Andrew Gajadhar
When Andrew Gajadhar, co-founder of Curated Hospitality Group and managing partner, began his personal health journey, the goal was simple: reclaim his life. What followed was anything but ordinary.
Through intentional lifestyle changes, Gajadhar lost more than 200 pounds—but more importantly, he gained a new perspective on food, health and the role both play in shaping communities. Today, as part of Curated Hospitality Group and the face of Ambrosia, he is channeling that transformation into something far greater than a restaurant. He is reimagining what hospitality can be.
At its core, Ambrosia is a farm-to-table dining experience rooted in quality, integrity and intention. By sourcing fresh ingredients and supporting local farms, the restaurant reflects a commitment not only to better food, but to a healthier, more sustainable community. But Gajadhar’s vision doesn’t stop at what’s served on the plate.
Ambrosia is evolving into a curated dining experience, designed to bring people into deeper connection with their food, their health and one another. Through a developing membership model, guests will have access to exclusive dining opportunities, private events and thoughtfully designed experiences that extend beyond traditional restaurant walls.
This approach reflects a broader shift in hospitality—one that prioritizes experience over convenience, connection over consumption and intention over excess.
As part of Curated Hospitality Group, Gajadhar is uniquely positioned to expand this model beyond a single concept. With the ability to collaborate across multiple venues and experiences, the vision for Ambrosia becomes part of something even larger—a network of intentional spaces designed to elevate how people gather and dine.
What begins as a meal has the potential to become a movement. In this way, Ambrosia is not simply a destination—it is a hub. A place where local agriculture is supported, cultural values are honored, wellness is integrated into everyday life and community is intentionally cultivated.
Gajadhar’s personal transformation gives him a perspective that cannot be taught. He understands firsthand that lasting change requires consistency, awareness and a willingness to do things differently. That philosophy now shapes not only how he lives, but how he leads.
The concept of “sustainable together” is often discussed in terms of systems and structures, but at its heart, it begins with the individual—and expands outward into collective impact. Through Ambrosia and his work within Curated Hospitality Group, Gajadhar is helping to build a model where those choices are not only encouraged, but intentionally designed into the experience.
Because when food is intentional, experiences are curated and communities are connected, sustainability is no longer an idea—it becomes a way of life. And when that happens, we are no longer simply dining. We are participating in something greater.
Ambrosia is about more than dining—it’s about how we live, connect and sustain one another.
Join the Experience
Ambrosia is introducing a limited membership designed to offer access to curated dining, private events and elevated lifestyle experiences.
Rooted in intention and connection, this offering will be available to a select number of individuals seeking more than a traditional dining experience.
Ambrosia Taverna is located at 1734 Main St., in Columbia. For more information, call 803-661-8111 or visit AmbrosiaTaverna.com. To be considered for early access, email [email protected].
