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

Rosepepper Cantina is a popular East Nashville Mexican spot with great margaritas and tacos and a spacious patio.

Pearl Diver is an island-themed bar in East Nashville that serves way above average drinks and doesn’t feel cliche.

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.