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Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, United States
About Ian Purkayastha
- Ian Purkayastha (born August 30, 1992) is the founder of Regalis, a New York based luxury foods company, specializing in fresh truffles, caviar, and exotic seafoods.
- At 15, Ian began foraging for mushrooms and wild greens with his uncle in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- After tasting his first truffle soon after, Ian began cold-calling local restaurants and chefs in neighboring cities.
- Today, based in New York, Regalis sells products to 80% of the Michelin starred restaurant community and has offices in New York, Chicago, and Texas.
- Ian authored Truffle Boy: My Unexpected Journey Through the Exotic Food Underground in February, 2017, released by Hachette Books.
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