From left to right: Aba, Stateside Kitchen, and Sushi-san. | Photos via Aba, Sushi-san, and BRND House
Whether you’re doing Dry January or just skipping alcohol for the night, it helps to know which spots offer thoughtful non-alcoholic sips. Luckily, Nashville has plenty of options year-round, but these five spots were the first to catch our attention this month.
Aba
For something bright, lightly tart, and refreshing, sip on the Mockingbird made with pineapple, hibiscus, pomegranate, and citrus.
Sushi-san
Spice up your meal by ordering the Don’t Look Down. It’s made with grapefruit juice, Fusion Verjus Rouge, and a housemade syrup infused with star anise, cloves, cinnamon, sesame, Szechuan peppercorns, and fennel.
cafe babu
Coffee by day, mocktails and more by night — and no need to choose just one. Options include the floral Gins & Roses, the citrusy Spritz, and a sparkling Hibiscus Raspberry with zero-proof tequila.
White Limozeen
The Baby Tomato mixes tomato-strawberry juice with apricot chili puree, lime, and a pinch of salt.
Stateside Kitchen
The South by Stateside is a bright beverage made with a tequila alternative, black tea, strawberry, lemon, and yuzu lime soda.
Add this to your “to-dine” list: Hillsboro Village’s new hotel The Chloe has an all-day restaurant. Learn more about the boutique hotel, which also boasts three bar spaces, a pool, and a garden. (Travel + Leisure)
Closing
Three Barista Parlor locations are set to close after business on Sunday: Germantown, Hillsboro Village, and Sylvan Supply. See what owner Andy Mumma has planned for the East Nashville outpost, which will remain open along with the W Nashville and airport locations. (Nashville Scene)
Biz
“It’s incredibly early stage, but we’re thrilled to be expanding the Rudy’s brand in the coming years.” That what’s the co-owner of Rudy’s Jazz Room told the Nashville Business Journal about plans to open a second location on Whites Creek Pike in East Nashville.
Concert
Nissan Stadium announced two May concerts: Bruno Mars with Anderson .Paak on Wednesday, May 6 and Chris Stapleton with Lainey Wilson and Allen Stone on Saturday, May 23. Tickets go on sale next week.
Coming Soon
Foundry Fieldhouse Sports Bar & Taproom is set to open this spring at Gaylord Opryland with four bars, a tasting room, a beer garden, and a two-story LED screen. A hiring event is planned for Friday, Jan. 16 for front-of-house and culinary roles.
Plan Ahead
Several regional bookstores will be participating in the inaugural Friends of Fantasy Day, an all-ages celebration of “fantastical and fantasy-adjacent” literature, on Saturday, Jan. 31. If you want to make a day of it, check out Parnassus Books’ schedule of events.
Film
Roll out the red carpet. The Belcourt Theatre will host its annual A Red Carpet Evening event on Sunday, March 15. The event includes food and drinks, a VIP silent auction, a backstage lounge, and the opportunity to watch the 98th Academy Awards on the Belcourt’s screens.
Finance
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This urban farm at Nashville Yards produces up to 3,000 heads of lettuce monthly for nearby restaurants.
Meet Norman, Squid, and Velour — Vanderbilt’s facility dogs trained to support patients and families.
We asked for fried oyster recs to pass along to reader Steve G. + four of you shared the same spot: Voodoo Gumbo in Bellevue. Thanks, y’all!
Locals, don’t forget about pay-what-you-want admission at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum this month.
The Buy
Take the guesswork out of healthy eating with chef-cooked meals from Forkful. Instead of spending hours on Pinterest looking for recipes, opt for high-quality, nourishing meals delivered right to your door. Forkful’s meals boast only the finest ingredients, like grass-fed meats, wild-caught seafood, and organic produce. Think: protein-packed pastas and plant-based burrito bowls. Plus, Forkful meals are never frozen + only take 2-3 minutes to prepare.
Don’t worry, I didn’t forget about the espresso martini fans for Dry January. Parlour Bar’s NAspresso Martini is made with cold brew, coffee syrup, and Luxardo NA Amaro for a rich sip.
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