Prahlad Sukhtankar is a restaurateur, sommelier, and culinary curator deeply rooted in Goa’s evolving food landscape. An alumnus of Les Roches and César Ritz, and a certified sommelier from the International Sommelier Guild, Prahlad is the founder of The Black Sheep Bistro Panjim and Aguada and co-founder of Melt Pizzabar. His work blends sustainability, storytelling, and regional pride. As a returning curator at the Serendipity Arts Festival, he brings a fresh, mindful lens to India’s diverse culinary traditions, focusing this year on The Salt Routes of India—a journey through the heritage, history, and cultural importance of salt.