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The patio at Bella Napoli

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AMERIGO
Amerigo is a locally-owned Italian restaurant & proud sponsor of the Franklin Farmers’ Market. Chef Steven Robilio offers an ever-changing seasonal menu prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
amerigo.net | 615-320-1740
@amerigotn

THE BEER PALE
24 carefully curated craft beers, a big garage door & beautiful patio, plus food featuring ingredients from our neighbors at Porter Road Butcher.
Brunch Sat & Sun 11-2… Freak out, y’all.
thebeerpale.com | 615-454-6887
@thebeerpale

HURRY BACK
A beer for every glass and a glass for every beer! Come enjoy a stein, goblet, can, or chalice of a great craft beer! Hurry Back is a beer lover’s haven.
hurry-back.com | 615-915-0764
@hurrybacknash

HARVEST AT HOMESTEAD
Our farm-to-fork dishes marry the greatest of Tuscany-inspired fare with a dollop of Southern flair. Browse the extensive wine list, sip a craft cocktails, or relax in a rocking chair on our front porch. Welcome home.
homesteadmanor.com | 615-538-6113
@homesteadmanor

URBAN COOKHOUSE
With an emphasis on wood-grilled meats, local produce, and homemade vinaigrettes, our goal is to serve quality, well-prepared food in a warm, family-friendly environment. Opening this March in the heart of Midtown.
urbancookhouse.com | 615-948-4455
@urbancookhouse

SAINT AÑEJO
MStreet’s premiere Mexican restaurant, featuring inspired Mexican cuisine, Latin mixology, and a premium tequila and mezcal menu of over 120 labels. Experience their award-winning brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
mstreetnashville.com | 615-736-5301
@saintanejo

URBAN JUICER
The Urban Juicer is Nashville’s juice bar. We offer everything from made to order juices & smoothies to multi-day juice cleanses. Come visit us on 8th Ave S. or our newest location in East Nashville!
theurbanjuicer.com | 615-891-3311
@TheUrbanJuicer

GRAY’S ON MAIN
Set in a ca. 1876 Victorian building in Franklin, the three-story restaurant and music venue honors Tennessee’s cultural heritage through fresh spirits, flavors and sounds.
graysonmain.com | 615-435-3603
@graysfranklin          

GOOZY
Goozy is Nashville’s first dessert bar and café, offering inventive desserts, specialty cocktails, spiked milkshakes, house-made gelato, gourmet grilled cheeses and more. Don’t miss happy hour and Sunday brunch for great drink specials.
gotogoozy.com | 615-297-0274
@gotogoozy

TEMPERED CAFÉ & CHOCOLATE
Tempered Café and Chocolate is known for small batch, handmade chocolates. We also serve sandwiches, cocktails, & whiskey/ chocolate and wine/chocolate pairings!
temperednashville.com | 615-454-5432
@TemperedIndulge

MOTO
Moto features inspired rustic-modern Italian cuisine. The large bar and lounge area welcomes guests into its ‘enoteca’ inspired environment. Moto Mondays (5–9 pm) includes Chef’s tour of bites and wine.
mstreetnashville.com
615-736-5305 | @motonashville

MIEL RESTAURANT
Miel Restaurant embodies all that is seasonal & local with service that is gracious and attentive to detail. This classically inspired, refined bistro offers happy hour at the bar, dining on the patio, and special events in the BARN, their private dining room.
mielrestaurant.com | 615-298-3663
@mielrestaurant

TENNESSEE BREW WORKS
Join us for top-quality food in a relaxed setting at the only chef-driven taproom that we know of. Paired with a beer or kombucha from one of our 12 taps, it’s the recipe for a perfect afternoon.
tnbrew.com | 615-436-0050
@tnbrewworks

EDLEY’S BAR-B-QUE
Edley’s Bar-B-Que is the spot for all barbecue-eating, good-times lovin’ Nashvillians. Come see us in 12 South or East Nashville, and get the best barbecue in town!
edleysbbq.com | 615-953-2951
@edleysbbq

HOMEGROWN TAPROOM
With 24 taps of local & regional craft beers, a menu created from local & seasonal ingredients, and a local food market, Homegrown isn’t just a name—we’re a chill neighborhood hangout for you and your homies!
homegrownnashville.com | 615-888-9180
@HomegrownNash

