After a busy day of multiple informative sessions moderated and participated in by some of the stalwarts from the country’s F&B industry, the NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2023 took things a notch higher with a rocking night on the river Hooghly aboard The Bengal Paddle. Fireworks, shots, sips, songs and dance, and great grub made for a happening night as the who’s who of the country’s restaurant fraternity let their hair down.
The summit received distinguished guests, including Firhad Hakim, mayor of Calcutta, who acknowledged the summit’s significance in fostering economic progress. Nandini Chakravorty, IAS, principal secretary, department of tourism, emphasised the pivotal role of the restaurant industry in the economic growth of Bengal.
“The NRAI summit heralds an era where gastronomy meets nation-building. It transcends the realm of food; it’s about cultivating an environment where the Indian restaurant industry thrives, addressing pressing issues like licensing, GST input, and, most importantly, becoming a potent force propelling our nation’s economic growth,” said Kabir Suri, president, NRAI.
“The NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit is not just an event, it’s a catalyst for profound change. We are fostering innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable growth within our dynamic industry. Our sights are set on addressing pressing challenges and driving our nation’s culinary future to greater heights. We’re expanding our footprint beyond Delhi and Mumbai, nurturing chapters across the country, and envisioning grand events in Chennai, Bengaluru, Bhopal,
and beyond,” said Sagar Daryani, vice-president of NRAI and co-founder and CEO of Wow! Momos.
t2 gets you snapshots from the bash.
Amidst dancing and fun, a few members stopped by for a group picture
Siddharth Kothari, Nikhil Chawla, Sharad Dewan, Abhishek Kajaria, Raajiv Nathany with Ankit Taparia
(L-R) Sagar Daryani shakes a leg with Aditya Ladsaria
(L-R) Johanne Mantosh, Vicky Ratnani and Priyanka M, (L-R) Varun Mimani, Ashwin Singh, Preeyam Budhia and Sudip Mullick
(l-r) Humsufi band made sure to keep the crowd in high spirits with their mellifluous tunes. Piyush and Pratibha Kankaria