Bengaluru raises a toast to good food

O ne event on Bengaluru’s social calendar that the city’s swish set will not miss, come what may, is the annual Times Food and Nightlife Awards. And on Tuesday night, popular film and TV stars, fashionistas, top cops and corporate bigwigs came dressed to the nines for what is arguably the Food Oscars of Bengaluru.
They cheered loudly for the winners across 51 categories, after host for the evening Anuj Gurwara welcomed them, and food critic Priya Bala spoke at length about the changing culinary scene of the city — including the clampdowns on some hot spots and Bengaluru’s increasing affinity for ordering in than dining out.
Speaking about the event, Amaan Kidwai, General Manager of the venue, ITC Gardenia, said, “It is our absolute pleasure to associate with yet another edition of the Times Food and Nightlife Awards. At ITC Hotels, we take immense pride in our culinary offerings, coupled with our signature service, which make for an overall memorable and lasting culinary experience for our patrons.With restaurants like Edo Restaurant & Bar, Royal Aghan, Dakshin, Kebabs & Kurries at ITC Gardenia and ITC Windsor, our Bengaluru hotels offer some of the most iconic branded cuisine restaurants instituted by us. We are very thankful to the Times Group, and Bengaluru, for the awards and recognition we have received this year and look forward to continue providing extraordinary dining experiences to our guests.”
The Times Food and Nightlife Awards, Bengaluru, 2020 was presented in association with celebration partner Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Music CDs, Kingfisher packaged drinking water and dining out partner, Dineout.
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