Nov 1, 20195 minThe agony and the ecstasy: On reviews and Yelp-sploitationA small business contends with a new world of online reviews....and possible extortion.
Apr 13, 20195 minOn Being OpenWe'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 in...
Dec 29, 20183 minA year's worth of gratitude2018 turned out to be a pretty momentous year for me. It was the year I left my corporate job and launched headfirst into entrepreneurshi...
Nov 15, 20182 minLet'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 ...
Oct 23, 20183 minKaapi thatOne 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 4, 20183 minChai SeasonOne of the highlights of the Lassi & Spice menu is stovetop chai. We will have Masala chai, infused with seven different spices, and Kara...
Sep 20, 20181 minWelcome to the NeighborhoodI'm so excited that my neighbors are starting to move in! Yes, the high-rise apartment building above Lassi & Spice - the Ascent South La...
Sep 8, 20182 minGet 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, t...
Aug 17, 20184 minGood GovernmentI often find myself disgusted with our government these days, torn between hating any action it takes (case in point: separating families...
Aug 6, 20183 minThe waiting is the hardest partThere 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 ...
Jul 29, 20182 minSo 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. Essential...
Jul 19, 20182 minTasting: For business and for pleasureJuly so far has been a month focused on food and ingredients. I'm steadily working through decisions around what items I will carry and w...
Jul 3, 20183 minAnd 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 quest...
Jun 23, 20182 minThe making of a menuThe 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 togeth...
Jun 6, 20182 minA space that pulls you inAmong 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 f...
May 31, 20181 minBecoming officialBlogging 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 dow...
