Nashville Scene
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Check out the Nashville Scene's聽guide to food and drink, featuring plenty of new and upcoming eateries.
Nashville鈥檚 dining scene has grown dramatically in the past decade and is now regularly included on 鈥渂est-of鈥� lists by publications such as , and .
Home to a number of award-winning restaurants and chefs, the city鈥檚 ever-expanding food options include cuisines from around the world, as well as signature dishes like Nashville hot chicken and other Southern classics.
In addition to many celebrated establishments in areas such as Germantown, Hillsboro Village, 12 South, East Nashville and other neighborhoods, a new stretch of international restaurants and grocery stores populating a corridor running along Nolensville Road offers flavors from Central and South America, the Indian subcontinent, Africa and the Middle East.
In the nearby Gulch neighborhood, there are a number of trendy brunch spots and a growing range of vegetarian and health-forward options. The city also offers casual favorites close to Vanderbilt鈥檚 campus, such as the ,, the , , and , a cherished Commodore gathering spot started by a pair of university alumni.
Vanderbilt encourages students to try different eateries through , a university-sponsored program that enables undergraduates to use their meal plan at participating restaurants around town.