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Going Tip Free
This year has brought a lot of focus on the topic of tipping. There are times when you may feel delighted to reward your favorite barista...
Aug 16, 20244 min read


Coffee: A love story
Lassi & Spice is proud to celebrate Indian coffee culture and source the highest quality Indian coffee beans. The center of Indian coffee...
May 27, 20215 min read


Oh 2020: How will I remember thee? Let me recount the ways.
2020, how will I remember thee? Let me recount the ways.
Jan 2, 20218 min read


The agony and the ecstasy: On reviews and Yelp-sploitation
A small business contends with a new world of online reviews....and possible extortion.
Nov 1, 20195 min read


On Being Open
We've been a little quiet on the blog for the past few months, but here's to getting back in the habit of posting regularly about the...
Apr 13, 20195 min read


A year's worth of gratitude
2018 turned out to be a pretty momentous year for me. It was the year I left my corporate job and launched headfirst into...
Dec 29, 20183 min read


Let's chaat!
Finally a chance to write about one of my true passions: Chaat. Chaat is a snacker's dream: it satisfies all the major snack food groups...
Nov 14, 20182 min read


Kaapi that
One of the drinks I'm most excited to put a spotlight on is South Indian filter coffee, also known as Kaapi, and by a host of other names...
Oct 22, 20183 min read


Chai Season
One of the highlights of the Lassi & Spice menu is stovetop chai. We will have Masala chai, infused with seven different spices, and...
Oct 3, 20183 min read


Welcome to the Neighborhood
I'm so excited that my neighbors are starting to move in! Yes, the high-rise apartment building above Lassi & Spice - the Ascent South...
Sep 19, 20181 min read


Get your hardhat!
I have a big update to share from the Land of Lassi! As of last week, my permits are FINALLY in hand! For those who have been tracking,...
Sep 7, 20182 min read


Good Government
I often find myself disgusted with our government these days, torn between hating any action it takes (case in point: separating families...
Aug 16, 20184 min read


The waiting is the hardest part
There was a time when I thought Lassi & Spice would open up this summer. May? June? For sure by early July. I mean, it was just a matter...
Aug 6, 20183 min read


So what's a lassi?
Lassi and Spice as a concept grew out of the idea that lassis –pronounced “luh-sees” – have the potential for universal appeal....
Jul 28, 20182 min read


Tasting: For business and for pleasure
July so far has been a month focused on food and ingredients. I'm steadily working through decisions around what items I will carry and...
Jul 18, 20182 min read


And you may ask yourself, well, how did I get here?
With things humming along, I'm taking the opportunity to share more about my journey to launch Lassi & Spice. Or rather, answer the...
Jul 2, 20183 min read


The making of a menu
The past few weeks have been heavily focused on figuring out the details of my menu. This is truly the fun part, a chance to bring...
Jun 22, 20182 min read


A space that pulls you in
Among this month's projects is a fun one: cafe layout and design. Now that the lease is signed, I can officially move forward and apply...
Jun 5, 20182 min read


Becoming official
Blogging is not a familiar space for me yet but I'm jumping in with both feet and some exciting news to share! Lassi & Spice is moving...
May 30, 20181 min read
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