Maneet Chauhan's Perfect Bite | How a Food Network Star Brought Indian Food to Nashville

Welcome to the FIRST episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, your fusion of food and entrepreneurship! We’re beyond excited to chat with this episode’s guest, Maneet Chauhan. She’s a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, from chef, to restaurateur, cookbook writer, television personality, James Beard Award winner, and so much more. Anytime you turn on the Food Network, there’s a good chance you’ll see Maneet’s smiling face and winning dishes, from “Chopped” to “Tournament of Champions,” to “Guy’s Grocery Games”. Maneet opens up about:Her early love of food and how Indian regional cuisines shaped her careerMoving to the U.S. for the Culinary Institute of America and the challenges of breaking into the industryRedefining Indian food in America and making it approachable for all audiencesBuilding restaurants in Nashville, including Chauhan Ale & Masala House and The Mockingbird and partnerships like Eet at Disney SpringsHer philosophy of gratitude, resilience, and balancing family with entrepreneurshipDespite her fame and accomplishments, Maneet is one of the most humble people you’ll meet, sharing her secrets for an “attitude of gratitude” and how Saturday snuggles with her family keep her balanced. Learn how Maneet juggles it all—and what her perfect bite is. Follow Maneet on social media @maneetchauhan and be sure to visit her restaurants Chauhan Ale & Masala House and The Mockingbird in Nashville, and Eet at Disney Springs! You can learn more about The Trotter Project, a non-profit Maneet is a board member of, here.Want to watch the entire interview? Head here to our YouTube! Make sure to subscribe, rate and review The Perfect Bite anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on social media @perfectbitepod and visit our site www.theperfectbitepod.com.