods backed Zomoz elevates Akash Singh, Shreyas Darne to Co-founders
In his new position, he will be responsible for overseeing the brand’s strategic planning and capital allocation and working towards creating the…
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  • Dec 22, 2022 / 4 MIN READ
Novotel Juhu Beach Elevates Jerson Fernandes as Director of Culinary
With this new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel's food and beverage operations, including menu development,…
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  • Dec 12, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Taj City Centre Gurugram Appoints Thai Master-Chef Nisa Yimthong
As India’s first Thai fine dining brand and as one of the best restaurants in Delhi-NCR, Thai Pavilion has earned an iconic status since its…
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  • Dec 08, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Sofitel Mumbai Appoints chef Waris Qureshi as Indian Master Chef
Across his roles, Chef Qureshi remained focused on developing new and unique menus, featuring traditional, authentic flavors and celebrating…
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  • Dec 07, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Sayaji Pune appoints Sonu Singhal as the new Executive Chef
With a penchant for cooking, Chef Singhal uses the kitchen as his blank canvas to paint it wild with his unstoppable passion and innovative flavors…
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  • Nov 08, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Wow! Momo Promotes its CMO Murali Krishnan as Co-Founder
Murali has also been the crucial catalyst in launching the FMCG vertical & other QSR Brands Wow! China and Wow! Chicken.
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  • Nov 01, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore Appoints Vinoth Kumar R as F&B Manager
In his current role, Vinoth will be focusing on maximizing the F&B revenue, introducing new F&B concepts and elevating the guest dining…
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  • Oct 12, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru Appoints Virender Razdan as GM
Proficient in managing complex budgets, Virender Razdan, has the business acumen to make accurate projections to drive strategic business decisions.
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  • Sep 30, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Appoints Shanu Ammunni as VP-Information Technology
He is a result-oriented technology leader with extensive cross-cultural expertise in the Hospitality IT sector.
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  • Sep 28, 2022 / 2 MIN READ