Boutique hotels across major urban and leisure destinations are increasingly investing in chef-led signature restaurants as part of a wider shift toward experience-centric hospitality. Instead of treating dining spaces as supporting amenities, many hotels are repositioning their restaurants as standalone culinary destinations that attract both guests and local diners. This emerging trend reflects a renewed …
Restaurants across major Indian cities have reported a significant surge in guest demand during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with advanced reservations, group dining bookings and premium celebration menus witnessing strong traction across the country. Hospitality operators observed heightened interest in themed festive dinners, curated menu experiences and social dining gatherings, as families …
Global casual dining brand TGI Fridays has marked a new milestone in its India growth journey with the launch of a vibrant new restaurant in Gurugram, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s fast-expanding casual dining and lifestyle hospitality market. The opening reinforces growing consumer demand for social dining spaces that blend food, entertainment and experience. …
Mumbai has ushered in a renewed nightlife spirit this festive season as authorities approved extended operating hours for bars and restaurants across the city. The decision, implemented during the Christmas and New Year celebration period, allowed many hospitality establishments to remain open until early morning, bringing a surge of activity across dining zones and entertainment …
The Saudi Tourism Authority’s consumer brand Saudi, Welcome to Arabia today concluded the preview of The Saudi Table, an immersive culinary residency curated by Chef Kunal Kapur at One8 Commune, Golf Course Road. Conceived as a strategic cultural introduction to Saudi’s contemporary food identity, the preview brought together senior editors, food journalists, cultural commentators, creators, and hospitality leaders – including Shivesh …
EBG Group announced the expansion of its flagship project Adhira & Appa Cafe to Nagpur with the inauguration of a new cafe at Poonam Chambers, Chindwada Road, Chhaoni Road, Byramji Town. Spread across 900 sq. ft., the cafe was inaugurated by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and with Gurukkal Dr S. Mahesh graced …
Bengaluru’s dessert landscape welcomed a new luxury address with the launch of Shradha Lulla – Gourmet Desserts at Nexus Mall, Koramangala, on December 21, 2025. Inspired by London-style indulgence and global café culture, the brand opened its doors to an enthusiastic response, drawing dessert lovers from across the city throughout the evening. An Enthusiastic Launch …
Lite Bite Foods continues to strengthen its footprint in Delhi NCR with the launch of two of its celebrated brands – Punjab Grill and YouMee at Unity One Elegante, Netaji Subhash Place. The new openings mark a significant milestone for the group, with Punjab Grill launching its 56th outlet and YouMee opening its 27th outlet nationwide. Punjab Grill brings …
