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ILLUSTRATING THE EVOLUTION OF THE INDIAN DINING EXPERIENCE
BY THE VILKHU FAMILY

Front facade of restaurant.
Recognition from James Beard Foundation.
Naan
Bombay Shrimp
Chicken Biriyani
Goat Masala, basmati rice, truffle naan
Oyster Bed Roast
Khyber Lamb Chops
Nariyal Gulf Fish
Raw Silk
Indo-French Tea Party
Queen of the Hills
New Kid on the Block
Tea & Biscuits
Pinky Up No. 2
Indian Firing Squad
Saffron Nola Old Fashioned

PRESS

Forbes article: Oyster Bed Roast

FORBES

August 1st, 2019

18 Glorious Ways to Enjoy Oysters on National Oyster Day

Forbes Article: Raiding the Spice Rack.

FORBES

July 30th, 2019

Raiding the Spice Rack: How About a Cardamom Cocktail?

Adore Article: A-List Arvinder Vilkhu

ADORE

April 17th, 2019

A-LIST: Arvinder 'Dickey' Vilkhu

UNO article: Uptown Restaurant Led by two UNO grads.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

February  14th, 2019

Popular Uptown Restaurant Led by Two UNO Grads

Times article: 10 places to eat in New Orleans

TIMES-PICAYUNE

March 29th, 2019

10 Places to Eat in New Orleans

The Advocate: 10 restaurants defining the soul of New Orleans

THE ADVOCATE

April 11, 2019

10 Restaurants Defining the Soul of New Orleans

The Advocate: New Orleans Dining Guide

THE ADVOCATE

April 11, 2019

New Orleans Dining Guide 2019

James Beard Foundation Dinner: India Meets Mardi Gras

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION

March  2nd, 2019

India Meets Mardi Gras

New York Times article: Gumbo

NEW YORK TIMES

January 8, 2019

Gumbo, the Classic New Orleans Dish, Is Dead. Long Live Gumbo.

Eater Nola: Cocktails right now in New Orleans

EATER NOLA

October 10, 2018

Where to Drink Cocktails Right Now in New Orleans

The Advocate: New Orleans Dining Guide 2018

THE ADVOCATE

April 25, 2018

New Orleans Dining Guide 2018

Chef Ashwin Vilkhu: James Beard Semi finalist

WWLTV

February 15, 2018

N.O. Chefs & Restaurants named James Beard award semifinalists

2018 James Beard Award Semifinalists

THE 2018 JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALISTS

February 15, 2018

BEST NEW RESTAURANT 

Saffron Nola James Beard Award Semifinalist

EATER NOLA

February 15, 2018

Saffron nola is a Semifinalists for BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2018 James Beard Awards

James Beard Awards

THE ADVOCATE

February 15, 2018

2018 JAMES BEARD AWARDS

James Beard Semifinalists: Saffron Nola

NOLA.COM

February 15, 2018

2018 James Beard Award finalists are..

Gambit Review: Wild about Saffron Nola

GAMBIT

February 12, 2018

Review: Wild about Saffron nola on Magazine Street

Eater Nola: Saffron Nola

EATER NOLA

February 2, 2018

Saffron nola wants to change how Americans define Indian cuisine

Saffron Nola: Restaurant of the Year

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE

December 2017

Best of Dining 2017

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Eater Nola: Restaurant of the Year

EATER NOLA

December 5, 2017

New Orleans Eater Awards 2017

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

The Times: Best 5 Restaurants

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

November 7, 2017

New Orleans' Best 5 Restaurants 2017

The Advocate: Indian Evolution

THE ADVOCATE

August 7, 2017

INDIAN EVOLUTION: Behind boldly modern Saffron NOLA...

Eater Nola: The Most Beautiful Restaurants

EATER NOLA

December 20, 2017

The Most Beautiful Restaurants in

New Orleans 

Eater Nola: Saffron Nola interior

EATER NOLA

August 18, 2017

Inside Saffron nola's stunning new restaurant

Offbeat Magazine: Gold Standard

OFFBEAT MAGAZINE

August 30, 2017

Gold Standard: Saffron nola brings upscale cuisine to Magazine Street

The Times: Saffron Nola re-imagines Indian food

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

PRESS RELEASE

August 25, 2017

Saffron nola re-imagines Indian food on Magazine St.

Gambit: Saffron Nola opens on Magazine St.

GAMBIT

August 15, 2017

Saffron nola opens on Magazine St.

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