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,…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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.
How Mixologists are Raising the Bar so High!
Contemporary cocktail-making is one of the most creative and lively professions in the hospitality industry.
QSR's Leverage Loyalty Programs to Make Inroads in 2018
Brands like Starbucks, McDonald's, Burger King and Domino's to name a few are continuously working hard to market their brand right in-…
  • By - Nusra
  • May 10, 2019 / 3 MIN READ
How Food Styling is Fueled by Social Media
The current trend of food styling that is being developed at catering colleges and fuelled by social media has opened a whole new dimension.
5 Tips For Women Entering the Nightlife Space
In the nightlife business a restaurant has to overcome several odds to get the cash flow.
  • By - Nusra
  • Apr 08, 2019 / 4 MIN READ
Why Global QSR Majors are Including Vegan Option in their Menu
Nestle is not behind in meeting the customer's demand as it has launched meat-free burgers to woo health freak crowd.
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  • Apr 06, 2019 / 5 MIN READ
How 'Wine by the Glass' Concept is Emerging in India
In a country where wine awareness and knowledge are still at a nascent stage, wine by Glass is the best strategy to grow the category.
The Story on How Indians Fell in Love with Asian Cuisine
Japanese cuisine has been gaining popularity in the past few years, with sushi becoming the trendiest dish!
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  • Mar 18, 2019 / 4 MIN READ
How Important is Ingredient in your Food Menu
Product innovation is an important part of the restaurant menu creation. You need to be innovative enough to capture what your customer wants.
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  • Mar 15, 2019 / 4 MIN READ
Peanut Butter : Your next favourite Superfood
It offers various ways in which you can satisfy your sweet cravings. Peanut Butter desserts are an irresistible way to suffice your sweet cravings.
8 Ways you can Handle your Guests' Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
To avoid any snafus, ask your caterer to provide you with an ingredient list for all the dishes they plan on cooking up.
  • By - Nusra
  • Mar 06, 2019 / 6 MIN READ