{"id":280453,"date":"2026-03-31T00:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/?p=280453"},"modified":"2026-03-31T00:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:04:16","slug":"arunachal-showcases-indigenous-cuisines-at-times-food-nightlife-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/31\/arunachal-showcases-indigenous-cuisines-at-times-food-nightlife-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Arunachal showcases indigenous cuisines at Times Food &#038; Nightlife Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>MUMBAI, 30 Mar:<\/strong> The Government of Arunachal Pradesh showcased the state&#8217;s rich and diverse culinary heritage at the prestigious Times Food &amp; Nightlife Awards held on Sunday night at The Westin, Mumbai, Powai Lake.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Arunachal participated with a dedicated stall, presenting a curated selection of traditional vegetarian dishes, including amin, chambai, tasse, black rice, churpi, and an assortment of condiments made of local herbs, which highlighted the state&#8217;s unique flavours, ingredients, and culinary traditions. In a night during which 34 other award-winning restaurants from Mumbai were also featured, the stall from Arunachal attracted significant attention from guests, including industry experts and media representatives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The stall&#8217;s sumac cold brew and smoked green tea stood out, as a queue could be seen gathered at it to taste them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The participation provided an opportunity for the state to promote its indigenous cuisines on a national platform, fostering greater awareness and appreciation among a premium audience comprising hospitality leaders and influencers and alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The initiative also facilitated valuable networking opportunities, and opened avenues for future collaborations in the culinary and tourism sectors, further strengthening Arunachal&#8217;s positioning as an emerging destination for cultural and gastronomic experiences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organised by The Times of India, the event is regarded as one of India&#8217;s most prominent platforms celebrating\u00a0 excellence in the food and hospitality industry, bringing together leading chefs, restaurateurs, influencers, and industry stakeholders from across the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The stall, led by chef Pinky Veo and assisted by Techi Seema, Seema Dodum Gyamar and Yami Veo, was set up as a collaborative initiative of the skill development and entrepreneurship department, in coordination with the tourism department, and was coordinated by Taste Palate by Jugnu Gupta, food critic of the Times Food &amp; Nightlife Awards. 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