Sitting across the table from a person that wastes
food is something that really drives me up the wall. Not because it gets
me thinking of the hungry in other developing countries, but of the
ones living on the street right outside the very restaurant. If you're
someone that follows the news, at least partially, then you'll know that
India is home to the world's largest number of hungry people. India's
malnourished people account for 15 percent of the country's population,
which by the way translates to 194.6 million people.
(Why You Must Include Seasonal Produce in Your Food)
The 2014-2015 Global Hunger Index (GHI) puts India at rank 55, which
might be an improvement from how we ranked in 2013 but the sad truth is
that we're still part of a country where the richest 10 percent of the
population holds three quarters of the country's wealth. India is
largely plagued by poverty, huge income gaps, almost no food security
and high food wastage.
(PM Modi's Mega Food Parks to Help Curb Food Wastage)
Underestimating the Impact of Leftovers
I can't say I have statistical proof for this, but just going by common
sense: The restaurants in Delhi, both big and small, generate tonnes of
leftover food every day. While some of it is all bones and peels, the
rest include good food and a lot of it comes from the customer's table
rather than the restaurant's kitchen.
(9 Ways to Avoid Food Wastage at Home)
The Emerson Food and Wastage report pegs India's food wastage at
Rs.44,000 crores. While some of it is due to lack of storage facilities,
a lot of it comes from restaurants. So if you were to take all of this
food and distribute it amongst the hungry, if not poor, then I believe
you'll be giving them at least one square meal a day.
(Millions Around the World Remain Hungry)
We spoke to over 30 restaurants in Delhi and asked generally about what
they do with their leftover food and you'll be surprised to know that
over half of them throw it away.
Dum Pukht, the popular Indian restaurant at Maurya said they give away their leftover food to the AWB Food Bank at the end of the day. Varq, at the Taj Mahal Hotel said they give the leftover food to the NGO named Aap ki Rasoi. Zerzura
said they tend to avoid any wastage of food as their place is not very
big and even if there are leftovers, they give it to their employees. Mia Bella
said they have a sort of per plate system so each portion is meant for
one person which is why they usually don't have too much leftover food.
Kainoosh
said they marinate/prep food in limited quantities so they usually
don't have too much leftover food either. In case they do, the staff
usually takes it home. Lodi, the Garden Restaurant said that they
usually throw away the remaining food because they don't have much of
it. But they are trying to find an NGO to help them re-distribute it
instead. read more http://goo.gl/7pnlsz
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| Aditi Veena |
Aditi Veena is an architect who moonlights as a musician. Her performances combine music with experimental spatial experiences and have ranged from performing in small tight basements with visual projections to spatial experiences to a walking garden concert.
Catch her this Wednesday (4th March) as she takes us through her acoustic set at one of the best outdoor venues in the city Lodi - The Garden Restaurant.
Venue: Lodi - The Garden Restaurant
Date – March 04, 2015 (Wednesday)
Time – 8:30 pm onwards
Address: Lodi – The Garden Restaurant, Lodhi Road, Opposite Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi – 110003
For Reservation Call : 9818743232
The third edition of the Amarrass Music Festival takes place 21-22 November, 2014 in New Delhi, India at Lodi-The Garden Restaurant. India's most eclectic world music festival presents national treasures, unknown voices and explores the boundaries of collaboration. This year's line-up brings together artists from Mali/West Africa, the United States, Palestine, Colombia, Brazil, and India to showcase new, cross-cultural collaborations on each night of festival. Programming will also include audio-visual presentations and workshops by the artists, an instrument petting zoo, and instrument makers. An open-air stage, a sampling of world-class food and beverages, amenities such as valet parking and close proximity to the Metro line, and music, sweet music in the garden!
Travel green to the festival through Grallo. Hospitality partner: Sewara. Music Tours with Sadhana Travels. Powered by Indian Oil Corporation. A production by Amarrass Records & Amarrass Society for Performing Arts.
FRIDAY, 21 NOV, 2014 7pm onwards "100 STRINGS/SAU-RANG" - LAKHA KHAN Sindhi Sarangi, vocals (with Dane Khan on dholak) (Rajasthan, India) MADOU SIDIKI DIABATE Kora, vocals (Bamako, Mali) MIKE KASHOU Oud (US/Palestine) ALL STAR STRING JAM
SATURDAY, 22 NOV, 2014 5pm onwards "GROOVE ME" - PAINTED CAVES (Milwaukee/Memphis/New York City, US) STILL DIRTY (India) DJ TUDO (Brazil) w/ RAIS KHAN and MANGA (India) BAGPIPES of PUNJAB (India) IKARO VALDERRAMA (Colombia) ALL STAR GROOVE JAM
SATURDAY, 22 NOV, 2014 2pm-5pm "WORKING IT" - MOHAN LAL LOHAR Morchang making in action (Jaisalmer, India) RAIS KHAN of Barmer Boys - morchang and khartaal workshops (Harbha, Rajasthan, India) DJ TUDO Presentation: Ethnomusicology/Field Recordings from Brazil
VISUALS: Vinny Bhagat | AMARRASS DJ: DJ Spincycle
TICKETS:
ONE DAY PASS = Rs. 1500
TWO DAY PASS = Rs. 2500
STUDENT SPECIAL = Rs. 500/day
CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE ADMISSION
Venue- Lodi - The Garden Restaurant
Date – 21& 22 NOV
Time – 5.00 Pm on wards
Address: Lodi – The Garden Restaurant, Lodhi Road, Opposite Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi - 110003.
For Reservation Call : 9818743232
Introducing the authentic flavours of Italy has always been the driving force behind the restaurant’s enduring success. Italian food is one of the most popular and widely adopted cuisines the world over. Lip – smacking Italian dishes on the menu include Prawns, green peas and barley risotto; Roasted farm vegetables, walnut and quinoa risotto; Tender chicken supreme on homemade fettuccini with broccoli rabe; Potato and parmesan gnocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce and crisp bacon; Ricotta, pinenuts and fresh thyme ravioli tossed with extra virgin olive oil and garlic; Butternut squash and fresh fennel risotto; Spinach tortellini with mushroom cheese sauce.
Drinks paired with these dishes include Goodbye Hangover, Soft Touch, Grape fruit Mojito, Pearl Harbour, Cilantro and mint margarita, Cucumber basil gimlet.
Venue- Lodi - The Garden Restaurant
Date – September 1 to September 30, 2014
Time – 11am to 12:30am
Address: Lodi – The Garden Restaurant, Lodhi Road, Opposite Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi - 110003.
For Reservation Call: 9818743232
Meal for two – Rs 1500 (exclusive of taxes)
