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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 102027 reviews
Shrimp Étouffée
The shrimp is yummy! Adding more shrimp would make this dish 5 stars!
Laurie Riahi · 08/21/25
Herb-Roasted Flat Iron Steak
The steak and the green beans are excellent, perfectly cooked with nice flavor. The sweet potato purée however is way too heavy on the ginger. It overpowers the whole dish.
Deborah Meek · 08/21/25
Pot Roast with Horseradish Sauce
Loved the pot roast. Eh on the green beans. A different veggie I think would work better. Maybe Brussel sprouts?
Taylor Claflin · 08/21/25
Shrimp Étouffée
n/a - very good dish
KYLE OGDEN · 08/21/25
Turkey Meatballs with Puttanesca
n/a - very good
KYLE OGDEN · 08/21/25
Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
This dish was well-seasoned and enjoyable.
Melana Brand · 08/21/25
Seared Pork Loin with Roasted Apples
The pork loin was remarkably tough and chewy. My teeth still hurt 24 hours later!
Robert Nielsen · 08/21/25
Beef Tinga Tacos
I have one chunk of beef that is really fatty
Ruoqi Huangfu · 08/20/25
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