The Hottest Restaurants in Nashville Right Now, November 2014

by Matt Rogers Nov 6, 2014, 12:04pm CST

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by Matt Rogers Nov 6, 2014, 12:04pm CST

More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? What are the newest and hottest restaurants? For that very reason, we offer the Eater Heatmap, which will change periodically to highlight where the food-crazed masses are flocking to at the moment. For this edition, we say goodbye to 12 South's The Flipside and welcome new Eighth Avenue South restaurant Love, Peace and Pho.

Party Fowl

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The vibe of this chicken-centric restaurant and sports bar is laid back, with plenty of roll up windows, flat screens and booze. And it's open seven days a week, serving lunch, brunch and dinner.

719 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 624-8255

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Thai Esane

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Formerly working the family business at King Market in Antioch, Tim Singto and his wife Nina Sayasack brought those popular Thai flavors to 12 South (almost The Gulch) in early June. It's hard to go wrong when ordering, but don't miss the Esane sausage, a family recipe handed down to Nina by her aunt.

907 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37216

(615) 454-5373

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Sinema

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Simply speaking, Sinema is like nothing else in Nashville. Top Chef alum and recent Chicago transplant Dale Levitski is at the helm, showcasing his signature take on seasonal ingredients. Think basil buttermilk panna cotta and Colorado rack of lamb with anchovy sauce. The space is a doozy as well, occupying what was originally the historic Melrose Theater. While the ground floor is the main event, don't miss the second floor's cocktail lounge and bar.

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2600 Franklin Pike #102, Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 942-7746

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Adele's

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Adele's is the new Gulch outpost from New York City celebrity chef Jonathan Waxman. Set inside an old auto repair shop, the space is light and airy, with a large open kitchen. The menu leans towards more rustic offerings, including roasted amberjack and Waxman's signature 'JW' chicken and 'JW' potatoes.

1210 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 988-9700

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Josephine

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Josephine, the newest restaurant from Miranda Whitcomb Pontes and her newly formed Community Hospitality group, has been packing them in on 12 South since opening last December. Chef Andrew Little has crafted a concise menu of New American dishes, highlighting seasonal products.

2316 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 292-7766

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Pinewood Social

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Housed within Strategic Hospitality's 13,000 square feet of 'social gathering space' is breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner from former The Catbird Seat chef Josh Habiger, craft cocktails from Rolf and Daughters/Patterson House alum Matt Tocco and coffee selections from Crema. Add with that the additional attractions of bowling, karaoke, ample meeting space and a recently opened outdoor pool area, it makes for a truly unique vision not just for Nashville, but for anywhere.

33 Peabody St, Nashville, TN 37210

(615) 751-8111

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The 404 Kitchen

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This 45-seat restaurant in the Gulch, attached to the just-opened 404 Hotel and housed in a re-purposed storage container, has been drawing crowds since opening last fall. Executive chef Matt Bolus is turning out creative dishes using products such as house-made burrata and sheepshead, a type of fish not typically found on many menus.

404 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 251-1404

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Hattie B's Hot Chicken

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Bringing one of Nashville's signature dishes to Midtown, Hattie B's has a real winner on its hands. Owned and operated by the Bishops (of Cool Springs' Bishop's Meat and Three), the heat goes from the barely there 'mild' to the insane 'shut the cluck up.' And with their bigger and better Charlotte Pike location now open, there's even more ways to get that hot chicken fix.

112 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 678-4794

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The Sutler

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The newest project from M.L. Rose owner Austin Ray, this re-imagining of the much loved original has something for everyone. The upstairs acts as an entertainment venue, restaurant and bar, while the downstairs offers up quite the opposite, housing a large cocktail lounge with an interesting design aesthetic.