How Working in India’s Luxury Hotels Shaped Bhavin Chhatwani’s Cooking Style

Bhavin Chhatwani wasn’t supposed to open an independent restaurant, let alone one in Raleigh, N.C. At least, that wasn’t the plan. Chhatwani hails from the state of Rajasthan in northwest India and graduated from one of the country’s premier culinary schools, the Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad. The four-year program prepares budding chefs to enter the competitive world of India’s five-star hotels. 

Chhatwani studied global cuisines, baking...