Hari Nayak
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Hari Nayak is an Indian chef
, restaurateur
, author
and a renowned Indian food and culinary consultant. Hari's signature style of cooking is distinctly featured in his best seller cookbook "Modern Indian Cooking". Chef Hari has pioneered the next generation of Indian Cooking with his latest cookbook with chef Daniel Bolud. It was named as best of the season by LA times. Haris latest book is My Indian Kitchen: Preparing Delicious Indian Meals without Fear or Fuss by Tuttle Publishing. Hari also pioneered America 's first ice cream patisserie
,
Halo Fete located in Princeton, New Jersey
.
Hari graduated from the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
in Manipal
, Karnataka
, India
.Then after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America
in 1998, he then worked in restaurants in New York City
and also as an apprentice with Alain Ducasse
.
Hari is the co founder of "Cooking for life " which was founded by chef Vikas Khanna
. Hari has been the lead organizer for various fund raising culinary events for causes like Tsunami, Gulf Coast, Katrina and the first ever global cooking series at the wonders of the world “The living Pyramids“. The Living Pyramids event which was at Giza, Egypt was featured in a television series All Together Now on ABC TV in New York.
World Chefs Cooking for Life is a series of culinary events being hosted at the World Wonders to SAATH (Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality) mission to create awareness for the needs of people with disabilities. The first event of the series, The Living Pyramids is to be hosted at the Pyramids of Giza on July 20, 2006. All proceeds from these events will be used by SATH to promote accessibility programs in Egypt
and beyond.
Indian cuisine
Indian cuisine consists of thousands of regional cuisines which date back thousands of years. The dishes of India are characterised by the extensive use of various Indian spices, herbs, vegetables and fruit. Indian cuisine is also known for the widespread practice of vegetarianism in Indian society...
, restaurateur
Restaurateur
A restaurateur is a person who opens and runs restaurants professionally. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who owns a restaurant, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of the restaurant business.-Etymology:The word...
, author
Author
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and a renowned Indian food and culinary consultant. Hari's signature style of cooking is distinctly featured in his best seller cookbook "Modern Indian Cooking". Chef Hari has pioneered the next generation of Indian Cooking with his latest cookbook with chef Daniel Bolud. It was named as best of the season by LA times. Haris latest book is My Indian Kitchen: Preparing Delicious Indian Meals without Fear or Fuss by Tuttle Publishing. Hari also pioneered America 's first ice cream patisserie
Pâtisserie
A pâtisserie is the type of French or Belgian bakery that specializes in pastries and sweets. In both countries it is a legally controlled title that may only be used by bakeries that employ a licensed maître pâtissier ....
,
Halo Fete located in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton is a community located in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It is best known as the location of Princeton University, which has been sited in the community since 1756...
.
Hari graduated from the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration is a hotel management school in Manipal, Karnataka, India....
in Manipal
Manipal
Manipal is a university town situated in the state of Karnataka in India. It is a suburb within Udupi city and is administered by Udupi City Municipality. It is located in the rocky hinterland of the Malabar Coast of south west India, about 8 km from the Arabian Sea...
, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.Then after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America
Culinary Institute of America
The Culinary Institute of America is a non-profit culinary college located in Hyde Park USA, founded in 1946. The CIA also has branch campuses in St. Helena, California, and San Antonio, Texas, as well as a campus in Singapore. It is a not-for-profit academic institution of higher learning...
in 1998, he then worked in restaurants in New York City
New York City
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and also as an apprentice with Alain Ducasse
Alain Ducasse
Alain Ducasse is a Monégasque chef. He formerly held French nationality. He operates a number of restaurants including Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester which holds three stars in the Michelin Guide....
.
Hari is the co founder of "Cooking for life " which was founded by chef Vikas Khanna
Vikas Khanna
Vikas Khanna is an award winning Michelin Starred Indian chef, restaurateur, food writer, filmmaker, humanitarian and the host of the TV Show MasterChef India . He is based in New York City.- Life and career :...
. Hari has been the lead organizer for various fund raising culinary events for causes like Tsunami, Gulf Coast, Katrina and the first ever global cooking series at the wonders of the world “The living Pyramids“. The Living Pyramids event which was at Giza, Egypt was featured in a television series All Together Now on ABC TV in New York.
Cooking for Life
New York Chefs Cooking for Life was founded to organize tasting events with some of the top chefs of New York to help raise money and awareness for different relief efforts around the world like Tsunami, Gulf Coast Hurricane Disaster, South Asian Earthquake and many more. Chicago Chefs Cooking for Life and San Francisco Chefs Cooking for Life are the other chapters of the organization.World Chefs Cooking for Life is a series of culinary events being hosted at the World Wonders to SAATH (Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality) mission to create awareness for the needs of people with disabilities. The first event of the series, The Living Pyramids is to be hosted at the Pyramids of Giza on July 20, 2006. All proceeds from these events will be used by SATH to promote accessibility programs in Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
and beyond.
Books
- Modern Indian Cooking ISBN 978-1596372337
- My Indian Kitchen: Preparing Delicious Indian Meals without Fear or Fuss ISBN 978-0804840897
- Mango Mia - Celebrating the tropical world of Mangoes ISBN 978-0741424839
- Spice: Flavors and Recipes from Around the World ISBN 978-1436320740
External links and Sources
- Hari Nayak : Modern Indian Cooking ISBN 1596372338 ISBN 978-1596372337
- My Indian Kitchen ISBN 978-0804840897
- Hari Nayak's official site
- Los Angeles times - Food
- Hari Nayak's Profile, Recipes and Videos