Indian Accent’s 15th Anniversary Pop-Up at ALBA, JW Marriott Bengaluru

Indian Accent’s 15th Anniversary Pop-Up at ALBA, JW Marriott Bengaluru

By Nishang Narayan

Published on November 5, 2024

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Indian Accent, the globally acclaimed modern Indian restaurant, is set to host an exclusive pop-up event at ALBA, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, on November 9 and 10, 2024. This limited-time event, led by Head Chef Hitesh Lohat, invites the city's food enthusiasts to explore Indian Accent’s unique approach to Indian cuisine, where traditional flavors meet inventive cooking techniques.

A Modern Twist on Indian Classics

Known for its innovative culinary style, Indian Accent reimagines traditional Indian dishes using global ingredients and techniques. The specially curated pop-up menu promises a memorable dining experience, with vegetarian delights such as tofu medu vadai with madras gunpowder and sambar cream, and arbi galawat with crispy sevai and barberry chutney. Non-vegetarian options include the Kanyakumari crab with tellicherry pepper, and meetha achaar pork ribs with dried mango and sour apple. For dessert, guests can indulge in delicacies like daulat ki chaat with rose petal chikki and roasted almonds, and doda barfi treacle tart with vanilla bean ice cream.

Each dish on the menu reflects Indian Accent’s signature style, blending Indian flavors with international techniques to create dishes that excite adventurous palates while evoking a sense of nostalgia.

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Exclusive Dining Experience

With limited seating, this exclusive pop-up offers Bengaluru’s discerning diners a rare opportunity to savor Indian Accent’s celebrated dishes. Speaking about the event, Gaurav Sinha, Hotel Manager at JW Marriott Bengaluru, said, "We’re honored to host Indian Accent at ALBA for this unique culinary journey. This pop-up brings their world-renowned dishes to the Bengaluru audience, reimagined with local sensibilities. It’s a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences in the city."

Chef Hitesh Lohat shared his excitement, saying, “We're thrilled to kick off our 15-year India tour with a pop-up at ALBA. We’ll be presenting a creative interpretation of Indian flavors, inviting guests to join us for an unforgettable culinary journey.”

Event Details

  • Where: ALBA, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
  • When: November 9-10, 2024
  • Time: Lunch: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Dinner: 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM; 9:30 PM to closing
  • Price: INR 5500 plus taxes per person | Cocktails at INR 2500 plus taxes per person
  • Reservations: +91 8884675454

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About Indian Accent

Indian Accent, New Delhi, is recognized globally for its modern take on Indian cuisine. Voted the No. 1 restaurant in India by Conde Nast Traveller 2023 and consistently on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list since 2013, Indian Accent also made it to the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2024. With outposts in New York and Mumbai, Indian Accent is celebrated for its innovative approach to Indian dining.

About JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru

JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, overlooking the scenic Cubbon Park, offers luxury accommodations and five dining venues, including ALBA, Spice Terrace, and JW Kitchen. With extensive meeting and banquet spaces and a Spa by JW, it caters to both business and leisure travelers.


The House of Makeba Sets Sights on National Expansion with Rs 45 Crore Investment Plan

The House of Makeba Sets Sights on National Expansion with Rs 45 Crore Investment Plan

By Nishang Narayan

Published on July 6, 2025

Ahmedabad’s homegrown vegetarian restaurant chain, The House of Makeba, is preparing for a significant leap beyond Gujarat. Founded in 2018, this bootstrapped startup—known for its north Indian and global cuisines—has already crossed Rs 125 crore in cumulative revenue, scaling from Rs 1.2 crore in FY 2018-19 to an estimated Rs 24 crore in FY 2024-25, all without external funding.

“With every outlet and milestone built organically through belief, discipline, and reinvestment, we’ve focused on profitability over chasing valuations. We’re proud to have scaled sustainably in a fiercely competitive market,” said Ram Singhal, co-founder, The House of Makeba.

Today, the brand operates seven outlets across Gujarat, serving over 12 lakh diners, with nearly one in three being repeat customers. Its distinctive rooftop dining concept and regional-first strategy have helped it carve a niche in India’s crowded vegetarian F&B space.

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The House of Makeba follows a hybrid model, blending company-owned flagship locations with carefully chosen franchise partnerships in cities like Gandhinagar, Vadodara, and Anand. This scalable approach is now set to drive its national rollout, with plans to enter five new states by 2026, targeting markets such as Indore, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai, and Pune.

