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Chef Deb Paquette brings a smaller, more intimate version of sister restaurant etch to Green Hills; etc. (pronounced et cetera) opened its doors on August 15th, 2016. Contrary to sister restaurant etch’s minimalist design, etc. provides a swankier vibe in the bright 2400 square-foot space. The 68-seat venue with a 12-seat bar is located in the Atlas Building at 3790 Bedford Ave. etc. serves Paquette’s globally-driven dishes for lunch Monday – Friday and dinner Monday – Saturday. A mid-day menu is served Monday – Friday from 2 – 4pm.
Tucked behind the Mall at Green Hills, etc.’s interior features simply adorned tables, comfortable banquette seating, a large wine and cocktail bar and plenty of open-air seating. Funky light fixtures, striking electric blue, copper and glass accents, and warm woods fill out the intimate space. The design of the restaurant was led by Katie Vance of Powell Architecture + Building Studio and include custom design elements by Redrocks Tileworks, Holler Design, and Hygge & West.
The menus at etc. incorporate all of Deb’s favorite spices, produce, and global recipes. A succinct wine and cocktail menu includes wines from around the world, select craft beer and a handful of culinary-minded cocktails.
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Deb Paquette is well known in Nashville where she’s lived and worked for the last thirty plus years. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she became the first woman in Tennessee to qualify as a certified executive chef. She’s been a trailblazer for chefs in the area, a mentor, and consultant to some of Nashville’s best talent. She’s won countless awards and accolades and was the chef/owner of Zola – named in Gourmet Magazine as one of the Top Sixty Restaurants in the United States – where diners flocked to her big, bold flavors for thirteen years.
In 2010, she and her husband, Ernie, closed Zola and headed for the ocean. After stops in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Cape Cod, the Bahamas, and Mexico, the two returned to Nashville. That’s when the owners of Amerigo restaurants made Deb an offer she couldn’t refuse and etch was born in the summer of 2012.
Four years later, Deb decided to open etc. in the Green Hills neighborhood in August 2016. This smaller, more intimate version of etch boasts a swanky vibe with a menu that incorporates all of Deb’s favorite spices, produce and global recipes. A succinct wine and cocktail menu includes wines from around the world, select craft beer and a handful of culinary-minded cocktails. etc. serves lunch and dinner to a heavily local crowd that has been dining at Deb’s eateries for many years.
She has no regrets about coming back to Nashville. “This town has supported and appreciated me, and I want to give back,” she says. She loves being downtown in the heart of the city where she can reach locals and destination-hunters alike. “This is what I do, and I will always do this. I just want to make good food that everyone can enjoy.”
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Paquette shares her approach to New Years Day brunch with a twist on tradition. Read more (and get the recipe for Deb’s New Years Day Hushpuppy Bread Pudding) here.
Date Night is a multipart road map for everyone who wants a nice evening out, but has no time to plan it. Read more about Date Night at etc. here.
Green Hills is a bustling area known for mall and boutique shopping, as well as its traffic — but the culinary offerings should not be overlooked. This map covers a few of the top spots in the neighborhood.
Learn about 3 fabulous wine and menu pairing options you can enjoy on your next visit to etc. Watch the video here!
Click through here to watch Deb Paquette, the first female certified Executive Chef in Tennessee, talk about Etch and etc and share an easy recipe you can make at home!
Looking to enjoy a delicious meal in the Green Hills area? This list has you covered! Read more here.
If you’re looking for a place to easily make a reservation (or not) for your large group gathering, we’ve rounded up 18 spots to keep in mind! Read more here.
“I was raised on yellow squash and grandma made it best,” says Chef Deb Paquette, chef/owner at etch and etc. in Nashville. “There is nothing better than a freshly picked squash—the flavor is heaven.” Ready to start cooking? Read more here.
Nashville’s food scene is booming. There are new restaurants opening almost every week and long-time favorites that still deserve attention. While breakfast, brunch, and dinner typically steal the spotlight, everyone needs a bite to eat at lunch time, too. Read more here.
Tenn 75 at etc. : Regular patrons know to check the menu at etc. to find the latest creative take on a classic cocktail from Bret Lyons, its general manager. This time, he is giving us the Tenn 75, a perfect summer sipper with the same basic structure as the time-honored French 75 but without […]
Date night, girls night, graduation dinner…you name it, these local dinner spots are great for any occasion in Nashville. We’ve listed the very best places to enjoy a nice dinner in Nashville’s most popular neighborhoods. Sometimes just a simple list of ideas is the best resource. Happy dining! Read more here.
Etc. chef Deb Paquette’s spunky counterpart to its downtown sister restaurant, Etch, embodies the creativity and deliciousness for which the veteran chef is known and revered. Hidden off the main Green Hills drag, don’t miss the duck chorizo flatbread, lamb barbacoa, cornmeal catfish with masala shrimp, any soup she’s whipped up for the day, or […]
Etc. chef Deb Paquette’s spunky counterpart to sister restaurant, Etch, embodies the creativity and deliciousness for which the veteran chef is known and revered. Hidden off the main Green Hills drag, don’t miss the furikake fried green tomatoes, grilled pork loin, whatever soup she’s whipped up for the day, or the daily ice cream or […]
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No matter how healthy you are or what type of diet you follow, there’s no question that filling up on mostly vegetables (especially leafy greens) is the best thing you can do for your gut health, immune system, and of course, your waistline. January and February are always ‘blah’ months. Read more here.
Deb Paquette, one of Nashville’s most notable chefs, is expanding her restaurant empire to another Music City neighborhood this fall. Read more here.
17 places taking social distancing, patio dining, and lunch all seriously, simultaneously. Read more here.
After spending 40 years in professional kitchens, Deb Paquette is calling her series of cooking classes the only possible name that would fit: “Learning from a Legend.” And a legend, she is. Read more here.
Voted one of Nashville’s most romantic restaurants for Valentine’s day (or any date night), Forbes highly recommends etc. for your romantic needs. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere among funky light fixtures, striking electric blue, copper and glass accents, and warm woods. Read more here.
Beloved Chef Deb Paquette Offers Cooking Classes! Fresh from her seventh annual trip to the Super Bowl as part of the Taste of the NFL Party with a Purpose, Deb Paquette is launching yet another initiative to improve the Nashville community. Read more here.
Etc. chef Deb Paquette’s spunky counterpart to sister restaurant, Etch, embodies the creativity and deliciousness for which the veteran chef is known and revered. Read more here.
Six local chefs visit the 3rd hour of TODAY to offer Sheinelle Jones, Al Roker, Craig Melvin and guest Kathie Lee Gifford a sample of Nashville’s best eats. Watch the video here.
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