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SOUND BITES WHAT : DC CENTRAL KITCHEN'S FESTIVAL OF LOCAL MUSIC, FOOD AND CHANGE WHEN : May 19th WHERE : 9.30 CLUB TIME : 1 PM TICKETS : $ 40 INCLUDING FREE FOOD FROM 25 OF DC'S BEST RESTAURANTS +7... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2013 at Chef Vinod

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Paneer Shashlik - Vegetarian

SIMPLE VEGETARIAN The Washington Post food editor Joe Yonan has turned a Vegetarian. So here is a recipe dedicated to Joe and to all my vegetarian friends. This is a very simple recipe which can be made quickly and easily.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at Chef Vinod

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Hello Nitha, First of all thank you for visiting my blog. The reason to warm the spices is to bring out the flavors of the spices. Anytime you warm or heat spices it brings out the essential oils. Happy cooking! I will wait to hear from you with your comments after you prepare it.

Commented Jan 26, 2013 on Kerala style Cornish hen/ Chicken - Kozhi Varatha Curry at Chef Vinod

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A new term, new Restaurants to try - Mr.President

CLEVELAND PARK, WASHINGTON DC AWAITS YOU MR. PRESIDENT Heartiest Congratulations Mr. President on your re-election! Thank you for your invitation to the Presidential Inauguration. Above : with Mrs. Nisha Vinod at the Inaugural Ball. I had the privelege and honor... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2013 at Chef Vinod

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Culinary tour to South India with Chef Vinod

Posted Oct 29, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Culinary tour to India with Chef Vinod

SOUTH INDIA DELIGHTS WITH CHEF VINOD TOUR DEPARTS : JANUARY 31, 2013 Get off the beaten path, explore in depth the rich culinary traditions of south India.Chef Vinod, who hails from Kerala and obtained culinary training from the institute of... Continue reading

Posted Sep 4, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Thank you Vee for taking out the time to post your comments. I am so glad to hear that you liked the recipe and you enjoy my blog. You made my day! Happy Cooking!

Commented Aug 10, 2012 on Kerala Shrimp Curry at Chef Vinod

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Inspired by India: A Family Celebration Celebrate...

Inspired by India: A Family Celebration Celebrate the art and culture of the Indian subcontinent with a free all-day family event. Watch classical kathak dancing, listen to traditional Indian flute music, and make a rakhi bracelet. Watch artists create Indian... Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Dear Darrel, Thank you so much for your comments! You made my day. Happy cooking! If you are ever in the DC area,please do drop by at one of my restaurants.

Commented Aug 7, 2012 on Kerala style Cornish hen/ Chicken - Kozhi Varatha Curry at Chef Vinod

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Culinary Tour of South India with Chef Vinod - January 2013

TOUR DEPARTS - JANUARY 31, 2013 MAMALAPURAM - BANGALORE - MYSORE - CALICUT - COCHIN - KUMARAKOM - KOVALAM Get off the beaten path, explore in depth the rich culinary traditions of South India. Come and join me on January... Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Pictures from Saveur Magazine's third annual BBQ

It was an honor to join hands with the some of the top chefs in the country at Saveur Magazine's third annual global bbq event at the boat basin in New York. We would like to thank Mrs. Sujata Thakur,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 27, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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A Culinary Journey through India - les Dames d'Escoffier event at Indique Heights

WHAT : A CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH INDIA WHERE : INDIQUE HEIGHTS WHEN : MONDAY MAY 21, 2012 TIME : 6.30 PM SPEAKERS : RESTAURATEURS SURFY RAHMAN & CHEF K.N.VINOD COST : $ 58.00 FOR MEMBERS $ 65.00 NON MEMBERS TICKETS... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Crab Papad Rolls from Indique - A big hit at the Varli Food Festival NYC

Our Chefs getting the crab papad cones ready. Varli Singh and the chefs at the Varli Food Festival in NYC L to R: Chef Vikas Khanna, Padma lakshmi, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and Varli Singh. Hmm..Not sure what the joke was,... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Easter at the White House

I had the good fortune of visiting the White House on Easter Sunday along with my good friend and celebarated chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. My last visit to the White House kitchen was when Walter Scheib was the Executive Chef many... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Share our Strength's - Taste of the Nation - No kid hungry (2012) - update

The event was a grand success and here are some pictures from the event : top row : L to R : Mixologist Gina Chersevani, Chef Scott Drewino of Source,Chef Dean Gold of Dino, Middle row: Lto R : Chef... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Share our Strength's - Taste of the Nation - No kid hungry (2012)

Washington’s Top Chefs Unite to end Childhood Hunger - Come join us at the National Building Museum as we join other Chefs to help raise the crucial funds necessary to ensure no kid goes hungry in America. Monday, April 2,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Varli Food Festival 2012 - April 5th - New York

Indique /Indique Heights is proud to be participating at the Varli Food festival in NY. Varli food festival brings together Indian Chefs/Restaurateurs under one roof to promote Indian cuisine. This year's event is hosted by Emmy nominee/top chef host Padma... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Superbowl 2012 - Eats at Indique

See what we are serving for the Superbowl 2012 at Indique. KOKUM MARTINI You may also want to check out my Chickpea hush Puppies recipe for Super Bowl watching on Washington Post site : http://wapo.st/xS7DmV Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Thanks Monica for your support and encouragement.

Commented Jan 25, 2012 on CELEBRITY CHEFS CONVERGE ON CAPITAL at Chef Vinod

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CELEBRITY CHEFS CONVERGE ON CAPITAL

CELEBRITY CHEFS CONVERGE ON CAPITAL 'Sunday Night Suppers' is a $550 per head dinner organized by Chef Alice Waters, Chef Jose Andres and cookbook author Joan Nathan to benefit the DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s table. The dinners are held... Continue reading

Posted Jan 24, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Restaurant Week - Extended at Indique, Cleveland park.

The Restaurant Week at Indique has been extended for another week till Jan 21, 2012. Please come and check out some of the new dishes on the Menu. Pork Belly, Veal cheeks, Achari 'Taco', Kokum Margarita and more.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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DC Restaurant Week - January 2012

Folks, this is the time of the year, when holidays are over and people are slowly getting back to work. Our bi-annual Restaurant Week begins tomorrow. At Indique, we have spruced up our menu and have many new dishes! Come... Continue reading

Posted Jan 8, 2012 at Chef Vinod

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Thank you Biju! looking forward to seeing you at one of my restaurants. Please send me a note when you plan to visit. Best wishes, Vinod

Commented Jan 9, 2012 on 100 Very Best Restaurants of Washington - Washingtonian Magazine Jan 2012 at Chef Vinod

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100 Very Best Restaurants of Washington - Washingtonian Magazine Jan 2012

We are humbled and honored to be featured among the 100 Very Best Restaurants of Washington in the latest issue of the Washingtonian Magazine - January 2012 issue . Indique,located at 3512- 14, Connecticut Avenue, N.W.Washington DC and Indique Heights,... Continue reading

Posted Dec 25, 2011 at Chef Vinod

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Vibrant India

Indique Heights welcomes NEST DC. NEST DC is hosting an evening highlighting in rich local customs and artisan traditions of India. The evening will wave a combination of cultural activities such as traditional artisan demonstrations (ikat, block printing, and beading),... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2011 at Chef Vinod

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