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Nilanjana S. Roy: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Nilanjana S. Roy is an Indian journalist, literary critic, editor, and author. She has written the fiction books The Wildings and The Hundred Names of Darkness, and the essay collection The Girl Who Ate Books. She is the editor of the anthologies A Matter of Taste: The Penguin Book of Indian Writing on Food and Our Freedoms. 

Pinky Lilani: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Pinky Lilani CBE DL is a food guru, author, motivational speaker and an internationally acclaimed champion for women.

Pinky is the Founder and Chairman of Women of the Future Awards, the Asian Women of Achievement Awards, the Ambassadors’ programme, the Inspirational Women’s Network, the Women of the Future Summit, and Kindness & Leadership – 50 Leading Lights.

She is Patron of Development in Literacy, the Westminster Society and Frank Water. Pinky is an ambassador for the Tiffany Circle of the Red Cross and she sits on the Board of Trustees of the Royal Commonwealth Society. She is a Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London.

Rachel Goenka: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Rachel Goenka is an Indian restaurateur, chef, author and the founder and CEO of Mumbai based The Chocolate Spoon Company. She runs a chain of restaurants such as The Sassy Spoon, a European restaurant, House of Mandarin, a Chinese restaurant, Baraza Bars and Bites, a beach shack themed pub, Wicked China, an Asian resto-bar, and Sassy Teaspoon, a chain of patisseries and bakeries.

Kahani, London: Restaurant of the Day

Located in the heart of Chelsea, opposite the iconic Cadogan Hall, Kahani combines luxe, seductively lit interiors with a high-class, yet inclusive dining experience.
The finest seasonal and traditional British ingredients are brought to life with heady spices and culinary techniques associated with Indian cooking. The result is the very best in Indian food, with meals so delicious diners will want to share – creating a sense of communal eating which for centuries has been the hallmark of superior cuisine.

Chef Amey Marathe: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Chef Amey is one of those Culinary artists who carries a wise head on his young shoulders. His deep knowledge of flavors, ingredients, and process orientation, combined with the eagerness to embrace the latest in cooking technology, makes him the perfect person to build successful Brands.

He is self-driven and passionate about giving back to the society and is involved in many social uplifting start-up businesses. As the Vice-President of Telangana Chef’s association, Chey Amey has been working hard to increase awareness about food waste and improving sustainability in today’s kitchens.

Central Lounge, Ilford: Restaurant of the Day

Begin your exquisite culinary experience at Central, locating the finest ingredients, rich flavours and expert traditional techniques to bring you timeless yet innovative signature dishes to your table. Our intuitively attentive and welcoming staff will host and enhance your dining experience. Our chefs take pride in drawing together their talents and passions for food into one succulent, mouth-watering menu featuring all their greatest culinary creations.

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