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Akhtar Nawab

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Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York, Otra Vez in New Orleans, and Prather’s on the Alley in Washington, DC. He is also founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group which offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab’s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab’s debut cookbook will be available August 2020.

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Southern Soul Gumbo

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Decent portion and flavor was as good as I would expect from gumbo outside New Orleans

Michelle · 11/21/24

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Southern Soul Gumbo

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As someone with a Caribbean background flavour and spice/seasonings are a must and this checks the box. Enough kick without being overwhelming and heart for a chill night. Will be ordering again

Marjorie · 11/21/24

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Seared Pork Loin with Roasted Apples

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Pork on dry side needs a side sauce

Diodoro · 11/21/24

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Thanksgiving Pasta Bake

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Good

Lily · 11/21/24

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Power Breakfast Plate

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Sweet potatoes were a bit spicy

Rose · 11/21/24

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Pork Al Pastor Tacos

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wow. these were amazing! big portion and i def recommend following the instructions to heat up the tortilla.

christy · 11/21/24

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Spicy Lamb Vindaloo

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Needs a lil more spice

Emily · 11/21/24

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Mission-Style Pernil Burrito

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this is an amazing burrito and it's a great size.

Glenn · 11/21/24

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