LOVE PEACE & PHO
Combining a ‘70s-themed vibe and authentic Vietnamese cuisine, Love Peace & Pho offers Nashville a unique dining experience in the Eighth Avenue South corridor.
lovepeaceandpho.com | 615-942-0045
@peaceloveandpho

SPERRY’S
At Sperry’s, fresh, local foods complement time-tested classics like escargot, French onion soup, bleu cheese-stuffed filet, and broiled lobster tails. After 41 years in Nashville, this iconic restaurant is still the place for anniversary celebrations!
sperrys.com | 615-353-0809
@sperrysdining

LUCKY BAMBOO
Lucky Bamboo offers authentic Chinese in the heart of Nashville. Come and join us for Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine. Hotpot and traditional dim sum are served, and we also offer a gluten free and vegan menu. BYOB, no corking fee.
luckybamboochinabistro.com
615-760-5930 | @luckybamboonash

312 PIZZA CO.
312 Pizza Company serves authentic Chicago cuisine with the deep dish pizza being the star. Enjoy a craft beer or cocktail on our new patio!
312pizzaco.com
615-730-7888 | @312PizaCo

CAFFÉ NONNA
Chef Daniel Maggipinto’s original, earthy Mediterranean-style dishes capture the hearty flavor, generous portions and “amore” of his own Nonna’s (grandmother’s) recipes.
caffenonna.com | 615-463-0133
@CaffeNonna615

CAPITOL GRILLE
Relaxed and low key, the Capitol Grille in Nashville’s Hermitage Hotel is inspired by cultural sustainability. Executive Chef & Farmer Tyler Brown uses local ingredients & modern techniques to pay homage to historic Southern cuisine.
capitolgrillenashville.com | 615-345-7116
@capitolgrille

URBAN GRUB
Urban Grub is a casual fine dining spot in the 12 South district. From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh oysters, house-made pasta, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.
urbangrub.net | 615-679-9342
@urban_grub

PICNIC CAFÉ
Picnic Café has been a Nashville institution for 33 years. Our menu includes delicious breakfast and lunch options. We also offer a variety of takeout items and gourmet dinners. Please come in and try our famous chicken salad and Picnic Punch!
thepicniccafe.com | 615-297-5398

SOLE MIO
Sole Mio is a locally-owned, Italian-owned restaurant, in the heart of downtown for 20 years. For dinner before the symphony, or just for lunch—we treat you like family!
solemionashville.com | 615-256-4013
@solemionash

THE BUNGANUT PIG
The Bunganut Pig has been one of downtown Franklin’s staple pubs since 1986, offering a large patio, billiards room, martini lounge, live music and more.
bunganutpig.com | 615-794-4777
@bunganutpig

VIRAGO
Artistic cuisine, creative mixology, and a sixty label sake list. Every week, Virago features Maki Sake Monday: half-price sushi and 2-for-1 cocktails.
mstreetnashville.com
615-254-1902 | @viragonashville

NOMZILLA
At Nomzilla sushi et cetera, we emphasize the “et cetera” because we challenge culinary norms and provide our guests with the optimal nomlicious experience. Located in vibrant East Nashville community, we offer an ideal setting for folks with mild to adventurous palettes.
nomzilla.com | 615-712-7409 | @nomzilla

SUZY WONG’S HOUSE OF YUM
Arnold Myint and Zeus Entertainment partner to present an array of Asian food, creative cocktails, sleek decor and campy music until the early morning hours.
suzywongsnashville.com | 615-329-2913
@suzywongyum

FLATROCK COFFEE
A perfect place to start your day with fine coffee and tea. We also serve local beer from Black Abbey and freshly prepared food, from muffins to authentic Cuban sandwiches. Join us!
flatrockcoffee.com | 615-678-6204
@flatrockcoffee

WATERMARK
Watermark Restaurant presents a classically prepared, Southern-French inspired menu with warm, professional service. They boast a comprehensive wine list, private event space and rooftop patio dining with romantic views of the Nashville skyline.
watermark-restaurant.com
615-254-2000 | @watermarkrestaurant

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