Molly Irani is the Co-founder and Chief Culture Officer of the James Beard Award–winning Chai Pani Restaurant Group in Asheville, NC, and author of Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality. She is responsible for creating a groundbreaking culture across a growing restaurant group and a spice company, their management style, community engagement and “mindblasting” hospitality.
In celebration of Diwali, Molly and Meherwan Irani of Asheville’s celebrated Chai Pani join longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty for a special evening at Bollywood Theater, featuring dishes inspired by Meherwan’s new cookbook alongside Bollywood Theater favorites.
Authors and acclaimed chefs Molly Irani and Meherwan Irani sit down with renowned chefs and coauthors Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico to discuss their recent publications and experiences building community through food. Joined by moderator and fellow chef, Farideh Sadeghin, both pairs move beyond their recipes to share the cultures, upbringings, and people that inspired their successful businesses.
