This episode we are joined by Pooja Dhingra, who is the founder of Le15 – a chain of patisseries and cafes in Mumbai. Pooja is a hospitality graduate from Cesar Ritz Colleges, Switzerland, and trained in pastry at Le Cordon Bleu. She is responsible for introducing French patisserie to India. Featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in both India and Asia, Pooja has won acclaim from critics, the press, and her customers for her extraordinary skills as a pâtissier (pa·ti·syé), as well as for her incredible entrepreneurial journey. If you like this interview, make sure to check out Pooja’s incredible podcast NoSugarCoat.

Crescendo! is a new seasonal podcast from award-winning podcast host and author Greg Bresnitz, which explores the intersection of food and music. Each episode, Bresnitz interviews a chef, who guides listeners through an imaginary menu where each dish is paired with a song. The guests share personal stories and insights about their selections, examining the convergence between these savory, sweet, and sonic moments as they build towards each episode’s Crescendo!