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Akhtar Nawab
About
Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York, Otra Vez in New Orleans, and Prather’s on the Alley in Washington, DC. He is also founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group which offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab’s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab’s debut cookbook will be available August 2020.
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Akhtar Nawab’s meal reviews
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4.2
Based on 5870 reviews
Shrimp Étouffée
Add some vegetables
Stefan · 06/06/25
Beef Tinga Tacos
This was perfect! Servings were greatly proportionate to the meat and tortilla ratio. Not spicy. First bite is overwhelming but then you taste it all and it’s gone before you know it.
Umeko · 06/06/25
Mission-Style Pernil Burrito
Lime would have added a nice flavor. Guac tasted old
Erika · 06/06/25
Mission-Style Pernil Burrito
Was good but not great
Matthew · 06/06/25
Southern Soul Gumbo
Not flavorful. Shrimp was worked well and reheated ok
Angela · 06/06/25
Turkey Meatballs with Puttanesca
Good flavors
Heather · 06/06/25
Turkey Meatballs with Puttanesca
Three generous meatballs and a hearty sauce for the spaghetti squash - tasty preparation!
Marie · 06/06/25
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
Larger portion of the add-ons
Shruti · 06/06/25
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