Varli Culinary Awards 2012
The inaugural annual Varli Global Culinary Awards, a revolutionary concept honoring the best culinary talent pertinent to Indian cuisine, was held at the Altman Building in New York City. The black-tie event was hosted by master chef Sanjeev Kapoor and co-hosted by actor Manu Narayan and NYC chef Jehangir Mehta. The event included specialty cocktails and sample tastings from some of the premier restaurants in the tri-state area and was punctuated by an upbeat musical performance by rising pop star, Kiran Shergill. The evening concluded with the official launch of VarliWare, quality restaurant equipment and appliances.
The culinary awards were conceptualized by Varli Singh, an entrepreneur seeking to universally promote Indian cuisine. “The awards are the culmination of years of meticulous planning and global travel connecting with the best culinary talent in Indian cuisine,” said Singh.
The exclusive 500-person guest list included many Bollywood and Hollywood stars including Tamara Tunie of Law & Order: SVU, punjabi pop artist Biba Singh, Chandrachur Singh, Ami Sheth, Celebrity Chef Shazia Khan and many more. Other attendees included Saveur senior editor, Gabriella Gershenson and Ambassador Manjit Singh Puri.
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