Nashville hasn’t been a “big city” for long, and you can blame its Metropolitan streak on the newbies and transplants that have piled in over the last handful of years. Still, if you’re going to be here? You should probably get to know these ten local foods that truly define the heart of the city. Some are new, some are old, just like the sweet city we call our own. How many have you checked off of your foodie bucket list…?
- A dipped ice cream cone….
Bobbie’s Dairy Dip - Facebook …from Bobbie’s Dairy Dip! It’s a Nashville institution, and makes for a perfect late summer treat. Or year-round treat, if you ask us!
- Belly Ham Pizza
City House - Facebook Wait, what?! Yes, we aren’t kidding. City House put their Belly Ham Pizza on TOP a few years ago, and it hasn’t been shaken since. We’d recommend trying this Nashville favorite before it goes the way of the dodo.
- Moscow Mule
Tracy Benjamin - Flickr Mule Monday at Village Pub is a local legend, the kind of place where folks from all over come to chat life and love over a couple of copper mugs.
- Biscuits
Christian B Castro - Flickr This one is pretty self-explanatory, but if you haven’t indulged in a Loveless of Biscuit Love biscuit just yet, you haven’t been here long enough.
- Tortilla Soup
Mas Tacos - Facebook From Mas Tacos, of course. This low-key local favorite sits just off the radar, but it’s necessary if you find yourself in Nashville with a hankering for fare below the southern border.
- Bushwacker
Edley’s - Facebook This bushwacker is a bit over the top, but we’re still onboard! The Nashville favorite can be found at bars around town, and it mirrors an alcoholic milkshake. Yummmm.
- Bonuts
Biscuit Love - Facebook The delicious and delightfully fun bonut is a mix between a biscuit and a donut, one of the best ways to experience Nashville’s fun and quirky restaurant culture. It’s quite the spin on a southern tradition, and we like it like that.
- Hot Chicken
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken - Facebook Is there anything more “Nashville” than hot chicken?! The trend has taken the nation by storm, and it all started in a tiny Nashville kitchen.
- Truffle Fries
Burger Up - Facebook This little-known and delicious Burger Up wonder is a newly minted Nashville favorite. Whether you’re on the west or east side of town, a french fry indulgence is more than necessary.
- Meat ’n Three
chapstickaddict - Flickr We’re going to finish off with a good ol’ fashioned meat ’n three. It’s a southern classic for a reason, and Nashville does it real well. Ever been to Arnold’s?
You can continue to eat your way around the city with this Nashville neighborhood guide, from east to west.
Bobbie’s Dairy Dip - Facebook
…from Bobbie’s Dairy Dip! It’s a Nashville institution, and makes for a perfect late summer treat. Or year-round treat, if you ask us!
City House - Facebook
Wait, what?! Yes, we aren’t kidding. City House put their Belly Ham Pizza on TOP a few years ago, and it hasn’t been shaken since. We’d recommend trying this Nashville favorite before it goes the way of the dodo.
Tracy Benjamin - Flickr
Mule Monday at Village Pub is a local legend, the kind of place where folks from all over come to chat life and love over a couple of copper mugs.
Christian B Castro - Flickr
This one is pretty self-explanatory, but if you haven’t indulged in a Loveless of Biscuit Love biscuit just yet, you haven’t been here long enough.
Mas Tacos - Facebook
From Mas Tacos, of course. This low-key local favorite sits just off the radar, but it’s necessary if you find yourself in Nashville with a hankering for fare below the southern border.
Edley’s - Facebook
This bushwacker is a bit over the top, but we’re still onboard! The Nashville favorite can be found at bars around town, and it mirrors an alcoholic milkshake. Yummmm.
Biscuit Love - Facebook
The delicious and delightfully fun bonut is a mix between a biscuit and a donut, one of the best ways to experience Nashville’s fun and quirky restaurant culture. It’s quite the spin on a southern tradition, and we like it like that.
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken - Facebook
Is there anything more “Nashville” than hot chicken?! The trend has taken the nation by storm, and it all started in a tiny Nashville kitchen.
Burger Up - Facebook
This little-known and delicious Burger Up wonder is a newly minted Nashville favorite. Whether you’re on the west or east side of town, a french fry indulgence is more than necessary.
chapstickaddict - Flickr
We’re going to finish off with a good ol’ fashioned meat ’n three. It’s a southern classic for a reason, and Nashville does it real well. Ever been to Arnold’s?
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