Planning the perfect date night in Music City? We are honored to be named one of the most romantic bars and restaurants in town by Nashville Lifestyles! Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply looking for an intimate evening out, Etch offers the ideal backdrop of sophisticated decor and Chef Deb Paquette’s world-class cuisine. From a quiet corner booth to a shared bottle of wine from our extensive cellar, we invite you to make your next night out unforgettable. Read more here.

As the temperatures drop, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of chef-driven soup. We are delighted to be featured in City Lifestyle’s “Warm Up This Winter” guide, which highlights Chef Deb Paquette’s passion for seasonal, vegetable-forward starters. From our vibrant Butternut Thai Curry to the rich Mushroom Soup finished with Dijon truffle oil, our rotating selections at etch and etc. are designed to be as nourishing as they are flavorful. Read more here.

“A well-rounded mix of flavors and textures and a little bit nutty—like the best Southerners tend to be, right?” Learn more about Chef Deb Paquette’s chocolate preferences here.

Looking for the perfect pick-me-up? Nashville Lifestyles just released their definitive guide on where to grab an espresso martini in Nashville, and etch is proud to be featured! Our etch-spresso Martini utilizes vanilla bean-infused vodka, coffee, liqueur, and fresh espresso to create a bold and aromatic version of this classic drink.

Stop by the bar to try it for yourself and check out the rest of the local favorites in the article here.

Whether you’re out on the town listening to live music or frequenting a new cocktail bar with friends, scouring the menu for alcohol-free selections can be a shot in the dark.

Keep your gin up and bookmark this guide for 35 options in Nashville — including mocktails, non-alcoholic wines and brews, and even a few bottle shops. Read more here.

Sometimes it’s not the what you’re celebrating, it’s the where that makes it memorable. Whether you’re clinking glasses after a promotion, cutting into cake for a birthday, or just trying to pull off a dinner that says “this matters,” the right restaurant can do a lot of the heavy lifting.

Below are a few of the team’s favorite Nashville spots when you need more than just dinner. Read more here.

Nashville is one of the most popular destinations for conferences, bringing in hundreds of thousands of people to the city each year to take in more than just the music scene.

But the city has also cemented itself as a growing hub for tech companies over the recent years, with a growing number of up-and-coming fintechs and massive healthcare ventures alike putting down local roots. It is also a popular spot for new tech giants looking to build bigger offices or regional HQs outside of the Bay Area, meaning there are even more people coming into town for tech-centric work trips. Read more here.

As Southerners, we’re pretty lucky when it comes to incredible travel destinations. We have cities with world-class restaurants and top-of-the-line hotels, tiny mountain towns with picturesque Main Streets, and wide, white-sand beaches that boast some of the most beautiful sunsets in the country.

So while there are certainly reasons to travel beyond the Southeast, there are also dozens (if not hundreds) of amazing places worth exploring right here in our own backyard. To help inspire your next trip, we tapped seven travel experts and asked them just one thing: “What is your all-time favorite travel destination in the South?” Read on to discover their answers. Read more here.

From spirit-free spritzes to mint-infused mojitos, we’ve rounded up the best mocktails in Nashville. Read more here.

As Nashville cements its place on the national dining map, brunch has emerged as another stage where the city shows off its range. Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs. Communal feasts in century-old homes, polished raw bars, and menus that balance nostalgia with creative ambition can all be found in Music City. From fragrant soul food platters off Jefferson Street to chic seafood towers in the Gulch, Nashville’s brunch scene makes a compelling case for booking a trip just to eat your way through a late morning. Read more here.