In this episode, Brandon sits down with Seema Prasad, the visionary owner of Miel, one of Nashville’s most beloved farm-driven restaurants. Seema is known for her intentional, soulful approach to hospitality, her deep relationships with local farmers and producers, and her commitment to creating a dining experience rooted in integrity, sustainability, and joy.

Together, Seema and Brandon dive into:

• Her collaborative relationship with Chef Jason Iacona

• How they approach menu development, seasonality, storytelling, and experimentation

• Why honoring ingredients — and where they come from — is at the heart of every plate at Miel

• How Seema builds long-standing partnerships with local farmers

• The responsibility independent restaurants carry in preserving food culture and supporting regional agriculture

• Why “slow hospitality” matters now more than ever

• Seema’s philosophy on nurturing her team

• Creating a workplace grounded in respect, curiosity, and shared values

• What she believes the next generation of restaurateurs needs to hear

• How the restaurant continues to evolve

• Exciting projects and ideas on the horizon

• Seema’s hopes for Nashville’s restaurant scene in the coming years

This episode is a beautiful, thoughtful conversation with one of Nashville’s most respected independent operators. If you care about farm-to-table dining, restaurant leadership, or the craft of hospitality, you’re going to love this one.

Listen now and share with someone who loves the stories behind great restaurants.

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