Now, can you picture this food spread on your patio table? | Photo by Nathan Zucker via SuperNormal
Burgers, hot dogs, and soft serve come with a side of nostalgia at SuperNormal, a new fast-casual restaurant from chef Robbie Wilson (a James Beard semifinalist) and Emily Perry Wilson. The duo is also behind Lion’s Share, a concept coming to the former McCabe Pub space later this year.
In the meantime, get to know the spot open daily at 105 45th Ave. N.
The space
It’s all outdoors here. Order at the self-serve kiosks or online ahead of time, then stick around on the patio with picnic tables. What’s that you hear? A playlist of ‘80s deepcuts, courtesy of chef Wilson.
The menu
Expect classics with a chef’s touch, like the SuperNormal Burger with American cheese, pickled shiitake mushrooms, and house-made sauce + a hot dog topped with bacon marmalade, chile-spiked cabbage, and yuzu cream cheese. There are a couple more burger and hot dog offerings, as well as a vegetarian option.
On the sweet side, the eatery serves buttercream and malted milk chocolate soft serve flavors in mochi-style waffle cones, plus pink lemonade, oolong tea, and iced coffee.
Events
Events
Wednesday, May 14
Nashville Bagel Crawl | Wednesday, May 14-Thursday, May 15 | Times vary | Locations vary | Cost of purchase | It’s the last two days to try limited-edition sandwiches at seven participating bagel shops.
Thursday, May 15
13th Annual YUM!East | 5-9 p.m. | East Park | $70+ | Snack on unlimited food and drink samples at this tasting event celebrating East Nashville’s culinary scene.
Friday, May 16
Forever Abbey Road | 7 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre | $45+ | The tribute band brings modern rock energy to the Beatles’ greatest hits.
Saturday, May 17
Touch-a-Truck | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Adventure Science Center | Free | Explore big trucks and heavy equipment, meet the people who operate them, and take note of the “quieter hour” from 9 to 10 a.m.
Nashville Rosé Festival | 3-7 p.m. | East Park | $70 | Sample a variety of rosé wines, cocktails, ciders, and craft beer.
Sunday, May 18
Iron Squirrel Challenge | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Adventure Park at Nashville | $89 | Climbers who complete all 11 courses can win an Iron Squirrel prize pack — open to ages 12 and up.
Frankies’ Annual Block Party | 12-5 p.m. | Frankies 925 Spuntino | Cost of purchase | This year’s “Ode to Nashville” theme includes booth stations serving Sperry’s-inspired prime rib, hot chicken, pizza, barbecue, soft serve, and other sweets.
Detroit-based steakhouse Prime + Proper is set to open in late 2025 at Grand Hyatt Nashville. The 7,200-sqft space will feature a dry-aging facility for in-house butchery, seating for 185+ guests, and a 10,000-bottle wine cellar. Check out the renderings.
Eat
The Secret Bodega is setting up shop at Pearl Diver. The pop-up will operate out of the cocktail bar’s kitchen, and the biz teased a happy hour menu, food collabs, and breakfast burrito window coming soon. Attend the launch party on Monday, May 19 at 4 p.m.
Announced
Roll out the red carpet. The 59th annual CMA Awards will air live from Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 via ABC. This year’s host and ticket details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Plan Ahead
Artville returns this fall with a bigger footprint. The free visual arts festival will take place from Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28 with events at Wedgewood-Houston venues, Walk of Fame Park, The Arcade, and Neuhoff. Stay tuned for the schedule.
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Though the space is new, The Patterson House still features its signature tin ceilings. | Photo by Nicola Harga
After more than a decade on Division Street, The Catbird Seat and The Patterson House have found a new perch atop the Bill Voorhees Building at Paseo South Gulch.
The Patterson House now has more room to play, with an expanded cocktail program, a private bar room, and food offerings that go beyond your average bar snacks — think: a French dip-style burger and a 16-ounce pork chop. The Catbird Seat’s signature U-shaped counter remains central to its prix fixe experience, and a new wine lounge offers guests a place to settle in before or after meals.
Pro tip: The Patterson House is mostly first come, first served, while The Catbird Seat opens reservations on the first of each month (right now, they’re available through the end of June).
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I don’t know about y’all, but writing this newsletter made me hungry with all the food news packed in here. It’s hard to choose which spot I’d like to visit first, but SuperNormal’s veggie burger is now on my short list of things to try soon.
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