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Big Food Energy

Smitha Menon
Indian Cuisine
Social Media
Food Writing
Dosa
Swati Snacks
Food Media Landscape
Hospitality
Mumbai
Michelin Star
Ritu Dalmia
Butter Chicken
Restaurant Reviews
India
Bangalore
Naar
Himalayan Cuisine
Adi Singh
Food Technology
Indian Restaurant Scene
Michelin-Star Khichdi

Hosted by renowned food journalist Smitha Menon, Big Food Energy isn’t just talking about food, it’s celebrating a movement that’s reshaping India’s culinary landscape. Expect insightful conversations about everything from the inception of Michelin-starred khichdi, food delivery algorithms, and the unapologetic rise of dosa as a global icon. Created & Hosted by Smitha Menon This is a Maed in India... more

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Behind The By-lines: Priya Krishna (The New York Times), Anisha Rachel Oommen (Goya Journal), and Smitha Menon pull back the curtain on what it means to write about food today.

Amuse-Bouche: Food as a lens into caste, class, politics, and identity; ... more

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Rasam for Two: Akhil Iyer of Benne in Bombay and Kavan Kuttappa of Naru Noodle Bar on going hyper-local with dosa and ramen.

Bangalore Special: Growing up in Bangalore, experiencing local and global cuisine, and tying that childhood nostalgia into t... more

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Chef’s Table: Saransh Goila of the famed Goila Butter Chicken is on a mission to bring a fresh take on the classic dish and entrepreneurship.

Appetiser: From pop-ups to over a 100 kitchens, how Saransh’s ambitions turned the classic butter chicken i... more

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On the Brew Board: Vinesh Johny of Lavonne Academy of Baking Science and Pastry Arts, Kopitiam Lah, and LICK

Local Roast: How a college kid’s idea turned into Lavonne Academy, arguably India’s best pastry school

Soups and Short Eats: The creative p... more

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Vinesh Johny
Chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Lavonne Academy
Lavonne Academy
Episode: Vinesh Johny on Finding Bangalore’s Sweet Spot
Himanshu Saini
Chef known for modernizing Indian cuisine and owner of Trèsind Studio
Trèsind Studio
Episode: Himanshu Saini on Michelin Stars and Indian Cuisine
Adi Singh
A prominent figure in India's food industry
Episode: Big Food Energy Is Back for Season 2
Prateek Sadhu
Chef entrepreneur behind Naar and former head chef at Maas
Episode: The Real Story Of Prateek Sadhu’s NAAR
Rishi Khiani
Co-founder of Karm.com and former owner of Scootsie
Karm.com
Episode: Can This Platform Fix Hospitality’s Biggest Challenge?
Karan Khetrapal
Restaurant operator with investment experience in the hospitality sector
Episode: Can This Platform Fix Hospitality’s Biggest Challenge?
Rachel Goenka
Experienced restaurateur and entrepreneur involved with Karm
Episode: Can This Platform Fix Hospitality’s Biggest Challenge?

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Smitha Menon
Host of the discussion focused on the culinary landscape, celebrating food culture and innovation in India.

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Saransh Goila on Scaling Butter Chicken While Balancing Profitability & Creativity
Q: What advice would you give to food businesses looking to sell?
Learn to detach yourself from your brand and be clear about your long-term vision for it to facilitate easier negotiations and exits.
Saransh Goila on Scaling Butter Chicken While Balancing Profitability & Creativity
Q: How long would it take for a new brand to break even?
It would typically take around 24 months to break even for a new brand but having a physical store can shorten that to 12 months.
Saransh Goila on Scaling Butter Chicken While Balancing Profitability & Creativity
Q: Was there a point when you realized that you were actually scaling with Butter Chicken?
Yes, in panels and forums where chefs would discuss butter chicken, I felt the weight of the dish being overdone, but I wanted to create a legacy that made butter chicken evolve.
Vinesh Johny on Finding Bangalore’s Sweet Spot
Q: How do you sort of balance what the market wants with what you want to personally create?
He illustrates that his personal cravings often drive his market observations, leading to innovative restaurant concepts.
Vinesh Johny on Finding Bangalore’s Sweet Spot
Q: Was that sort of the intention from day one to sort of build this ecosystem of hospitality?
Vinesh describes how the aim was to provide high-quality pastry education and build a supportive community, which grew organically over time.

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2. Himanshu Saini
3. Adi Singh
4. Prateek Sadhu
5. Rishi Khiani
6. Karan Khetrapal
7. Rachel Goenka

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