Adele's Nashville

Thanks to a location in a former Gulch auto garage, Adele's has an airy, welcoming feel that reflects its California inspiration. Founder and celebrity chef Jonathan Waxman named the joint after his mom, and the result is contemporary California cuisine that feels as familiar as your best friend's kitchen. The menu changes by season, but favorites include the JW signature chicken and the JW potatoes, which are crispy on the outside. If you are lucky enough to be at Adele's when the cauliflower is in season, order it. Adele's is that rare space that is appropriate for dinner out with the kids early in the evening and dinner out without them later on.