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Casual Dining

“Linger” in Denver

Chef Owner Justin Cucci describes his menu as a collection of revolving Street Foods organized on the menu by the subheadings of Americas, Asia, South Asia, Africa & Middle East, and Europe.  The dishes are "small plates" designed for sharing in this casual atmosphere which in addition boasts a rooftop patio, brunch menu, and happy hour. The... read more

Kachka

Kachka has been described as Soviet-era cuisine reinvented by Travel + Leisure magazine as Chef Bonnie Morales presents traditional ingredients and dishes with her own flair.  Kachka serves dinner 4pm-10pm daily and offers an early and late night happy hour. The menu has a daily selection of caviar and roe to choose from in addition... read more

The Treehouse Restaurant

The Treehouse gives a special meaning to "farm to fork" at this unique, quaint restaurant.  The Treehouse owns a farm 50 miles outside of Nashville where the grow organic produce and heirloom varieties for their menu.  Chef Jason Zygmont, formerly a chef with Hugh Acheson, has recently taken over the kitchen and is turning out... read more

Le Sel by Strategic Hospitality

Traditional French café cuisine meets modern digs best describes the vibe at Le Sel nestled near Vanderbilt University.  The Goldberg's have done it again with another winning concept with excellent food, a fantastic beverage program, and a stellar build out.  Definitely recommend this spot for weekend brunch or a fantastic lunch.

Holeman & Finch Public House

  Chef Linton Hopkins opened Restaurant Eugene, an upscale dining spot that has gained him much notoriety on the Atlanta dining scene.  A few years ago, he decided to open a more casual spot, somewhere the neighborhood could gather for quality pub food in a small, relaxed setting.  The result was Holeman & Finch.  Inspired... read more

Butcher & Bee Nashville

Charleston has found another successful transplant with the opening of Butcher & Bee, a sandwich and mezze focused restaurant using local products.  The restaurant has a modern, industrial feel and is very open.  There is an open kitchen with dining seating as well as a large, full bar that serves the full menu.  The restaurant... read more

Eventide Oyster Company

Chefs Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley work together on three concepts in Portland and were nominated for James Beard 2015 Best Chef Northeast.  Eventide is their take on the revival of the American oyster bar and they are doing a fantastic job.  They feature local oyster varieties but also offer selections from further down the... read more

Pinewood Social

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

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

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

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

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