Nancy Vienneau

1 week ago | nashvillelifestyles.com | Nancy Vienneau

Renowned Chef Richard Sandoval, collaborating with friend and colleague Chef Pablo Salas, has introduced his style of elevated, approachable Mexican cuisine to the lower level of the Noelle boutique hotel. Called Lona, it’s a dramatic and welcome departure from what preceded. First opened as an American craft tavern, Makeready Libations + Liberation was designed in monochromatic print tones, an homage to the original nature of its neighbor, historic Printers Alley.

2 weeks ago | nashvillelifestyles.com | Nancy Vienneau

With its genius melding of Thai curries and Texas ‘cue, Curry Boys BBQ in East Nashville lives up to its tonguein-cheek slogan, “offering a flavor unexperienced by most but desired by all.” That desired-by-all flavor originated in San Antonio during the pandemic, in part from boredom, in part curiosity, by Andrew Ho and Sean Wen of Pinch Boil House and Andrew Samia of South BBQ & Kitchen.

1 month ago | nashvillelifestyles.com | Nancy Vienneau

Here’s to the pleasures of a neighborhood restaurant: Familiarity. Where the staff knows your face, your name, your likes. Who doesn’t relish being asked, “Having the usual tonight?” Versatility. There’s a level of casual sophistication for date night, a relaxed vibe for meeting friends for drinks, and an approachable menu that works for the whole family: something for everyone. Community. A hospitable place that fosters the connections we crave, almost as much as its great food and drink.

1 month ago | nashvillelifestyles.com | Nancy Vienneau

From crusty baguettes and French country sourdough loaves to oatmeal sandwich breads and crackly spins of croissants; muffins chock full of berries; sweet and savory scones; decadent cream pies; butter-rich coffee cakes; fruit-filled galettes; and cookies galore, founder Claire Meneely and her team at Dozen Bakery have nourished and delighted Nashvillians for more than a decade. Now, in their expansive new digs on Grandview Avenue, they will continue to do so, on a grander scale.

2 months ago | nashvillelifestyles.com | Nancy Vienneau

“Sok Di Pi Mai” That’s Laotian for “Happy New Year,” celebrated with great joy in Laos from April 14-16. Those three days are filled with festivals, pageants, social dances, traditional music, ceremonies, and worship. It’s a time of cleansing and renewal to usher in the blessings of health and prosperity. Pi Mai Lao — Lao New Year — is observed by Laotian Americans in similar fashion, with Murfreesboro holding one of the largest festivals in the United States.