Nashville’s restaurant scene is impressive than ever, and if you are planning for a food trip in the music city, check out Nashville Lifestyle’s guide to the new Nashville 2015 and discover some of the best food and drink spots in town.
5TH & TAYLOR
Go for the stunning industrial-chic interior; stay for the Elvis Moon Pie dessert. 1411 5th Ave. N., 615-242-4747; 5thandtaylor.com
AMARI
This small, speakeasy-style cocktail bar comes from the owner of Savarino’s in Hillsboro Village. 2121 Belcourt Ave., 615-460-9878; amarinashville.com
AMERICANO
A hit of contemporary Spanish fare served up tapas-style on West End Avenue. 1720 West End Ave., Site, 100, 615-321-2209; americanonashville.com
AVO
Raw, vegan, and yet omnivore-friendly, this Charlotte haunt does good work with vege based pad Thai and faux lasagna. 3001 Charlote Ave., 615-329-2377; eatavo.com
BAJO SEXTO
Stop by the Country Music Hall of Fame for super-authentic Mexican-and take a margarita to go. 216 5th Ave, S., 615-577-7717; bajosextotaco.com
BISCUIT LOVE BRUNCH
A tip for navigating The Gulch’s “it” spot for all-day biscuit-based brunch items; Don’t skip the bonuts. 316 11th Ave. S., 615-490-9584 biscuitlovebrunch.com
BUTCHERTOWN HALL
Texan and German fare join forces at this neighborhood joint – highlights include the killer sausages and outstanding beer list. 1416 4th Ave, N., 615-454-3634; butchertownhall.com
CAFÉ LULA
This fast, healthy café is pat of the Ryman’s recent expansion and boasts show-stealing hot biscuits. 116 5th Ave. N., 615-456-8760; cafelula.net
COCHON BUTCHER
New Orleans by way of Germantown, it’s a sandwich shop, wine bar, and butcher rolled into one. 1120 4th Ave N., Ste, 101, 615-567-5887; cochonbutcher.com
DOUBLE DOGS PUB
The perfect game-day hang with dozens of TV’s and true pub grub-including a dog bowl of nachos. 1807 21st Ave. S., 615-292-8110; doubledogz.biz
EMBERS SKI LODGE
Ever wanted to take a shot off a ski with your closest friends? This place is full of such après-ski fun. 2410 12th Ave. S., 615-866-5652; embersskilodge.com
THE FAMILY WASH/GARAGE COFFEE
The beloved East Nashville music venue hs new digs – with the addition of all-day breakfast and Garage Coffee 626A Main St., 615-645-9930; familywash.com
FIFTY FIRST KITCHEN & BAR
Romantics, take note: You’ll find a date-night ambience and Italian-inspired fare inside this revamped west side 1800s-era home. 5104 Illinois Ave., 615-712-6111; 51nashville.com
GOOZY
The name says it all – this is Green Hills’ best spot for gooey, cozy dishes and desserts. 4177 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 104, 615-297-0274; gotogoozy.com
GREEN HILLS GRILLE
This reincarnation of the original outpost maintains its popular version of tortilla soup. 2002 Richard Jones Rd., Ste. 104A, 615-620-8390; facebook.com/greenhillsgrille
HOMEGROWN TAPROOM & MARKETPLACE
Donelson’s new taproom and community drinking space features a Sunday ber brunch. 2720 Old Lebanon Rd., 629-888-9180; homegrownnashville.com
HOMESTEAD MANOR
Take a drive to this historic home for its Mediterranean menu, featuring items from the full organic farm out back. 4683 Columbia Pk., Thompson’s Station, 615-538-6113; homesteadmanor.com.
