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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 109896 reviews
Southern Soul Gumbo
this dish upset my stomach
Shirley Watts · 11/03/25
Seared Pork Loin with Roasted Apples
Potato’s were great everything else blah
Martin Ottenbrite · 11/03/25
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
Pineapple is a great addition. A side would be good with just 2 tacos rather than four.
Michelle Irvine · 11/03/25
Southern Soul Gumbo
Would like it much better if there were no sausage
Senki K · 11/03/25
Butter Chicken & Kale-Cilantro Saag
good
Meveline Sans-Souci · 11/03/25
Guajillo Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
not my favorite but good
Meveline Sans-Souci · 11/03/25
Malai Kofta Curry
Decent amount of spice, smooth texture, and good mix of ingredients.
Joel Schlosburg · 11/03/25
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Caramelized Mushroom Quesadilla
No guacamole was included
Sarah Billingsley · 11/02/25