Millennial Wave In Food Service

With the increase in the numbers of working couples and an enhancement in the per capita income of Indians during the last decade, the tendency to dine out is on the increase in Indias food service industry. Added to this is the work-life balance, which has triggered the change in the eating habits of the people.The propensity of eating out is more visible among the millennial in urban India, who not only want to eat out but also eat good. And many of these young people (between 18-35 years) prefer places with strong food ethics. They want to know how fresh and organic their food is, besides they also want to know about the ingredients used to make it more delectable. Even plating of the food is paid attention to by them.The high-end F&B outlets in post-modern urban India now have to pay even more extra attention to what the customers want and keep re-inventing in order for the consumers to continue with their patronage. Realising this, hotel chains like Marriott Group have launched restaurants like Redzon, Shakahari, Momo Caf to tap into the new-age F&B market. Ashok Malkani takes a look at the effect the millennials have on our food service industry.

Exciting Times For India's Food Retail

Supported by a burgeoning economy, rising urban population, a fast-growing middle class, increasing disposable income and increased consumption rates, India has overtaken China to become the most favourable market for retail expansion.

Dine In Time Machine!

At a first glance, you could be induced to say that Time Machine is a restrobar with a difference, even at the risk of sounding clichd.

Explore The Tastes From Spain At Sevilla

The restaurants name is probably inspired from the city of Seville in Spain. Sevilla, the Spanish themed restaurant at The Claridges, New Delhi, can create a first impression among the guests with its chic pavilions and other options of indoor and outdoor seating.

Enriched With Health

Ragi or finger millet is native to the Ethiopian and Ugandan highlands.

Diet And Gut Microbiota

Implications in Health and Disease.

India's Health Drinks Segment Lacking Boost

With rising health consciousness in the urban Indian society during the recent years, apparently it seems that the health drinks market in the country is likely to soar impressively. But it is not happening in reality. However, the future for health drinks in India is full of potential, which needs to be creatively explored.

Food Hygiene Standards For New India

To protect the premise from fly and other insects / pests / animals, windows, doors and all other openings of food establishments should be well screened with wire-mesh or insectproof screen as applicable.

Regional Cuisines

India is a country of diverse cultures and religions. Its terrain too differs from place to place resulting in diversity of soils in different regions. Due to this the produce in each region differs causing a diverse range of cuisines. The regional cuisine differs from place to place and the Indian fare is so wide and varied that several preparations in one region are unknown in the other. Indian regional cuisine relies on the indigenous spices, and growth of vegetables in the local soil. The different regional cuisines like Rajasthani, Kashmiri, Mangalore, Karnataka, Kerala, et al. are rarely available in metros and several other cities. North Indian and South Indian food are the only cuisines which have become popular and they are projected as Indian cuisine not only in most restaurants in India but also abroad. Ashok Malkani, in this first part, finds out the different regional cuisines and their complex nature.

The Fruit for All Seasons

Banana is one of the most common edible fruits found and eaten by all and sundry, and it has amazingly wide applications for the food & beverage industry.

Making Success Out Of Your Restaurant

Running a restaurant is an apparently glamourous and inherently challenging business, which on the whole can be very exciting and thrilling for the restaurateur and her/his staff provided they have a passion for foodservice.

The Right Place To Party

The Beer House Cafe, housed in Habitat Centre, in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, came across as a decent place with a casual and friendly ambiance, where one can have an enjoyable evening out with friends and family.

Food Trends During 2018

From organic and sustainable food to local and regional delicacies, 2018 has been a huge year for food trends in India’s food service industry.

Cool Beverages For Sweaty Summers

Indian summers are often long, dreary, sweaty and scorching. They make one feel jaded every now and then. Cool, refreshing drinks help us to get temporary reprieve from the unabated summer heat of a long, long day.

