NoSugarCoat started out as a no holds barred conversation that brings to light the stories behind restaurant walls and kitchen doors. Hosted by pastry chef and owner of Le15 Patisserie, Pooja Dhingra, Season 1 featured conversations with chefs, entrepreneurs, friends and mentors from the food industry talking about where their passion for food began, their trials and tribulations, and what it took to get to where they are today.
Now, Pooja’s expanding her understanding of the entrepreneurial struggle from just the hospitality industry to those from any industry. She hopes to dive into the...
Today on NoSugarCoat, Pooja talks to culinary luminary and her fellow MasterChef India judge, Ranveer Brar. From his early days in the langar kitchen at 16 to achieving the title of one of India's youngest executive chefs at 26, Ranveer's culinary journey is a story of passion and perseverance....
Published 01/21/24
On this episode of NoSugarCoat, Pooja’s guest is the godfather of Mumbai’s cafe culture himself, Riyaaz Amlani. He’s the mind behind some of your favourite hangout spots like Mocha, Salt Water Cafe, Smoke House Deli and Social. Riyaaz and Pooja chat about the importance of being adaptable to the...
Published 01/14/24