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| About: | In 1982, inspired by the curry houses of Europe, Har and Anila Keswani opened their first Indian restaurant, Taj Mahal, in Metairie (still in operation). Since then, the Keswani family has operated 3 other Indian restaurants in New Orleans: Keswani?s in Uptown Square, Shalimar in the French Quarter, and now, since 1999, Nirvana on Magazine Street. The following are excerpts from the introduction to the unpublished cookbook written by the late Har G. Keswani. We invite you to get to know the man who started it all. My first memories of cooking are from the time I was 17 years old. Due to varied circumstances, I was living with my sister Pourkila in the eastern part of India. I had just turned into a bridge freak and would take every opportunity to go to the club and partner my brother-in-law. We would walk home the two miles way past midnight, and of course build up an appetite. Having got home, and both of us being scared to wake up my sister, we would then proceed t Accomodates Private Parties Accomodates Groups |
| Hours: | Tue-Sat 10:30pm-11:30am |
| Categories: | Indian Restaurants, Restaurants |
| Price: | $9.95 - $18.95 |
| Parking: | Lot |
| Payment: | American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Specialties: | People Watching |
| Amenities: | Business Lunches, Kid-Friendly, Award Winning, Parking |
| Associations: | LRA, NOMCVB, NACE |
| Products and Services: | Brunch, Business Lunches, Complete Bar, Private Dining Rooms, Buffet, Outdoor Dining, Authentic Indian Cuisine, Kid-Friendly, Bar, Private Parties Reservations: Takes Reservations. , Off-Site Catering, Over 2500sqft Banquet Room, Off-Premisis Catering, Parking, Features: Award Winning |
| Languages Spoken: | All Indian Languages |
| Year Established: | 1999 |
| Cuisine: | Indian, Alfresco |
| Ambiance: | Casual, Romantic, Family Friendly |
| Features: | Brunch, Buffet, Catering, Private Rooms, Bar, Outdoor Seating, Healthy Options, Late Night |
| Reservations Policy: | Accepted |
| Reservations Size: | 5 - 150 |
| Dress Code: | Casual |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 504-895-0697 Email: nirvana@mindspring.com |