It’s not everyday that a Michelin-starred
restaurant chef takes you on a food trail. So when an opportunity like that
comes along what do you do? Quite simply, grab it and grub around. That’s
what I did last week along with a motley lot.
The chef in question was Vikas Khanna, the occasion
was the launch of his new book Amritsar:
Flavours of the Golden City (Roli Books), and the venue, quite appropriately, was his
hometown and the food capital of Punjab: Amritsar .
The book is not merely a recipe guide but an ode to his beloved city and
the people who shaped who he is today. A celebrity chef, the face of Winsome, self-deprecating and modest to a fault, he's almost unbelievable. These are qualities that have endeared him to the masses giving him near-rockstar status. The cynic journo in me felt he skillfully plays to the gallery; perhaps an art he had mastered like his art of cooking. That aside, there's no taking away his accomplishments. In a world of 'pop-up' celebrities he stands among the achievers. Take a bow Vikas Khanna, you have walked the miles and there are many more to go.
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PRESS: Oct 1, 2014:
"Junoon is graced with FOURTH Michelin star in a row. A huge thank
you to all of YOU and big congrats to the entire devoted team of Junoon who
worked diligently for this honor."
1 comment:
Great i am seeing him now on tv
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