Headquartered in New York, the team behind FAD Publishing introduces the Gastronome’s Guide, along with an APP and GASTRONOMES, the magazine. Two food-obsessed creators drive it, their lives steeped in culinary credibility. One is a food and travel writer whose background includes serving as Jetset Magazine’s Travel Editor, authoring an award-winning cookbook, and sharing market-to-Michelin insights across a broad range of media. The other, a hospitality veteran since the ‘90s, has launched global food magazines, authored 22 culinary books, and earned the 2019 Independent Publishers Award, multiple Gourmand Cookbook Awards, and the 2021 Cookbook Publisher of the Year title. Known as the ‘chef whisperer,’ they have published and co-authored Home Comforts with The World’s 50 Best and now enrich LBC’s Superior Cuisine students. Their awards stack high, but their passion runs deeper. Add an advisory panel of Michelin-starred chefs and you have the ingredients for a recipe that redefines culinary excellence.
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EXCELLENCE CREATIVITY CONSISTENCY
“Whether you’re a seasoned epicurean or a curious food enthusiast, this guide is your trusted companion for exploring exceptional restaurants.”
GASTRONOMES
“The magazine showcases premier dining experiences, highlighting the finest chefs and their extraordinary culinary creations.”
“Your roadmap to the best restaurants and unparalleled dining experiences.”
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“The Gastronome”s Guide is not a rating system. It’s a straightforward, impartial list that will serve as a reference for diners.”
Gastronome’s Guide offers a rich, immersive plunge into the culinary worlds of over 80 restaurants across 15 dynamic Indian cities and the state of Goa. Far more than a companion to the app, it’s a vivid exploration of the dishes, cultures, and creativity that pulse through these kitchens. Think smoky tandoors in New Delhi tangy coastal curries in Kerala, or inventive plates in Bangalore’s buzzing food scene—each page reveals what makes these spots sing.
Covering everything from tucked-away eateries to polished establishments, “The Guide” digs into the soul of each meal, spotlighting the interplay of tradition and ingenuity. It’s less about rankings and more about the experience: the sizzle of spices, the comfort of a family recipe, or the thrill of a chef’s bold gamble. Designed for curious palates, it weaves stories of flavor and place, connecting you to India’s diverse culinary heartbeat. This is your invitation to taste the nation, one unforgettable bite at a time.
So what sets the Gastronome’s Guide apart is its no-nonsense approach? It’s not a rating system, not a parade of opinions, awards for culinary standards, or insider dining accolades. Instead, the Gastronome’s Guide reflects the outstanding excellence of chefs and restaurants while serving as a reference point for diners eager to embark on a savoury journey—bursting with flavours or whispering sweet deliciousness.
A HEARTFELT GUIDE TO INDIA’S CULINARY SOUL, CREATED BY DINERS FOR
DINERS
The Gastronome’s Guide app is a platform celebrating restaurants that excel in flavor, technique, and creativity. It embodies Outstanding Excellence, Culinary Creativity, and Consistency, offering a space to rate, review, and add eateries—from gritty hole-in-the-wall gems to upscale spots with napkins pricier than your shoes. More than an app, it’s a heartfelt guide to India’s culinary soul, leading food lovers through its vibrant, sprawling landscape and highlighting flavors that range from bold to subtle.
No paid promotions or agendas here—just honest, anonymous reviews and ratings from explorers scouring India’s states and cities. Each entry captures a restaurant’s essence—its taste, tradition, or daring twist—making it a storytelling journey, not just a list. Since its launch, it’s become a go-to for locals and travelers chasing India’s food heart, whether it’s a punchy biryani or a dessert that lingers. Straightforward and impartial, it’s your trusty compass, built by diners for diners.
AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY INTO THE MINDS AND KITCHENS OF CULINARY TRAILBLAZERS
GASTRONOMES unveils a digital companion to our guide, delving deep into the artistry of a select group of chefs featured within, spotlighting India’s culinary trailblazers. This isn’t about ratings—it’s an immersive journey into the minds and kitchens of those redefining the nation’s food scene with bold flavors, innovative techniques, and relentless passion.
Discover chefs like the Mumbai coastal maestro, crafting seafood narratives with spices that echo tradition, or the Delhi visionary blending rustic heritage with audacious twists in fine-dining elegance. From hidden hole-in-the-wall virtuosos to upscale pioneers, each profile reveals their inspirations—perhaps a grandmother’s cherished recipe, a fleeting market memory, or a global revelation—and the profound, soul-stirring impact of their craft. It offers an intimate window into India’s culinary heartbeat, meticulously crafted for explorers yearning to savor the rich, untold stories behind every plate.
