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Patio season is served
Craving brunch on a patio? Visit Butcher & Bee from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. | Photo via Butcher & Bee
60 minutes. That’s how much daylight Nashville will have gained over the course of April, ushering in longer, sun-soaked evenings. In other words, it’s officially patio season, so make plans to enjoy dinner al fresco at one of these local restaurants.
Butcher & Bee
Dining at Butcher & Bee calls for whipped feta, a house cocktail, and a seat on the patio under string lights and greenery.
Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse
The patio is bright and colorful, with a dog-friendly yard and tennis balls for sale at the counter. Go for the collard green melt, a frozen bev, and whatever limited-time special is on the menu.
Park Cafe’s greenhouses require a $150 food and beverage minimum. | Photo by Chase Hartwell
Park Cafe
These new private, climate-controlled greenhouses seat up to eight guests and offer a candlelit dining experience with seasonal florals throughout. Reservations are available through Friday, Nov. 6, with each seating lasting one hour and 45 minutes.
Curry Boys BBQ
When you see the pink house in Riverside Village, you’ve found the right spot. The covered back patio is partially enclosed and decorated with paper lanterns above the tables.
Metro Council approved new zoning for the former scrapyard site along the Cumberland River. The bill caps hotels at 12, bans new stadiums or arenas, and prioritizes walking, biking, and transit for the future neighborhood, now referred to as Wasioto Bend. (WSMV)
Announced
Amanda Shires, John Paul White, Cedric Burnside, and the Nashville Symphony will take the stage at Musicians Corner this spring. Check out the other 40+ artists and bands scheduled to perform at the free outdoor concert series.
Quoted
“If it were up to me, I would like to see (the Memphis Grizzlies) play a few games a year in Nashville and sort of be Tennessee’s team, to the extent that they can.” NBA commissioner Adam Silver offered these thoughts on the “Pardon My Take” podcast after LeBron James said he wants to see the Grizzlies relocate to Music City. (The Tennessean)
Biz
Attention, physical media collectors: A new mobile video store is rolling through town. Press Play Video’s first pop-up is this Saturday, April 25 at Crazy Gnome Brewery, with additional stops planned throughout May. Expect a variety of DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K discs.
Today Is
National Picnic Day. Call it your sign to finally try one of Nashville’s new restaurants — just take your order to-go and claim a patch of grass somewhere scenic.
Pets
Nashville Humane Association’s specialty license plate cleared the 1,000 sign-up mark and is now in production. Those who preordered a plate will be notified when it’s available for pickup this fall, at which point sign-ups are expected to reopen.
Feel Good
Nashville firefighters saved 11 ducklings from a storm drain this week, reuniting the little ones with their mom nearby. Watch the rescue.
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Pro Tip
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The 1,300-sqft outdoor space at Pastis features 75 seats and a bar area. | Photo via STARR Restaurants
It was tough to narrow down which patio photos to feature above, so I’m adding one more to the mix. I haven’t made it to Pastis in Wedgewood-Houston yet, but this outdoor dining area is calling my name. It’s available for regular service and private dining experiences.
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