Chani Singh, a Long Island native since the 1980s, began his restaurant career at the age of 19 in NYC with his first restaurant, Apni Rasoi, in the Flatiron District. Since then, he has opened a multitude of restaurants across New York City and Long Island.

Some of his most well-known establishments—now run by his family—include The Curry Club, formerly in Stony Brook and now in Port Jefferson, and The Meadow Club in Port Jefferson Station. Other Long Island ventures have included Village Bistro in Setauket, Chani’s Nuevo Indian Cuisine in Islip, and Sen Spice in Sag Harbor.

After taking a hiatus from the restaurant industry to focus on food distribution, Chani is now back in the game—this time with a bang. SAFFIRE is his newest culinary venture: a vibrant South Asian restaurant spotlighting the flavors of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal.