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Restaurant Roundup: Meet your new favorite Nashville restaurant
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Enjoy both indoor and al fresco dining at Butterlamp. | Photo by NASHtoday
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.

Open

Butterlamp Bread & Beverage, 1101 Chapel Ave., #103 | Reservations: No

Butterlamp is part bread house, part wine bar. Expect a “hefty selection” of wines by the glass and bottle, as well as snacks and sourdough loaves.

Mr. J’s Original, 45 Hermitage Ave. | Reservations: No

Start your day with classic breakfast fare, then drop by for lunch or dinner to enjoy double cheeseburgers, pastrami sandwiches, chili dogs, shakes, and more.

Exterior shot of a brick restaurant with "Villa Castrioti" signage and a red awning.

Villa Castrioti has two Memphis-area locations. | Photo by NASHtoday

Coming Soon

Villa Castrioti, 300 Commerce St. | Opening by the end of August

The West Tennessee-based Italian restaurant has taken over the former Demos’ space downtown. While specific menu details are still under wraps, expect traditional dishes, housemade meatballs, salads, and pizza.

Halls Catch, 1600 West End Ave. | Opening fall 2024

The team behind Midtown’s Halls Chophouse is nearing the launch of their seafood concept this fall, offering whole fish entrees, rare caviars, sushi, and more.

Check out this Torchy’s Tacos spread. | Photo via RALtoday

Torchy’s Tacos, 1929 Broadway | Opening late 2024

Since its debut in 2006, Austin-based Torchy’s Tacos has made a name for itself with creative Tex-Mex fare.

Postino WineCafe, 2317 12th Ave. S. | Opening date not announced

The wine bar’s other locations offer light snacks, boards, and salads, as well as a brunch and wine club service.

Back 40 Nashville, 315 Deaderick St. | Opening date not announced

The new downtown breakfast, lunch, and dinner concept is described as a “scratch kitchen specializing in modern twists on classic comfort food.” Follow the restaurant on Instagram for construction updates, and get a sneak peek of the menu.
What's recently opened + more coming soon
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 13
  • Ellen DeGeneres | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $68+ | The former talk show host and comedian will make a Nashville stop on her “Ellen’s Last Stand... Up” tour.
  • MY Outdoors: Outdoor Pottery Studio | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Friends of Mill Ridge Park | Free | Kids will use air-dry clay along with basic pottery tools to build their own creation — registration required.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
  • Post Malone’s Grand Ole Opry Debut | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 7 p.m. | Opry House | $396+ | Expect performances by Post Malone, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Lainey Wilson, The War and Treaty, and John Michael Montgomery.
  • Mastering Audio Storytelling with Radiolab Creator Jad Abumrad | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Nashville Entrepreneur Center | Free | Nashville Podcasters hosts Jad Abumrad, the creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, Dolly Parton’s America, and the Vanishing of Harry Pace.
Thursday, Aug. 15
  • “The Birds” | Thursday, Aug. 15 | Times vary | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | Catch a screening of the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock film as part of the theater’s “Animal Kingdom” series.
Friday, Aug. 16
  • Joe Gatto | Friday, Aug. 16-Saturday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Zanies Comedy Club | $48+ | Get ready to laugh with this comedian known for his time on “Impractical Jokers.”
Saturday, Aug. 17
  • Music City Jerk Festival | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 1:30-7:30 p.m. | Music City Walk of Fame Park | Cost of purchase | The free-to-attend festival features craft vendors, live entertainment, and Jamaican jerk and Caribbean food available to purchase.
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Plan Ahead

🐆 Enchanting evening awaits at this premier after-hours zoo event
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Whether there for the food + drinks, relaxing sunset vibes, or up-close animal encounters, you’re in for a treat at the zoo’s exclusive annual event. | Photos provided by Nashville Zoo
I’ll take a specialty cocktail with that.

You already want to support the good work Nashville Zoo does every day — you might as well enjoy hors d’oeuvres, elevated sips + an unforgettable evening while you’re at it.

Sunset Safari — the Zoo’s premier fundraiser event happening Friday, Sept. 13 — will sweep guests into an enchanting evening of:
  • Unlimited bites from 40 of Nashville’s top restaurants, including Char, Holston House, Jasper’s, Lyra, and more
  • Specialty cocktails and other adult beverages
  • Live music + entertainment, featuring fire dancing, The Music City Sound, Jonny Gray, and tarot readings
  • A “Nocturnal"-themed, zoo-at-dusk experience highlighted by up-close animal encounters and selected viewings of nocturnal animal habitats
Various ticket options feature special perks, including early entry, a VIP Lounge, exclusive animal encounters, a private party invitation + more.

There’s even a Night Owl ticket for guests ages 21-35 only (think: just for you late partiers).
See restaurant list + buy tix
News Notes
Biz
  • Pink Door Cookies announced the closure of its Chestnut Hill location, but good news: The cookie store plans to open soon in Sylvan Heights at 3501 Park Ave. While we wait for the opening date, visit the Nashville Farmers Market location or schedule a local pickup via Pink Door’s website.
Coming Soon
  • Jewelry store Little Words Project is bound for Fifth + Broadway. No opening date has been announced. In the meantime, enjoy E+Rose’s new smoothie inspired by the brand. Isn’t it pretty?
Closed
  • Party Fowl closed its Cool Springs location after four years in business. The other restaurants in downtown, Donelson, Murfreesboro, and Nashville International Airport remain open.
Cause
  • Local educators are invited to apply for Tanger Outlets Nashville’s 2024 TangerKids Grants Program. Teachers and staff at public and private schools have until Oct. 18 to submit applications. Local shoppers will help choose grant recipients beginning Dec. 2.
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Theater
  • Single-show tickets for Studio Tenn’s 15th anniversary season are on sale now. Up first is “Little Shop of Horrors” (Oct. 10-27), followed by “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” “Crimes of the Heart,” and more.
 
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Let’s talk interstates (again)
An aerial view of cars on the interstate with the downtown Nashville skyline in the background.

On the road again... | Photo by @mynashvillephotos

After updating you on the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project, we asked about your most-traveled interstates in Nashville. Here’s a look at where everyone’s driving these days:
  • I-65 — 43%
  • I-40 — 24%
  • I-24 — 22%
  • I try to avoid interstates and stick to local roads — 11%
Now, we want to help you stay informed about ongoing construction projects, lane closures, and other updates. These resources will keep you in the know, in real time:

Road work | Every week, TDOT shares a list of lane closures on interstates and state routes for the week ahead. Nashville-area updates are listed on the Middle Tennessee report, like this one.

Traffic cameras | TNSmartWay provides updates on highway incidents, construction, and weather-related road conditions. It’s available on both desktop and mobile devices, and motorists can also dial 511 for quick access to information.

Potholes | Tennessee’s pothole season typically begins in winter following several freeze-thaw cycles, but you can report a pothole on state on local routes year-round.
 
The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Jack White’s playing yet another small-capacity show in town this week. If you want to see him take the stage at The Basement East tomorrow, Aug. 13, be ready when tickets go on sale today at 12 p.m.
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