by Bindu Gopal Rao | Jul 30, 2025
(July 30, 2025) After honing his skills in some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens—including the Michelin-starred Gaggan in Bangkok—Chef Vardaan Marwah returned to India with a clear vision: to create a dining space that reflected both innovation and...
by Charu Thakur | May 25, 2025
(May 25, 2025) In a quiet moment on stage in Dubai, Chef Himanshu Saini stood still, taking it all in. The applause had just begun after Trèsind Studio, his 20-seat restaurant, was named the first Indian restaurant ever to earn a third Michelin star. Wearing his...
by Charu Thakur | Apr 1, 2025
(March 31, 2025) On a cool March evening in Seoul, Indian chef Gaggan Anand stepped on stage with moist eyes to accept the trophy for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. At 47, the chef appeared both thoughtful and joyful as he received the award. “Yes, it’s...
by Bindu Gopal Rao | Mar 24, 2025
(March 24, 2025) In the heart of Coorg, where misty coffee plantations stretch as far as the eye can see, Chef Prashanth Ravi is bringing his global culinary expertise to Timbertales Luxury Resort. After nearly two decades of working in top kitchens across the USA and...
by Bindu Gopal Rao | Mar 9, 2025
(March 9, 2025) In a Michelin-starred kitchen in France, surrounded by the best chefs in the world, Vivek Salunkhe learned that cooking isn’t just about skill—it’s about respect for ingredients and the stories they tell. Under the guidance of Chef Raymond Blanc, a...
