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And if that wasn’t seasonal enough for you, he also added that he plans to use seasonal, local B.C. produce to inform his menu as well.

“I like to forage myself a lot,” said Tondvalkar. “I’ve always thought about how I can incorporate those locally foraged ingredients with Indian food and how it can do justice to the taste, as well as at the same time not disrespecting any culture or dishes.”

But, with all these different elements at play, Tondvalkar said that at the end of the day, he wants to give guests something nostalgic, whether that be from their travels in India or something they might have never tried before but heard about on social media.

“I want to bridge that gap and give the experience of what we eat back home to Vancouver,” he said.

Kavita officially opens its doors on Oct. 16, and reservations are available online now.

Kavita

Address: 250 W 3rd Ave., Vancouver

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