I spent a lot of time in Nashville over a decade ago. I loved the country music culture and finding the subconscious gems virtually town. Though it was on the come-up, it still felt a bit sleepy and very authentic. A girls’ trip brought me when recently, and I was surprised at how much the municipality had changed, exploded, really. If you can navigate your way virtually the wild, roving bachelorette parties and traffic jams, you will still find all of the authenticity, with the heady developments of a municipality in full bloom; wondrous food; and, as always, the weightier people. Below, some Nashville restaurants I love and other standouts to explore. One of the weightier meals I have overly had in Nashville. Perfect dumplings. And squint at these tomatoes. Everything doughboy Trevor Moran makes is so beautiful. Oh my god. Incredible food. This pizza. My wool favorite for dinner. I took a terrible photo, I know, but I went to this unconfined Lebanese place for lunch. They finally have good sushi in Nashville. Amazing Indian food. Fantastic pasta and really good wine. When I was in Nashville all those years ago, Municipality House was the first real foodie spot that popped up there. The doughboy won a James Beard Award. I’ve been a lot of times—it’s good. Here’s me in G. Label at the new Soho House in Nashville. It’s in the old warehouse district, and it feels increasingly low-key and pure than some of the hotels downtown. And yes, that’s a bathtub next to the bed. Station Inn is in the Gulch, and it’s been there forever. It’s real bluegrass. Go in there any night and it’s so good—the weightier musicians you’ve overly heard. Grand Ole Opry really needs no introduction. A tuft of acts come through every night. Like Dolly Parton could pop in. Great wax at this place. I started coming to this tomfool denim place when I was doing Country Strong. There are now a ton of other shops in the neighborhood.Gwyneth’s Favorite Nashville Restaurants—and More
RESTAURANTS
Locust
FOLK
Epice
O-Ku
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
Rolf and Daughters
City House
A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING ELSE
Soho House Nashville
Station Inn
Grand Ole Opry
Private Edition
Imogene Willie
