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Vikram Vij: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Vikram Vij is an Indian-born Canadian chef, cookbook author, and television personality. He owns three award-winning restaurants: Vij’s Restaurant, Vij’s Rangoli and My Shanti. Vikram has appeared on Top Chef Canada, Chopped Canada, Recipe to Riches, and in 2014, debuted as the first Indo-Canadian Dragon on the CBC’s Dragons’ Den. He is also a certified sommelier and recipient of an honorary Doctorate of Law from Simon Fraser University and an honorary Doctorate from the University of British Columbia. He is an award-winning co-author of three cookbooks, including Vij’s IndianVij’s: Elegant & Inspired Indian Cuisine and Vij’s at Home: Relax, Honey

Lahore Village, Birmingham: Restaurant of the Day

Lahore Village is an authentic Pakistani restaurant located in one of Birmingham’s most vibrant areas for Asian shopping and eating out. We pride ourselves in providing high quality food in a relaxed family environment where anyone can enjoy our extensive menu – delicious kebabs, scrumptious sea food dishes to mouth-watering karahi dishes to name but a few.

Zorawar Kalra: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Zorawar Kalra is an Indian restaurateur. He is the son of Jiggs Kalra, the ‘Czar of Indian Cuisine’. He is the founder and managing director of Massive Restaurants Pvt Ltd, which owns brands such as Masala Library, Pa Pa Ya, Farzi Café, Made in Punjab and a unique Asian eatery called Hotel ShangHigh. Considered as the ‘Man with a Vision on a Mission’ & ‘The Prince of Indian Cuisine’, he has been recognized amongst the 50 Most Influential Young Indians by GQ India (thrice); GQ Men of the Year – Restaurateur of 2017; Economic Times 40 Under 40; Forbes Tycoons of Tomorrow; Restaurateur of the Year Award, 2014 & 2017 and more.

Chef Amit Puri: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Amit Puri is an Indian chef, entrepreneur, and cookbook writer. After his training at The Taj Hotel, Mumbai, he got his first job at The Orchid, Mumbai. He has been associated with National and International brands such as The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, LMNO_Q, Refinery 091, Afterlife gastropub, Dubai to name a few. In 2022, Amit incepted a cloud kitchen named “The Blue Tiffin” as his entrepreneurial venture in Mumbai which draws inspiration from the heritage of India. Amit is the author of a cookbook, Redefining Comfort food with Chef Amit Puri. He has been featured in the magazines like Femina, Upper Crust India and Architectural Digest.

Naheed Ansari: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Chef Naheed Ansari – One of the most well-known names in cooking and home décor, Naheed Ansari requires no preface amongst females of Pakistan. Food preparation, presentation, and home decor is her specialty. By means of numerous TV programs under her name, she has turned out to be a brand of experience and extraordinary cooking. Besides these, she gives cooking tips and tricks, hence anything to do with home & kitchen and that name is no other but Naheed Ansari. In her shows, Naheed not only shares outstanding recipes but also cooking techniques.

Mayank Austen Soofi: Inspiring Desi of the Day

Mayank Austen Soofi is a Delhi-based Indian writer, blogger and photojournalist, who writes popular columns for Hindustan Times and Mint on culture, food and literary landscapes of Delhi. He is best known for his website and blog, Delhiwale, a multifaceted guide of the city, that has been praised as being “the most compelling guide to India’s capital” (The Independent) and “a one-man encyclopedia of the city” (Time Out Delhi).

Jalsa Grill, Brooklyn: Restaurant of the Day

At Jalsa, authenticity and innovation harmoniously come together to offer dishes that are thoughtfully crafted with the finest ingredients and prepared with utmost care, ensuring that every bite carries the essence of traditional Indian flavors.

Some of the must-try menu items are Palak Chat, Lahsuni Gobi, Dosa, Indo-Chinese items, Paneer Nizami, Paneer Makhni, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Chap, Goat Nehari & Biryanis.

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