We had the good fortune of connecting with Neera Patidar and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Neera, what habits do you feel helped you succeed?
Discipline
Focus
Consistency
Maintain a routine
Gratitude
Setting long term and short term goals

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Bringing people together is at the heart of everything…So naturally, food is central to that belief.  Coming together and sharing a meal is the most communal and binding experience in every corner of the world.  This was the idea behind Ruggles Black – bring people together able to share our cultures and heritage through food and serve one another.
 
Born in London, I immigrated to the United States with my parents. Like most Indian families, we come together around large communal meals.  Offering hospitality is fundamental to our culture and a traditional duty that has been the guiding principle throughout my career.
 
 
This was the inspiration behind Ruggles Black. Combining diverse culinary backgrounds to create a modern fusion experience that also focus on the health benefits of combining certain foods and spices – without sacrificing flavor! We are known for our unique Keto and Paleo dishes that have once again redefined the “healthy” dining experience.

As an extension of my commitment to service, I have been an active community and philanthropic supporter across numerous non-profits for 10 years.
 
“Giving back is the most important thing one can do,” “It is so much of who I am as, not only a business owner, but as a mom to my 19 year-old son, Armaan, who currently attends Texas A&M.  I want him to see me as a strong, independent woman, but understand that you must have compassion and love for others in everything you do.  You cannot have one, without the other.”
 
Since it’s opening 14 years ago, Ruggles Black has remained a favorite for professional athletes, Fortune 500 CEO and executives, high profile attorneys, celebrities and Houston’s lively philanthropic and social set alike. Ruggles Black has been in a lane of its own.
 

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Definitely take them to my restaurant Ruggles Black with all my contacts and relationships that I have developed over the decades I would personally set up superb speakeasies, unique, cocktails, and introduce them to the arts

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My parents
My son

Website: Www. RugglesBlack.com

Instagram: Neeraph

Facebook: Neera Patidar

Image Credits
Armaan Hossain (Son)

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