“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.

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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 its kick.

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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!

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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 the daily ice cream or sorbet.

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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 sorbet.

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A guide to the best restaurants in Nashville for any dining option. Read more here.

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.