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“THE HIGHLIGHT OF
THE SUMMIT WAS THE
LAUNCH OF THE DLC
GUIDE – AN INDEPENDENT
GLOBAL RATING SYSTEM
FOR RESTAURANTS AND
HOTELS ACROSS THE
WORLD. THIS GUIDE
PROMISES TO BE TRULY
GLOBAL, SINCE DLC HAS
MEMBERS ACROSS THE
WORLD IN 17 CITIES AND
SEVEN COUNTRIES.”

AT A GLANCE
Some distinguished guests
Cyrus Todiwalla, OBE: Celebrity Chef, Cafe
Spice Namaste, London (London)
Mano Thevar: 2 Michelin stars, Thevar &
Co-Founder, Tambi (Singapore)
Chetan Shetty: 1 Michelin star, Former
Executive Chef, Rania (Washington DC)
Chef Reji Mathew: Co-Founder, Kappa
Chakka Kandhari (Bengaluru)
Varun Totlani: Head Chef, Masque
(Mumbai)
Chef Pooja Dhingra: Founder & CEO,
Le15 Patisserie (Mumbai)
Chef Vinesh Johny: Co-Founder and
Executive Pastry Chef, Lavonne Academy
of Baking Science & Pastry Arts (Bengaluru)
Kalyan Karmakar: Food Writer & Brand
Consultant (Mumbai)

healthcare innovator, tech innovator, producer and the idea of a decentralised platform the guide could be,
storyteller, quipped: ““As always, Jimmy never fails to thrill where it’s not some highfalutin thing telling restaurateurs
us all. Congratulations to him and the whole DLC team! Had or chefs that they are what they are, it’s a really wonderful
a great time at the DLC Global Hospitality Summit event, shift that I hope creates traction in history that’s needed.
saw a lot of things we’ve never seen, met a lot of people and Della is an amazing resort. The hospitality has truly just been
enjoyed it very much! It’s so nice to have that Indian cuisine outstanding. It’s only my fourth time in India and so, after
will be showcased on a global level through the DLC Guide.” seeing the property and being present at the summit, was
During his speech, Shriram expressed his delight and a an eye opener for an extravaganza of how bold the country
strong support for finally having a restaurant and hotel rating can be.”
system which will be a competitor to the Michelin guide By all accounts, the event served as a platform for all
globally. industry stalwarts to recognise the contributions done by
Peter Overy, former Managing Director, IDEO, said, “I love Indians across the globe in the hospitality sector.