Butcher & Bee is a great spot in East Nashville with fantastic sandwiches and mezze.

Emmy Squared is a Detroit-style pizza spot with an incredible burger located in the Gulch.

Tavern At Bobby inside the Bobby Hotel downtown serves much better bar food than you’d think.

The Continental is a mid-century American restaurant serving all sorts of classics inside the Grand Hyatt.

Lou is a great spot in East Nashville for all-day brunch (on the weekends) and natural wine.

Monell’s is a classic Southern restaurant in Germantown where everything’s served family-style at communal tables.

Pelican & Pig is an East Nashville spot with a big wooden hearth and lots of good wine.

The Optimist is a big seafood restaurant right on the river with a great raw bar and lots of cocktails.

The Catbird Seat is an experimental/new American spot in Midtown with a fun U-shaped bar.

Bastion is a very cool spot in Wedgewood-Houston with an ever-changing menu and great cocktails.

Adele’s is a neighborhood restaurant in the Gulch that serves upscale but approachable dishes from the chef’s family kitchen.

Cafe Roze is a stylish all-day cafe with fresh food and great cocktails in a bright, welcoming space.

Frothy Monkey is a neighborhood coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, creative espresso drinks and freshly baked goods in a cozy cottage.

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.

Woolworth on 5th is a historic lunch counter turned restored restaurant downtown that serves Southern classics.

Mockingbird serves upscale diner food in a very attractive space in The Gulch.