The secret about Nashville has been out. In fact, Nashville has been having a moment for so long it is almost surprising Andy Cohen does not have a Southern Charm series based on the Tennessee capital. A variety of factors have accelerated the dynamo that is Nashville - a culturally relevant music metropolis; a world class cuisine that is expanding in breadth from classic Southern cuisine to innovative New American and to an ever growing list of international chefs calling Nashville home; its evolution into the ultimate bachelorette party destination; and major infrastructure improvements over the past few years in airport, hotels, and hosting venues drawing droves of musicians, artists, and tourists from across the country and globe. Inevitably, the constant burnishing of light onto Nashville drew new citizens and dreamers to the “Music City” or “Nashvegas”. As Nashville has matured and real estate pricing has inevitably soared, some creative (artists, chefs, mixologists, and restauranteurs) types have ventured into the East Nashville neighborhood. Although we are no longer at the beginning of East Nashville’s rise, one could surmise a Churchill-ian aphorism: “. . . it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” A decade from now East Nashville will undergo a total metamorphosis from its current state. But if you want to see a Williamsburg (NYC) or Inman Park (Atlanta) at their genesis, then East Nashville is worth a quick visit while you are exploring greater Nashville. Here are some of our recommendations to eat and drink at when you stop by East Nashville (or greater Nashville for that matter).