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Modern Italian pop-up brings contemporary trattoria fare to Hyderabad
Modern Italian pop-up brings contemporary trattoria fare to Hyderabad
REAN, The Leela Hyderabad’s Chef Studio, hosted a two-day Modern Italian pop-up curated by chefs Sreekar Kapuganti and Prajwal Sannala. The menu combines classic trattoria dishes with contemporary touches, offering set meals…
The Story in Brief
REAN, The Leela Hyderabad’s Chef Studio, hosted a two-day Modern Italian pop-up curated by chefs Sreekar Kapuganti and Prajwal Sannala. The menu combines classic trattoria dishes with contemporary touches, offering set meals for individual diners and sharing plates for groups. Highlights include sourdough House Focaccia with pickles, Eggplant Parmesan and a Chocolate Mousse dessert. The chefs, who were school friends, reunited after Prajwal returned from London. Sreekar also draws on around eight years as a private chef in Canada, including work for the US Consulate and private clients.
The New Indian Express found the opening-day experience uneven. The Lamb Pasta was bland and lacked seasoning, while the Roast Chicken was barely cooked. The Dolci Chocolate Mousse was the strongest dish reviewed. The pop-up’s concept offers Hyderabad a fresh take on Italian comfort food, but its execution needs greater consistency.
The Indian Opinion
Food coverage often turns a new menu into either a grand arrival or a total failure. Neither reading fits this review. A promising concept, experienced chefs and one successful dessert cannot excuse under-seasoned pasta or barely cooked chicken, especially in a short pop-up where every plate matters. The fair test is simple: whether later diners consistently receive well-cooked mains, not whether the menu sounds modern or the chefs have impressive résumés.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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