Freakin' Deylicious

What to Expect

Each month, Chef Ranjan Dey and Dr. Nandita Dinesh invite you to gather around their table for an experience that merges food, storytelling, and celebration. Limited to just 10 guests, these evenings connect the recipes and narratives in Ranjan's memoir to the celebrations and events happening that month, transforming dining into conversation about how we mark time, tradition, and community through what we eat.

Over two hours, you'll enjoy a thoughtfully curated meal featuring one signature dish from Ranjan's memoir, Freakin' Deylicious. Each gathering is designed around the month's cultural moments, whether ushering in the holiday season in December or celebrating other seasonal milestones throughout the year. Nandita will guide the table through discussions that bring the chapter's themes to life, while Ranjan shares the personal and cultural narratives behind the food.

You'll leave with:

• A full belly and satisfied palate
• A featured recipe to recreate at home
• New perspectives on how food preserves and communicates culture
• Connections with fellow curious diners

Launch Event: December 5, 2025, 6:00 PM
A special preview celebrating the holiday season as we introduce this concept.

Monthly Series Begins: February 2026
Schedule: Last Friday of each month, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Capacity: 10 guests
Investment: $100 per person
Refund policy: while we are unable to offer refunds, in the event of last minute needs, you are welcome to give your ticket to someone else and/or change your date of attendance. Please email [email protected] in either of these cases.
Parking: New Delhi Restaurant offers validated valet parking exclusively for our guests next door at Hotel Nikko. Just $30 for the first 3-hours.

Reserve your seat at the table where restaurants become what they've always been meant to be: centers for cultural education, human connection, and the timeless art of storytelling.

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