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adisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai, a five-star
property located in the heart of the city,
celebrated the 25th anniversary of The Great
Kabab Factory on January 31 with style.
On the occasion, the hotel hosted a series of
Revents throughout the day starting with “The
GReaT Foodie Summit”. The welcome note was delivered
by the CEO of GRT Hotels & Resort, Vikram Cotah, who
introduced the summit by saying “The Great Kabab
Factory is a celebration of the cuisine of the ‘Hindukush’
region, perfected over the last 25 years by culinary
geniuses. It is the perfect place to taste your way through
India’s history and spices. The menu celebrates North
Western Frontier cuisine with its melt-in-your-mouth
kababs; rich, complex, creamy dals; and robust,
mouthwatering biryanis.”
The first event was a food styling and photography
workshop by Saba Gaziyani.
Saba is one of Asia’s leading food stylists. She showcased
the nuances of food photography that prevailed in pre- Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resort
social media era and is still relevant in the current
scenario and how we can make food pictures more commendable. With 250 varieties of kababs, creamy dals,
appetising. and mouth-watering biryanis, there was something for
This was followed by a panel discussion on the Future of everyone to enjoy.
Food, led by top chefs in the industry, including Varun The live kitchens added to the overall experience, with
Inamdar, Sabyasachi Gorai, Joseph Chahine and the aromas and flavours coming to life right before
Seetharam Prasad and moderated by Ashwin Rajagopalan. everyone’s eyes.
The panel spoke about their perspective on the future of It’s always great to see restaurants celebrating and
food and the direction that it is taking towards health, preserving traditional cuisines and cooking techniques. It
wellness and sustainability. allows everyone to appreciate and learn more about the
As part of the anniversary celebration there was an rich cultural heritage and diversity of the region.
especially curated lunch that offered an unforgettable Overall, Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai offers
experience of North Western Frontier cuisine. excellent service, comfortable rooms, delicious food and a
The Great Kabab Factory’s dedication to preserving great location. The hotel is known for its warm hospitality
traditional cooking methods and showcasing the rich and attention to detail, making it a popular choice among
flavours of the North Western Frontier cuisine is truly travellers visiting Chennai.

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