Celebrity chef, Chopped judge and brains behind Nashville’s new Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Maneet Chauhan shares her favorites of this Southern city.
By: Jenna MahoneyBG: What other romantic must-dos are there in Nashville?
MC: It is next to magical to walk through the garden conservatory in the Opryland Hotel or to take a ride on the indoor Delta River Flatboat. I also love a relaxing stroll through the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. They have Japanese, herb, perennial and wildflower gardens, as well as an art and nature sanctuary, a sculpture trail and a museum.
BG: Where do you like to stay?
MC: The Union Station Hotel is a restored 100-year-old railway station that is a stunning time machine (room rates start at $279 a night; unionstationhotelnashville.com). Open since 1910, Hermitage Hotel, downtown, has both a rich Nashville history and the ultimate luxury accommodations (room rates start at $299 a night; thehermitagehotel.com). And the nearby Hutton Hotel offers boutique elegance with a sleek and modern design (room rates start at $249 a night; huttonhotel.com).
BG: Is there a spa that you prefer?
MC: I love Relache Spa at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center for its serenity and attention to details such as water with fresh strawberries, cucumber and mint and iced towels for use in the sauna. And with candlelight everywhere, it really has a Zen-like presence.
BG: How about a top pool — do you have one?
MC: Pinewood Social just added a pool along with a fabulous vintage bowling alley. Who wouldn’t want a tropical cocktail poolside? I can’t think of a more relaxing idea.
Photos courtesy of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation
