Smitha Menon is the Culinary Editor & Associate Digital Editor at Condé Nast Traveller India. Her work covers the intersection of food, culture and history as well as food trends, systems and business. For CNT, she spearheaded the launch of India’s Top Restaurant Awards and the country’s first-ever food writing award. She has been creating innovative and insightful food and travel content for more than a decade across digital, television and print platforms.