LFC GOA | JANUARY-JUNE 2026
How did you first come to be involved with the Local Food Club?
I started following ChefTZac on social media since the initial days of COTR, as I am fascinated by local food and ingredients. I went to the very first potluck organised by The Locavore back in 2024 and loved the experience. So when the idea of LFC was proposed I jumped at the idea of being part of it. I am relatively new to Goa and wanted to find a community of people here who love food beyond just eating. I co-hosted and hosted the first two potlucks in Goa and have taken part in most of them since.
What’s your go-to local food spot in your city, and why does it matter to you?
I am relatively new to Goa and still discovering a lot of places to explore local food. One of the places I end up going to again and again is Joseph Bakery in Mapusa. They have a wide array of freshly baked Goan snacks like croquettes, cutlets, paozinho, ressois, and puffs as well as different Goan sweets like kokad, doce de grao, and bol. They also have a variety of seasonal and festive fare.
One food trend you’re loving right now, and one you’re ready to see less of.
Loving it: Fermented food, not just the kombucha, tepache, and lacto-fermented pickles, but also the Indian varieties like kanji and pantabhat.
See less of: Instagrammable food where the main goal is going viral and not actual taste and quality.
What’s something you’ll almost always find in your fridge?
Various homemade hot sauces and condiments as I am always experimenting with in the kitchen. I always have a minimum of three kinds of chillies stored in my freezer.
What’s an LFC moment or memory that you’ll never forget?
The second potluck in Goa. I was the host, ChefTZac was present, we had the highest number of participants. The discussion was electric and the food diverse.
How do you imagine your Local Food Club growing and flourishing over time?
With a shift to quarterly themes and more focused and action driven engagement, this community has the chance to grow into something more intentional and close-knit. It can become a space where we learn together, share experiences, and stay curious about what’s local—from food and produce to the people and systems behind it. With diverse perspectives coming together, LFC can work towards meaningful awareness and collective action.