Dear Readers,
Hyderabad’s identity is as much about food as it is about the Charminar, pearls, and the IT industry. The city's cultural diversity lets you savour global flavours all in one place, with iconic dishes at every turn. Chefs and home cooks are now blending cuisines to create fresh food trends. From Junglee Maans fusions to indulgent cakes, You & I scoured the city and found some locals eager to share their favourite recipes to spice up your festive season!
On the Cover, we have the visionary founders of Q Mart — Rohit Varma, Dr Rahul Varma, and Dr Arjun Bongu. This week’s Cover Story highlights the journey of Q Mart that was established in 1997, and has transformed from a single-store venture into a premium chain known for specialty food and home essentials.
In People in Focus, we feature Kavitha Mantha, the self-taught chef and visionary behind Hyderabad’s first farm-to-table dining experience, Sage Farm Café. At Sage Farm Café, Kavitha proudly serves dishes crafted from her farm’s produce, embracing clean, locally-sourced ingredients. Discover her journey from urban living to sustainable farming and her mission to make a difference, one plate at a time.
Make sure you check out In the Spotlight, where we feature POP O'BOB founders Shiva Abhinav Amaraneni and Bobby Ghattamaneni, who are leading India's bubble tea revolution. Their innovative flair has made bubble tea a chic sensation, set for global expansion. In Mind and Body, we explore six common eating disorders, from anorexia to binge eating, and provide insights into the symptoms and mental and physical impacts of these conditions.
Lastly, our Grand Getaways this week is a must-read as we follow the travels of Tanya Francis. Recently, her work whisked her away to the bustling streets of Barcelona and the picturesque boulevards of Paris, turning the business trip into a delightful adventure.
If you have any suggestions, comments or queries, please e-mail me at publisher@you-and-i.com