Craft beer and burgers, with really delicious waffle fries. Load them up with blue cheese sauce! Read more.
Usually packed on the weekends for breakfast. The bagels are delicious, the coffee is great (they even offer almond milk) and their massive lunch sandwiches are amazing. Read more.
Great pizzas and wine at this new East Nashville establishment. Sit at the bar if you can. Read more.
Depending on your mood, my favorites are the Banh Mi or the Turkey, Avocado and Bacon. Read more.
Delectable treats and made-from-scratch daily cupcakes and icings. Read more.
Drawing on Northern Italian and Mediterranean influences, they use Southern ingredients to create a dynamic and seasonally-driven menu. The pork ragout pasta literally melts in your mouth. Read more.
A foodie’s dream and my absolute favorite restaurant in Nashville. I have never had a dish I didn’t love. An earthy and inviting interior with a rustic, Italian-inspired menu. Read more.
Great spot for business meetings or fun, but keep in mind that they are only open Wednesday-Saturday. Read more.
Not only a tourist destination for the American Picker fan, this shop (from History Channel’s star picker Mike Wolfe) is filled to the brim with antique collectibles and thoughtfully repurposed pieces Read more.
Several art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings on the first Saturday of every month. Admission is free and most galleries serve complimentary wine and other refreshments. Read more.
Culinary meets comfort at The Southern Steak & Oyster Bar. Of course their namesake dishes are delicious, but I’m a big fan of their weekend brunch and fried chicken and waffle. Read more.
New York City’s pizza pioneers have just opened a location in Nashville. I haven’t been there myself, but I’m told their gluten free options are just as tasty as the regular stuff. Read more.
A conveniently located late-night spot with diverse Asian offerings. Owner Arnold Myint (Top Chef D.C.) also owns several other restaurants in town including PM and blvd on Belmont. Read more.
Take a walk to check out the pagoda and get a view of Russian Orthodox Church (like something out of Aladdin). Read more.
A little upscale yet reasonable prices and friendly folks. An unusual find in Hampden, but a welcome change. Read more.
The perfect ambiance to showcase local growers, organic meats and sustainable practices. Read more.
What a local coffee shop should be. After a stroll through the stores on 36th, end your afternoon here with a coffee and the daily special, or even a banana – peanut butter – chai smoothie. Read more.
Where the magic and zaniness of the Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes ” happens. Read more.
Gourmet brunch where the eggs benedict with fried-green tomatoes is not to be missed! Read more.
The perfect dive bar for the art student crowd. Wear your skinny jeans, order a Natty Boh (translation: NATIONAL BOHEMIAN) and don’t forget to look up and check out the unexpected ceiling mural. Read more.
Warehouse turned theater with tons of independent films and festivals. Conveniently located between Sofi’s Crepes and Tapas Teatro for a great date night out. Read more.
Worth it just for the mango sticky rice, but everything else is great too. Read more.
Excellent brunch and dessert. I love their salads for lunch- especially the ones that involve bacon
Lattes and baguette with butter and jam are all you need to be happy here. Along with the Eggs Florentine, yum.
A great place to pick up vintage homegoods, especially if you're interested in something with an industrial feel.
