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Bartenders Craft Elevated Cocktails and Elevated Experiences in a Vibrant City
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bartenders Craft Elevated Cocktails and Elevated Experiences in a Vibrant City

Live Mint  

The article highlights the importance of bartenders in the bar industry, emphasizing their sharp memory and personalized service. It showcases the rise of bartender-owned bars in India, with successful entrepreneurs like Yangdup Lama and Arijit Bose opening multiple establishments. The article also explores the factors that contribute to the success of these bars, including the capital required, the focus on …

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Chef Kavan Kuttappa of Naru Noodle Bar hosts a pop-up at SOKA in Bengaluru
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Chef Kavan Kuttappa of Naru Noodle Bar hosts a pop-up at SOKA in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

SOKA has been on the culinary map of diners in Bengaluru for its innovative cocktails and menu. Their newest property is called Soka’s Sunday Rituals, where they invite one chef every fortnight to host a pop-up with their favourite dishes. Kuttappa is known for his sought-after restaurant in Bengaluru, Naru Noodle Bar and its beloved ramen bowls. I realised they …

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Sip on SOKA’s nostalgia-induced cocktails in Bengaluru
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sip on SOKA’s nostalgia-induced cocktails in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

A whole lot of theatrics unfolded at SOKA, Bengaluru’s newest bar. Situated in the heart of the pub-laden neighbourhood of Indiranagar, SOKA stands out with its unique blend of cocktails and culinary delights, all of which infuse local flavours with a contemporary twist. Watch | Inside SOKA, Bengaluru SOKA is the brainchild of chef Sombir Choudhary and Avinash Kapoli the …

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Daisaku Ikeda, head of global Japanese Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, dies at 95
1 year, 1 month ago

Daisaku Ikeda, head of global Japanese Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, dies at 95

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Daisaku Ikeda, who headed Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organization, that includes famed musician Herbie Hancock and other celebrities in its fold, has died at 95, the Japanese religious organization said Saturday. An educator, photographer and poet, Ikeda played a key role in spreading the teachings abroad, founding Soka Gakkai International in 1975. “Even though the roots of …

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Japan’s Daisaku Ikeda dies at 95: Who was he? Know everything about him
1 year, 1 month ago

Japan’s Daisaku Ikeda dies at 95: Who was he? Know everything about him

India TV News  

Daisaku Ikeda, who headed Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organisation, that includes famed musician Herbie Hancock and other celebrities in its fold, has died at 95. An educator, photographer and poet, Ikeda played a key role in spreading the teachings abroad, founding Soka Gakkai International in 1975. “Even though the roots of jazz come from the African American experience, my …

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