by Bindu Gopal Rao | Mar 1, 2026
(March 1, 2026) Trained in India, refined in Japan, tested in Thailand, and polished in Belgium, Chef Mohit Singh immersed himself in some of the world’s most demanding culinary environments before returning home with sharpened perspective and mastery. Today, that...
by Bindu Gopal Rao | Feb 22, 2026
(February 22, 2026) For Shahul Hameed Badusha, food was never just a profession. It was a calling shaped in his childhood kitchen long before it became a career. Over the last 20 years, that early fascination has evolved into a globally informed culinary journey,...
by Bindu Gopal Rao | Oct 12, 2025
(October 12, 2025) After years spent cooking across continents, from the precision-driven kitchens of France and Switzerland to the fast-paced restaurants of New York and Washington, D.C., Vedant Newatia has come full circle. The founder and head chef of Atelier V is...
by Bindu Gopal Rao | Sep 14, 2025
(September 14, 2025) An izakaya—Japan’s version of a laid-back pub is all about small plates, inventive drinks, and a buzz of friendly chatter. With JSan, Chef Vishesh Jawarani brings that tradition to Goa, blending Japanese culinary energy with the state’s famously...
by Vikram Sharma | Sep 7, 2025
(September 7, 2025): A random chat with a stranger in a Mumbai bar one evening changed the course of life for Nehal Karkera. At the time, Nehal was a professional chef with global exposure—he had led kitchens for celebrated Italian restaurants in Mumbai, trained under...
