The 404 focuses on local and seasonal fare by Chef Matt Bolus formerly of FIG in Charleston. The General Manager, who is also a sommelier, curates the bar menus with "rare and unusual wines" and also an extensive whiskey collection that earned them a spot on Travel + Leisure's Best Whiskey Bars in the US... read more
Silo takes "local" to a new level; not only do they utilize local farms and producers but the build-out of the restaurant was done with all local artisans and designers as well. The name Silo evokes the principle they built the restaurant around: hard work and enjoying the farms' bounty. Chef Owners Greenberg and Cercone... read more
Benjamin and Max Goldberg, founders of Strategic Hospitality, (The Catbird Seat, The Patterson House, and others), created Pinewood Social as your neighborhood coffee shop, lunch with a co-worker, happy hour/dinner spot all rolled into one with excellent craft cocktails to boot. Don't forget they also have bowling and bocce ball! This place is on many... read more
Now spanning four locations, Martin's still utilizes whole hog barbecue smoking and everything is prepared from scratch daily. Martin's has been featured in numerous shows and publications including the Food Network and Travel Channel in addition to Conde Nast and Esquire Magazine. The first location opened in 2006 in Nashville. The casual atmosphere and great... read more
Joanne Chang left the world of management consulting and chased down a dream of opening a bakery. After several stints in pastry kitchens in Boston and New York, Joanne opened Flour which now has four locations. Flour has received numerous awards and garnered much attention, especially for her infamous Sticky Buns and Raisin Brioche. ... read more
Nashville Hot Chicken, or as hey say it in Nashville, just "Hot Chicken" supposedly traces its incendiary roots to a enterprising philanderer in the 1930s. It is told that his jealous girlfriend attempted to punish his tastebuds by sabotaging his fried chicken with the fiery juice of the peppers in her garden. Ironically, he liked it... read more
Deb Paquette blazed trails through Nashville as the first female Certified Executive Chef in the state after graduating from the CIA. Deb has worked in the Nashville dining scene for over 30 years and has plans to expand with a new casual concept later this year. Etch is a partnership between her and Amerigo Restaurants... read more
Since the late 2000s, Nashville has been surprising the food world with new restaurants that celebrate the traditional South but also blend in global influences. Tandy Wilson and his City House, which opened in late 2007, celebrates his passion for the Mediterranean with the comfort foods of he South. He previously worked for Nate Appleman, then... read more
The Capitol Grille is the Hermitage Hotel’s Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant where chefs including Sean Brock, Tyler Brown and many of their proteges have gained acclaim through awards bestowed upon them. Elegant, comfortable, and steeped in Nashville history, the menu features creative interpretations of southern cuisine with an emphasis on their Red... read more
Biscuit Love started as a food truck on the local Nashville farmers market scene. In three years time, husband and wife team (both graduates of Johnson and Wales) decided to open their brick and mortar in the Gulch neighborhood. They continue to offer the same staples from the food truck and hold true to the... read more
