Nashville, Tennessee
Once known as home to Robert Altman’s cult classic, Nashville, has taken a life of its own as one of America’s fastest growing cities and vibrant cities. “A Drinking Town with a Music Problem,” as it was once referred to, Nashville has added a few highlights to its repertoire including its culinary scene, which includes a refined twist on a Southern barbecue making it an absolute dream dining destination. Ahead, three of the best places to dine in Nashville—and the exact dishes to try.
Husk
Built as a mansion in the late 1800s to serve as home to Tennessee’s elite, Husk is where old-world charm meets a modern twist on comfort food. Newly appointed executive chef Ben Norton hasn’t veered course but instead refined—working with local farmers and artisans—what has made Husk a staple in Nashville for years. All ingredients are grown in or around the region as well as in a garden outside the restaurant. Can’t-miss dishes are the Pimento Cheese, Pickled Serrano, Pancetta, Benne Wafers, the Plate of Southern Vegetables, and for dessert the Sweet Potato Pie.
Husknashville.com; 37 Rutledge St. Nashville, TN 37210
Arnold’s Country Kitchen
If you’re looking for some traditional Southern fine dining, look no further than Arnold’s, which for years has been a must-stop destination for travelers looking to take a bite of the South. One can find Arnold’s housed in a nondescript, red cinderblock building off the side of the road. You’ll know you’ve made it when you see a line usually extending well out the door, but don’t let that put you off; it’s more than worth the wait. The roast beef is touted as the best in the city, and nothing like a pallet cleanser of Spicy Chocolate Pie.
Arnoldscountrykitchen.com; 605 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
While it’s a bit of a drive from downtown, Prince’s cannot be missed on your trip to Nashville. A family-run business started in 1945 by James Thornton Prince, Prince’s is the birthplace of hot chicken in America. Eighty years and not much has changed—the no-frills eatery’s deep-fried chicken has inspired many others throughout the south.
Princeshotchicken.com; 6539, 5814 Nolensville Pike #110, Nashville, TN 37211
