An evening with Dr Pushpesh Pant: Book launch and culinary journey

The evening was honoured by a curated food experience, skilfully designed by Dr Pant himself, drawing inspiration from his latest work

- CHINKY JHA

The evening of September 16, 2024, at Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, was a pleasant confluence of culinary heritage and storytelling as Dr Pushpesh Pant launched his latest book, 'From the King's Table to Street Food. A renowned scholar and author with a rich background in ancient Indian history, international relations and law, Dr Pant is best known for 'India: The Cookbook (2011), which was named one of the best cookbooks of the year.

The evening was honoured by a curated food experience, skillfully designed by Dr Pant himself, drawing inspiration from his latest work. The evening kickstarted with an intriguing aperitif 'Ambal', a pumpkin soupy drink with sweet and sour notes, perfect to awaken our taste buds and set the tone for the indulgent evening ahead.