ITC Narmada, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Ahmedabad, is set to launch a unique monthly initiative at its signature vegetarian restaurant, Royal Vega. Titled Edible Archives, this immersive series invites patrons to savour a Sattvik thali while tasting a slice of history, literature, and storytelling.
Beginning on Sunday, August 24, 2025, the curated experience will bring together culinary heritage and cultural narratives through a thoughtfully designed programme hosted once every month.
The inaugural session of the series will be themed around Paryushan, one of the most significant spiritual observances among the Jain community of Gujarat.Facilitated by food historians Tana Trivedi and Love Joshi and titled Flavours of Gujarat: A Culinary Journey Through History, the one-hour experience will take guests on a discovery of Gujarat’s timeless food traditions, blending guided tastings, storytelling, and interactive activities. Designed for food enthusiasts, students of culture, and community members, the session aims to help participants rediscover the state’s diverse culinary legacies.
The programme will explore Gujarat’s food heritage through the influences of ancient trade, Jain vegetarian traditions, and colonial history. Guests will savour a curated thali featuring everyday staples, festive delicacies, and modern street foods, each paired with stories of their origins.
Interactive elements such as storytelling circles, food memory sharing, and playful games will further deepen the engagement, making the afternoon as much about conversation and memory as it is about taste and aroma.Edible Archives celebrates India’s culinary diversity by pairing timeless vegetarian traditions with cultural narratives. As part of this initiative, Royal Vega will host a thematic session every month, that will not only showcase regional cuisines but also highlight the stories, rituals, and histories that make them special.
Each subsequent edition will highlight a different facet of India’s culinary culture, guided by seasonal ingredients, regional histories, and local storytelling traditions.In doing so, Edible Archives becomes more than just a dining experience, it is a cultural journey that praises the living heritage of Gujarat and India.
Rooted in ITC Hotels’ philosophy of Responsible Luxury, the series is yet another initiative to celebrate indigenous cuisines, promoting local culture, and preserving age-old culinary wisdom for future generations. By curating mindful gastronomic journeys, ITC Narmada not only brings the richness of regional thalis to the fore but also honours the communities, traditions, and environments that sustain them.
ITC Narmada invites patrons to participate in the inaugural session of Edible Archives, on Sunday – August 24, 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm, at Royal Vega, ITC Narmada, Ahmedabad. The session will take guests through Gujarat’s culinary traditions and let them rediscover food as a living archive of culture, migration, memory, and celebration. Prior reservations are highly encouraged.