Vivek Surti, culinary creator of Tailor Nashville, is a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef in the Southeast. Surti offers his guests a one-of-a-kind dining experience focusing on South Asian American cuisine. Those nominated with this prestigious honor represent extraordinary talent and restaurants across 12 regions. Fellow Nashville chef semifinalists are Josh Habiger from Bastion, Philip Krajeck from FOLK and Julia Sullivan from Henrietta Red.