7.3 Ravi Wazir: A No-nonsense Roadmap to Becoming a Restaurateur in India

Ever dreamed of opening your own restaurant? Wondering what it takes to turn that dream into reality? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara chat with Ravi Wazir, author of Beyond the Menu who has over 30 years of experience in hospitality. Ravi spills the secrets of running a successful restaurant – from understanding what customers want to balancing creativity and business. He shares the highs and lows of managing staff, budgets, customer expectations, and how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the game.In this exciting partnership series with Jaico Publishing House, we are featuring fascinating new authors every month, writers that captivate the audience and bring forth a revolutionary perspective to Indian literature.Listen in as Ravi talks about the importance of food safety, ethics, and how technology is transforming the dining experience. If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to thrive in the restaurant world, this episode is for you. Books mentioned in this episode: Diamonds For Breakfast: Cool stories from Bombay’s hottest kitchenMcDonald's: Behind the Arches by John F LoveKitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony BourdainSweets and Bitters by Satish AroraDegh to Dastarkhwan: Qissas and Recipes from Rampur by Tarana Husain KhanApplications for The Bound Publishing Course 2026 are now open.The Bound Publishing Course is a 3-month intensive course on book, magazine, and digital publishing. Through live sessions, workshops, and industry-facing projects, participants gain practical publishing skills and exposure to careers across the industry.Cohort size: 50 seatsFirst round of acceptances: 15th June 2026Applications are reviewed on a rolling bas‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.