{"id":5588,"date":"2019-10-07T01:32:51","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T01:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/?p=5588"},"modified":"2026-02-22T00:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:49:20","slug":"nashville-food-and-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/nashville-food-and-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Nashville Food and Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Music City\u2019s Food Destinations Filled With Southern Fun and Flavors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nashville\u2019s culinary scene is as sophisticated and diverse as the city itself, with an influx of restaurants created by star chefs, and the soulful southern culinary culture that elevates a visit. There\u2019s a destination to find every type of food \u2013 fun, fried, fiery, and fancy \u2013 and the perfect beverage to go along with it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5598\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5598\" style=\"width: 1254px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-854657328.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5598\" src=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-854657328.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-854657328.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-854657328-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-854657328-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-854657328-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-854657328-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-854657328-75x50.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nashville: Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University. Legendary country music venues include the Grand Ole Opry House, home of the famous \u201cGrand Ole Opry\u201d stage and radio show. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and historic Ryman Auditorium are Downtown, as is the District, featuring honky-tonks with live music. Nashvill is known as Music City.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Southern Favorites<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As part of America\u2019s south, Nashville\u2019s excellent southern-focused restaurants serve rich cooking, soulful flavors and deep-fried comforts. Fluffy, warm biscuits, grits, hot chicken and waffles, hush puppies, mustard greens, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes and gravy, served with a cold glass of sweet tea, are among the staples of the southern menu. Seek out these favorites at breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner to get the true taste of Americana, often at affordable prices, as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigalsdeliandcatering.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Al\u2019s Deli and Catering<\/a>\u00a0 has a big menu and daily specials featuring another southern staple \u2013 the plate lunch.<\/li>\n<li>Known for soul food served family style, <a href=\"http:\/\/monellstn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monell\u2019s Dining and Catering<\/a> has three locations in the greater Nashville area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5597\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5597\" style=\"width: 1254px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spicy-chicken.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5597\" src=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spicy-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spicy-chicken.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spicy-chicken-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spicy-chicken-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spicy-chicken-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spicy-chicken-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spicy-chicken-75x50.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Nashville Hot Chicken with Bread and PIckles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Hot chicken<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a stroll on the spicy side with one of Nashville\u2019s most famous dishes \u2013 Hot Chicken \u2013 classic fried chicken served with a side of heat. You can find Hot Chicken places in most neighborhoods, and may even have the opportunity to put your request in for reasoning ranging from \u201cmild\u201d to \u201cturn on the A\/C it\u2019s gonna be HOT\u201d!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With three Nashville locations, you\u2019re never too far from a great source for Hot Chicken \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/hattieb.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hattie B\u2019s <\/a>. And, many Nashville restaurants carry this signature dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A little live music with your food?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When in Music City, why not enjoy some live music as you dine, and maybe a little dancing? A great selection of restaurants feature live music.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the Printer\u2019s Alley district, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skullsrainbowroom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skull\u2019s Rainbow Room <\/a>\u00a0serves a special mix of live jazz, craft cocktails, an award-winning menu, and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/robertswesternworld.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robert\u2019s Western World<\/a>\u00a0is a honky tonk and dive bar with live traditional country, western, and rock-a-billy music 7 days a week, 16 hours a day.<\/li>\n<li>With two locations perfect for relaxing, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stillerynashville.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Stillery\u00a0<\/a>offers burgers, signature mason jar drinks, and a second floor music space featuring local up and coming acts on Friday and Saturday nights.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbkings.com\/nashville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B.B. King\u2019s Blues Club &amp; Restaurant<\/a>\u00a0in \u201cthe District,\u201d has live music, hearty fare, signature drinks, and dancing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5596\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5596\" style=\"width: 1331px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-night.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5596\" src=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-night.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1331\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-night.jpg 1331w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-night-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-night-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-night-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-night-93x55.jpg 93w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1331px) 100vw, 1331px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nashville, Tennessee &#8211; October 8, 2017: Neon signs light the strip along Broadway in Nashville<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Party wagons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nashville\u2019s cuisine isn\u2019t just about the food. It\u2019s also about the warm atmosphere, and of course, the beverages, adult and otherwise. Whether on a tractor, wagon, bus or carriage, Nashville\u2019s parties on wheels invite you to hop on for some outdoor sightseeing while sipping an adult drink.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvillepedaltavern.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nashville Pedal Tavern<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These BYOB (bring your own booze) party bikes are a great way to be outdoors, get a little exercise, see the sights, and party, drink in hand!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenashvilletractor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Nashville Tractor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A tractor, a wagon, and moonshine make for a one-of-a-kind tour of Nashville!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Horse and Carriage Rides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Countless horse and carriage rides start from the vicinity of Second and Broad streets. No reservations are required &#8211; just walk up and ask \u201chow much,\u201d and if the price is right, step in and see the city at a horse-drawn pace.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5601\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5601\" style=\"width: 1254px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-481900461.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5601\" src=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-481900461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-481900461.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-481900461-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-481900461-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-481900461-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-481900461-82x55.jpg 82w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iStock-481900461-75x50.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5601\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nashville, Tennessee, USA &#8211; April 5, 2013: A bachelorette party rides down Broadway in a pedal tavern in Nashville, Tennessee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Chef-driven venues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nashville is an exciting place for food, with lots happening on the food scene all around the city. Restaurants run by world-class chefs offer a cutting-edge culinary scene on par with the best of New York City and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, The James Beard Foundation honored several Nashville restaurants as semifinalists:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/goodasfolk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Folk<\/a>, semifinalist, Best New Restaurant<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/margotcafe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Margot Caf\u00e9 &amp; Bar<\/a>, chef Margot McCormack, semifinalist, Outstanding Chef<\/li>\n<li>The Catbird Seat, The Patterson House, Henrietta Red, and others run (Strategic Hospitality, semifinalist, Outstanding Restaurateur)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bastionnashville.com\/restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bastion\u2019s Josh Habiger<\/a>, semifinalist, Best Chef: Southeast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmusiccity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nashville Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want to see America\u2019s south, check out our\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/charleston-vacation-packages\/nashville-memphis-vacation\/\">Nashville &amp; Memphis Vacation Package<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Music City\u2019s Food Destinations Filled With Southern Fun and Flavors Nashville\u2019s culinary scene is as sophisticated and diverse as the city itself, with an influx of restaurants created by star chefs, and the soulful southern culinary culture that elevates a visit. There\u2019s a destination to find every type of food \u2013 fun, fried, fiery, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_s2mail":"yes","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[141],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nashville"],"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"California Tours","author_link":"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/author\/admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Music City\u2019s Food Destinations Filled With Southern Fun and Flavors Nashville\u2019s culinary scene is as sophisticated and diverse as the city itself, with an influx of restaurants created by star chefs, and the soulful southern culinary culture that elevates a visit. 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