Maneet Chauhan is the Chef/Owner of four restaurants in Nashville. She is also a judge on the Food Network show Chopped, she is an Author, and she just won the Food Network Tournament of Champions. In this interview, we talk about all of this. Enjoy.

This episode starts off with an "On Brand" from What Chef's Want.

Episode sponsored by What Chef's Want, Nossi College of Art, and Sitex.

Sometimes a story can be told so many times that no one knows the real truth. Today Dava tells her side of the story, and hopefully we can put this story to rest. 

This is a departure from our normal interview, but I was kind of excited to do something different. I do not have a side that I am on, I am just happy to use this platform to share one side of the story. I wish nothing but success and happiness for everyone. I hope you enjoy.. Brandon

CAUTION- ADULT LANGUAGE

Super Source is a sponsor of ours here at NRR, and we have got to know Jason Ellis pretty well. We have got to have so many conversations around the dish machine and chemicals. I asked him to come on the show so we could educate everyone on some of the ins and outs of the business. The end result was fun, and ultimately comes off as somewhat of an infomercial. That was not the intention, but we have lots of fun talking about all the things. Hopefully you can learn something, and maybe save some money. Happy listening!  Brandon

Erica Raines and her husband  Chris own the wildly popular "Chef and I" restaurants, and she announces on this show that she will be opening a new concept in Orlando coming soon. Erica talks about all of her businesses, the challenges of being a business owner during a pandemic, and why they are growing faster than ever right now.

 I just love her enthusiasm and hustle! We jumped in quick with some history of her radio career, and the rest of the interview was just easy and fun! I hope you learn something today, and cant wait to connect in Brandon's Book Club.

This episode sponsored by Super Source, and Sitex. 

This episode starts off with a great "on brand" with Cyrus Vatandoost, the Executive VP at Nossi College of Art. He talks about the new Culinary Program, and why Nossi is a Nashville Original.

Rich Wolowski talks about his experience at the helm of a $17B company during a global pandemic. He goes into detail about the first moments, mistakes made, and what is truly unique about his company. If you don't know much about Gordon Foodservice (GFS) then you will love to learn about their family environment, and why they never plan on going public.

IN our first monthly zoom call, John G. Miller joins to talk about his book QBQ. John tell us his background, and the original idea for QBQ. He also answers some questions, and helps us understand the book a little better. 

Brandon talks after John about some of his favorite parts of the book. 

One year after our first interview, we catch up to find out if all our fears came true. (spoiler alert! THEY DID!! kind of) We talk about most everything from her restaurant, what she does in her free time, she talks about needing help, East Nashville, and she even gives her opinion on the 3 Crow Bar debacle. She is an amazing human being, I am honored she took the time to chat with me. Brandon

This episode starts off with an on Brand from Sitex. Visit them at sitex-corp.com

This episode is also sponsored by Nossi College of Art: Culinary Arts Program, and What Chef's Want

In the first educational "table talk" Les Dames d'Escoffier President Dee Patel, and GM/Owner of Lockeland Table Cara Graham talk with Nancy Vienneau about their experience over the last year. The interview is titled Redefining and Refining Hospitality in a Pandemic. 

Les Dames d'Escoffier's mission is to inspire, advance, and support Women in food, beverage, and hospitality to achieve excellence in leadership and philanthropy. 

This is the first of 5 this year.

This episode starts off with Murray Nicholson of What Chefs Want talking "on brand" about some cool options with their seafood program. 

Zyhir talks about his beginnings, and how to make a proper Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Warning! You will want to go eat at this establishment immediately after listening. So if you don't want to travel to Bellevue today, listen later.. I cant wait for the follow up interview with this entrepreneur, he has so many cool things in store for his restaurant and media company. 

Episode sponsored by What Chef's Want, Sitex, and Nossi College of Art.

One year ago I started Nashville Restaurant Radio. In this episode I go over some of the highlights from the past year, and I replay the first ever episode that started it all of one year ago.