Exclusive First Look at Disney Springs’ Newest Restaurant, eet By Maneet Chauhan
Disney Springs welcomes this newest concept in the Fall of 2023!
Get ready for an exhilarating culinary adventure at Disney Springs® Marketplace! Introducing eet – the latest sensation brought to you by the dynamic duo of hospitality, Maneet Chauhan and Vivek Deora. Derived from the sheer joy of “eat”ing and inspired by Maneet’s name, eet is set to take Disney Springs by storm this Fall!
A Welcome Addition To Disney Springs
Imagine a modern, vibrant, and utterly playful Indian-focused restaurant that fuses traditional flavors with contemporary techniques and a dash of modern flair. Maneet Chauhan, the celebrated James Beard Award-winning chef, Food Network star, restaurateur, and author, along with husband Vivek Deora, the international hospitality entrepreneur, are about to transport you to a culinary wonderland.
This is not just any restaurant; it’s a celebration of culture, cuisine, and creativity. Maneet and Vivek, the reigning authorities in Indian cuisine, are thrilled to share the rich tapestry of their culture, all the way from Nashville, TN, to one of their family’s favorite vacation spots – Disney Springs.
Step Inside and Discover A Wondrously Designed Space
From the moment you step inside, you’ll be captivated by its vibrant interiors, a tantalizing menu filled with creative dishes, a refreshing drink list, and an ambiance that resonates with the colorful and exciting spirit of Disney Springs. This family-friendly destination is about to get even more magical with the addition of eet!
Excitingly, eet marks Maneet and Vivek’s debut restaurant venture in Florida, as they continue their journey of culinary excellence beyond the borders of Nashville. Their current ownership of three Nashville-based gems – Chauhan Ale & Masala House, The Mockingbird, and Tansuo – through their pioneering restaurant group, Morph Hospitality, is a testament to their commitment to pushing culinary boundaries.
Maneet Chauhan herself expressed the thrill of bringing eet to Disney Springs, saying, “With the opening of eet, it is so exciting to be doing what we love in a place that we also love. We cannot wait to open our doors and share the bold flavors & colors of our Indian cuisine with guests very soon.”
Must-Have Menu Items
But that’s not all! eet’s menu is a burst of excitement in itself, with dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture indulging in eet’s Bread Service with Pimento Whipped Paneer, a delightful combination of warm, buttery naan, pimento whipped paneer cheese, masala vegetable sticks, Indian pickles, coriander honey, and a variety of chutneys – a true fusion of flavors that’ll leave you craving for more.
Then there are the Pizzas/naans like the Saag Paneer Naan Pizza and Chicken Tikka Pizza, each an explosion of spices and textures that take your palate on a thrilling journey.
Don’t miss the Street Style Puffed Rice Salad, inspired by Indian street food, or the Build Your Own Bowl adventure, where you’re the chef, creating your masterpiece with a kaleidoscope of Indian spices and vibrant ingredients.
And for dessert, indulge in the Gulab Jamun Cheesecake, where the queen of spice meets the queen of sweets. This delightful New York-style cheesecake is paired with aromatic, sugary Indian donuts, strawberries, saffron, and cardamom.
So, mark your calendars and prepare for an electrifying dining experience that is eet at Disney Springs® Marketplace. It’s not just a restaurant; it’s a culinary journey of excitement, flavor, and pure delight!
The Menu
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More about Maneet Chauhan
Maneet Chauhan is an award-winning chef, author, television personality and founding partner and president of Morph Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a recipient of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award for her role as a permanent judge on Food Network’s “Chopped” and was honored with an Augie Award by The Culinary Institute of America in 2022. In addition to judging roles on Food Network, Maneet also competes at the highest level and won Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions II, where she was able to donate winnings of $40,000 to help different restaurants survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Born in Punjab, India, chef Chauhan worked in some of the country’s finest hotels before moving to the U.S. to study at the Culinary Institute of America. She went on to work as executive chef in some of New York City and Chicago’s top restaurants, which received national acclaim under her leadership. After relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, Chauhan and her husband, Vivek Deora, co-founded Morph Hospitality Group, opening their first restaurant, Chauhan Ale & Masala House in 2014. With the goal of filling gaps in Nashville’s culinary landscape, the group opened Tansuo, a Chinese concept, and The Mockingbird, a global diner, in 2017. Chef Chauhan is also a co-founder of Hop Springs, home to the state’s largest craft brewery and a fun-filled 84-acre beer park located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Chauhan is the author of two cookbooks, Flavors of My World and her most recent, Chaat: The Best Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India, which was released in October 2020. Published by Clarkson Potter, the book was inspired by Maneet’s epic cross- country railroad expedition that brought her to local markets, street vendors and the homes of family & friends. Chaat was recognized as one of the most anticipated cookbooks in 2020 and appeared in the New York Times, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Food Network Magazine, and more. It also received the IACP Cookbook Award in October 2021.
A leader in the Nashville community, Chauhan has been honored as one of the Nashville Business Journal’s “40 under 40”, which highlights young, successful business leaders and was recognized in Nashville Lifestyles’ Women in Business, which showcases local women who are at the top of their respective industries.
When she’s not in the kitchen or traveling, chef Chauhan can be found at home in Franklin, Tennessee, with her husband, Vivek Deora, their daughter, Shagun, and their son, Karma.
