Indian football and Bhaichung Bhutia are synonymous with each other. The former captain of the country’s football team—often referred to by the moniker G.O.A.T (greatest of all time) for his feats on the field—has launched a restaurant of the same name in Siliguri, West Bengal. While the launch comes as a surprise to many, Bhutia admits that the transition into the culinary realm felt like the next logical step in his journey. “Football has undeniably been a driving force in my life yet the notion of fashioning indelible dining experiences held an innate allure for me. It wasn’t merely about restaurants but about creating a haven—a sports lounge intertwined with a restaurant where friends would converge,” explains Bhutia. The Indian football legend’s vision was clear from the start—he want