Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal

In this episode, Gauri Devidayal is joined by Satyajit Hange, Co-Founding Farmer, Two Brothers Organic Farms, one of India's most influential organic food and sustainable agriculture brands. What begins as a conversation about farming soon unfolds into a deeper discussion about purpose, entrepreneurship, climate change, food systems and the future of agriculture in India. Raised in a farming f...

In this episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Australian Macadamia Society presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal, we sit down with Abhishek Honawar, founder of the Honar Group, for a deeply insightful conversation on hospitality, boutique hotels, restaurants, luxury experiences, entrepreneurship, and building brands with emotional depth. Known for creating some of India’s most distinctive hospita...

Welcome to the first episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Australian Macadamia Society presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal, Season 5, a podcast that dives deep into the evolving restaurant industry, food technology, delivery platforms, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Gauri is joined by Siddharth Jogani, Founder and CEO of Restaverse, and former Zomato leader, for a candid conversation a...

In the final episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Swiggy presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal Season 4, Gauri is joined by Akhila Srinivas, the founder of Courtyard and Conservatory in Bengaluru. Akhila shares her unique journey from architecture to creating a cultural hub that fosters creativity, connection, and community. Akhila began her career in architecture after studying at Columbia Univ...

In this 6th episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Swiggy presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal Season 4, Gauri sits down with Shuli Ghosh, a passionate artisan and co-founder of the renowned Sienna, a space that merges the best of Bengali food, art, and design. Shuli shares the inspiring journey of her creative path, from her early days in Kolkata, immersed in the city’s rich cultural traditions,...

Welcome to the fifth episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Swiggy presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal Season 4. This episode features Rashmi Daga, the founder of FreshMenu, one of India’s leading food-tech companies. Rashmi’s journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship is an inspiring tale of resilience, innovation, and navigating challenges in the fast-paced F&B industry. In this...

Welcome to the fourth episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Swiggy presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal Season 4. This episode brings together two powerhouse women in India’s bartending scene: Aashi Bhatnagar and Shatbhi Basu. Aashi Bhatnagar, also known as Pocket Dynamyte, is an award-winning mixologist from Pune, known for her innovative approach to cocktail-making and for representing India a...

Welcome to the third episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Swiggy presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal Season 4. This time, Gauri sits down with Mausam Narang, founder of Eleftheria Cheese, to talk about her journey from the corporate world to becoming one of India's leading artisanal cheesemakers. Mausam’s story begins in 2015 when she decided to make her own cheese after struggling to find...

In this engaging episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Swiggy presents Speak Greasy, Gauri Devidayal is joined by three industry experts to explore the evolving world of restaurant PR, marketing, and brand storytelling. The restaurant business is no longer just about good food and service—it’s about crafting a narrative that resonates with customers, leveraging digital media, and understanding the imp...

Welcome to the first episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Swiggy present Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal Season 4. The premier episode features Nooresha Kably, the chef and driving force behind Izumi, widely recognised as India’s best modern Japanese restaurant. Nooresha’s journey into Japanese cuisine is an inspiring story of dedication, skill, and passion for authenticity. Born into a Bohri house...

In the final episode of Speak Greasy Season 3, Gauri Devidayal speaks with Mathew Varghese and Ebaani Tewari, the talented chef duo behind Kari Apla, a restaurant rooted in the diverse culinary heritage of the Deccan Coast. Mathew and Ebaani share the inspiring journey that led them from hospitality school to becoming chef-owners of their first restaurant in Mumbai. The menu at Kari Apla reflects...

Welcome to Episode 7 of Magazine St. Kitchen Presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal, Season 3. This week, Gauri sits down with Salil Deshpande, the Head of Editorial Content at Condé Nast Traveller India. With over 17 years of journalistic experience, Salil has been at the forefront of blending technology with culture, shaping CNT’s digital strategy and leading a talented team of writers and a...

In this engaging episode of Speak Greasy, Gauri Devidayal is joined by Divya Prabhakar, the mastermind behind Bengaluru Oota Company and Podi & Spice. From humble beginnings in the hospitality sector to becoming a regional food pioneer, Divya's journey is a blend of hard work, resilience, and a passion for South Indian cuisine. She dives into her entrepreneurial story, revealing how she tr...

