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Mar 2024
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The Chemistry of Spice: Tamasha is now o...

North Carolina Food & Beverage
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In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, Max and Matt dive into the story of Tamasha, North Carolina's latest culinary sensation. They are joined by the restaurant's visionary duo, owner Mike Kathrani and Chef Bhavin Chhatwani. The podcast explores Tamasha's inception, from Kathrani's leap from hair salon entrepreneurship to the restaurant industry, to Chhatwani's illustrious career as a Michelin-starred chef. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of launching a modern Indian restaurant in Raleigh, the evolving local food scene, and the passionate individuals making it happen. They also cover the restaurant's participation in a local Iron Chef challenge, their aggressive approach to building a comprehensive wine and whiskey program, and the philosophy of treating guests with utmost reverence, deeply rooted in Indian culture.

 

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