Explore Naga Culinary Trails: A Journey with Chef Alistair Lethorn at THE Park Bangalore

THE Park Bangalore is thrilled to announce 'Naga Culinary Trails,' an exciting food pop-up happening from September 20th to September 24th, 2023, exclusively at Monsoon. This five-day extravaganza is dedicated to exploring the world of Naga culinary culture, curated and led by food evangelist Yogita Uchil and an Anglo-Indian from Nagaland, Chef Alistair Lethorn, the Founder of Aal’s Kitchen in Vagator, Goa. This pop-up will be available to guests during lunch and dinner from 12:30 to 3 PM and 07 to 11 PM, respectively.

At this pop-up, we have an exclusive Foodies Community Table, offering a fresh approach to dining, networking, and socializing. If you are looking to make new friends and bond over food, be prepared for an exciting and unique way to meet new people, form meaningful connections, and enjoy an all-new regional cuisine. Here's what you can look forward to:

Surprise Connections: You'll be matched with someone for a delightful community table, but here's the twist: You won't know your meal partner until you meet them! It's a unique way to break the ice and make a new foodie friend.

Great Food: Enjoy a delicious Naga meal known for its unpretentious specialties using local ingredients and food cooked using heirloom recipes.

"Through this popup, THE Park Bangalore promotes the indigenous cuisine of Nagaland and celebrates the fusion of traditional recipes with modern culinary techniques, presenting Naga cuisine as a dynamic and evolving culinary art form,".

Kiron Kumar S, Director-Operations

The master chef for this Naga Culinary Trails, Chef Alistair Lethorn, or Aal, is a known culinary virtuoso renowned for his innovative approach to gastronomy. His dedication to using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients reflects his commitment to sustainability and the farm-to-table philosophy.

"Known for its variety and simplicity, Naga cuisine is a blend of ingredients that guarantees long-lasting tastes orchestrated through meat dishes, boiled vegetable sides, rice, & all sorts of herbs & Naga ghost chili chutneys."

Aal

Chef Aal’s cuisine is out of a recipe book called Life. Curated in the jungles and river deltas of the magical North East and his Anglo-Indian lineage, with local and foraged ingredients, the dishes tell stories of innovation, comfort, and survival alike. Chef Alistair Lethorn presents a culinary experience that is rich in spices and soul.

About THE Park Bangalore:

THE Park, Bangalore, the first contemporary Indian boutique hotel, is all about style—a specially designed environment that creates a wealth of experience for discerning business and leisure travelers alike. This 109-room urban retreat, located on M G Road, the heart of the city, is home to the most popular nightlife in the city – i-bar, the city's first lounge bar. It also boasts an Al fresco poolside dining space with a wide range of cocktails coupled with innovative and palatable dishes. Monsoon, the 24-hour restaurant, presents delicious global cuisine and also hosts buffet options for breakfast, dinner, and special occasions.

More About Chef Alistair Lethorn:

Before embarking on this culinary journey, Aal worked with an IT firm in Delhi for 14 years. In 2009, he started a restaurant while working with the IT firm, but he had to close and sell the restaurant. However, his love and passion for food never waned. In 2017, while in Mumbai, he began cooking for friends, which led to the explosion of his home pop-ups. Inspired by this, he made a bold move and relocated to Goa in 2018-2019 and ventured to Mumbai for pop-ups at esteemed venues like Soho House, Mag Street Kitchen, The Bagel Shop Bandra, WTF Versova, Club Jolie’s, and private gigs. Additionally, he had the opportunity to showcase his culinary skills in Bengaluru at The Leela during a special pop-up event and in May 2023, started his own restaurant, Aal’s Kitchen, in Goa which is a big success.

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