Maneet Chauhan
Restaurants are a much easier way to introduce Americans to a culture than getting them into museums.
I make a Bloody Mary at home with a dash of fish sauce, a little bit of coconut, and some lime juice. It gives the cocktail some South Asian flair.
Everybody tries so hard to pair wines with Indian food, and it has never been a natural marriage.
Beer is such an integral part of the Indian culture.
Nashville is coming up to be an amazing foodie city.
Every time I come to India - where I have grown up - if I spent 20 years in this country, I will never be able to uncover all of the hidden jewels.
When I went to Nashville, everyone was so nice. Even the TSA agents are nice there.
I literally just do whatever I want to do.
Mannu - in Punjabi, it means 'mine.' My parents would call me that.
The level of competition on 'Iron Chef' was very intense. In fact, I feel like the show provides chefs with a stamp of approval and in many ways lets them know that 'they've arrived.' It was a tough journey, to say the least, but in the end, it provided me with an example how hard work and persistence pays off.
When I was in India, I felt like being a full-time chef was a very unique career path. It was quite the contrast from the traditional fields like engineering and medicine and not necessarily considered a full time profession.
Do something you love and people will love you for it.Collection: Love You
From the moment I stepped foot in Music City I have had a love affair with the people and burgeoning culinary scene. This city's long, highly-respected cultural history, coupled with the recent growth and development is inspiring. I could not be happier with my decision and I'm truly excited to call Nashville my home.Collection: Home