Akhtar Nawab is on the rise. Though his name may not be recognized by some die-hard restaurant-goers, he was a protege of Tom Colicchio, and a mentor to David Chang. Since the closing of the acclaimed Elettaria back in 2009, he has rebounded with a handful of projects in New York and beyond.
Eater NY: Meet the NYC Restaurateur Who Should be on Everyone’s Radar
