In Conversation

Hailing from Perth, Western Australia the creative driving force behind the service and beverage program at {niche} Lounge and Bistro - a brainchild of Tarun Arora - Matthew Radalj knows the trick to raise more then a few eye...

Travelling by train has its own charm. The hustle bustle of the station, the thrilling sound of the engine, praising beautiful sceneries running along the train, knowing about the history of the tracks and mingling with the co-passengers –...

Hidesign is a brand that has become synonymous with high-quality leather accessories such as bags, belts, and wallets. What began as a hobby of entrepreneur Dilip Kapur in 1978 has seen its revenue grow from Rs.11.3 crore in fiscal...

Coming from a different geography brings along a lot of challenges and opportunities for a chef. Executive Chef, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru, Antonio Tardi, is not a great believer of importing ingredients and hence always enjoys cooking food using local...

Sarita Sharma – Mixologist, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar - typifies a growing breed of successful lady professionals taking up a challenging career as bartender and mixologist. In a chat with FoodService India, she recounts her experience of working in a field...

If we had a national drink, then meri favourite chai would have definitely been it. Come hail, shine or rain, tea lovers will never say no to a hot cuppa at any time of the day. But now tea is no...

As Indian consumers grow more aware of global culture and trends, they are also growing hungry for best available dishes. The food industry has been challenged with being innovative in terms of offerings, while streamlining processes and strategies to...

The best names from the Indian fashion industry are increasingly promoting local textiles and handicrafts in innovative ways. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, a celebrated name in the field, feels the only way Indian designers can carve a global identity is by...

Vaibhav Singhal, MD & CEO, Savemax, speaks to Progressive Grocer about the business and customer proposition of his hypermarket stores, private label strategy and his plans for expansion and growth... How many Savemax stores are currently in operation? What is their format...

Versatile, lissome and with a razor-sharp wit, celebrity chef Shipra Khanna, the winner of Season II of MasterChef India, shares her culinary vision with FoodService India. Shipra talks of her love for Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. "What I love about these...

Tata CLiQ brings to India, a smart combination of in-store experience of a large on-ground network with the convenience of online shopping. It has formalised a strategic partnership with several international brands, which will offer exclusive range of products here....

Apart from buying branded clothes and accessories, mall goers today want an unparalleled shopping experience combined with never-ending entertainment, fun and food. As customers look for a holistic experience, it’s important to engage with them on an emotional level...

Ankur and Priyanka Modi, a truly dynamic team have propelled their label AM:PM into a serious fashion force. This fashion label has an extensive footprint comprising of 10 exclusive stores as well as an e-portal, through which it is also...