As per https://www.mansworldindia.com/ Gaurav Arya is a familiar face at some of the most exclusive parties in Goa, Arya has his finger on the pulse of the expat hubs of Anjuna and Vagator. His gregariousness is partly what attracts many long-time residents, who are seen at his restaurant Cafe Cotinga in their charming Assagao hotel.
Starting out his career at the advertising agency Grey Worldwide in Delhi, Gaurav moved to the UK to study music, but “missed the sun” and decided to move to Goa in 2006. His father Ram Arya has been a veteran in the hospitality business and his mother Param has a keen eye for design and baking. This may be why the desserts are huge hits at Cafe Cotinga. In fact, everyone in the family has played a role in making the restaurant and hotel a success. His brother Avijit is behind Media Moguls, a leading digital marketing agency, specialising in boosting revenue for hotels. Sister Simran owns a designer women’s wear brand, Carousel, which has an outlet at the hotel.
Gaurav’s favourite cuisine is Indian, which is also Cafe Cotinga’s specialty, along with tamarind-inspired dishes like Tamarind Chicken and Margaritas, and a host of continental mains and desserts. He says, “The gratification one gets from feeding people is the best thing about owning a restaurant. While the criticism and the love is immediate and strong. It’s a big responsibility because it’s dealing with fresh produce and people’s health, mood as well as their holiday experience.”
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