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Akhtar Nawab
About
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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4.3
Based on 117153 reviews
Vegetarian Potato and Cheese Kofta
The cayenne pepper was too hot for me. I’ll have to check it on upcoming menus.
Dena Aud · 02/15/26
Herb-Roasted Flat Iron Steak
The meat was nice and tender. The sauce would have ruined it. Overall, it seemed overly spiced.
Jennifer L · 02/14/26
Indian Cauliflower Potato Curry
Something about it was just weird, too sweet somehow
Ashley Campbell · 02/14/26
Indian Cauliflower Potato Curry
Good but I did not like tbe sauce.
Elaine Sadowski · 02/14/26
Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Good flavor, sausage and shrimp were cooked well. It is a lot of rice so it is more like two servings than one.
Shawn Purvis · 02/14/26
Southern Soul Gumbo
one of my favorites
Sharon Crawley · 02/14/26
Pomegranate & Oregano Roasted Chicken
Loved the sauce.
Faith Fraser · 02/14/26
Chicken & Turkey Meatballs Puttanesca
didn't like spaghetti squash
Michael & Adrienne Cullen · 02/14/26