November 10, 7:00 P.M. Dinner: Diwali with Jimmy Rizvi and GupShup
November 10, 2023 07:00 PM
Eat, Drink, and Celebrate: Enjoy Traditions and Tastes from Bombay to NYC
25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, is a time for ritual, colorful celebration, and feast-worthy gatherings. Expect to find that and more as restaurateur Jimmy Rizvi brings a bit of Bombay to the Big Apple for this celebratory holiday dinner. Joining Rizvi is his team from GupShup and Ammi—executive chef Zahir Khan and culinary director Gurpeet Singh—and together they have designed an indulgent menu and evening complete with a festive soundtrack and signature cocktails to create an unforgettable way to mark the holiday.
Dining Table: $150 / Inside Chef's Counter: $165 / External Counter: $120
Menu
Amuse-Bouche
Dhokla–Khakra Chaat with Coconut Mousse, Tamarind Glaze, Pomegranate Pearls, and Greens
Vegan; contains gluten
Dinner
Thayir Sadam > Chettinad Prawns with Coconut Flakes and Podi Masala
Contains: alliums, sesame, and shellfish
Venison Gilafi Seekh Kebab > Crab–Shrimp Mousse, Morels Pulao, Goat Cheese–Dill Raita, Egg Yolk Drops, Pickled Onion, and Nasturtium
Contains: alliums and dairy
Rajasthani Kadhi > Hand-Pounded Churma with Jaipuri Bhindi, Greens, and Roomali Roti
Contains: alliums, dairy, and gluten
Ghewar > Saffron Thandai Malai with Sweet Boondi and Edible Flower
Contains: dairy, gluten, and nuts
Liquor and Beer Generously Donated by Smoke Lab Vodka and 1947 Craft Beer
About Jimmy Rizvi:
Born in India, Jimmy Rizvi transitioned to restaurants from a previous career in finance and tech consulting and concert promotion/production with Bollywood artists. His first hospitality opening in 2015 was the successful launch of Korali Estiatorio, an Upper East Side Greek restaurant the New York Times called “capable of transporting diners from the cold, uncaring city streets to a sunny, cheery island in the Mediterranean.” Subsequently, he also created another Greek/Mediterranean concept from scratch in 2017 called NISI Estiatorio in the West Village. Sensing a real need for a modern Indian brand with genuine hospitality and exceptional creative cuisine, Jimmy fulfilled his longtime dream of opening his Bombay-inspired concept with the November 2018 launch of GupShup. Besides GupShup, Jimmy owns the brand Chote Miya at 2 locations, and AMMI at Pier 57. Currently, Jimmy serves on the board of NYC Hospitality Alliance —a leading voice for New York City’s restaurant and nightlife industry—and City Harvest's esteemed Food Council, a nonprofit started to end hunger in communities throughout New York City.
About Zahir Khan:
Born In India, chef Zahir Khan, head Chef of GupShup,was raised in a family of chefs and is a third-generation master chef. Zahir’s grandfather was the main khansama, or chef, of Mayor House, Delhi before the partition of India and Pakistan. Chef Zahir was lured into the culinary world when his passion for cooking was recognized at an early age . Before coming to New York, chef Zahir was head chef at Punjab Grill and then an executive chef at Massive Restaurants India. He has been featured on national television in India such as Discovery Channel, Sahara Samay, Raja Rasoi, and Anya Kahaniya on Netflix (season 1, episode 5). Zahir’s cooking techniques are modern but have the traditional influence seen in every Indian household.
About Gurpreet Singh:
Acclaimed culinary director chef Gurpreet Singh, before joining GupShup, was the corporate executive Chef of the Punjab Grill chain of restaurants in India, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore and managed around 16 outlets for the brand. Chef Gurpreet was also the chef de cuisine of acclaimed Indian Accent in New Delhi during its inception. Gurpreet at the moment spends his time between New York and New Delhi.
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