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Harneet Baweja - How I Built Five Restaurant Brands Without a Master Plan & Why I Would Never Open In New York!

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A restaurant CFO warned Harneet he'd need an extra million pounds to open in New York, changing his plans.

Restaurateur Harneet Baweja reflects on 10 years since launching Gunpowder, discussing the challenges of independent restaurant ownership, adapting menus for different cities like Lisbon and Calcutta, and why he decided against opening in New York despite the trend. He shares stories from chaotic openings, evolving customer bases post-Brexit, and his mission to represent Indian food beyond London's traditional luxury or bargain stereotypes.

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