An Eater's Guide to Nashville
Yes, it’s the birthplace of Nashville hot chicken. Yes, it’s easy to find biscuits and barbecue by the bucket-full... But with roots set in decades of Southern cooking meshed with the influence of immigrants from the far reaches of the globe, Nashville has quickly furthered its restaurant repertoire with a variety of noteworthy spots that are far from basic.
Nashville has become known for a lot of those aforementioned touristy things, but there’s much more to it than that — and Eater’s here to help. Use this handy guide to experience the best dining Nashville restaurants have to offer — no cowboy boots, matching pink tank tops, or pedal taverns required.
Wedgewood Houston
The Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, just south of downtown Nashville, is characterized by railroad tracks, warehouses, and art galleries. Bastion is part bar, part fine-dining restaurant, with some of the best bar nachos in town; snag one of the spots at the 24-seat restaurant for a multi-course fine dining experience. Dicey’s Tavern serves a solid Chicago tavern-style pizza full of unique toppings best enjoyed on its sunny patio. The freshly baked bread, pastries, and cookies draw crowds to Dozen Bakery, but its baguette sandwiches keep regulars coming back every week. For spirits, tiki-style cocktails are at Flamingo Cocktail Club. Take a tour of the distillery and then sample the product at Corsair, or sip a crisp cider at the Diskin Cider taproom. Finally, iggy’s is a newer Italian spot with a dedicated pasta-making room, an unabashedly fun chef’s counter, and an unforgettable version of garlic bread stuffed with whipped cream cheese.
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