McDonald’s said Tuesday it will launch six crafted beverages in U.S. restaurants on May 6. It’s joining other chains, like KFC, Wendy’s and Taco Bell, that have elevated their drinks in order to lure customers away from rivals like Starbucks and Dutch Bros.
Chef Tushar Tondvalkar brings over a decade of culinary experience, having staged at the Michelin-acclaimed restaurants Gaggan and Gaa in Bangkok, and worked in several of Vancouver’s well-known kitchens, including The Fish House in Stanley Park, Bauhaus, Blue Water Cafe, and as head chef at Mumbai Local.
Celebrated chef, restaurateur, and television personality Vikram Vij is renowned for redefining Indian cuisine in Canada and beyond. Trained in Austria and seasoned at world-class establishments, he opened Vij’s in 1994 in Vancouver, blending bold innovation with deep-rooted tradition.
My New Indian Kitchen began as a feeling more than an idea, a shared spark between Chef Vikram Vij and his partner Jennifer Muttoo during years of wandering through markets, kitchens, and unfamiliar cities together.
After getting married, Deepali Singla discovered her true calling—the art of cooking. Without ever attending a single culinary class, she found joy and confidence in the kitchen, where every dish she created was met with praise and warmth.
