Conceptualised and Founded by
BEHRAM CONTRACTOR

Editor & Publisher
FARZANA CONTRACTOR

Wine Consultant
ASIT CHANDMAL

Art & Production Consultant
ARUN SAWANT

Advertising & Business Strategist
ROZINA GAZIYANI

Advisory Board:

FARROKH KHAMBATTA
This culinary genius has given new meaning to Oriental food in Bombay and is among India�s top and most successful restaurateur-chefs. Now he is also into catering in a major way.

HARSH GOENKA
Successful industrialist, art collector, cricket enthusiast, passionate and knowledgeable foodie with a personal library on restaurants and food-related travel

Sanjeev Kapoor
India�s first crossover chef, from five-star kitchen to TV studio kitchens, has written several books, opened many restaurants, endorsed many products.

Dinesh Khanna
Of the Holiday Inn fame, is among India�s first generation hoteliers, has gutsy business acumen and is now credited with giving Bombay its newest private club, The Club.

Sabira Merchant
Bombay's original Society lady and gracious hostess, with beauty and brains, style and class, has groomed all our Miss Universes and Miss Worlds, is also active in theatre.

Shobhaa De
Woman of the world, best-selling author and successful journalist, has a point of view on most subjects, especially restaurants and travel.

A.D. SINGH
Bombay�s most successful restaurateur, this man is credited with several �firsts� in India: like the creation of the first party company, desserts restaurant, jazz night club, pub, tapas bar, bowling company, floating bar, and Mediterranean restaurant.

MADHU NAIR
If the Leela Group of Hotels is what it is today, so much is thanks to Madhu Nair�s keen eye. Involved in the growth and development of her family- owned enterprise, Madhu makes sure the detail, design and excellence of the Leela is how it should be: world class.

Sanjiv Malhotra
Executive Vice President Oberoi Hotel, Egypt, and among India�s most savvy hoteliers. Has an amazing F&B background, is a gourmet, and single malt and cigar man.

Hemant Oberoi
One of India�s greatest chefs, the pride of Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay, has pioneered fusion cooking, and is used to feeding Presidents and Kings, international film stars and sportsmen.

Contributors:

AVINASH JHA
A chef with creative inclinations, he specialises in Kashmiri, Rajasthani, Gujarati and Bukhara cuisines. Is also a whiz at organising food festivals and fine dining menus.

Chef Hao quan
A talented chef at India Jones, Trident Nariman Point, Bombay, takes time out of the kitchen to occasionally indulge in penmanship.

SHERNAAZ ENGINEER
A prolific writer who started her career working for Behram Contractor, who she considers her mentor. Her forte is writing on the social landscape of Bombay.

JAVED GAYA
Javed Gaya, international lawyer, bon vivant, versatile writer, knows his foods and wines as well as he knows and understands the media and what is happening around the world politically.

Nirmal Kulkarni
With a Master�s degree in Environment and Ecology and a specialisation in reptiles and amphibians, it is no wonder that he eats, drinks and sleeps nature.