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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 112273 reviews
Southern Soul Gumbo
Loved the dish. Tasty but not too spicy. Unfortunately , the salt content is rather high so I can't order it too often.
Linda J SIMS · 12/07/25
Chocolate & Hazelnut Overnight Oats
Strange tasting dessert.
Peter LaPlaca · 12/06/25
Pomegranate & Oregano Roasted Chicken
Chicken was really delicious and I loved the mashed potatoes. Not a great fan of spinach
Helene Polonsky · 12/06/25
Southern Soul Gumbo
So many flavors, I loved this one!
Johnny Paredes · 12/06/25
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Caramelized Mushroom Quesadilla
Very good
Kristofer Urquidi · 12/06/25
Southern Soul Gumbo
Just delicious, best gumbo I've ever had.
kevin nelson · 12/06/25
grilled flat-iron steak
Good portion. Steak a bit overcooked but tender. Great flavor. Potatoes and Swiss chard delicious.
Stephen Damico · 12/05/25
Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Perfect except a few rice grains seemed uncooked and hard / crunchy! Thank you. The flavors were fantastic together.
Barbara Perlik · 12/05/25