Galle Face Hotel and The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Alongwith DeanWith Us, Announce ’’HeritageCrossroads’’

Renowned Chef Jashbeer Singh

The Galle Face Hotel is delighted to announce an unprecedented collaboration with The LeelaPalace Bengaluru, along with Dean With Us (Rupali Dean and Akanksha Dean), marking ahistoric first between two world-renowned hospitality giants. This unique event, aptly named"Heritage Crossroads," will feature a series of three-day showcases at each hotel, celebrating therichculinarytraditions of SriLankaandIndia.

Highlighting this gastronomic celebration, The Leela Palace Bengaluru’s esteemed chefs, led byChef Jashbeer Singh, with 18 years of culinary experience, will bring exquisite Indian cuisinefromtheiraward-winningrestaurant ‘Jamavar,’namedafterKashmirbrocades,embodying

‘AtithiDevoBhava’—where guests are revered like gods, to the Galle Face Hotel's 1864Limited Edition restaurant from August 9th to 11th. Guests will experience an authentic journeythroughthe tastesand aromasthat define Indiancuisine, presentedbyculinarymasters fromoneof India’smost iconic hotels.

Guests at 1864 Limited Edition can look forward to a curated menu that blends traditionaltechniqueswith contemporaryflair, offeringauniquediningexperiencethat captures theessenceof Indian cuisines. Anticipate indulging in royal delicacies like MeenMoilee, MurgSaagwala,and Khumb Ki Galawat, to name a few, as you celebrate Indian culinary grandeur. In addition tothe culinary showcase, the event will also feature opportunities for guests to interact with thechefs.

Heritage Crossroadsaimstohighlightthe uniqueflavoursandtraditionsofSriLankanandIndiancuisines,fosteringculturalexchangeandenhancingthegastronomic experiencesofguestsat both esteemed hotels. This collaboration offers a rare opportunity for guests to experience thebestofboth culinaryworlds,celebratingthedeepculturaltiesbetween SriLankaandIndia.

Heritage Crossroads goes beyond simply showcasing the culinary expertise of both countries; itisacelebrationoftheprofoundculturalbondsbetweenSri Lankaand India.Throughthisevent,the Galle Face Hotel seeks to introduce the rich culinary heritage of Sri Lanka to the Indianmarket and reciprocally promote Indian flavours to Sri Lankans. This initiative seeks to foster amutualappreciation for each other's traditionsand culinarydelights.

In alignment with Mr. Sanjeev Gardiner's vision - Chairman of the Galle Face Group topromotetourismthroughculinaryarts,fashion,andculture,HeritageCrossroadsexemplifiesthismissionbyintertwiningcultural appreciationwith gastronomicexcellence.

The culmination of this collaboration will see Galle Face Hotel's culinary team, led by ChefRukmal (Rukie)Samarasekara, heading to The Leela Palace Bengaluru for their showcase inIndia on September 6th, 7th, and 8th. The team will present contemporary cuisine at theprestigious Le Cirque Restaurant, offering guests in Bengaluru a taste of Sri Lanka's culinaryprowess.

Thisgastronomic celebrationiscuratedbyDeanWithUs;AkankshaDean, adistinguishedFood& Travel writer, Independent Chef, and Events Specialist trained under the renowned MassimoBottura in Modena. Recipient of the ‘F&B Concept Curator of The Year,’ her travels shaped herunique culinary innovation and cultural insights alongside Rupali Dean, an accomplishedJournalist, Food & Travel Photographer, and Events Specialist. Recognized for innovativeculinary experiences, notably awarded ‘Best Food Writer’ and ‘Culinary Event Curator of theYear,’ their expertise and vision have been instrumental in bringing this collaboration to life,ensuringatrulymemorable experienceforall attendees.

Thisone-of-a-kindcollaborationunderscoresthecommitmentofGalleFaceHotelandTheLeelaPalace Bengaluru to providing exceptional hospitality experiences. It also reflects a shared visionofpromotingcultural understandingand appreciation throughthe universal languageoffood.

Thereal clincher:TheHotels willbe hostingthe dinners on boththeirhometurfs, showcasingtheirrespectiveculinarymasterpieces to a newaudience.

For more information about Heritage Crossroads and to make reservations, please call 074 2601641.