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Join Ashwin, a food photographer, as we explore the fascinating world of the Indian food industry and entrepreneurship. Each episode features candid conversations with industry...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Behind the Plate, where food stories come to life. Join Ashwin, a food photographer, as we explore the fascinating world of the Indian food industry and entrepreneurship. Each episode features candid conversations with industry professionals, uncovering the flavors, inspirations, and challenges behind their journeys navigating the industry.  Tune in for insightful discussions that celebrate the artistry and innovation of food in India. Subscribe now to join us on this flavorful adventure!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Food"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>#6 - Prasad Thergaonkar - The Hedonist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-prasad-thergaonkar-the-hedonist--72769588</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind the Plate, we chat with Prasad Thergaonkar, a pilot turned entrepreneur from Pune about all the goings-on behind the scenes at Hedonist Supper club.We chat about how he got started and how an event comes together each time Hedonist teams up with a Chef as well as the philosophy of balancing art with business.Connect with us:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠@behindtheplate.pod⁠</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehedonistofficial/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠@thehedonistofficial</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">af5f33ea-1116-407d-8e56-fbb6b727f495</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:55:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72769588/427153828_44100_2_8da08556e1126.mp3" length="74782510" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ashwin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Behind the Plate, we chat with Prasad Thergaonkar, a pilot turned entrepreneur from Pune about all the goings-on behind the scenes at Hedonist Supper club.We chat about how he got started and how an event comes together each time...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind the Plate, we chat with Prasad Thergaonkar, a pilot turned entrepreneur from Pune about all the goings-on behind the scenes at Hedonist Supper club.We chat about how he got started and how an event comes together each time Hedonist teams up with a Chef as well as the philosophy of balancing art with business.Connect with us:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠@behindtheplate.pod⁠</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehedonistofficial/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠@thehedonistofficial</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4674</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ba8b2c9c0340e049411ab744e1c13a8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#5 - Shiva Nathan - Benne Bhavan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-shiva-nathan-benne-bhavan--71917918</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind the Plate, we chat with Shiva Nathan, a restaurateur in Coimbatore about all the ins and outs of running Benne Bhavan<br />We get into what it takes to run a south indian restaurant, the choice of location and the philosophy of running a traditional south Indian restaurant as well!Connect with us:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠@behindtheplate.pod⁠</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bennebhavan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠@bennebhavan</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">755b2eb5-b0f8-4ea5-89ce-a1e546e844d2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71917918/0ecaf7dd_5610_83d3_7662_26e20bd31c7b.mp3" length="53757635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ashwin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Behind the Plate, we chat with Shiva Nathan, a restaurateur in Coimbatore about all the ins and outs of running Benne Bhavan
We get into what it takes to run a south indian restaurant, the choice of location and the philosophy of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind the Plate, we chat with Shiva Nathan, a restaurateur in Coimbatore about all the ins and outs of running Benne Bhavan<br />We get into what it takes to run a south indian restaurant, the choice of location and the philosophy of running a traditional south Indian restaurant as well!Connect with us:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠@behindtheplate.pod⁠</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bennebhavan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠@bennebhavan</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3360</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/28f190b4eb3f17ccabfd4ec5e4068a9a.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#4 - Akshay Vaidyanathan - Kapi Kottai</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-akshay-vaidyanathan-kapi-kottai--63139078</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind the Plate, we chat with Akshay, a coffee entrepreneur from Chennai about all the things that happen at Kapi Kottai HQ to deliver us his amazing coffees. <br /> We chat about how he sources his coffee, the roasting process and even the philosophy of running a coffee business as well!  Connect with us:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@behindtheplate.pod</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kapikottai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@kapikottai</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2a8f7f20-7631-4263-84b2-15b1327e5dec</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:15:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63139078/390946832_44100_2_10e40e4d5c962.mp3" length="64959633" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ashwin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Behind the Plate, we chat with Akshay, a coffee entrepreneur from Chennai about all the things that happen at Kapi Kottai HQ to deliver us his amazing coffees. 
