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.
  • 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…
Ishaan Singh joins Sheraton Grand Pune as the new Director of Food and Beverage
Ishaan has worked with almost thirty Michelin Star chefs in the past and has been instrumental in the launch of several specialty restaurants.
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  • May 10, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
SAGA appoints Chef Kush Koli as the New Head Chef
He has also served the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi & Home Minister Amit Shah over the years at multiple occasions.
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  • Apr 29, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Westin Kolkata Rajarhat appoints Mainak Ray as Director of Sales
In his current role, Mainak will be responsible for implementing new sales and marketing strategies in order to boost rooms & events sales at the…
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  • Apr 28, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Kishore Tadikamalla joins Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru ORR as F&B Manager
In his current position, Kishore would be responsible for overlooking the operations of all the outlets at this 5-star dual branded property.
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  • Apr 27, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Mohammed Sirajuddin appointed as Indian Master Chef at Nazaara, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru
In his new role, he will take the dining experience at the restaurant a notch higher, celebrating authenticity with traditional cooking styles in…
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  • Apr 25, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Mohammad Shoib appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott
He was responsible for driving rooms, food & beverage top line at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru.
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  • Apr 20, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Chef Tej B Saru appointed as Chef De Cuisine at JW Marriott Kolkata
His responsibilities include inculcating novel trends in and around the country and offer the best & most innovative food offerings to the…
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  • Apr 14, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Novotel Pune appoints Tarique Helekar as the F&B Manager
As the F&B manager at Novotel Pune, Tarique plans to invest time in growth and development of associates and empowering them to provide…
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  • Apr 13, 2022 / 2 MIN READ
Regan Barua Chowdhury appointed as Jr. Sous Chef at Courtyard By Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal
In his current role at the hotel he would be primarily responsible to create a sumptuous buffet experience by adding a lot of variety to it and by…
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  • Apr 05, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Taj West End Bengaluru appoints Sandip Narang as Hotel Manager
With nearly three decades of experience working as a chef at IHCL, Narang brings with him a repertoire of knowledge and experience both in the field…
  • By - Nusra
  • Mar 30, 2022 / 3 MIN READ