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.
  • By - Nusra
  • 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.
"We have nothing to add at this time," says Domino's on Anti-Profiteering Penalty
NAA has directed the operators of the world famous pizza chain to deposit this amount in Central and State Consumer Welfare Funds within three months.
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  • Feb 08, 2019 / 4 MIN READ
Five Hottest Dessert Trends that will Rule 2019
This health conscious perspective has led to an innovative approach by the bakeries to addressing the problem.
Six Early Morning Breakfast Options in South Delhi
Breakfast is the only thing that runs in restaurants' 'all-day' menus successfully.
Why There is a need to break Casual Dining in Sub-Segment
If the concept wins the guest by good service, affordable price, innovative ideas there is a repeat visit and the concept is successful.
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  • Dec 07, 2018 / 4 MIN READ
The New Age 'Catering Cool'
People are much more concerned about the ingredients and their selection when looking out for a caterer.
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  • Sep 24, 2018 / 4 MIN READ
How Waffles Disrupted the Indian Dessert Industry
The generation of India that grew up eating barfis and jalebis has readily accepted waffles in the dessert space.
Why Smoothie Bars are Emerging as a Great Business Opportunity
While carbonates grew in India at 12.8 percent CAGR from 2010-15, the juice segment grew at 27.3 percent CAGR over the same period.
Why Gourmet Food will turn Big in 2018
People have come to the astounding realisation that everything they put in their stomach has a long-lasting impact on their bodies.
Why Are F&B Brands Attracting Mall Spaces
And malls being an entertainment and experience destination have turned towards food brands as they are the ones which are creating a win-win…
How Frozen Foods Have Become A Healthy & Wealthy Option
According to India Frozen Food Market Outlook, 2022, major factors driving the industry are growing customer craving, rising awareness and acceptance…