From Gin to Agave: 6 Craft-Led Shifts Shaping India’s Drinking Culture in 2026
From premium gins and agave spirits to low-ABV cocktails and craft beers, consumers are seeking quality, authenticity, and memorable experiences.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 24, 2025 / 9 MIN READ
India Ate 93 Million Biryanis in 2025 — Burgers Didn’t Even Come Close
Pahari cuisine marked a 9x growth, while orders in Malabari, Rajathani, Malvani and other regional cuisines also grew almost 2x in the past one year…
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  • Dec 23, 2025 / 3 MIN READ
Relearning Mediterranean Food: How This Familiar Yet Global Cuisine is Evolving
Indian diners, once hesitant, are now embracing everything from Yemeni mandi and Levantine salads to Turkish mezze and Greek-style seafood.
Modern Indian Dining: The Art of Flavor Layering in Contemporary Indian Cooking
Modern Indian cuisine is all about deliberated complexity and honoring tradition while adding the additional flavor layering to create a journey…


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How Ancient Grains are Transforming Modern Desserts
Chefs, who are reimagining traditional Indian desserts with coarse grains, are unanimous in their view that the shift to traditional grains isn’t…
The Global Diner: Redefining Restaurants Through Quality, Quantity, and Presentation
Quality not only builds trust but also creates distinction, helping a brand stand out from the crowd in a highly competitive industry.
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  • Aug 29, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
Raising the Bar: How Restaurant Owners are Turning Trends into Triumphs
From Chefs working around local, indigenous cuisine and ingredients, to bartenders working hard to lure customers by infusing local ingredients,…
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  • Aug 22, 2025 / 6 MIN READ


Chutney: Taste of the Land
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, chutneys change their ingredients, textures, and stories. But one thing remains constant: their ability to bring people…
Table Manners: How Dining Etiquettes Have Changed Over the Years
Dining today is more relaxed and global, emphasizing simplicity, fresh ingredients, and visual appeal.
Fresh Take on Flavours: What’s Pushing the Growth of Plant-forward Dining
Due to the rising demand, 50% of the restaurants have vegan, keto and plant-based menu.
A Culinary Journey: Stories Beyond the Plate
Storytelling, a pillar of culinary identity, plays a crucial role in how restaurants and chefs are perceived globally.
5 Food Trends Writing the Rule for Experiential Dining
Diners are craving deeper connections to their meals. It’s no longer just about flavor — it’s about the stories behind the food.
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  • May 07, 2025 / 5 MIN READ
Going back to Roots: The Role of Storytelling in Positioning Traditional Dishes to Modern Diners
Around 70% of the restaurants in India are presenting traditional dishes to their diners. This shows that the preferences have evolved over the…
What's Pushing the Growth of Indo-Chinese Cuisine in QSR Model
QSRs are expected to play a considerable role in the future of the fast-food landscape of India as the demand for Indo-Chinese cuisine is increasing.
5 Basic Rules for Handling the Kitchen in a 5-Star Hotel
Being able to blend into situations in a volatile environment is an absolute must.
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  • May 22, 2019 / 5 MIN READ
How Railway Stations are Becoming New Face of Travel Retail
The very way that people consume food while travelling by trains has been transformed with the launch of Rail Dhabas at stations.
Know 5 Design hacks for Fine Dining from Top Designers
Consumers of the space are influenced by the theme, decor and design with interactive spaces elevating mood, striking chords of nostalgia.
Why Edible Flowers & Micro-greens are Hitting Indian Restaurant
Micro Greens is a trend in the hospitality industry, chefs are using micro greens on their plates along with edible flowers so that the whole dish…
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  • Apr 12, 2019 / 4 MIN READ
Why It's Important to Give QSRs a Healthy Makeover
These overall food concerns and enhanced awareness are additional strong motivating reasons for F&B brands to work towards creating a healthier…
5 Challenges you Face when Entering the Nightlife Biz
Going by the industry analysis Gurgaon, after Bengaluru is becoming one of the first few city to set up the pub and nightlife culture in India.
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  • Apr 03, 2019 / 4 MIN READ
How Italian Cuisine is Building Connectivity with Indian Food
Italian cuisine has seen a major surge in its demand over the past decade and the rise of pasta and pizza in our country can easily demonstrate how…
World Idli Day: Bengaluru Declared As The Idli Loving City Of India
Undoubtedly, Idli emerged as the staple Indian breakfast of India with the item being most consumed during the morning.
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  • Mar 30, 2019 / 5 MIN READ
The Evolving Face of Biscuits: From Sugars to Digestives
One of the earliest innovations in biscuit variety was salted biscuits which reduced the amount of sugar that was poured in the batter and added…
Is Affordable Fine-Dining Giving Competition to Hotel Restaurants
Lately, affordable fine dining and casual restaurants have become very popular among global diners preferring these formats.
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  • Feb 16, 2019 / 6 MIN READ