Former Chef of Shuttered Salt & Vine Finds New Start at East Nashville’s Walden

Executive chef Rahaf Amer will spearhead the culinary offerings at East Hill Row’s casual neighborhood bar Walden, which opened in March. Amer arrives from Salt & Vine, which closed abruptly earlier this month. She had been their executive chef since January, when she was promoted from sous chef. Amer, the daughter of two Syrian immigrants, recently curated a five-course meal at Nashville’s Food From Inside the Travel Ban event.

Walden will soon feature an expanded menu from Amer to include a broader variety of small plates. The limited current menu offers hummus, salad, tacos, sandwiches, and pizzas. The bar also serves a small brunch selection from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

“Helping to evolve women-owned businesses in the restaurant industry is a big passion of mine,” said Amer. “I’m so excited to join Walden’s female-dominated team and put my own spin on their culinary offerings.”

Walden is located at 2909B Gallatin Pike.

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