From Home Kitchen to ‘Namma’: A Chef’s Journey of Comfort & Authenticity
What began as a personal passion has today evolved into Namma, a South Indian restaurant rooted in comfort, authenticity and family.
Brewing the Next Chapter: Coffee Sutra Eyes Delhi and Tier-2 India
He entered in hospitality back in 2018 and today he runs four brands with 8 outlets that includes OTH, Rustic, Llama and Coffee Sutra in Jaipur.
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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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
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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
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…
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
Amarjeet Singh elevated as Director of Marketing at NHCC & HICC
In his present role, he will be responsible for strategizing, budgeting, planning, and implementing marketing and communication activities for the…
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  • Sep 27, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
The Westin Pune appoints Sunanda Sathish as Director of Human Resources
Sunanda brings 22 years of enriched hands-on experience and honed skills as a Human Resource Manager in the Hospitality Industry.
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  • Sep 10, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Sofitel Mumbai BKC appoints Sidney Dcunha as Culinary Director
Having worked with some of the leading Michelin star venues in New York, under celebrity Chefs such as Michel Roux Snr, Floyd Cardoz, and Hemant…
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  • Sep 09, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Appoints Kazim Mehdi as their F&B Director
Through his expertise, he will help not only to bolster an improved business environment by analyzing and suggesting trends in the hospitality…
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  • Sep 07, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Sameer Khetarpal joins Jubilant FoodWorks as CEO & MD
Throughout his career, Sameer has been driven by a passion to serve customers and build businesses by leveraging technology.
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  • Sep 06, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
6 Reasons Laxman Narasimhan is right fit as Starbucks CEO
Narasimhan is also a trustee of the Brookings Institution, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, served as a member of the UK Prime Minister’…
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  • Sep 02, 2022 / 6 MIN READ
Plant-based brand GoodDot signs Indian Tennis Player Rohan Bopanna as their Goodness Ambassador
The company has recently launched its products in Canada, Dubai, Nepal, South Africa, Mauritius, and Singapore and is planning to launch in the US…
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  • Sep 02, 2022 / 4 MIN READ
JW Marriott Bengaluru appoints Ajish Menon as Executive-AM Food & Beverage
Bringing his expertise to the table, Ajish will be responsible for ensuring distinctive guest experience, innovative menu planning, smooth…
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  • Aug 29, 2022 / 2 MIN READ