What is food but a sensory experience that
touches first your tongue, and then your
soul? If food could stir passions, memories,
joy, and laughter, then why can’t it be used to bring people together?
This is what we learnt from one of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Vikas Khanna, our cover personality this month and a formidable spirit who embodies the neversay-die spirit of Punjab, and who overcame tremendous hurdles to reach the pinnacle of his profession. One of the things that struck me the most during our conversation, was his humility, love for India, and respect for the elders in his family who taught him to go out into the world, and conquer it with cuisine. For Chef Vikas, who heads Michelin-starred restaurant Junoon in New York City, food has always been about sharing and bringing communities together. He’s made documentaries and written books on the subject, and then gone on to cook for some of the world’s most influential people.
