Restaurant Roundup: Meet your new favorite Nashville restaurant
Joe Muer Seafood’s new 12,000-sqft restaurant in Capitol View seats more than 300 guests. | Photo via Joe Vicari Restaurant Group
Some people make to-do lists — we make to-dine lists. Many hot Nashville restaurants have opened over the past several months, from familiar names adding more locations to intriguing new kids on the block.
To satisfy those who are really hungry for fresh dining options, we’ve got details on several more Nashville restaurants coming soon, too. Grab your forks as we dig right in.
Newly open
Joe Muer Seafood, 500 11th Ave. N. | Seafood | Reservations
Joe Muer’s sushi and raw bar features flown-in fresh seafood. Pro tip: Visit during Golden Hour (4-6 p.m.) for food and drink specials.
Gannons Nashville, 170 4th Ave. N. | American | Reservations
Located inside downtown’s Marriott Courtyard, this oyster bar and restaurant is perfect for a late night dinner party (open until midnight) with live jazz and curated cocktails.
Vui’s Juice Cafe, 222 11th Ave. S. | Juice shop and eatery
Similar to the new Berry Hill location, stop by the Gulch cafe for breakfast, lunch, juices, and açaí bowls.
If you spot this pop of color by artist Erni Vales in Wedgewood-Houston, you’ve arrived at Iggy’s. | Photo by NASHtoday
Iggy’s, 609 Merritt Ave. | Italian | Reservations
Handmade pasta is the main attraction at this Italian-inspired outpost from brothers Ryan and Matthew Poli. Complementing the pasta is an extensive selection of wines and craft cocktails.
Pelato, 1300 3rd Ave. N. | Italian | Reservations
The Brooklyn-inspired, tapas-style eatery serves Italian comfort food in the form of meatballs al forno, arancini, pasta, and more. Cool off with a lemon pinot freezio or frozen Aperol spritz.
Ichigo Ichie, 2031 Broadway | Japanese | Reservations
Turn your attention to the restaurant’s signature rolls, including Cherry Blossom (salmon, avocado, and bluefin tuna) and The Titans (crab, asparagus, A5 wagyu, and fresh wasabi).
We’ll take double of everything. | Photo by NASHtoday
Coming Soon
Doublz, 3133 Lebanon Pk. | Fast food | Opening date TBA
This California-based burger chain also serves breakfast burritos, tacos, and hot dogs.
Black Market Bar and Grill Nashville, 209 Printers Alley | Bar and restaurant | Projected opening: mid-September
Start with Greek egg rolls or pork empanadas, followed by craft burgers like Trashcan (the staff decides your toppings) and Disgraceland (peanut butter, jelly, egg, and bacon).
Free Slice Night | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Five Points Pizza | Free | Get one free slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza from either Five Points location for customer appreciation in honor of the eatery’s 12th anniversary.
Nashville Sounds vs. Memphis Redbirds | Tuesday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Cheer on the Sounds during their six-game homestand.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
Stuff You Should Know | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $31+ | Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark bring their award-winning explainer podcast to Nashville.
Thursday, Sept. 7
You Had To Be There | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 7 p.m. | Third Coast Comedy Club, 1310 Clinton St. | $13+ | Watch as a storyteller tells personal stories that provide the inspiration for comedy scenes that follow.
AAPI Writer’s Night: Yeehaw Edition | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Vinyl Tap, 2038 Greenwood Ave. | Free | Enjoy a night of country, Americana, and folk music at the East Nashville record store bar.
Friday, Sept. 8
Nashville R&B Music Experience 3 | Friday, Sept. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $77+ | Tamar Braxton, Tevin Campbell, Ginuwine, and more artists take the stage.
Saturday, Sept. 9
Nashville Cocktail Festival | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 4-10 p.m. | East Park, 700 Woodland St. | $25+ | The 9th annual event brings together artisan spirit producers, boutique mixers, and local mixologists.
Celebrity mixologist Rob Floyd, known for his appearances on “Bar Rescue” and “Access Hollywood,” opened Sip Boldly over the weekend. It’s located downtown at Teddy’s Tavern — 104 Rep. John Lewis Way.
Festival
The 3rd annual Touch of Brews Festival returns to Sevier Park the weekend of Sept. 29-30. Spend the day at this Grateful Dead-inspired festival with live music, craft beer, a kid’s zone, food, and vendors. Pro tip: Kids 10 and under get in free.
Eat
Miel Restaurant is celebrating its 15th anniversary this week with a limited-time “greatest hits” menu served through Friday, Sept. 8. The week will culminate with a cocktail party and formal seated dinner (think: bouillabaisse, crème brûlée, and more) on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Biz
6AM City — NASHtoday’s parent company founded and headquartered in Greenville, SC — was selected to present at the Venture Atlanta Conference next month. It will be recognized as one of the most investable companies in the Southeast region, selected out of 550+ applications.
“Stuff You Should Know” coming to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center this week has me thinking about locally-produced podcasts. If you have a favorite, send it my way.
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