Top 3 for Winter 2012

Nashville Restaurants and Food
Top 3 for Winter 2012

It’s actually been a pretty good season for new restaurants in Nashville. We had a number of good possibilities for the Top 3 Restaurants we reviewed this winter. Here are our choices:

1. Fleet Street

A festive St. Patty’s day lunch yesterday put this one over the top in our choice for number one. The Hatton Cross Hot Hen- Cornish game hen hot chicken is my new personal favorite in the city for hot chicken. It has a complex and addictive flavor with a hint of curry and herbs. The fish and chips are spot on: crispy, light and flavorful. We just kept ordering plates of bacon and cheese Blackfriars fries for our thirsty and hungry crowd. The staff is friendly and efficient and the vibe more local than touristy, although everyone is welcome. Fleet Street is quickly becoming our go-to bar and restaurant downtown.

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2. The Pharmacy

Another terrific addition in the bar-restaurant scene, the Pharmacy delivers on several fronts. It’s a fine place for a cheery lunch and can turn to a hopping night spot with the lowering of the sun. That huge and inviting beer garden is starting to get a real work-out with the early advent of warm weather. The burgers are creative and excellent and now ordered to your specification in cooking. The beer selection is unique and well-chosen. The house-made sausages really surprised as a highlight of the menu on our visits. Make sure you don’t leave without trying a phosphate or malt from the counter. We were recommending a place for a couple with a small child and the Pharmacy instantly came to mind. Kids are fine there until 9 p.m.

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3. Edley’s Bar-B-Que

There are several good barbecue joints in Nashville, but very, very few great barbecue places inside the city limits. We’ll add Edley’s Bar-B-Que on 12 South to the great column. The barbecue is well-executed: moist, smoky and delicious. The flavor and texture of the brisket is awesome and the sandwich heavenly. 12 South is continuing to grow into a diverse dining corridor for the city.

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