Food is an important part of Southern culture. Many areas of the South are famous for a few dishes. Nashville, Tennessee is no exception. In fact, iconic Nashville dishes are one way to get to know this eclectic and vibrant city. Learn about seven foods or meals that are staples here.
The Meat and Three
The meat and three is a dish that speaks for itself. It consists of a type of meat and three side dishes. It’s often served with cornbread and sweet tea. Arnold’s Country Kitchen serves an excellent rendition of this dish in its 30 years of experience as part of the city. They also serve a host of other Southern favorites on their menu.
Fried Pickles
Fried foods are common in the south. But fried pickles are a classic. You’ll find different kinds in Nashville like fried pickles with a hint of garlic, fried dill pickles, and fried hamburger pickles. Try the fried pickle chips from Sportman’s Grill if you’re in the mood to try some.
Brunch and Biscuits
You haven’t lived until you’ve had brunch in Nashville. There are numerous options with strong Southern influences. Marché Artisan Foods has a particularly good one, however. Their menu changes frequently but their food stays fresh and interesting. The cafe is European-style and you’ll find dishes like toast with pear and Camembert cheese.
The competition for a good biscuit is fierce and it’s often served at brunch. Another top pick for its biscuits is the Loveless Cafe. Featured on Throwdown with Bobby Flay, they are absolutely worth the long wait to get in and eat them.
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries are found mostly in Tennessee and not as much in the rest of the south. They’re on a lot of menus in Nashville and the rest of the state because sweet potato fries are often preferred over the regular version. While they are sweeter than normal fries, sweet potato fries pair well with a hearty burger. The best sweet potato fry and burger combination is at The Pharmacy in East Nashville.
Barbeque
Barbecue is big in the United States. Tennessee has its own unique take on this delicious dish though. If you’re in the mood for barbecue, you have to try the ribs at Jack’s Bar-B-Que. Owned by the Jack Cawthon, the ribs serve as the top of the heap in terms of barbecue from the King of Barbeque himself. They’re fall-off-the-bone tender and made with a St. Louis Style rub. Jack’s Bar-B-Que is in downtown Nashville.
Catfish
Catfish is another popular food in the south and also in Nashville. Just like with the fried pickles, this fish tastes good fried. It comes served with different sides like hush puppies and fries or with shrimp. Uncle Bud’s Catfish serves theirs fast in a family-friendly atmosphere along with menu items like frog legs.
Nashville’s food scene is full of restaurants offering their own takes on these iconic and delicious dishes. Stop by one of them the next time you’re in Nashville. Each of them is worth the trip and the wait in many cases.
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