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“My Mom’s Galho Restaurant Inspired Me to Open This Cafe” Pelevotuo Solo, Owner of “Mom and I Cafe” Nagaland

Growing up in Nagaland, “eating out” was pretty much visiting the “Chow & Momo” restaurants, or being invited to a friend’s or a relative’s house for dinner or tea. That was pretty much it. But today the food scene has evolved somewhat – to accommodate new cafes, restaurants, lounges, and bakeries popping up almost every month – to the point that you can be spoilt for choices. What’s also interesting to note is the fact that most of these places have been founded and managed personally by passionate youngsters in Nagaland. Pretty fascinating and cool huh? Best part, however, is the fact that these founders often have interesting personal stories behind their food ventures. Today we meet with Pelevotuo Solo, who runs a galho restaurant in Kohima. We chat with Pelevotuo Solo, owner of “Mom & I” cafe in Kohima Nagaland,to find out why this humble cafe is loved by all. Hi Pelevotuo, tell us the story behind your cafe “Mom and I” I was born and brought up in Kohima, Nagaland and I have a Master’s Degree in Plant Pathology. After I completed …