By The 17th edition of the Metro Food Awards, held at the enchanting Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, celebrated the vibrant culinary landscape of Thiruvananthapuram. The event, inaugurated by esteemed writer Dr. George Onakur, witnessed a gathering of culinary enthusiasts, industry leaders, and esteemed guests.
In his inaugural address, Dr. Onakur underscored the importance of preserving Kerala’s traditional flavors, advocating for culinary education to be incorporated into school curriculums.
Under the guidance of Mr. S. N. Raghuchandran Nair, President of the Thiruvananthapuram Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the ceremony saw the felicitation of outstanding restaurants by Dr. Lakshmi Nair and film producer Mr. Dinesh Panicker.
Organized by Metro Martin in collaboration with the Thiruvananthapuram Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Kerala Tourism, and Kerala Tourism Development Association, the Metro Food Awards aim to spotlight the finest culinary establishments in Thiruvananthapuram, promoting the region’s rich gastronomic heritage.
Selected from a competitive pool of approximately 300 applicants, winners were chosen based on rigorous criteria including industry excellence, culinary innovation, hygiene standards, and customer feedback, evaluated by esteemed industry leaders and culinary experts.
The ceremony also marked the inauguration of the “My Metro” privilege card by Mr. Ashish Nair, Vice President of RP Group, adding further value to the event’s offerings.
Distinguished guests in attendance included Mr. Kottukal Krishna Kumar, General Secretary of Kerala Tourism Development Association, Mr. M.R. Narayanan, Vice President of SKHF, Mr. Abraham Thomas, Secretary of Thiruvananthapuram Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Prasad Manjali, Chairman of the Metro Food Award Jury, and Mr. Siji Nair, Managing Director of Metro Mart.
