Gurugram, Aug. 8 -- Gurugram has never been just another city for 52-year-old Sameer Dhar, who moved here as a young Kashmiri to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. Along his journey, he witnessed one of India's fastest urban transformations. Born in Anantnag in 1974, Dhar spent his childhood in the valley before moving to Gurugram in 1990. Like thousands who arrived in the city during its formative years, he came with little more than hope and determination. "I came here as a young man looking for a future. Gurugram wasn't the city you see today. It was still growing, but you could sense that something big was about to happen," Dhar recalls. He began his career with multinational companies, spending several years in the corporate sector before deciding to pursue his passion - food and hospitality. He ventured into the restaurant business, a decision he says was shaped as much by the city as by his own ambitions. "Gurugram gives people the confidence to take risks. It is also a city that rewards ideas," he says. Today, Dhar runs several popular restaurants across Gurugram and has watched the city evolve into one of the country's most vibrant culinary destinations. He said what makes Gurugram unique is not just the number of restaurants but the diversity of people who call it home. "People from every state and many countries live here. Naturally, they bring their food, traditions and tastes with them. That diversity is reflected on every dining table in the city." "As restaurateurs, we must keep innovating because diners here are well-travelled and informed. They appreciate authentic flavours but are equally willing to experiment with something new." He says the city's dining culture has evolved beyond restaurants simply serving food. "It is one of the few cities where people can step out late at night and still find excellent food."...