Northern California’s food scene has gained a polished new face through Carolina and Jatin Grewal and their group, Rivaaz Hospitality. A portrait of the couple, often seen together in features about their work, sets the tone for their restaurants: composed, glamorous, and focused on how guests feel from the moment they arrive. Their portfolio now includes eight Bay Area locations, each designed to bring contemporary Indian dining into calm, elegant spaces that favor comfort, conversation, and a steady, confident pace.
Curated Style, Measured Plate
Carolina and Jatin bring backgrounds in fashion, modeling, and film to their work, and that history shows up clearly in the details. Dining rooms lean toward soft finishes, thoughtful color pairings, and gentle lighting that flatters both the food and the people in the room. At Alora, Fitoor, and Pippal, including the new Pippal in Dublin, interiors echo the couple’s taste for cinematic scenes and composed frames, with structures and sightlines that feel ready for a wide shot while still staying warm and relaxed for an evening out.
Distinct Concepts Within Rivaaz Hospitality
Within Rivaaz Hospitality, different concepts carry different moods while sharing the same attitude toward service. Cafe Tazza, in Dublin, functions as an Indian bakery, Indian sweet shop, and quick-service street-food restaurant, offering mithai, snacks, and grab-and-go comfort for everyday visits. Baithak focuses on Indian kebabs and curries, with menus built around sizzling platters, rich gravies, and the kind of shared plates that encourage long meals with friends and family, giving guests casual and more formal options within the same group.
Regional Menus and Refined Dining Rooms
The kitchens across the group lean on regional Indian specialties, matched with California produce and seafood. Menus often focus on clear flavors, precise seasoning, and presentations that feel colorful without slipping into clutter. In Dublin, Pippal’s food carries regional Indian influences into a setting marked by Art Deco touches, a sweeping bar, and lighting that recalls classic cinema. Private dining rooms and event spaces across the restaurants support birthdays, business dinners, and celebrations, with layouts and service patterns adapted to the scale and tone of each gathering.
Cocktails, Pairings, and Pace
Drinks receive equal attention. Beverage teams and chefs work together so cocktails and nonalcoholic options echo what comes out of the kitchen, often leaning on citrus, spices, and fresh herbs. At Pippal Dublin, the bar program draws on Indian references while using seasonal ingredients, giving guests pairings that match heat, sweetness, and acidity on the plate. This steady coordination between glass and plate helps each meal feel calm and intentional, rather than rushed or scattered. Rivaaz Hospitality’s current footprint also reflects close collaboration with the team behind Rooh, a MICHELIN-recognized Indian restaurant that laid important groundwork for modern Indian dining in the Bay Area. As partners in that group, Carolina and Jatin have helped extend its reach through newer projects such as Fitoor, Alora, and Pippal, bringing their eye for timing, design, and hospitality to each opening.
Service, Training, and Guest Feedback
Guests who visit Pippal Dublin and the other locations often mention more than a single dish when they describe the experience. Many reflect on how servers guide them through the menu, answer questions about regional dishes, and time courses so that conversations can flow without interruption. Feedback informs regular adjustments in menus, pacing, and even room setups, keeping regulars engaged while still welcoming those arriving for the first time.
Dublin Imagery and a Centerpiece Couple Portrait
Food and interior photography for current coverage now centers on the Dublin location, capturing Pippal’s green chandeliers, marble accents, and detailed bar, along with close-ups of its regional dishes and cocktails. Paired with a lead image of Carolina and Jatin, these visuals emphasize both the couple’s presence and the specific character of the Dublin space, anchoring Rivaaz Hospitality’s story in one setting while still pointing to a wider Bay Area network of restaurants that deliver Indian hospitality with calm confidence.
