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Spicy crab noodles and other Two Ten Jack favorites are coming to the West side. After nearly 12 years in East Nashville, the Japanese-inspired izakaya plans to open a location in Sylvan Park this spring in the space formerly home to Otaku Ramen. (Nashville Business Journal)
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$4.5 billion. That’s the updated price tag for Oracle’s forthcoming East Bank campus, up from the $1.2 billion projected cost announced in 2021, due to an expanded footprint and higher construction costs. Look back at the latest renderings released in October. (Nashville Business Journal)
Coming Soon
Ocean Prime is making waves in Nashville Yards, where the seafood, steak, and sushi restaurant is set to open in March. The biz opened a hiring office to fill 120 positions ahead of the opening.
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Outdoor retailer L.L.Bean will open its first Tennessee store in Franklin next year as part of its national expansion plans. The company hasn’t announced the exact location but lists a July opening. (WKRN)
Announced
Jelly Roll just earned one of country music’s biggest honors: an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. Craig Morgan delivered the news in a surprise video message to the Nashville native, who first appeared on the Opry stage in 2021. His induction date will be announced soon. (The Tennessean)
Holiday
Sunday at sundown marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights. Head to the annual Metro Nashville Menorah Lighting on Monday, Dec. 15 or check out these celebrations later in the week.
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The New York Times’ food staff rounded up their favorite dishes in the US this year, and Alebrije’s asparagus tostada made the cut. Writer Brett Anderson praised the East Nashville restaurant’s springtime special for its nixtamalized heritage corn base topped with crema, queso, and chopped asparagus.
Award
The accolades keep rolling in for Vanderbilt. Commodores head coach Clark Lea was named SEC Coach of the Year for the second straight season, and quarterback Diego Pavia earned the SEC Offensive Player of the Year title.
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Reserve a spot for one of two seatings at Tailor on Thursday, Feb. 26. | Photo by Minnie Morklithavong
The fifth annual celebration of Nashville’s food scene starts with Hot Chicken Week, followed by collaborative chef experiences throughout the month. The reason I’m bringing this to your attention now is because these events typically sell out.
Browse the initial list, which includes collabs such as Arnold Myint (International Market) and Tandy Wilson (City House) + Vivek Surti (Tailor) and Kahlil Arnold (Arnold’s Country Kitchen), and stay tuned for more announced in the new year.
Color me impressed. When quizzed, 46% of you could tell which one of these shades of white is Pantone’s color of the year. If you haven’t tried yet, give it a shot.
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