Dine Nashville: The Music City Way launches with chef collaborations

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From left to right: Chef Deb Paquette, Chef Gerard Craft + Chef Maneet Chauhan. | Photo via Dine Nashville

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Nashville’s dining scene is no stranger to restaurant weeks — and there’s a new one worth feeding on that looks to celebrate the city’s chefs + diverse food scene. Cue Dine Nashville: The Music City Way.

Restaurant Week reservations don’t open until Feb. 7 (we’ll have more on that later), but you can get in on the action early by reserving a collaborative chef experience now.

What is it?

During the inaugural event, there will be seven experiences with more to come (psst, two of the events are already sold out). Think: your favorite chefs from your favorite restaurants, teaming up for a one-day curated spread with multiple courses + pairings.

Chef Ryan Poli (Bobby Hotel) x Chef Rooney (Black Dynasty Secret Ramen House)

  • Mon., Feb. 14 | Reservations begin at 5:30 p.m. | Bobby Hotel | $85 per person

Chef Andrew Carmellini (The Dutch, Carne Mare) x Chef Julia Sullivan (Henrietta Red)

  • Thurs., Feb. 17 | 7 p.m. | Carne Mare | $270 per person

Chef Maneet Chauhan (Morph Hospitality) x Chef Joshua Walker (Xiao Bao Biscuit)

  • Tues., Feb. 22 | 6 p.m. | Chaatable | $125 per person

Chef Deb Paquette (Etch, Etc., and Jasper’s) x Chef Kahlil Arnold (Arnold’s Country Kitchen)

  • Thurs., Feb. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Arnold’s Country Kitchen | $110 per person

Pitmaster Pat Martin (Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint + Hugh Baby’s) x Chef Trevor Moran (Locust)

  • Mon., Feb. 28 | Reservations begin at 5 p.m. | Locust | Price à la carte
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