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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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4.3
Based on 114033 reviews
Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Delicious!
Elias Arrington · 01/05/26
Oven-Roasted Branzino
Especially enjoyed the olive tapenade/pesto.
Sarah Garnsey · 01/05/26
Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Rice was inconsistently cooked - lots of hard pieces - and could have used more spice.
Amanda Meter · 01/04/26
Tandoori Chicken & Chickpea Daal
Dry
Heather Beverley · 01/04/26
Cranberry-Orange Mini Loaves
Each one is a perfect breakfast.
Deborah Sullivan · 01/04/26
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
I’ve had better tasting Al pastor tacos. These were fine
Julia Reid · 01/04/26
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
Too salty! Could not eat
Barbara D Smith · 01/04/26
Southern Soul Gumbo
the okra kind of made it slimy, but tasted good, just not a huge fan of the consistency.
Eric Langley · 01/04/26