NASHVILLE

Nashville | Tennessee

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This is my home city, albeit very different these days that when I was growing up.  Returned from San Diego first of August 2023 after fifteen years.  This Nashville did not exist when I left.  With that said, I dig it, mostly.  Reach out for recs, because I have a million.

L27.  My personal favorite rooftop bar/restaurant - top of The Westin.  They have a pool & cabanas and great food.

The Harriet, Denim, Lou/na, Proof & Hampton Social.  All great rooftops and there are more in town, too.  Most of the Broadway bars have rooftops, too.

The Henry.  In 12 South and absolutely worth the visit, hands down.

Urbn Grub.  Also in 12 South, but not open for lunch during the week.  Brunch on the weekends.  Amazing.

Velvet Taco.  The brisket taco is unmatched.

Dreamburger.  Amazing burger cart in East Nashville.

SATCO.  Best hangover food in town.  You're gonna need it.

*Teddy's Tavern.  In the Broadway mix, but feels like old Nashville.  Great live acts!

*MJ's Chill Spot.  Small locals bar next to Printer's Alley.  MJ is a long-time downtowner.  Go see em!

**The Red Door.  Staple dive bar in Midtown.

Del Frisco's [Brentwood].  I've heard complaints from others, but I've always had a stellar time there.  Typically sit alone at the bar between lunch and dinner rushes, though.  Just had their steakhouse burger for the first time.  Holy wow!

Broadway.  If you want to party.  Avoid if not.

I'll do an update once Second Avenue reopens.  That will bring back a balance that downtown used to have, and desperately needs.  Should be soon...

Category 10.  Second Avenue finally reopened [partially].  Great river view rooftop!
*Doc Holliday's.  A rare holdover from the old days.  Definitely worth a stop-in.

*Corner Pub [Green Hills].  Old school corner spot.  Worth the drive.

**Lakeside Lounge.  OG & dive as hell.