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On April 6th, 2012, one day after the Varli Food Festival, Celebrity Chefs Jehangir Mehta and Maneet Chauhan will be hosting foodies, aspiring chefs and those who simply want to be standing ringside at the most exciting event in Long Island.
Esteemed Chefs Kunal Kapur and Prasad Chirnomula, as well as restaurateur Rajesh Bhardwaj, will be joined by international media personality Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, to be the official judges of the Varli Cook Off.
Join us as many will be competing for the title “Varli Star Chef.”
This is not to be missed!
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Sanjeev Kapoor
Master Chef, TV show host, author of best-selling cookbooks, Founder of the FoodFood TV Channel, restaurateur, architect of a unique range of food products and winner of numerous culinary awards, Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is the most celebrated face of Indian cuisine today. A true leader in the culinary world, Kapoor has been honored with the National award for ‘Best Chef of the Year in 2008’ by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
Kunal Kapur
Kunal Kapur has been called a “culinary maestro and is recognized as one of the best chefs in the country by India Today. Having hosted the television sensation MasterChef India, Chef Kunal Kapur is not just a seasoned Chef, but a seasoned judge as well. He is the proud chef of “DIYA” which has won best Indian restaurant honors in Gurgaon and is rated amongst the top five Indian restaurants in Delhi.
Prasad Chirnomula
Honored by the New York Times, The James Beard Foundation and a score of others, Chef Prasad Chirnomula is considered to be one of the top Indian chefs in America today. Through his tireless efforts, he has introduced countless foodies to the wide variety of Indian cuisine available today. Prior to launching the Thali chain of restaurants, Chef Chirnomula owned and operated six restaurants in Darien, Litchfield, Stamford, Port Chester, New Rochelle and Massachusetts. Dubbed "...the most exciting Indian chef in the United States," by David Rosengarten and passionate about his vision to change how Americans view Indian food, he is a true culinary icon.
Rajesh Bhardwaj
Restaurateur Rajesh Bhardwaj, is a culinary visionary who first made his mark as co-founder of Café Spice, a chain of Indian bistros which had a tremendous impact on Indian cuisine in the United States. His recent launch of Junoon Restaurant in Manhattan showcases the glory of centuries of Indian culture. Bhardwaj has brought together a team that shares his vision of bringing the very best in Indian hospitality and cuisine to the world. Recently awarded the prestigious Michelin star, Junoon stands among the best in the country and clearly articulates the beauty of Indian history and cuisine. -
Jehangir Mehta
Mumbai-born Jehangir Mehta took an interest in the goings-on in the kitchen from a very early age, which has naturally evolved into a career in the culinary arts. His mission, “Mantra the Rules of Indulgence” is one that seems to dominate not only his career, but his vision.
Chef Mehta opened Graffiti in NYC’s East Village in 2007 after being highly acclaimed at New York City restaurants like Aix, Compass and Jean-Georges. Now, with experiences that include an extremely impressive run on The Next Iron Chef and a fierce battle on Iron Chef America, he is poised to bring his talents to am even broader audience.Maneet Chauhan
Celebrity Chef Maneet Chauhan, a true inspiration to aspiring culinary talents worldwide, was a worthy contestant on the acclaimed show “The next Iron Chef.” Previously, she made her mark as the Executive Chef of the award-winning Vermilion restaurant which made an indelible mark in both Chicago and New York City. Getting her start as an inquisitive child and someone who posed questions regarding taste, ingredients and flavor, today, Maneet continues to exude a deep motivation and energy for learning. She uses her knowledge of the cuisines of different countries as her inspiration and by doing so, shows that the cooking cultures of India, Spain, Portugal and Latin America actually share several similar ingredients and spices. -
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