Oct - Dec 2014 Vol. 2, Issue- 3, Official Magazine of Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association web : www.ahar.in` 20/- PG 10 ARE IDLIS A FOREIGN DISH? PG 14 CONTROLLING RESTAURANT FOOD COSTS PG 16 35TH AGM OF AHAR PG 22 GOOD COLOURS ARE HERE ....... PG 28 MUMBAI’S IRANI caFES PG 30 YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Shri Shashikant Shetty Editor Shri Bhaskar K. Shetty Managing Editor Editorial Board Shri Arvind Shetty CONTENTS Shri Sukesh Shetty Published by : Shri Shashikant Shetty On behalf of : Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association (AHAR) B-2, Wadala Shriram Industrial Estate, G. D. Ambekar Marg, Wadala, Mumbai : 400 031. Tel.: +91-22-2417 1818 / +91-22-2417 3030 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.ahar.in Associate Publisher : 26 Smt. S. Suchitra AHAR members can Forevernews 22 make successful 301, Crystal Apartments, GOOD COLOURS forays abroad 1st Marine Cross Lane, 10 ARE HERE ....... Marine Lines, Mumbai 400002. Are idlis a through franchising Tel. : 22072714 / 9619611315 foreign dish? Email : [email protected] From the Associate Publisher’s Desk Dear Esteemed Members, The time is up for the big game the year end bash. Of course the momentum in the Hospitality industry is at its peak despite few odds such as uncertain Govt. policies and the 28 pan to fire situation such as increased power 24 Mumbai’s First Planet bill, extreme shortage of skilled and Irani cafes: unskilled man power, Govt’s policy for more Hollywood beach 14 On verge of hawkers means low traffic to organized Controlling resort to open in extinction eateries. Despite all odds the Udupi Hotels restaurant FOOD Goa by December are doing justice to their patrons by serving COSTS 2014 end the right food at right price. The feel good factor and Modi momentum is making its round in every walk of business still the market is yet ushered up for the big bang which is still under the carpet. Nevertheless Acha din aagaya and the industry can look forward to a more transparent and more efficient leadership in centre and state. And at AHAR, the new and young team will bring the much need kudos to the association and the industry alike. We wish the new team headed by Shri Adarsh B. Shetty all the best. You are what30 Send your feedback at 35th AGM of AHAR16 you eat [email protected] Wish you all A Happy New Year 2015. S. Suchithra 4 Dear Members From I am confident that Associa- color serves as a reality check tion members receive our for food quality too. s you are all aware, the Managing group publications such as The write-up on fast vanish- festive season is fast Editor’s Desk... AHAR Hospitality, AHAR Con- ing ‘Mumbai’s Irani Cafes’ A approaching. The per- nect and the regular updates serves as an eye-opener to spectives and challenges faced on the AHAR website on mat- other hoteliers since the hospi- by the hospitality, food and ters pertaining to hospitality tality industry is witnessing beverage industry are also industry from time to time. rapid changes at an unprece- rapidly changing as the In- Suggestions for improve- dented pace. Even then, the dian economy gains mo- ments and contribution tastes of Irani Tea and variety mentum due to consid- of contents for the of Cakes, Caramel Custard, erable influx of Foreign above publications Cane Chairs, Marble Table-tops Institutional Invest- from the members with colorful glasses on the ment (FII) and Foreign are always welcome. sides are very much afresh in Direct Investment We have covered our mind. To ensure that (FDI) in the hospitality some must read arti- AHAR members are able to sector at an unprece- cles in this edition for meet the future challenges of dented pace. the benefit of all our changing food habits, fast van- The overall feel good fac- members while looking ishing ‘Mumbai’s Irani Cafes’ is tor is echoing and bringing forward to boost our mem- a ‘must read’ article. some kudos to our industry. bership and connect with eve- The 35th AGM & and the The recent report by the ry possible segment of the in- annual AHAR Hospitality Expo Ministry of Finance pointing India ranks as dustry. The article on the ori- was a grand success with the to the real Gross Domestic the third largest gin of ubiquitous ‘Idli’ is re- support and active participa- Product (GDP) growth of 5.3 search based which connects tion of all the members, exhib- percent is directing us towards economy globally to the real heroes of our indus- itors, members from fellow a better days or “Acche Din” on basis of try. It makes us proud to be Associations and the media. ahead. the followers and innovators. This year, the visitor profile too India ranks as the third larg- Purchasing Power The beautifully laid