Jimmy Rizzi and Chef Vikas are restauranteurs currently operating Bungalow, the hottest Indian restaurant in NYC. They delve into their personal journey of how Bungalow came to be, the insane popularity of the restaurant, the dynamic relationship between front-of-house and back-of-house operations, the pressures of living up the hype, bringing Indian culture to the East village, the personal stories from patrons, challenges of running a restaurant in New York City, their mentorship and training programs, venturing into consumer packaged goods, and what they see for the future of hospitality.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Jimmy Rizzi & Chef Vikas!

0:58 - The Story Behind Bungalow

4:47 - The Rise of Indian Cuisine in New York

9:51 - Maintaining High Standards and Consistency

12:11 - How The Menu Evolves

17:31 - Culture & Promoting from Within

21:37 - Advice for Aspiring Restaurateurs

26:26 - Why The Chef’s Presence in the Dining Room Is Important

28:34 - The Latest Tech Used In Restaurant Operations

33:45 - Offering Consumer Packaged Goods

37:03 - Challenges in the Restaurant Business

38:13 - The State of Indian Restaurants in NYC

45:04 - What Are Your Favorite Comfort Foods

46:45 - Future Plans For Jimmy Rizzi & Chef Vikas

47:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe

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