Welcome to DSSC’s Power Packers 2016, our annual list of the rising stars in the capital’s culinary industry who have broken barriers & carved a solid niche for themselves.
Months of research and deliberation have led to our inaugural list featuring the industry disruptors, the artists, the rebels, the thinkers and the dreamers. Read on to discover the men and women spearheading the Capitals ever buzzing F&B scene.
Prepare to be inspired.
Power Packers 2016.
Women across the country have been cooking up a storm in kitchens for decades and centuries. Months of research and name scratching led to this smashing list of women who have revolutionised the F&B space as we see it. New to the industry, these stellar ladies are digging their feet firmly into the sand and are the ones the capital needs to pay attention to. Read on to know more about the talented women of 2016 who tell us about their inspiring journeys & goals for the future.
Aakanksha Kapoor
I Say Organic
Kainaz Contractor
Rustom's Parsi Bhonu
Bani Nanda
MIAM
Kuhu Kochar
All Things
Gayatri Narang
Minus 30
Karina Aggarwal
Gigglewater 411
Neeti Goel
La Bodega
The capital’s F&B scene needed to be shaken not stirred and these 12 men did exactly that. Novel concepts, impeccable execution and the drive that is unparalleled one to none. Eagle-eye research & countless americanos inspired us to build this smashing list of men who have successfully turned the city’s F&B industry on its head. Read on to hear the tales of the men who’ve undoubtedly made New Delhi a tastier place to live in.
Rakshay Dhariwal
PCO, Ping's Cafe Orient & A Ta Maison
Arijit Bose
Bar & Beverage Expert
Randeep Bajaj
Town Hall, Public Affair & Mr. Choy
Rahul Dua
Rustom's Parsi Bhonu
Matt Chitharanjan
Blue Tokai
Chaitanya Mathur
The Grub Fest
Vaibhav Singh
Perch Wine & Coffee Bar
Arjun Sagar Gupta
Piano Man Jazz Club, Dirty Apron & Cake Away
Pujan Sarkar
Head Chef at Ek Bar
Nakul Chandra
The Fatty Bao & Monkey Bar
Bal DiGhent
Di Ghent & InnerChef
Vidur Parashar
Tanddav
Every year we peek through Stevie’s monocle to curate our selection of the top of the pops folks in the Delhi culinary milieu. With many a scratch-outs, surprise additions & ink stains on our hands, these annual lists are prepared with much care & scrutiny. Homegrown brands that have been conceptualised and developed into fantastic culinary stand alone gems. With a resounding drumroll we present to you the #DSSCPowerPackers: Restaurants & Personalities Edition 2016!
Manu Chandra
Chef Of The Year
Matt Chitharanjan
Food Entrepreneur of the Year
Ping's Cafe Orient
Best Debut Restaurant
Perch
Bar of the Year
Ek Bar
Best Casual Dining Restaurant
Indian Accent
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Rustom's Parsi Bhonu
Regional Cuisine Crusader
Social
Best Restaurant Chain
MIAM
Patisserie of the Year
CAARA
Gourmet Caterer of the Year
Sushi Haus | Asian Haus
Best Delivery Service