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Eater
3 days ago
- Business
- Eater
Paneer-Stuffed Ravioli and Tandoori Chilean Sea Bass Head to Randolph Restaurant Row
Vikram Singh dreamed of opening a restaurant in the West Loop, but he realized that he needed patience to compete in one of Chicago's most competitive dining neighborhoods. Singh opened Kama in 2009 in suburban La Grange where he slowly developed a formula for introducing South Asian flavors that many locals had never tasted. 'Indian-inspired Americana' is Singh's calling card. In 2023, Singh and his business partner, Agnes Singh, opened a second location in Chicago proper along Milwaukee Avenue. Vikram Singh calls Wicker Park a bridge toward what he wants to accomplish along Randolph Restaurant Row where the third location of Kama is pegged for an August opening at 812 W. Randolph Street in West Loop. Vikram Singh guesses 90 percent of Chicago hasn't dined at Kama. A restaurant in a high-profile location to grow the brand excites him. 'Sometimes you could fool yourself, because your core customers are so loyal and sometimes forgiving,' he adds. 'You do not know how good you are until you get into a new place where people have not heard of you much, and then you get to see the reactions.' Regional Indian cooking has received much attention recently, with restaurants like Nadu in Lincoln Park and, particularly, Southern Indian fare from the Indian state of Kerala (Thattu in Avondale, which opened in 2022, has seemingly ignited a trend). Kama has long served dishes like Keralan fish fry, and while Singh's excited to see restaurants serve up more variety, he doesn't seek the same attention for serving regional dishes. 'We've been doing regional Indian for the last 10 years,' Singh says, adding: 'It would have been so easy for me to just stick to my Punjabi stuff, right?' Kama's forte is contemporary Indian cuisine, fusion cooking that blends South Asian flavors and spices with European American fare. Ravioli stuffed with paneer comes in a thick tikka sauce. Sticky tamarind baby back ribs were popular in La Grange. Singh has kept traditional North Indian staples on his menus, items familiar to most Americans, including rogan josh, samosa, and naan. But the experience with two locations has him hungry to showcase more of his experimental dishes to a West Loop customer base that he feels will be receptive. Singh gushes about a scallop dish that he says crosses Indian and Italian cultures with bell peppers, romanesco, and makhani sauce. Singh is also proud of his restaurant's cocktail program, which often features elaborate garnishes or fun presentations. Agnes Singh handles the beverage with highlights like Purple Rain, made with Japanese Gin Butterfly, lemongrass, lavender, grapefruit tonic, and Campari foam. Singh sought to open in West Loop before Kama's Chicago debut in Wicker Park, but real estate priced him out. Now that they've secured a lease, they'll have a larger kitchen to test out new items with an upcoming weekend brunch menu featuring with shrimp and grits, plus fried chicken served with Indian-spiced hot honey. There aren't many South Asian restaurants in West Loop, with ROOP Chicago — also along Randolph Street — being one of the only options. Spicing up the ambience for the neighborhood is also important to Singh. Don't expect to hear tabla and sitars on the sound system. Singh prefers modern artists like Indian rapper Hanumankind. 'I love Indian hip-hop,' Singh says. 'And I know I'm a guy who's much too old to be listening to hip-hop, by the way.' Kama West Loop , 812 W. Randolph Street, planned for a mid-August opening See More:
Mint
7 days ago
- Mint
Uttarakhand news: Two labourers killed, 7 missing after landslide hits under-construction hotel in Uttarkashi
At least two workers were killed in Uttarakhand on Sunday due to a landslide at their campsite at an under-construction hotel, triggered by a cloudburst. According to officials, 7 other workers are missing from their campsite along the Yamunotri National Highway. The landslide occurred at Silai Bend about 4 km ahead of Paligad, Uttarkashi. The labourers were engaged in the construction of a hotel. District Magistrate Prashant Arya said the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), SDRF, and police personnel are jointly conducting search and rescue operations at the site on a war footing. Sub-Inspector Vikram Singh said the bodies of two labourers were recovered from the banks of the Yamuna River near Tiladi Shaheed Smarak, about 18 km from the place where the landslide occurred. The highway is blocked by landslide debris at Silai Bend and Gujri Bend. DM Arya said 29 labourers were at the campsite when the landslide occurred, washing away around 10 metres of the highway. 20 of them were evacuated to safety while nine went missing. He said that a new landslide zone has developed close to the hotel site. Soon after, the bodies of two of the 9 missing men were found, the DM said. The deceased were identified as Dujelal (55) from Pilibhit and Keval Visht (43) from Nepal. The labourers were from Nepal, Dehradun and Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit. Roshan Chaudhry (37) Anveer Dhami (40) Kallu Ram Chaudhry (60) Sar Katel Dhami (32) Jaichand (38) Chhotu (22) Priyansh (20) Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami prayed for the safety of the missing labourers. 'Search and rescue operations are underway at the site. I am constantly in touch with the officials concerned,' he said. The MeT department has issued a red alert for heavy rains on June 29 and 30 in various districts of Uttarakhand, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar. This has prompted authorities to put the Chardham Yatra on hold for a day for the safety of pilgrims. Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said the Chardham Yatra has been postponed for a day as a precautionary step due to continuous heavy rainfall in the state and the possibility of landslides. Chardham pilgrims have been advised to stay wherever they are and resume their journey only after the weather becomes normal.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand; IMD issues red and orange alerts
