Category: Inspiring Desi of the Day (Page 16 of 21)

Raaj Sanghvi: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 13, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Raaj Sanghvi is an entrepreneur and journalistic contributor based in Mumbai, India. In 2018, Upper Crust Magazine described him as ‘the one to watch out for in the media space’. An alumnus of McGill University in Montreal, Sanghvi’s professional experience includes Vanity Fair Magazine in New York, LVMH- Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group in Mumbai and Red Chilies Entertainment in Mumbai. He is also the co-founder of Sanguine and Caviar Noir and has founded various popular IPs including the ‘World Gourmet Festival’ India’s biggest gastronomic festival along with the Four Seasons. A frequent contributor to various media publications like Vogue, Business Standard, Upper Crust, Robb Report, HT Brunch and Mint he writes about food, lifestyle and travel. Currently is the CEO of Culinary Culture, India’s premier culinary rating, events and content platform.

Chef Biswajit Moharathi: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 12, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Biswajit is a chef hailing from Odisha, who made his mark on the culinary world as a contestant in MasterChef season 7. Biswajit’s journey in the world of food began with working at various prestigious five-star properties in cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, and even expanding his culinary expertise to Thailand. In 2018, Biswajit finally realized his lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant, which he aptly named “Breathe by Biswajit.” This venture became the manifestation of his culinary passion, and through it, he sought to bring his innovative and traditional Odia flavors to the world.

Harish Clospet: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 11, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Harish Closepet, fondly known as Harry, is a 58-year-old entrepreneur whose culinary prowess knows no bounds. Formerly a civil engineer, Harry’s passion for cooking began in Singapore, where he would experiment with Indian flavours to get rid of homesickness. Closepet’s food journey started when he began to pack lunchboxes for his daughters. He is also a contestant on Masterchef India Season 8.

Saloni Kukreja: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 10, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Saloni Kukreja is a budding businesswoman who has carved out her own niche in the food sector. She started out on her journey as an enthusiastic home cook and food aficionado, documenting her culinary endeavors on websites like Instagram and YouTube. With her growing popularity and unwavering dedication to her craft, Saloni decided to take her culinary journey to the next level. She ventured into the realm of frozen delights, and thus, Indu Icecream was born. Indu Icecream pays homage to the flavors and traditions of Saloni’s heritage, infusing them with a modern twist.

Chef Koushik Shankar: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 9, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Chef Koushik Shankar aka ‘The Mad Chef’ hails from Chennai. He has worked in some of the most famous kitchens in the world under the tutelage of the greatest stalwarts in the restaurant business. Known for his inventive take and evangelizing modern fusion cuisine, he experiments with diverse ingredients and flavors to bring out his signature dishes. His company, Eatitude, is a complete Food and Beverage solutions provider.

Chef Natasha Gandhi: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 8, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Natasha Gandhi is an Indian celebrity Chef. Natasha is the founder of a healthy, gluten -free & vegan desserts brand, House of Millets. Prior to this, Natasha Gandhi was one of the top 5 contestants on Master Chef India Season 6, a culinary reality show that aired prime time on Star Plus. She hosts various virtual masterclasses and curates online content for her audience to gauge insights from.

Mythrayie Iyer: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 7, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Mythrayie Iyer is the head chef @farmlore.in. She was also a part of opening team of Chennai’s Avartana and also interned at Noma. She represented the region of Africa, Middle East and South Asia at the Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition 2022-23 and won. Mythrayie describes her cooking philosophy as focused on her roots as it comes naturally to people to connect with the flavours that one grows up eating.

Nadia Parekh: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 6, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Founder and CEO, Nadia Parekh, came into the world of bakery via the route of being a clinical psychologist. She went on to train at Le Cordon Bleu London before working in pastry kitchens in London and Dubai. After plenty of sweet experience, she decided to treat Dubai residents to beautifully decorated desserts that look too good to eat. Based in Dubai, she currently runs a home based catering company called Melange.

Chef Himanshu Saini: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 5, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Himanshu Saini – a young Delhi boy, Chef Himanshu learnt the nuances of cooking at a very young age from his mother, post which he joined Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology to hone his culinary skills. With the aim to make his mark with constant innovation and to change the perception of Indian cuisine, Chef Himanshu embarked on a journey to create innovative dishes, thereby elevating how we experience Indian food today.

Chef Gaggan Anand: Inspiring Desi of the Day

November 4, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Gaggan Anand is an Indian chef and the owner and executive chef of the progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2021, ‘Gaggan Anand’ debuted on ‘Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ at No.5, which also earned the restaurant the Highest New Entry Award 2021. Gaggan was profiled in Season 2’s Episode 6 of Netflix’s Chef’s Table. He was featured in Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil Season 1 Episode 1.