Author: Asmita Mukherjee
According to TOI, Fifteen years after acquiring US’ fourth largest coffee brand Eiht O’Clock, Tata Consumer products in all set to launch in India soon. The announcement was made by Chairman N Chandrasekaran at the company’s 58th annual general meeting. He stated that Eight O’Clock will debut in direct-to-consumer (D2C) model next week. “To achieve the next level of growth by leveraging this expanded product portfolio, the company is now implementing and integrating its distribution network and supply chain to drive efficiency and, more importantly, agility. Undertaking an end-to-end digitalization of its channel partners, and field force is another key…
Alberta Premium Cask Strength has been named “World Whisky of the Year” by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2021. Made and distilled in Calgary, Alberta, the spirit boasts 100% prairie rye mash bills and Rocky Mountain water, resulting in a liquid that is a true reflection of Canadian pride and craftsmanship. This distinction is the third to be received by Beam Suntory in the past seven years, with Booker’s Rye Whiskey (awarded in 2017) and Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask (awarded in 2015) also attaining this best-in-class ranking. “It is such an honor to be named World Whisky of the Year…
The on-going lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in offline conferences and gatherings are being cancelled or postponed. To overcome the situation, a growing number of webinars and virtual events are being hosted, to provide industry participants with networking opportunities. Keeping in line with the trend, India International Hospitality Expo recently organised a webinar named, ‘A Crisis Opens New Windows of Opportunity: Keeping the House in Order Post-COVID-19’, which was moderated by Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Exposition Mart Ltd. and Sourish Bhattacharyya, Food Columnist, Mail Today and Curator, IHE Hotel Awards 2020 . The webinar speakers were some…
Millions of pints of beer are going into the drain as pubs and liquor shops remained closed for over a month in the country, and many continue to remain so. The shelf life of beer is very less as compared to other liquor, so breweries will have to drain out all the Work-In-Progress (WIP) stock as it will soon get damaged, along with the stock that has expired during this period of inactivity. Kimaya Himalayan, a home-grown brewing company is facing a lot of challenges, such as destruction of stock, and nil cash flow in this crisis period. Asmita Mukherjee…
Cooking food in alcohol or adding it to food is an old technique. Wine, spirits and beer are commonly used in food as an ingredient to add a burst of flavour and aroma. But can we imagine alcohol infused desserts? Now we can, thanks to Mumbai based baker Devashree Muni. Muni has started her own venture Cocoa Cellar offering a combination of the two in one magnificent new range of boozy desserts. “I wanted to combine my love for desserts and alcohol and do something different. There aren’t many patisseries in Mumbai that give the option of alcoholic desserts. I…
Across the world, Concept bars are mushrooming up, with unique offerings. Such concept bars have gradually made their way to Mumbai, and one of them which has recently opened in Saki Naka is The Bigg Small Café + Bar. Hospitality Biz met Vinayak Patil, Corporate Chef of the restaurant to know more about their offerings. From the team of Shiv Sagar Restaurant and Butterfly High (BKC), this newly launched café and bar located at a walking distance from both Saki Naka and Marol metro station targets the corporates around the locality. Helmed by Executive Chef Vinayak Patil who has over…
A self-funded enterprise Gobble Me Good (GMG) is planning exponential growth over the next two years. The Food & Beverages Franchise Management Company that began its journey in 2017 with its first brand, London Bubble Co. (LBC), recently brought the Indonesian coffee chain, Wake Cup Coffee to India. Saurabh Rathore, Founder and CEO of GMG, plans to grow the company by increasing the number of its brand outlets, and through equity financing. In an exclusive interview with Hospitality Biz, Rathore informed, “I am extremely passionate about coffee, which led me to create a new market for coffee in India, as…
The Indian traveller’s preferences are changing rapidly, as they are evolving with increasing globalization, driving them to explore the history, cuisine, and culture of the places that they are travelling to. Discovery & Experience Impressions, a pioneering endeavour of Sterling is a step towards the field of experiential tourism especially curated for the millennial traveller, who seeks immersive and authentic experiences during his holiday, rather than opting for a conventional stay at a hotel. Asmita Mukherjee travelled to Ooty to experience first-hand the amazing Impressions offering of Sterling Fern Hill, Ooty and spoke with Ramesh Ramanathan, CMD, and Peshwa Acharya,…
The GVK Lounge at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), which is operated by Travel Food Services (TFS), has introduced a new menu. The extensive menu offering a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with a mix of cuisines from around the world has been put together by the Executive Chef of TFS, Rajesh Shetty. The lounge caters to all airlines and serves only First class and Business Class passengers. Along with a-la-carte, 24/7 buffet is also available for the customers. The à la carte menu contains a plethora of mouth-watering options. The vast array of offerings ranging…
On a hot and humid October day of Mumbai, we landed at one of the city’s happening locales, Lokhandwala. We braved the city’s ever increasing traffic and crowd to try out the sumptuous fare at a unique Pan Asian restaurant in the locality, called Yazu. The uniqueness of Yazu – Pan Asian Supper Club comes to the fore when you pore through the menu, which is wrought with a mind boggling number of 172 dishes. The restaurant has also earned the badge of offering the first full keto menu in Pan Asian cuisine for its health conscious patrons, as well…
