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…
Former Costa CMO Sarah Barron joins Domino's as CMO
Sarah will take over from interim CMO Simon Wallis from this month.
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  • Jan 18, 2021 / 1 MIN READ
Nicholas Dumbell appointed as new General Manager at St. Regis (Mumbai)
Dumbell, has a proven track record of implementing terrific strategic initiatives delivering financial success in tandem with customer satisfaction.
Sandip Patil appointed as the Executive Chef at Radisson Blu Indore
Prior to joining the team, Chef Sandip served as the head chef at Hyatt Regency, Ludhiana.
Devendra Singh Rawat appointed as Chef de Cuisine at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
In his new role, he is responsible for taking care of culinary operations at Seasonal Tastes, as well as guiding his team of enthusiastic chefs.
  • By - Nusra
  • Mar 02, 2020 / 4 MIN READ
Papa John's ropes in Amanda Clark as its Chief Development Officer
In her new role, Clark will be leading the pizza chain’s strategy to continue expanding its restaurant footprint in North America and internationally.
Ayan Mitra appointed as General Manager of luxury boutique hotel 'AltAir'
AltAir, a four-star boutique hotel, known for providing a luxurious and genuine engaging experience, is a resplendent hospitality property in the…
Hyatt Regency Pune ropes in Chef Danish Khan as its Pastry Chef
In his new role, Khan will bring innovation into the bakery and further enhance the gastronomical experience for all guests.
Gautam Mehrishi hired as new Executive Chef of Renaissance Mumbai
Groomed with extensive experience of over 23 years in hospitality industry, Chef Gautam is the epitome of curating and stimulating, personalized and…
7 Key Insights from Anjan Chatterjee on Being Global-Indian Restauranteur
In a dynamic industry like food and beverage, continuous innovation is essential to stay ahead of the competition. And, Entrepreneurs must remain…
"Hong's Kitchen is an Adaptation of Indo-Chinese Food"
In an exclusive interview to Restaurant India Avinash Kant Kumar, President at Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. talks about their newest kid 'Hong's…