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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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.
  • By - Nusra
  • 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…
Chai Point appoints ex-Starbucks Manmeet Vohra as Chief Brand and Digital Officer
The company also plans to tap into the mid-size bakery market which is over 10 lakh cafes and bakeries in India by installing myChai brewing system…
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  • Jun 21, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Badminton Champion Ashwini Ponnappa partners with EatFit's to promote healthy eating
Ashwini is a staunch practitioner, and believer in fitness and the role food plays in maintaining an active lifestyle.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jun 10, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Akshay Jatia appointed as ED at Westlife Development Ltd
In his new role, Akshay will now lead the overall business strategy to further strengthen McDonald’s as the food-tech destination of choice across…
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  • Jun 06, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru elevates Rohit Pandey to Hotel Manager and Shahnaaz Anjum to F&B Manager
The Property which was launched in September 2021, is helmed by a strong set of people who have honed their skills in their respective areas working…
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  • Jun 04, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Saptarshi Biswas appointed as the Hotel Manager for The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi
With an illustrious career trajectory spanning 17 years of cross-cultural experience in the hospitality industry, Saptarshi brings with him his sharp…
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  • Jun 02, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Jubilant Foodworks appoints Sameer Khetarpal as CEO; net profit declines 9%
The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 105.3 crore in the same period previous fiscal, Jubilant Foodworks Ltd (JFL) said in a…
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  • May 31, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
The Westin Pune appoints Amit Kulkarni as Director of Sales and Marketing
In his role, he will show promise to shoulder responsibilities that include developing key growth sales strategies, tactics, and action plans.
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  • May 25, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Westin Kolkata Rajarhat appoints Ablu Bhowmick as sous chef at Nori
He will also be responsible for the safe and seamless operations of the award-winning restaurant and for making The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat a…
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  • May 19, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Sudeep Sharma joins The Westin Pune as General Manager
As a seasoned professional, Sudeep aims to bring innovation, operational excellence, and renewed energy to Westin Pune with his fresh perspective.
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  • May 17, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Himanshu Sharma appointed as multi-property Director of Sales and Marketing for Westin Gurgaon, Delhi
Himanshu will be spearheading the sales & marketing strategy, in addition to building and honing a dynamic sales and marketing team.
  • By - Nusra
  • May 17, 2022 / 3 MIN READ