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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

set to ring in

the new year

hat a year it has been, especially the In our F&B section, we check out five restaurants in Mumbai
last quarter! In October, we launched where eating out is every retro food lover’s dream come true. With
the hugely successful inaugural edition Mumbai having the second-most Art Deco buildings in the world, it’s
of Epicurean Star Ratings at Conrad a given that the city’s drinking and dining establishments are paying
Bengaluru for restaurants in the Garden homage to that architectural style.
WCity and followed it up with Epicurean In his popular column, Rocky Mohan explains why the Michelin
Star Ratings at Grand Hyatt Gurgaon in November for restaurants Guide, an internationally recognised hallmark of culinary excellence,
in Delhi NCR. Later this month, we will roll out the final leg of these is conspicuously absent from India.
ratings in Mumbai at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu. In the hotel section, we speak to Dimitris Manikis, President,
Mentored by Rashmi Uday Singh, Kunal Vijayakar and Sid Mewara Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA, about how, with a strong
and voted by an esteemed independent jury comprising over 60 pipeline of projects in place, the brand is steadfast in its ambitious
leading food critics and connoisseurs, growth strategy for the Eurasia region.
these ratings recognise the top restaurants With nearly 50 hotels in the With nearly 50 hotels in the pipeline in
in each city and are tabulated by an India, Wyndham is focusing its strategic
independent third party i.e. Ernst & Young pipeline in India, Wyndham efforts on introducing more of their
(EY). We also reveal Epicurean Gems to is focusing its strategic efforts diverse brands to the country, including
honour the smaller restaurants. This is on introducing more of their the first-ever Wyndham Grand in
the first time ever we have independently diverse brands to the country, Rajasthan.
tabulated and adjudicated ratings by including the first-ever Wyndham Furthermore, we check out how hotels
the trusted EY. No fees charged; no paid Grand in Rajasthan. and resorts located in wildlife zones
nominations! are making a difference by working on
The resounding success of these conservation activities, providing local
restaurant ratings clearly demonstrated that we don’t really need livelihood and more. But that’s not all. We also explore five properties
an external rating guide as we, in India, understand the culinary that evoke a sense of tranquillity and romance which you must visit
landscape of this country better than anyone else. in South India.
But that’s not all. We also rolled out the inaugural edition of In our travel and lifestyle section, we carry an in-depth report on
Hospitality Horizon Top Chefs Award 2024 in November at Hyatt how transformative spas are beckoning the new traveller. We then
Regency Gurgaon (see full coverage inside). The awards recognised set out on a ride on the Maharajas’ Express and check out the royal
and honoured leading culinary wizards across the country. It was an train which has recreated the regal era of Indian royals and travels on
extraordinary night when leading chefs stepped out of their kitchens, a luxurious adventure from Delhi to Mumbai. And, finally, we head
took centre-stage and got their due in front of the camera! to Ferrari World in Yas Island Abu Dhabi where we shift gears and
Seeking to create a unique platform to recognise the best in the press the pedal for a dose of all things racing and adventure.
industry, we also presented the second edition of Hospitality Horizon Here’s wishing you a great new year as you get set for the
Top 50 Hotel Awards 2024 at Hilton Mumbai International Airport celebrations to usher in 2025. And yes, happy reading!
in November. We ranked the top 50 hotels and hoteliers in the
country based on the votes of the Grand Jury comprising the leading
lights of the food and hospitality industry. The star-studded evening
was attended by the who’s who of the hospitality industry making it a
most memorable event.
We are now looking forward to hosting the 12th edition of
FoodFood Top 50 Restaurant Awards 2024, with magazine partner Shafquat Ali
Hospitality Horizon, at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai in December. Publisher