Want to take a souffle class with David Andrews of D’Andrews Bakery or learn how to make pasta with the owners of Nicoletto’s? How about take a crash course in football fundamentals with two former NFL players or hear from a Nashvillian who went to space?
Those are just a few of the offerings in this year’s University School of Nashville Evening Classes program. Now in its 33rd year, the after-hours classes are open to ages 21 and up in most cases + vary in pricing. My pick? A dumpling workshop with Mama Yang and Daughter.
Love’s Alibi is bathed in soft neon pastels and backlit glass blocks. | Photo by Sam Calderon
Opening
Here’s a first look at Love’s Alibi, opening in the Gulch on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The new bar from the team behind Barrel Proof will serve cocktails and tavern-style food, which you can check out online before sliding into these booths.
Eat
Nashville Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is now open on Charlotte Pike. The 13,800-sqft restaurant offers all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot, private dining rooms, and more than 20 claw machines. Check out this clip from the grand opening.
Biz
A new bagel shop is planned for Kenner Avenue near Belle Meade, but there’s a hole lot we don’t know yet — including who’s behind it. As of now, Metro documents detail a take-out spot with hours from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here’s where to secure bagels in the meantime. (Nashville Post)
Show
The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with an Opry Goes Dolly show featuring special guests such as Vince Gill and Lainey Wilson on Saturday, Jan. 17. Parton is not scheduled to appear, though there will be a larger-than-life birthday card for fans to sign.
Sports
GEODIS Park is set to host two SheBelieves Cup matches on Sunday, March 1, with the USWNT facing Argentina following the Canada vs. Colombia match. Tickets go on sale Monday, Jan. 12.
Environment
Compost Nashville now offers residential pickup in Mt. Juliet. Fun fact: The service has composted nearly 13.5 million pounds since launching in 2014. See the updated service map.
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Asked
Answered
What’s the best meal you had in 2025?
If you also love SS Gai, stay tuned for the brick-and-mortar location coming to Chester Avenue. | Photo by Victoria Quirk via SS Gai
Some readers picked a specific dish, while others named a restaurant they trust every time — either way, these meals are still top of mind.
Dishes that made a lasting impression
Chuck R. picked the fried chicken at SS Gai
Christy S. highlighted the whipped Manchego at Lola
Denise R.’s Sperry’s lineup: filet Oscar, the salad bar with creamy garlic dressing, and bananas Foster to finish
Full menu favorites
Sam B. is a fan of Alebrije’s chicken mole enchiladas but adds, “there’s not a bad dish on the menu.”
Deb P. said “anything on the menu” at Perry’s
Cathy M. echoed that sentiment with “any meal” at Tailor
Up for a drive? Leslie T. enjoyed the brisket from Shaffer’s (Summertown), and Gold’s Deli (Columbia) got a stamp of approval from Joe C.
Heads up: Bad Idea, which secured MICHELIN Recommended status earlier this year, will enter a new culinary chapter on Thursday, Jan. 15 with a revamped menu from chef David Breeden. If you want to be among the first to try out the new dishes, head over to the wine bar’s reservation page.
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