APRIL 2022
“At the time, Zacharias remained tight-lipped about his plans, but now, he’s ready to show off his newest baby, The Locavore, a platform dedicated to ‘creating long-lasting impact through food” via storytelling, producer partnerships, dining and travel experiences.'” | Read more
APRIL 2024
“In celebrating the second anniversary of The Locavore, Chef Thomas Zacharias is raising funds for The Tamarind Tree School in Dahanu.” | Read more
MAY 2024
“His experience as a chef, curating menus, and leading kitchens, laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial venture, but it also brought a new set of challenges.” | Read more
MAY 2024
“Chef Thomas Zacharias, founder of The Locavore has made a mark in the country’s food scene through championing the local food movement.” | Read more
MAY 2024
“In what is now touted as a “food revolution,” Zacharias’ venture has helped him reach out to tribal communities and blend their culinary legacy in contemporary cuisines to offer the urban milieu a taste of regional flavours.” | Read more
A collaboration with #TLpartner OOO Farms to spotlight indigenous wild foods in Maharashtra and the people who preserve them.
“This year’s festival includes an array of activities designed to immerse attendees in the world of wild foods, with highlights such as a showcase of over 150 wild vegetables, fruits, and seeds foraged from the Sahyadri mountains, and a tasting menu featuring more than 40 dishes crafted from these ingredients.”
Read more on Wild Food Festival 2024: Chef Thomas Zacharias Introduces Gen Z To Wilderness Of Sahaydri.
“Initiatives like the Wild Food Festival by OOO Farms in collaboration with The Locavore, an organisation spearheaded by Chef Thomas Zacharias to highlight the celebration of indigenous ingredients, emphasise the need to reconnect with traditional practices for a healthier planet and a more diverse food system.”
Read more on The Wild Food Festival Takes Over Mumbai, Experts Explain How Indigenous Ingredients Have A Place On Modern Menus
“One of the most anticipated events for serious foodies in Mumbai is the Wild Food Festival. It’s an annual affair hosted by the food-impact driven organisation The Locavore and retail platform OOO Farms. There will be a showcase of close to 200 wild vegetables, tastings, panel discussions and cultural programmes by the tribal communities of Maharashtra.”
Read more on Weekend food plan: Anniversary menus and a forest food festival.
“Known for his time at Le Bernardin, New York, as the chef founder of The Bombay Canteen he’s most recently been making waves with The Locavore, a project focused on his love for storytelling, championing indigenous produce, and celebrating Indian food systems.”
“Zacharias, through his work with The Locavore, aims to not just highlight trendy or exotic ingredients but to bring attention to everyday local produce that often goes unnoticed.”
“Soon after, he quit the kitchen to travel, understand native foods, and set up The Locavore in 2022, a platform highlighting ingredients, their producers, and building communities around food.”
“That chef was Thomas Zacharias, formerly of Bombay Canteen and now founder of The Locavore project that is reviving India’s forest and local produce. The first Indian guest chef at the event, he also highlighted how the food of forest-dependent communities was climate-resilient, sustainable and had a bouquet of flavours worthy of any gourmand. “
“Recognising the need to revive millets and promote their nutritional benefits, Chef Thomas launched the Millet Revival Project under The Locavore platform. As part of this initiative, he is organising a millet event in Kochi on July 20-21, offering participants a hands-on experience with these versatile grains.”
“As The Locavore completes 2 years, take a look at how this dynamic organisation is on its way to build a sustainable and nurturing community and ecosystem.”
“Through his culinary adventures, ChefTZac directs The Locavore in embracing a conscious approach to food consumption, production, and appreciation, championing mindful eating, meaningful storytelling, and purpose-driven community building.”
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