 We chat about how he sources his coffee, the roasting process and even...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind the Plate, we chat with Akshay, a coffee entrepreneur from Chennai about all the things that happen at Kapi Kottai HQ to deliver us his amazing coffees. <br /> We chat about how he sources his coffee, the roasting process and even the philosophy of running a coffee business as well!  Connect with us:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@behindtheplate.pod</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kapikottai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@kapikottai</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4060</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2663809507d703a6e15fe068777bc31e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#3 - Madhumeetha - This Side Up</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-madhumeetha-this-side-up--62974573</link><description><![CDATA[Join us for another episode of Behind the Plate where we delve into the world of sustainability in the business of Coffee with Madhu who is in charge of impact management in a European green coffee seller - This Side Up.  Connect with us:  Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @behindtheplate.pod</a>   Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/puliyodharae/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@puliyodharae</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b3bc3fa5-866d-42fe-bf06-9dd9804ef328</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 03:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62974573/390275140_44100_2_5256673d1be6a.mp3" length="48287241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ashwin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us for another episode of Behind the Plate where we delve into the world of sustainability in the business of Coffee with Madhu who is in charge of impact management in a European green coffee seller - This Side Up.  Connect with us:  Instagram...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for another episode of Behind the Plate where we delve into the world of sustainability in the business of Coffee with Madhu who is in charge of impact management in a European green coffee seller - This Side Up.  Connect with us:  Instagram -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @behindtheplate.pod</a>   Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/puliyodharae/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@puliyodharae</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3018</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8d0892eca3c4e46932e34ad414284d43.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#2 - Annie - Soroco House</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-annie-soroco-house--62748326</link><description><![CDATA[Join us for another episode of Behind the Plate where we delve into the world of coffee and Mexican food with the visionary co-founder of Soroco House and Tingaa.  <br /> Connect with us: <br /> Host <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3EctLBL2gOYDKGKuivf5rp?si=f7cf4a7d0b3a4dcc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a> - Never miss an episode of Behind the Plate! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> - @behindtheplate.pod <br /> Explore the specialty coffees of Soroco House and the gourmet Mexican food of Tingaa on: <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sorocohouse/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> - @sorocohouse <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinga.autentica/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> - @tinga.autentica]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d1eeb296-8323-4872-be69-7876c4116ed4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62748326/389733356_44100_2_9110bd6aab006.mp3" length="61428022" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ashwin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us for another episode of Behind the Plate where we delve into the world of coffee and Mexican food with the visionary co-founder of Soroco House and Tingaa.  
 Connect with us: 
 Host...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for another episode of Behind the Plate where we delve into the world of coffee and Mexican food with the visionary co-founder of Soroco House and Tingaa.  <br /> Connect with us: <br /> Host <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3EctLBL2gOYDKGKuivf5rp?si=f7cf4a7d0b3a4dcc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a> - Never miss an episode of Behind the Plate! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindtheplate.pod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> - @behindtheplate.pod <br /> Explore the specialty coffees of Soroco House and the gourmet Mexican food of Tingaa on: <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sorocohouse/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> - @sorocohouse <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinga.autentica/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> - @tinga.autentica]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3840</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/964191e6bbf84be7ee9d284a5d5e8c09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#1 - Sulakshan - Ossoro Flavours</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-sulakshan-ossoro-flavours--62731614</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Behind the Plate: Episode 1 - Unveiling Ossoro Flavours with Sulakshan  Join us for the debut episode of Behind the Plate, where we delve into the world of flavors with the visionary founder of Ossoro Flavours, Sulakshan.  Episode Highlights:  The Journey Begins: Explore Sulakshan's journey from food enthusiast to founder, and discover the inspiration behind Ossoro Flavours.  Crafting Culinary Excellence: Get an insider's look at the creative process behind developing unique flavor profiles that transform dishes and drinks.  Navigating Challenges: Hear how Sulakshan tackled startup hurdles in the food industry with innovation and determination.  Future Flavors: Learn about upcoming projects and Sulakshan's vision for the future of Ossoro Flavours.  Connect with Us:  Subscribe on Spotify to never miss an episode of Behind the Plate.  Follow us on Instagram for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes moments.  Explore Ossoro Flavours' delightful range of flavorings at Ossoro.com  Get ready to uncover the stories behind the flavors and dive into the exciting world of food entrepreneurship with Sulakshan on "Behind the Plate."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">429c0359-2d56-404e-a7f7-9601d11b3c9b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62731614/0816b174_bdc3_452c_8131_ff74258fb1b3.mp3" length="172636843" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ashwin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Behind the Plate: Episode 1 - Unveiling Ossoro Flavours with Sulakshan  Join us for the debut episode of Behind the Plate, where we delve into the world of flavors with the visionary founder of Ossoro Flavours, Sulakshan.  Episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Behind the Plate: Episode 1 - Unveiling Ossoro Flavours with Sulakshan  Join us for the debut episode of Behind the Plate, where we delve into the world of flavors with the visionary founder of Ossoro Flavours, Sulakshan.  Episode Highlights:  The Journey Begins: Explore Sulakshan's journey from food enthusiast to founder, and discover the inspiration behind Ossoro Flavours.  Crafting Culinary Excellence: Get an insider's look at the creative process behind developing unique flavor profiles that transform dishes and drinks.  Navigating Challenges: Hear how Sulakshan tackled startup hurdles in the food industry with innovation and determination.  Future Flavors: Learn about upcoming projects and Sulakshan's vision for the future of Ossoro Flavours.  Connect with Us:  Subscribe on Spotify to never miss an episode of Behind the Plate.  Follow us on Instagram for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes moments.  Explore Ossoro Flavours' delightful range of flavorings at Ossoro.com  Get ready to uncover the stories behind the flavors and dive into the exciting world of food entrepreneurship with Sulakshan on "Behind the Plate."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4316</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a9e780dc50c79859bd77abd4816c3886.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
