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the restaurant

etch is a globally-inspired restaurant by award-winning chef Deb Paquette. Located in lively downtown Nashville, the modern restaurant houses two private dining rooms, full bar, and a chef’s bar where guests are encouraged to interact with chef Deb. etch’s eclectic menu incorporates innovative dishes inspired by her favorite regions of the world to leave a lasting impression, or etch, on every diner.

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chef deb paquette

Deb Paquette is well known in Nashville where she’s lived and worked for the last thirty plus years. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she became the first woman in Tennessee to qualify as a certified executive chef, and has since won countless awards and accolades. Deb now oversees the kitchens at etch and her sister restaurant, etc., offering her signature bright flavors and layered dishes to patrons seeking a unique Nashville dining experience.

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menus

dinner

monday – saturday
4:30pm – close

appetizers

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Bread & Butter

everything Parker House rolls, scallion cream cheese butter

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EMPANADAS

oyster mushroom & smoked gouda stuffed pastry, compressed tomatillo, guajillo salsa roja, pineapple pico

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CARPACCIO*

smoked strip steak, lemon almond salt, olive oil, parmesan, fried garlic, pickle & herb relish, crostini

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SOUTHERN CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE

chef’s selection of cheeses, charcuterie, and accoutrements

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OCTOPUS & SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA

bacon, arugula, fennel, roasted tomatoes, capers, garlic oil, manchego, sunflower seed hummus

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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

truffled pea purée, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell essence

salads

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ETCH

arugula, radicchio, fennel, green apples, bleu cheese, hazelnuts, candied orange peel, champagne vinaigrette

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AMARILLO CAESAR

romaine, radicchio, shaved cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, croutons, anchovy, amarillo parmesan dressing

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GRAINS & GREENS

quinoa, brown rice, kale, radicchio, herbs, pineapple, red bell pepper, blackberries, coconut cream, almonds, passion fruit guava vinaigrette

entrées

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MOROCCAN BASTILLA

saffron eggplant & ricotta harissa carrot ribbons, almond fennel orange pesto, pomegranate walnut purèe, mushroom jus, sugar dust *vegan upon request

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SCALLOPS*

pan seared, shiitake edamame risotto, chili honey carrots, arugula, brined bean sprouts, truffle pea purée, miso hollandaise

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GRILLED FILET*

manchego garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini, herb butter, cabernet demi-glace

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PORK CHOP*

smashed potatoes, amarillo whipped sour cream, winter garden ceviche, mixed greens, leche de tigre vinaigrette, red beet chimichurri, popped quinoa

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LAMB MEATBALLS

creamy goat cheese polenta, blackberry gastrique, red onion jam, mint pistachio pistou, seasonal vegetables

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FROM THE SEA*

sweet potato beignet, cashew cream, dried cranberries, orange supremes, orange brown butter sauce, chili crunch, black bean tofu drizzle, scallions

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CHEF’S CREATION

today’s featured culinary inspiration

sides

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FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

chili sauce, sesame crema, crushed peanuts

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CRISPY POTATO SALAD

creoli aioli, chimichurri rojo & verde sauces

*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

dessert

monday – saturday
4:30pm – close

dessert

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House made Ice Cream & Sorbet

daily selection

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Ice Cream Sundae

eggnog ice cream, gingerbread blondies, buttered pecans, white chocolate whipped cream, gingerbread cookie, salted caramel, cherry on top

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Neapolitan Mousse Bar

dark chocolate brownie, strawberry feuilletine crunch, vanilla bean mousse, white chocolate glaze, strawberry whip, fudge sauce
a la mode with vanilla ice cream +3

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Coconut Pavlova

coconut baked meringue, mango passion fruit sorbet, compressed pineapple, yuzu sauce, coconut crema, granola

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Pear Hazelnut Tart

shortbread crust, hazelnut cream, poached pears, oat streusel, goat cheese ice cream, pear caramel, cranberry compote, candied hazelnuts

wine & drinks

monday – saturday
4pm – close

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happy hour

lounge area only
monday – friday: 4pm – 6:30pm
saturday: 4pm – 5:30pm

bites

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Steak Carpaccio

smoked strip steak, lemon almond salt, parmesan, fried garlic, pickled red onion, crostini

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Roasted Cauliflower

truffled pea purée, salted almonds, feta crema, red bell pepper essence

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Octopus & Shrimp Bruschetta

bacon, arugula, fennel, roasted tomatoes, capers, garlic oil, manchego, sunflower seed hummus

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Empanadas

oyster mushroom & smoked gouda stuffed pastry, compressed tomatillo, guajillo salsa roja, pineapple pico

sips

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Draft Beer

rotating local selections

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Featured Wines

rotating featured selections

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Staple Cocktails

Smoked Old Fashioned, Etch Gin & Spiced Tonic, Riviera Mist, Smoke Eyes

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private dining

Whether you’re planning a business meeting or cocktail reception, etch is your home for private dining events. We offer two private dining rooms with customized menu options and complimentary wireless internet. Take a virtual tour of our rooms and request more information for your event today. We look forward to working with you!

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