12 Nashville restaurants that our local editor loves
As a native Nashvillian, I was raised on Southern classics like fried chicken and cheese casserole, and while that food is still alive and kicking on Music City menus today, I’ve seen the restaurant scene evolve alongside my own palate. The city has nurtured both homegrown and out-of-town chefs, and that’s how it’s evolved into a serious food town. Choosing whether to book a table at a sleek hotel spot by a chef with MICHELIN cred or the longstanding mom-and-pop place down the street is a genuinely tough decision—but that’s what makes dining out in Nashville so special. I’m a travel and food writer who is lucky to eat and jetset for a living, and I’ve contributed to publications including Eater, Country Living, and National Geographic Traveler. I’m thrilled to share my 12 most beloved restaurants, from downtown Nashville to its growing suburbs.
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