As the southwest monsoons have hit the Indian subcontinent, northern states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are lashed by heavy rains, with the India Meteorological Department(IMD) issuing red and orange alerts for both. IMD had forecasted prevailing wet conditions in both states for the next few days.(Keshav Singh/ Hindustan Times) The Shimla meteorological centre on Sunday issued a red alert for heavy rains across Bilapsur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Una, Kullu and Chamba districts. The Dehradun Meteorological Centre had earlier predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall for Jun 29 and 30. It has issued a red alert for Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, and Haridwar districts. An orange alert has been issued for the remaining districts of the state. What restrictions are the states seeing? In Himachal Pradesh, railway movements along the Shimla-Kalka line were also suspended after boulders and trees fell on the tracks following overnight rains. Koti on the Shimla-Kalka National Highway (NH-5), connecting Shimla and Chandigarh, was hit by an earthquake, damaging stretches of the road. This triggered a traffic jam, which lasted for hours. Police teams later cleared the debris and facilitated traffic movement on the highway. In Solan, the road to Himuda Complex, Mandhala, and Bagguwala has been closed, after it was washed away. Bald River in the Baddi area of the district is on surge, accompanied by a threat of damage in the surrounding areas, where water up to four feet has reportedly entered several houses. In Uttarakhand, 'Roads might be closed to prevent landslide-related disasters, which will affect movement, ' said Dr. Vikram Singh, IMD Dehradun director. People are advised to travel only if required and avoid unnecessary movements. The Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district, is blocked by debris after being hit by a landslide, which was triggered by a cloudburst. The calamity claimed two labourers' lives who were working at a hotel construction site along the highway. Search operations are underway for the missing ones. How is Himachal and Uttarakhand's weather for the next few days? As fierce downpour continues in both states, warnings of landslides, water logging, damage to vulnerable structures, traffic congestion and disruption in essential services have been issued. In Himachal Pradesh, high flash flood risk persists in parts of Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, and Una till Jun 30. IMD has issued an orange warning of heavy to very heavy rains in isolated areas of the state on Monday and predicted a wet spell in the state till July 5. In Uttarakhand, the upcoming days will also be marked with a significant rise in water levels in the rivers, lakes, reservoirs and other water bodies, Singh said. He also urged people residing in vulnerable and low-lying areas, to be watchful, especially during the later hours of the day, and evacuate accordingly. Rainfall in Uttarakhand might see a negligible decline on July 1, as heavy downpours are predicted to continue in the state. Here, the IMD has issued an orange alert too, for July 1 and 2. What do IMD's red and orange alerts imply? Red and orange alerts are IMD's first and second levels in its four-tier warning system. A red alert represents the most severe weather warnings, indicating extremely heavy rainfall over 204.5 mm within 24 hours, posing a significant threat to life and property. The orange alert follows with comparatively lesser rainfall, with preparations for possible transportation disruptions, power outages, and landslides.
New Indian Express
29-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Two held with over 1K rolls of banned manjha in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Two men were arrested in separate incidents for trading illegal Chinese manjha, with over 1,100 rolls of the banned nylon-based kite string recovered, police said on Saturday. In view of the upcoming Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan, police have launched a special drive against the sale and purchase of hazardous Chinese manjha, which has caused fatal injuries to people, birds and animals. 'In the first incident, police laid a trap in Jeewan Park, Uttam Nagar and apprehended Raju Chaurasia. A total of 922 rolls were recovered from a godown,' said DCP (Crime) Vikram Singh. A case was registered under relevant sections of the BNS and Environment Protection sold the banned string offline and online due to high profit margins. In another case, Areeb Khan was caught near Kamla Market with 248 rolls. He earlier worked at a clothing shop. Police are investigating the full supply chain of this banned product.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Three die after being drugged, looted by fake occultists in Bikaner
J aipur: Three men died, and another is being treated after they were allegedly drugged by a gang posing as occult practitioners in the Khajuwala area of Bikaner Friday afternoon. The gang convinced the four that they could double their money using black magic. They allegedly served food laced with sedatives, causing the victims to lose consciousness, and then looted the house. Preliminary estimates suggest the gang stole cash and valuables worth Rs 45–50 lakh. The incident came to light after Khajuwala police station received a report that Abdul Gaffar, a resident of Ward No. 16 in Khajuwala, fell unconscious under suspicious circumstances and later died during treatment. His body was sent to the mortuary, and police who reached his residence found indications that occult practices took place. The area was sealed for investigation. According to Ghaffar's family, two acquaintances—Shaitan Singh and his nephew Vikram Singh—brought the alleged tantriks to the house. Along with Abdul Ghaffar and Rajendra Singh, who was also known to him, they reportedly participated in the rituals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Police suspect that all four men—Abdul Ghaffar, Shaitan Singh, Vikram Singh, and Rajendra Singh—were served poisoned food by the alleged tantriks. Only Vikram Singh and Shaitan Singh were initially taken to the hospital by Abdul Ghaffar's family. Following leads provided by the family, police began a search for the two and eventually found their bodies in Muktaprasad, nearly 50 km from Abdul Ghaffar's home. Investigators believe they may have consumed the poisoned food at the house and left, only to succumb to its effects later during their journey. Police are exploring multiple angles, including the possibility that Shaitan Singh and Vikram Singh were complicit in the plan but were ultimately betrayed by the tantriks. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
