Chef Akhtar

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Award-winning chef, restaurateur, TV-personality and cookbook author, Akhtar Nawab, brings creative, group centric plates, unique craft cocktails and enticing programming and events to the bustling South Market District in New Orleans.

With nearly 25 years of experience in the kitchen, the Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. He has been featured in various publications, including Food & Wine, Bon Appétit and Eater, and has appeared on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America.” He was included in acclaimed cookbook Coco: 10 World-Leading Masters Choose 100 Contemporary Chefs (Phaidon, 2009).

Chef Akhtar Nawab’s new culinary offering aims to provide thoughtful and delicious food, beverage and hospitality in a warm and inviting environment. His goal is to cook with pride and integrity and have a lot of fun doing it. Join Chef Akhtar and participate in this exciting adventure!

Explore Our Amazing Membership Program Below

Chef Akhtar’s
Journey through Mexico Experience

Local Pick-Up

STARTING AT

$80

PER MONTH

For a Taste of Mexico in NOLA

A rotating all-inclusive monthly experience highlighting Mexican flavors from across the entire nation. Chef Akhtar Nawab takes you along on his preparation and presentation of dishes that are both refined and innovative without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. Take a peek behind the curtain as Chef Nawab shows you how to make some of his best meals - including off-menu items and special event menus as well as unique pantry items.

What You’ll Get

Every month Chef Nawab will guide you through his favorite, most unique Mexican dishes through a curated Journey Through Mexico. Provided will be all ingredients and dishes required for preparation. Follow along with Chef Nawab to create this exquisite meal yourself.

A sample menu may include:

  • Queso Fundido with chips or Roasted Mushroom Quesadilla

  • Steak tacos spicy salsa verde, carnitas tacos with chipotle mayonnaise and guajillo salsa, and shrimp tacos with mole rojo and frijoles

  • Oregano roasted chicken tacos with avocado and tomatillo salsa, and roasted shiitake and squash tacos with cashew crema and salsa de arbol

  • Arroz verde and black beans and esquites

  • & more!

Choose from:

  • Meal for 2 - $80

  • Meal for 4 - $150

Looking for more? Add-on Chef Nawab’s Sauce Box (+$15) which will include a rotating selection of delicious sauces to pair with your monthly meal like our signature chipotle aioli, guajilo salsa, salsa verde, mole roje, and more!

Optionally, add-on some delicious beverages to complete your monthly experience:

  • Wine: 1 Bottle (+$35) or 2 Bottles (+$65)

  • Batched Margarita -serves 4- (+$35)

All members also get:

  • Instructional information and preparation notes and tips

  • Inspiration behind the menu from the chef

  • First access to any special events with Otra Vez and Alta Calidad

Chef Akhtar’s
Mexican Pantry and Provisions Club

Local Pick-Up or Nationwide Shipping (+$25)

STARTING AT

$65

PER MONTH

For the Fearless Home Chef

Chef Akhtar Nawab hand-selects the member-exclusive pantry items for you to incorporate into your meals throughout the month. These special house sauces and spices pack a punch for you to add a little something different to your kitchen.

What You’ll Get

A monthly rotating selection of pantry items curated specifically by Chef Akhtar Nawab. These sauces, spices, and varying accouterments can add endless flavor to your meals and give you the full experience throughout the month.

A monthly box may include:

  • House blend of spices, dried chiles, and herbs

  • Salsas, vinegars, and condiments

  • Pickled veggies, tortillas, spiced nuts

  • And much more!

All members also get:

  • Educational content around each month’s selections of goods

  • Inspiration behind the selection from the team

  • First access to any special events with Otra Vez and Alta Calidad

Become a member today to support & experience more of Chef Akhtar.

 

Visit Us

Otra Vez

1001 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70113

Alta Calidad

552 Vanderbilt Ave

Brooklyn, NY, 11238

FAQs

When will I be charged my membership fee?

We charge your credit card the day you sign up. The recurring charge is billed every 30 days from the day you signed up.

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