center saw a quantum leap in terms est economy globally on basis Parity (PPP). spread carrying the news and of business and visitors. Over- of Purchasing Power Parity photos is pertaining to the all the AGM & Expo was a (PPP). This growth is propelled 35th AGM, one of the most grand success and saw a huge by the large and booming talked about events of the year jump in the revenue. middle class youngsters and in the hospitality industry. It I request all our members to will continue to be so for a against the levy of CSS (Cross offers an in-depth coverage of support our sponsors in every considerable period. Subsidy Charges) and RAC all areas of the event. possible manner to make Against this backdrop, the (Regulatory Asset Charges) in The article by Dr. Rashmi AHAR and our Events exam- AHAR is trying its best to en- the Supreme Court and the Kolhe, an eminent Food Tech- ples of astounding success. sure justice and relief to its Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi. nologist, on how natural colors This year too Mr. Sudhakar T. members through a series of Apart from these cases, AHAR are healthy compared to the Shetty, VP Zone IX and AGM court cases filed by the organi- has been regularly filing nu- synthetic colors and its usage Chairman was the driving zation collectively, on behalf merous writ petitions against in the restaurant industry is force behind the team which of its members. imposition of ‘Dry Days’ arbi- apt for the time as connois- clinched the best possible These include cases ranging trarily by the authorities dur- seurs are attracted by appear- deals and took us to new, from various issues related to ing elections or festivals and ance and aroma of food. It al- higher levels of accomplish- Service Tax and Dance Bars in getting decrees in its favour. ways enhances their dining ment. the Supreme Court, challeng- We hope, these actions will experience. The youth which I am sure that you will sup- ing certain impractical Draco- help draw the attention of pol- constitutes the bulk of restau- port this venture with full fer- nian clauses in FSSAI and Ex- icy makers and lawmakers, rant customers, are very par- vor. cise Fees Hike (2014-15) in since the hospitality industry ticular about the overall ap- In service to AHAR Bombay High Court and Mini- is always at the receiving end. peal of the menu offered. They mum Wages Act writ petition In this context, due corrective constitute the pillar of our Bhaskar K Shetty being heard at Nagpur High measures should be vetted booming middle-class society. Managing Editor Court. AHAR has also appealed out, AHAR asserts. Hence, the article on food [email protected] AHAR HOSPITALITY I OCT - DEC 2014 www.ahar.in 6 Dear Members, last few years and the fruits of problems faced by the From the our efforts are visible with members in and around his am pleased to address you President’s ease of doing business now zone. We remember his in the last quarter of the under serious consideration efforts in protecting the Iyear which incidentally desk with the State and Union members from the happens to be the end of my governments. It is only the highhandedness of an tenure as president of this beginning of a journey before overzealous ACP during his esteemed organization and we reach our objectives for an tenure. Shri Satish R Shetty, together with my team; I had environment of ‘Minimum Honorary Joint Secretary, who the satisfaction and Government- Maximum lived life to the fullest, may be privilege of serving Governance.’ counted upon to undertake AHAR to the best of my I take this any task for the benefit of the abilities. opportunity to place members. At the outset, I on record and It would not be out of place would like to thank acknowledge the to express our deep gratitude all the members, huge contributions to Shri Shivanand Shetty, Shri advisors, managing made by some of our Shashikant Shetty, Shri committee members, outgoing office bearers Pradeep Jain, Shri Guruprasad sub committees, who will be Shetty and Dr. P V Shetty, sponsors & vendors for relinquishing their office members without any posts making the 35th AHAR AGM, this year. Our Honorable or portfolio, for their valuable Seminar and the AHAR Treasurer Shri Nitin R Shetty, support and Restaurant Business Trade who has been very stingy timely contributions. Exhibition a huge success. The 35th AHAR when it came to spending the I appreciate and thank from We have initiated the AGM, Seminar association’s resources but the bottom of my heart each process of approaching the was very generous on matters and every member, office- Union Ministers including the and the AHAR relating to the benefits of the bearers, advisors, sub Honorable Prime Minister Restaurant members.