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Chef Arup Dasgupta Reflects on a Lifetime of Global Flavours, Michelin Discipline and Elevating Indian Cuisine to New Heights

Editor's Desk - London2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins mins

Mastering Tradition And Innovation Award-winning Chef Arup Dasgupta reflects on his global culinary journey, Michelin-starred training, leadership philosophy, competition success, and mission to elevate Indian cuisine while inspiring future generations of hospitality professionals. F ew chefs embody the spirit of modern hospitality quite like Chef Arup Dasgupta. A culinary craftsman, mentor, innovator, and leader, he…

Refinement, Restraint — and the Search for a Defining Voice

By George Shaw2 months ago2 months ago05 mins mins

Refined Indian Cuisine With Elegant Precision Amaya delivers technically precise, refined Indian cuisine with exceptional service and understated elegance, though its restrained flavours and broad menu leave room for a stronger, more distinctive culinary identity. T aste Asia’s Anglo-Asian answer to TV’s semi-improvised sitcom The Trip with Steve Cooghan and Rob Brydon, George Shaw and Dev…

Veeraswamy: History on a Plate

By George Shaw4 months ago4 months ago07 mins mins

A Legendary Culinary Landmark Endures Restaurant critic George Shaw visits the one of the Capitals’s most famous restaurants, currently facing expulsion from its ancestral home. R ecent headlines surrounding the potential eviction of the UK’s oldest and most iconic Indian restaurant venue from its Regent Street abode of 99 years, reminded me that a visit to…