Kristen Shoates
Kristen Shoates a writer and marketing strategist specializing in nonprofits, artists, and small businesses. She is passionate about telling stories and helping entrepreneurs and world changers turn their visions into reality. Kristen co-owns Sky Studios, a Nashville music lessons and recording studio, with her husband, and in her free time, loves travel, music, books, being outdoors, and any chance for a new adventure.
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Peter’s Sushi & Thai
Peter’s Sushi is a small, casual spot in a suburban strip mall, where you’ll have the best sushi in town and probably see a celebrity or two.
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Woodlands is a vegetarian and mostly vegan Indian restaurant where you should definitely eat, regardless of what your views on meat are.
Five Points Pizza
Five Points Pizza serves New York-style pizza and strombolis for dine-in or take out late into the night.
51st Deli
51st Deli is a casual sandwich shop/convenience store that also has tacos, Mexican food, and a wide drink selection.
The Frothy Monkey
Frothy Monkey is a neighborhood coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, creative espresso drinks and freshly baked goods in a cozy cottage.
Rosepepper Cantina
Rosepepper Cantina is a popular East Nashville Mexican spot with great margaritas and tacos and a spacious patio.
Vui’s Kitchen
When you need something a bit lighter, or maybe have a vegetarian in your group, head to Vui's Kitchen, a Vietnamese spot in Berry Hill.
Pancake Pantry
One of the longest lines in Nashville is for Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village - but it’s worth the wait for the 23 varieties of pancakes.
Pearl Diver
Pearl Diver is an island-themed bar in East Nashville that serves way above average drinks and doesn’t feel cliche.
Lyra
Lyra is a Middle Eastern spot in East Nashville that serves great food and desserts but won’t empty your wallet - come with a group.
Woolworth On 5th
Woolworth on 5th is a historic lunch counter turned restored restaurant downtown that serves Southern classics.
Burger Up
When you want a really good burger, a strong cocktail, and to sit at a large wooden bar or table with strangers, head to Burger Up in 12South.
City House
City House is an Italian restaurant in Germantown that’s nice enough to take your stuffy father-in-law to, but casual enough for your quirky aunt too.
Loveless Cafe
Loveless Cafe is a greater Nashville institution where you go for great biscuits and supper, which you’ll know about if you just woke up from 1890.
Kayne Prime
Kayne Prime is a steakhouse in The Gulch where you should go after getting signed by RCA or the Titans, or just when you have a per diem to blow.
Butchertown Hall
Butchertown Hall is a Texas-inspired spot in Germantown that’s great for an afternoon of sipping mezcal cocktails and snacking on barbecue and tacos.
Earnest Bar & Hideaway
Hemingway’s Bar & Hideaway is a low-key restaurant in Wedgewood-Houston where you can have great cocktails and eat Korean fried chicken until 1am.
Husk
Husk is a super popular Southern restaurant in Rutledge Hill known for their beautiful plates, perfect cheeseburger, and huge bourbon selection.
Rolf & Daughters
Rolf & Daughters in Germantown is where to go for fantastic small and shared plates and interesting wines, along with a great garden patio.
Fido
Fido is a great coffeeshop and all-day breakfast spot in Hillsboro Village where you could run into your sr. advisor from Vandy or a music publicist.
Duke’s
Duke’s is an East Nashville dive where you go to drink cheep beers and eat a good deli sandwich after having a few too many said-beers.
Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
A trip to Puckett’s is just like going to the Ryman, except it’s a lot smaller, serves good Southern food, and you haven’t heard of whoever’s playing.
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
When you want to sit on a patio, have a few good bourbon teas, and eat some BBQ nachos or pulled pork, head to Edley’s Bar-B-Que in 12South.
5th & Taylor
When you’re planning a big group dinner, head to 5th & Taylor in Germantown for their banquet-sized tables, large shared plates, and spacious patio.
Gray & Dudley
When you want to eat a burger, have a few drinks, and look at some art, check out Gray & Dudley, the all-day spot inside the 21c Museum Hotel.