To power this growth, the company plans to invest Rs 45 crore by 2028, potentially scaling to Rs 60 crore by 2030. It aims to have 20 outlets operational by 2028 and 25 by 2030, emerging as a premium, homegrown alternative to legacy vegetarian dining giants.


L’Opera Unveils Le Cafe at The Chanakya, Bringing Parisian Elegance to Delhi

L’Opera Unveils Le Cafe at The Chanakya, Bringing Parisian Elegance to Delhi

By Nishang Narayan

Published on July 6, 2025

L’Opera has unveiled its latest culinary gem—Le Cafe at The Chanakya, New Delhi—marking a refined new chapter in the brand’s journey. Nestled within Le Gourmet, Le Cafe is a thoughtfully crafted space that blends the everyday charm of Parisian cafes with the luxury shopping destination’s elegance, inviting guests to pause, savour, and enjoy an elevated French dining experience.

Rooted in L’Opera’s hallmark dedication to authenticity and craft, Le Cafe adds a fresh layer of warmth and versatility to the brand’s expanding portfolio. It captures the quiet joys of French living—from the scent of freshly baked baguettes to the delicate flakiness of croissants—transforming each visit into a sensory retreat.

Speaking on the launch, Laurent Samandari, Founder & Managing Director of L’Opera, shared, “With Le Cafe, we wanted to create a space where every detail from the aroma of fresh bread to the last spoon of risotto reminds you of the quiet pleasures of French living. It’s our way of bringing a little Paris to your daily life.”

The new cafe is anchored by four elegantly designed counters, each offering a distinct experience:

  • The Pastry & Bread Counter, showcasing signature L’Opera delicacies.

  • A Live Kitchen for freshly prepared classics.

  • A Salad & Sandwich Bar blending fresh flavours.

  • An Artisanal Pasta Counter celebrating European culinary traditions.

The menu itself is a sophisticated balance of comfort and creativity, carefully curated to suit every mood and moment. True to L’Opera’s ethos, there’s an emphasis on premium ingredients, mindful preparation, and catering to diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and protein-rich options—often featuring fresh, organic, and locally sourced produce.

Whether shoppers stop by for a quick pastry or linger over a leisurely meal, Le Cafe seamlessly adapts, offering both refined takeaways and leisurely sit-down experiences. With this launch, L’Opera continues to infuse Delhi’s culinary landscape with authentic French finesse, turning everyday moments into delightful rituals.


FES Cafe Raises Rs 3 Crores in Seed Funding from Aakash Anand and Wolfpack Labs to Scale India's First 100% Eggless Dessert Cafe Chain

FES Cafe Raises Rs 3 Crores in Seed Funding from Aakash Anand and Wolfpack Labs to Scale India's First 100% Eggless Dessert Cafe Chain

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on July 5, 2025

India’s dessert scene just got a major upgrade as FES Cafe, the country’s first scalable 100% eggless, dessert-first cafe chain, raised Rs 3 crores in a seed round led by serial entrepreneur Aakash Anand and his venture studio, Wolfpack Labs. Known for backing breakout consumer brands, Wolfpack’s involvement brings not just capital but deep strategic support across innovation, franchising, operations, and brand-building.

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With this backing, FES is gearing up for its next phase of aggressive expansion, beginning with its Delhi debut this July, followed by a second outlet in Gurgaon and a Jaipur launch by year-end. The brand plans to scale to over 100 outlets across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities by FY 2027 through a hybrid COCO and FICO model, along with delivery-first hubs and packaged dessert formats to broaden its footprint. Since its inception, FES has carved a niche with its gooey cookies, whipped puddings, alt-ingredient cakes, and seasonal desserts served in vibrant, Gen Z- and Millennial-friendly third spaces. 

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Signature experiences like Coffee Raves and limited-edition menus keep their ever-growing community hooked. In just four months, FES achieved EBITDA-positive status at the company level, saw a 347% spike in delivery revenue, and recorded over 10,000 monthly orders as of June 2025.

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“FES was born out of one belief: desserts deserve better,” says Vidur Mayor, Founder & CEO of FES Cafe.

“With Wolfpack’s backing, we’re building not just a cafe chain, but a national movement powered by community and creativity.” Aakash Anand added, “FES has all the right ingredients—buzz, brand love, business smarts, and a founder with the hustle to go big.”

With a vision that blends indulgence and inclusivity, FES is well on its way to becoming India’s Central Perk of desserts—personal, powerful, and primed for scale.

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