A Challenging Task

Foodservice industry figures show that dining out is becoming popular and, year-on-year the frequency of diners opting for eating out has been increasing. This has resulted in several entrepreneurs entering the restaurant business only to discover that it is not such a profitable segment. This is, however, because they have not studied the market carefully and are not aware of the necessities of starting a successful restaurant. To become a restaurateur having a booming and lucrative establishment one has to take several aspects into consideration. Ashok Malkani takes a look into this business to help you create a recipe for success. While starting a restaurant is exciting, it is also time consuming and, to launch it successfully, it is necessary to know all the pros and cons.

CAARA Wafts Aroma Of Success

Ambika Seth comes across as a new-age businesswoman.

Aroma Of Waffles

Waffles which, till a couple of years ago, were a rarity, have today become popular in several restaurants.

Drinks Trends

The continuous upsurge in economy has seen major socio-economic changes in India since last decade. This has impacted the growth of food & beverage industry too. Since consumer has become economically stronger, exposed and much aware, the industry is observing changes in consumption patterns of consumers. This has also contributed significantly to the growth of Indian beverage industry.

Trendy Concepts

It is a commonly known fact that burgers, pizzas and sandwiches are popular across several pockets of urban India.

Soul Stirring Seafood

India’s coastal areas are known for their serene beaches and sumptuous seafood. Seafood, for an Indian connoisseur of food, does not comprise only of fish – though we have some exotic species – but of various other crustaceans like crabs, lobsters, prawns, etc. Compared to red meat – and even chicken – seafood is not only tastier but also more healthy. Recipes of seafood cooked with special Indian spices and herbs have proved popular not only with Indians but even foreign tourists. Ashok Malkani takes a look at the health benefits of seafood and the cuisines which make it one of the most cherished victuals. The desire of the diners for something “different” has also made the chefs try innovative and imaginative recipes with exotic spices.

Diverse And Delectable Platter At Imagica

Veeraj Shenoy, the Vice President, F&B and Retail Merchandise of the Imagica theme park comes across as a dynamic but unassuming professional. He is leading the F&B operations at the Imagica theme park, located in Khopoli, near Lonavala.

A Feast For All Senses!

Capital Kitchen - Taj Palace, New Delhi

Truly Versatile!

Awadesh Jha, Food and Beverage Manager, Novotel Guwahati GS Road.

Timeless Tastes Of Indian Cuisine

Indian cuisine is not a homogenous entity. It has a wide variety of cuisines within its ambit. The wide ranging Indian cuisine, which encompasses a vast range of dishes, largely due to India’s rich history, and awesome geographical and cultural diversity, are marked by creative use of spices and herbs. With every region of India having its own cuisine, our country perhaps serves the most diverse culinary experience in the whole world.Ashok Malkani finds that some of the Indian dishes have not only acquired nationwide fame but have also become popular with international guests. He examines the wonderful regional dishes of the different regions of India. He also explores some of the popular Indian desserts.

Plating The Tastes And Flavours

It is being widely believed that people eat with their eyes first. Unlike most popular notions, this actually may be true! We know for sure that if a dish is not appealing to eyes, in many cases it would not induce us to partake that dish. 

The Wafting Aroma From Japan

Japanese cuisine represents gastronomical delights with a bountiful of regional and seasonal fresh preparations. 

Hygiene Solutions For Bakeries

These days, to establish a successful bakery business, it is crucial to ensure hygiene in all layers of production, distribution and retailing. And this is possible only when food handlers involved in the bakery supply chain are adequately trained.

The Coffee Cafe Culture: Growth And Challenges

Actor, DJ, musician and all-round righteous badass, Idris Elba makes doing everything look easy. As The Jungle Book, in which he plays tiger Shere Khan, opens in cinemas, he tells Olly Richards about the secrets to his success.

Blend it Like Brewbot

Surrender your inhibitions, and Brewbot Mumbai will conquer the world of senses to please your palate with the perfect pairing of craft beer and food

Our Trendy Dining Preferences

It is said, ‘engaging with food is an art of engaging with the world’ .