06012021-LSTC-01.qxd 1/5/2021 11:20 PM Page 1 c m y b DIGITAL ROUTE India’s undisputed comedy king Kapil Sharma is set for a Netflix debut. He took to social media to share the big news and followed it with a video announcement in typical Kapil Sharma style. TRIBUNE Up next Bhumi Pednekar has started shooting for the comedy drama Badhaai Do, co-starring Rajkummar Rao. The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to share moments from the shoot. IANS CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 6 JANUARY 2021 Recipe for the future PHOTOS: ISTOCK Gurnaaz Kaur W Cloud kitchens, vegan foods, plant-based diets and niche food choices — experts share the new gastronomic trends that are likely to emerge this year E cooked more than ever before in 2020! Family dinners or catching up with friends wasn’t about going to a restaurant; it meant dishing out something special in your own kitchen. Food became the source of joy and togetherness, and being healthy a priority. Now, in 2021, what will the world of food look like? Industry experts share the forecast on all that will set the stage for dining trends. Among the food choices, clean eating became a world phenomenon due to the pandemic. And it will continue to grow. “Due to Covid-19, a majority has refrained from eating meats, so there will be many quick vegan recipes that make use of easily available ingredients,” says chef and food blogger Anukriti Jhamb. Reiterating the thought is Bharat Bhandari, food expert and restaurateur, “Organic produce, Vegan foods and plant-based diets are all going to be on the rise for a while.” SAFE AT HOME Likewise, in eating out versus eating at home, the latter wins. “Eating at home will be the trend. A lot of people will resort to cloud kitchens primarily because the investment is low and also because food deliveries are going up,” says Angad Singh, brand consultant, The Right Knife. “I believe it will be a mix of the two, eating at home when you can and eating out when- DIET-BASED TREND In 2020, dieticians not only prescribed what to eat when, but also provided the meal for their clients. Angad says the trend is here to stay, “Meals prepared by experts, as per one’s health and requirements, will be a hit.” IN A NUTSHELL ■ Health and wellness will be the focus of 2021 and therefore clean eating, vegan food and plant-based diet will be a hit. ■ Eating at home will shift to dining-out post March 2021. ■ We will see niche cuisine restaurants gaining popularity. ■ For large gatherings and celebrations, ever convenient, but with all the precautions,” explains Anukriti. Industry analyst Gunkaran Singh thinks whoever is doing ‘niche’ food is going to do well. “The city is opening up to international cuisines like sushi, barbeques, pork and stuff. At the same time, the demand for vegan and fresh food industry is also coming up in a very strong way. People are now actually focusing on salads; the need micro-catering at home with a limited number of guests will continue to be in demand. ■ Good food, good service and hygiene will become the deciding factors for restaurants. ■ Neapolitan pizzas and coffee are the new go-to snack for people. of the hour is some decent breakfast places.” He adds, “In the last twothree years, everybody wanted to open up a night club or a lounge. Nobody focused on food.” SERVE GOOD FOOD According to Bharat, the most important trend to look out for is not just the cuisine but the PR with customers. “Tricity has become a much more evolved market where con- Sohail, Arbaaz booked Emma … for violating Covid-19 norms An FIR was lodged against actor-producer, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail’s son Nirvaan Khan on Monday for violating Covid-19 norms. After the FIR, BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and police officials have sent all three of them into institutional quarantine at Taj Lands End Hotel in Bandra, Mumbai. BMC officials said they will have to complete quarantine period and later RT PCR test will be conducted. SOHAIL KHAN According to the complaint, Arbaaz, Sohail and Nirvaan Khan returned from Dubai on December 25, 2020, and directly went home without isolating themselves in a hotel. The complainant stated that the trio was asked to quarantine themselves in a hotel as per the Covid-19 guidelines, and while they said they would quarantine themselves at Hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai, they went to their Bandra home directly instead. Stone is pregnant La La Land and Spidermanfame actress Emma Stone is pregnant with her first child. Months after rumours of her pregnancy, the actress was spotted cradling a baby bump while on a stroll with her friend. Dressed in all-black athleisure gear and donning a protective mask, the actress was clicked grabbing some fresh air. Shortly after the photos went viral, fans of the actress sent in their love and best wishes for the couple. The pregnancy rumours first started in September, when Emma was spotted with a small baby bump that she shielded in a pair of dungarees. Around the same time, speculations were rife that the actress had secretly tied the knot with Dave McCary. The couple was among the many Hollywood stars that were forced to postpone their wedding due to the lockdown. ARBAAZ KHAN sumers can distinguish between right and wrong. The need of the hour is to focus on the primary goal of a restaurant — serve good food.” People have gone back to coffee and pizzas in a big manner. Angad says, “People have realised that they do not have to go out just for the three meals, they choose to go for a cup of coffee as well. And they are choosing neapolitan pizzas and are willing to pay a high price for it.” On the beverage menu this year will be a lot of cocktails. “People are becoming familiar with the traditional oldschool cocktails. We might be looking at state-of-the-art gastro pubs with experimental cocktails as entertainment,” says Bharat. And Anukriti says this is the year for ciders. “Many local brands have launched numerous flavours in ciders, which cater to the Indian palate,” she says. Banita Sandhu tests positive for Covid-19 British actress Banita Sandhu, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Varun Dhawan in the movie October, has tested positive for Covid-19. Reportedly, she was admitted to a private hospital on Monday after she refused to be treated in a government facility, health department sources said. Sandhu, who was shooting for Kavita & Teresa, had recently travelled in the same flight with the youth who tested positive for the mutant coronavirus strain on his return from the United Kingdom. The actress was diagnosed with Covid-19 on Monday afternoon and steps were initiated to ascertain whether she has been infected with the new strain, an official said. After Banita Sandhu was taken to the Beliaghata Infectious Diseases Hospital where a separate unit has been set up to keep those returned from the UK, she refused to come out of the ambulance alleging that the hospital lacked proper infrastructure. “Eventually, with the permission of the health department, she was admitted to a private hospital,” the official said, adding that Sandhu has been kept in an isolated cabin there. Wedding bells! The year 2021 started with some good news as we witnessed two weddings on Monday! The first couple to get hitched is scriptwriters Kanika Dhillon and Himanshu Sharma. After getting engaged in December, Kanika and Himanshu tied the knot on January 4 at a private ceremony. Kanika shared some beautiful pictures from the function and wrote, “New beginnings.. #2021.” The second couple that got married recently is Parzaan Dastur and Delna Shroff. Parzaan, who started his career in Bollywood as a child artiste, is popularly known as the cute Sardarji of HIMANSHU SHARMA KANIKA DHILLON c m y b New strain? Parzaan Dastur and Delna Shroff Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”. Parzaan shared a few wedding pictures on his Instagram Stories on Monday. It was a traditional Parsi wedding ceremony.