Stalwarts of food and hospitality gathered at Le Méridien New Delhi on August 5, 2024, for the fifth edition of the readers’ choice Delicious Dining Awards by Travel+Leisure India & South Asia. Like every year, DDA felicitated restaurants, bars, and homegrown spirits and mixers across categories. Eight individuals who have elevated the country’s culinary offerings in different ways were honoured as T+L Tastemakers. Additionally, DDA also had a Jury Approved category, where restaurants, menus, and bars across categories were chosen based on votes from a jury of industry veterans. Members of the jury included Rashmi Uday Singh, author and TV host; Anahita Dhondy, chef, author, consultant; Eeshaan Kashyap, food and beverage curator; Maria Goretti, TV host, chef, author; Maharajkumari Mrinalika M. Bhanj Deo of Mayurbanj, owner and managing director, Belgadia…
