[2] He has founded numerous restaurants and lounges including Home, Guest House, and Greenhouse (one of the world's first "eco-friendly" clubs in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood).

In July 2005, he entered the entrepreneurial field when he opened Home, a nightclub on West 27th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan.

The latter party was hosted by models Jessica Stam and Carmen Kass at Le Baron, a club in Paris.

Greenhouse featured hick bamboo walls, LED lighting, sustainable uniforms for employees, wind-generated electricity, waterless urinals, and vodka served in recycled bottles.

[9] In October 2009, Bakhshi (along with celebrity chef, Todd English) opened a restaurant/nightclub called Juliet Supperclub in Chelsea.

[12] In April 2014, Bakhshi opened a combination bar, restaurant, and lounge called Beautique on Manhattan's 58th Street.