Description
A new novel by Sunaina Dewan published in 2023, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes narrates a fascinating story of a unique restaurant that specializes in forgotten and lost recipes from different cultures and regions around the world.
The plot unfolds along the lines of the life’s journey of the protagonist, Kaira, a young chef of great potentiality who comes to inherit her grandmother’s quaint restaurant. Confronted by the slippery slope of modern culinary trends and the restaurant’s declining popularity, Kaira discovers an old treasure within her grandmother’s journals that carries a treasure trove of forgotten dishes. She now finds inspiration in these banished dishes and embarks on a mission to revive them, weaving stories of family, heritage, and the connections that food creates.
As Kaira digs into the history behind each recipe, not only does she find culinary secrets but also the stories and memories that accompany them, reflecting on her past, her own identity, and the strength of such traditions. Told through memories of nostalgia, love, and the power of food to heal, the story weaves together generations and bridges people in an undeniably beautiful way, revealing the recipes that bind.
The Restaurant of Lost Recipes is an invitation to experience rich descriptions and heart-rending storytelling, where the art of cooking is presented in all its glory, as well as its emotional connections.
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