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Restaurant Roundup
We’re coming back for seconds
Zaytinya’s crispy Brussels afelia is made with coriander seeds, barberries + garlic yogurt. | Photo via Zaytinya
The new year has already delivered a wave of fresh openings across Nashville. Here’s what’s new and what’s still on deck for the rest of 2026.
February openings
Zaytinya, 300 12th Ave. S.
The restaurant by chef José Andrés opens inside W Nashville today, Feb. 12 with a menu of shareable mezze rooted in the cuisines of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon.
Radish, 900 Main St.
Check out the new East Nashville location, which relocated from Hunters Station, for warm grain bowls, wraps, and salads — and yes, this location also has frozen yogurt.
Ofelia, 2500 12th Ave S.
The concept is known for tacos made with blue corn tortillas and crispy cheese, but you can also order quesadillas, esquites, and more.
NADC Burger, 223 4th Ave. N.
This Austin-based burger spot is bringing its beloved Wagyu cheeseburgers and fries to the Arcade beginning Friday, Feb. 20.
Trying to think back to what opened in December and January? We have you covered at the button below.
Assist in preparing a five-course lunch, including two hand-rolled sushi creations
Learn fundamentals from perfectly-seasoned rice to the balance of maki
Experience the meticulous art of sushi making under expert guidance
Taste your freshly made dishes
Master Chef Kiichi Okabe has decades of experience in Japanese cuisine, and has led acclaimed sushi programs worldwide.
If you miss the class, don’t worry:888 is open for sushi, cocktails, and tunes every Sunday-Wednesday, 5-11 p.m., Thursday 5 p.m.-12 a.m., and Friday-Saturday 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Plus, drop in for happy hour at the bar Sunday-Thursday, 4-6 p.m.
A 40-year deal to bring Elon Musk’s The Boring Co. tunnel to BNA is approaching a key decision point. The company would pay the airport $300,000+ annually — plus $5 per ride — to build the proposed 9.5-mile tunnel connecting BNA to downtown. The airport board is expected to vote on the contract next week. (The Tennessean)
Coming Soon
Edley’s Restaurant Group is seemingly launching a new concept: Edley’s Tacos. A Metro building permit suggests it will take over the Pancho & Lefty’s space in Sylvan Park, which the restaurant group also operates. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
Attention Target shoppers: The retail giant plans to open a nearly 150,000-sqft store in Century Farms across from Nashville SC’s training facility, according to Metro records. (Nashville Business Journal)
List
Junior and Maiz de la Vida landed on USA Today’s “Restaurants of the Year” list, which highlights 39 standout spots across the country. Editors praised Junior’s “wine list of uncommon depth and originality” and Maiz de la Vida’s “excellent plates of perfectly cooked steaks.”
Sports
Fogg Street Lawn Club is decked for a Nashville SC pop-up experience. Shop merch on the ground floor, then take the elevator wrapped in Nashville SC posters to the rooftop, where even more team-themed decor awaits.
Announced
Leonard Slatkin will serve as the Nashville Symphony’s music director for a three-year term beginning in August. The Grammy Award-winning conductor is set to lead the orchestra through major milestones, including the Schermerhorn’s Symphony Center’s 20th anniversary and the Nashville Symphony’s 80th. (Nashville Lifestyles)
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The Buy
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