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Akhtar Nawab
About
Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York, Otra Vez in New Orleans, and Prather’s on the Alley in Washington, DC. He is also founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group which offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab’s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab’s debut cookbook will be available August 2020.
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Akhtar Nawab’s meal reviews
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4.3
Based on 105356 reviews
Jerk-Spiced Chicken
The corn cakes were really good
Matt Howell · 09/18/25
Mojo De Ajo Steak with Chimichurri
the meat was a mouth workout and wasn't tender at all.
Charles Petrosso · 09/18/25
Turkey Meatballs with Puttanesca
Wow, this was so flavorful! Great punch from the capers and olives. Meatballs were perfectly seasoned and juicy. Loved the protein content!
Kyle Johnson · 09/18/25
Turkey Meatballs with Puttanesca
So flavorful and reheats very well. I found this a great light, but filling meal. Will definitely reorder
Audrey Hannigan · 09/17/25
Greek Yogurt Chocolate Brownies
there is a very strange taste to these brownies. Neither of us liked these.
Vanessa Boulier · 09/17/25
Beef Tinga Tacos
This is spicy but not labeled as spicy. Please update.
Cary Shapiro · 09/17/25
Greek Yogurt Chocolate Brownies
Oh my: these are VERY good. Moist, and a quality chocolate taste. I will be buying these again!
Debra Jewel · 09/17/25
Tandoori Chicken & Chickpea Daal
it was too dry
Kara Schwartz · 09/17/25
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