Chef Vijaya Kumar’s Michelin-starred New York restaurant Semma celebrates unapologetic regional Tamil cuisine, earning acclaim from celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Padma Lakshmi, and topping The New York Times’ best restaurant list. Kumar’s menu features dishes rooted in his childhood and Tamil heritage, using seasonal and imported Indian ingredients, while maintaining authentic names and flavors. Semma’s popularity is reflected in its long waitlists and strict reservation policy, with no special treatment for VIPs. The article also highlights The Bicester Collection’s luxury shopping villages and introduces celebrity chef Harsh Dixit, who caters to Bollywood stars.