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ATHLEISURE MAG #80 AUG ISSUE | ATHLEISURE LIST Rang NYC

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Executive Chef/Owner Abishek Sharma (Madam Ji, Swagat and Badshah To-Go) introduced Rang NYC to the Long Island CIty dining scene with its restaurant and cocktail bar that opened this year. Born in Delhi and raised in the heart of Queens, NY, he trained as a sous chef under his father in New York City restaurants for over a decade. This new concept includes a creative menu that includes large and small botes that are full of flavor and are meant to be shared. His dishes reflect regional Indian flavors as well as creations that he has made throughout his career.

With the way the menu is broken down between Thoda Chota (small bites), Thoda Bada (large bites), from the Tandoor and Breads and Sides, we have some suggestions by Chef Abishek Sharma himself for the next time you swing by. For Thoda Chota: Chili Paneer/Chicken Bao Buns, Kerala Fried Chicken and Beetroot & Potato Tikki Chaat.

From Thoda Bada he suggests, Smokin' Salmon, Goat Aloo and the Biryani. From the Tandoor, he would get the Chettinad Chops, the Chipotle Paneer Tikka and the Mustard Chicken Tikka.

The Beverage Program features signature cocktails by Mixologist Pete Stanton. We know you'll enjoy: Rangde-Basanti, the Bindi and Bangles and the Sari Not Sari.

Their wine program by Yash Shah of Baar Baar and Earthen is great for those that prefer to have one of these with their meal.

Murals by Kavi, an Indian visual artist whose work has been featured at events in Wynwood, Miami and New York Fashion Week, brings the interior together. The centerpiece is a white marble bar set atop vibrant turquoise glass mosaics. They wanted to promote South Indian artists in the restaurant which is why they picked Kavi. The mural by Kavi represents a blend of colors.