In the latest episode of Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal, Gauri welcomes Kunal Vijayakar, a man of many talents: ad man, anchor, TV personality, and now a celebrated food blogger with a YouTube channel that's capturing the attention of food lovers everywhere. Kunal shares his journey of growing up in South Bombay, reflecting on a childhood where food played a central role, thanks to his food...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Magazine St. Kitchen Presents: Speak Greasy with your host, Gauri Devidayal. In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Riyaaz Amlani, Founder and CEO of Impresario Entertainment Hospitality. With over two decades of experience, Riyaaz is a legend in the Indian F&B industry, responsible for iconic brands like Mocha, Social, Smoke House Deli, and Sal...

In Episode 3 of Magazine St. Kitchen Presents: Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal, we sit down with Sushant Dash, CEO of TATA Starbucks, to explore the coffee giant’s journey in India. With over 24 years in the TATA system, Sushant brings a wealth of experience in marketing and branding, detailing how Starbucks has managed to craft a unique space for itself in a predominantly tea-drinking nation. W...

Welcome to episode 2 of Magazine St. Kitchen Presents: Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal, Season 3! In this episode, Gauri chats with Sid Mewara and Shashank 'Shanky' Jayakumar, the creators behind The Big Forkers, a popular YouTube series known for its raw, unfiltered food reviews and opinions on restaurant experiences. With a strong following in India’s food content scene, The Big Forker...

Welcome to the 3rd season of Magazine St. Kitchen Presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal. In this highly anticipated premiere episode, Gauri sits down with Dylan Eitharong, the charismatic chef-owner of Haawm in Bangkok, often regarded as the bad boy of Thailand’s culinary scene. Dylan’s unique journey from America to Thailand is nothing short of fascinating, making this a must-listen for anyo...

In this compelling final episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy Season 2, host Gauri Devidayal sits down with Pritha Thadani, the co-founder of Please See//, a premier branding and design agency based in Mumbai. Known for their innovative work in the tech and F&B sectors, Pritha and her husband Avinash have brought fresh perspectives to some of India’s most iconic brand...

In this engaging episode of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy, host Gauri Devidayal sits down with Dina Weber, the dynamic founder and chief baker of SAPA Bakery in Mysore. Dina, a German native, shares her unique journey from traveling and backpacking across India to establishing a beloved bakery in the heart of Mysore. Dina’s passion for food led her to various projects across...

In Episode 7 of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal Season 2, we delve into the fascinating Indian coffee industry with Yahvi Mariwala, the Co-Founder of Nandan Coffee. Yahvi, a third-generation coffee grower, shares the rich legacy of Nandanvan Estate in Kodaikanal, where her family has been cultivating organic coffee since the 1960s. Originally a passion proj...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal Season 2. In this episode, we delve into the world of culinary innovation and cultural exchange with our dear friends from The Soul Company: Somanna 'Som' Muthanna (CEO & Founder) and Diganta 'Diggy' Chakraborty (Head of Brand). The Soul Company stands as a beacon of creativity and...

Welcome to Episode 5 of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy Season 2, where Gauri Devidayal delves into Karan Chechani, Dhruv Dewan, and Krishi Fagwani, the brilliant minds behind the transformative journey of Thrive's evolution from Hashtag Loyalty. From their roots at EY India to college and school connections, the trio's diverse backgrounds converged to pioneer Thrive&#3...

Join Gauri Devidayal in an enriching conversation with Anuradha Joshi Medhora, founder of Charoli Foods, on Episode 4 of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy Season 2. Anuradha takes us on a culinary journey through the history and geo-politics of Madhya Pradesh's Malwa cuisine, offering insights into the royal culinary traditions of her hometown. From learning to cook from her...

On Episode 3 of Magazine St. Kitchen x Thrive presents Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal, designer turned cook Anurag Arora spills the beans on selling out his home pop-ups tickets in 1 minute, growing up in a vegetarian Punjabi family, his food obsessions and phases and everything in between. Join Anurag as he traces his journey as a budding chef in a socialite mother's kitchen, becoming the...