1 Kitchen is setting this year’s tablescape for you. | Photo by Frawley Photography via 1 Kitchen
Maybe cooking isn’t at the top of the to-do list this holiday season. Whether you’re opting to dine out on the town or gather around the table at home, these Nashville restaurants have you covered on Christmas Day.
Where to dine-in
Carne Mare | 4-9 p.m. | Cost of purchase | If you’re on the hunt for a tried and true option, the restaurant is serving its regular Italian-American menu with a la carte specials.
The Restaurant at W Nashville | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | $30-$65 | The star of the show is the prime rib carving station, but you can complement your main with holiday-inspired sides.
1 Kitchen | 5-9 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Try this: chicken and dumplings, or opt for the festive brunch (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) with glazed ham and eggs.
Holiday Village | Friday, Dec. 6-Saturday, Dec. 7 | 3-8 p.m. | Kossie Gardner, Sr. Park | Cost of purchase | Expect food trucks, local vendors, photos with Santa + cookies and hot chocolate.
Saturday, Dec. 7
String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry | 10-11:15 a.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Free | Hear the story of country music, as told through the eyes of nearly 100 puppets, from Johnny Cash to Taylor Swift.
Santa at the Ryman | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | Free+ | Not only can kids 12 and under tour the Ryman for free, a photo with Santa is included with the purchase of adult tour admission.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Taco Week | Sunday, Dec. 8 | Times vary | Participating restaurants | Cost of purchase | It’s the final day to snag $5 taco specials that will guac your world at over 30 restaurants.
Family Drop-In ARTlab: Kawaii Charms | 1-4 p.m. | Frist Art Museum | Free | The charms are inspired by the “Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga” exhibition and perfect for decorating backpacks, phones, and water bottles.
Monday, Dec. 9
Week of Giving | Monday, Dec. 9-Friday, Dec. 13 | 9 a.m. | Scout’s Barbershop | Cost of purchase | The barbershop will donate a portion of sales to different organizations throughout the week, beginning with the Martha O’Bryan Center and Book ‘em on Monday.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Lunch with Les Dames | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Margot Café & Bar | $135 | Dig into the three-course meal as you listen to best-selling cookbook author Anne Byrn and Margot Café chef/owner Margot McCormack in conversation.
Next stop? Nonstop. Avelo Airlines announced four new flights out of Nashville International Airport planned for next spring. Routes include Charlotte and Wilmington, NC; Rochester, NY; and Philadelphia. This follows the news of the airline’s new nonstop flight to central Florida.
List
Two Nashville restaurants landed in the top 20 of Yelp’s “Best New Restaurants of 2024" list. Noko at No. 2 was also named Yelp’s “Best New Restaurant in the South” over the summer. Gannons Nashville came in at No. 12 for its “Gatsby"-inspired atmosphere and fresh oysters. Here’s what Yelpers say.
Open
Florida chain Keke’s Breakfast Cafe begins making waves in Donelson today, Dec. 6 at 2278 Lebanon Pk. This marks the area’s third Keke’s, with additional locations in Hendersonville and Gallatin, and one in Mt. Juliet on the horizon. Take a look at the menu.
Biz
Streetcar Taps and Garden is adding a Germantown stop. The West Nashville gastropub and bar has plans for a second location in the space last home to Steadfast and True Yoga — 1325 3rd Ave. N. The biz is eyeing a late spring opening and hopes to add an additional 1,700 sqft to the existing building. (Nashville Business Journal)
Drink
You can now find four TailGate beers at Music City Taps inside Bridgestone Arena, thanks to a partnership between the brewery and Lipman Brothers Distributing. Grab an orange wheat, IPA, lager, or seasonal release near the arena’s main entrance on Broadway. (Nashville Post)
Concert
Get ready to rock because Pearl Jam is making a Bridgestone Arena stop on their “Dark Matter” tour. Get tickets for one of two shows — Tuesday, May 6 or Thursday, May 8 — when they go on sale Friday, Dec. 13.
Seasonal
Looking for some lighthearted holiday plans? We’ve got a twinkling of an idea. Immerse yourself in the holiday season at Zoolumination at the Nashville Zoo. Enjoy 1,000+ silk lanterns, massive light displays, and (new this year) ice skating by lantern light. Plus: We hear Santa is back from the North Pole. Snag tickets.*
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