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Over the past decade, the U.S. has seen a food revolution in terms of Indian dining. The once rustic heritage Indian fare traditionally served in restaurants has begun to take on new forms, with a growing number of young chefs and restaurateurs offering modern takes on dishes like chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, as well as adding new Indian-inspired fare to their menus. Among the changes brought on by more modern Indian fare is an emphasis on carefully chosen, often local, ingredients, which are presented in a variety of new and exciting ways.
This week on FoodCrush, we’re talking with Fatima and Amrita Kumar, the co-owners of Saffron, a modern Indian restaurant which recently opened in Milwaukee’s Third Ward.
During our conversation, they discuss the inspiration that went into creating the progressive new concept, the menu items that are drawing crowds and Saffon’s inventive bar program, which offers diners a new way of experiencing Indian-inspired flavors in beverage form. Along the way, we also discuss the challenges of offering stellar service during the opening weeks at a Downtown hotspot.
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As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
