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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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.
Is Self-Image Reason Behind Healthy Eating?
Today consumers are looking back in time when healthier eating habits were followed.
Modern Learning is the Key to Drive Innovation
Whether in the front of the house or the back, inconsistency is a recipe for disaster.
These Brands are Wooing Customers with Their Scrumptious Shakes
In a milkshake business, in case you are opening a franchise outlet for any brand; you must first understand every detail of the brand and also their…
Restaurant Dining: Time to Define What It Means Now???
There are certain trends and tricks that a restaurant needs to adapt to keep ahead of the game
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  • Jun 27, 2018 / 5 MIN READ
How Personalized Wellness and Nutrition Is Reshaping Restaurants
According to a report, it is believed that 1000 men and women between age 20-30 are shifting towards a healthy diet and the rate is expected to rise…
How Running a Restaurant is a Tough Business
The food industry is expanding in India by leaps and bounds. Every day several restaurants and cafes are opening trying to provide something new and…
It's all about healthy food for these cafes
Till now it was all about eating good food, but times have changed preferences and today healthy food has taken centre stage. These 5 cafes have…
How Activated Charcoal in Dishes Has Become a Full Fledged Trend in India
We belong to a time where people are really obsessed about nutrition and eating healthy.
Why Hygiene is Important in Maintaining High Standards For Restaurants
Hospitality segment is expected to provide hygiene in every possible way at their venue for a healthy surrounding.
Why Food Fortification is a major Subject to Talk These Days
Food Fortification Resource Centre (FFRC) is trying to contribute towards providing those nutrients to every person.