Founder of Indian eateries aims to train the next wave of Utah’s restaurant workers

Saffron Valley’s owner launching RISE Culinary Institute, to give immigrants like her a chance to thrive.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah entrepreneur Lavanya Mahate, owner and founder of Saffron Valley restaurants, talks about her roots and her latest venture in starting the non-profit RISE Culinary Institute on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Founder of Indian eateries aims to train the next wave of Utah’s restaurant workers

Saffron Valley’s owner launching RISE Culinary Institute, to give immigrants like her a chance to thrive.

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