Food and Drink
Nashville's renowned pastry chef Noelle Marchetti

Noelle Marchetti. Photo: Daniel Meigs/courtesy of The Joseph
Inspiration takes many forms for Noelle Marchetti, the executive pastry chef at The Joseph Hotel.
- She tells Axios that a piece of local pottery might spark an idea for one dessert. Another might incorporate research on festivals in Italy.
Slim & Husky's national reach gets James Beard recognition

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As the founders of Slim & Husky's receive national accolades and expand their community-minded pizza concept across the country, it's staggering to consider the chain has only been around six years.
Flashback: Former Tennessee State University roommates Clinton Gray, Derrick Moore and Emanuel Reed launched Slim & Husky's to jumpstart development on Buchanan Street, which had become a shadow of its former self.
Kisser in Nashville to open March 24 amid major hype

A selection of dishes from Kisser. Photo: courtesy of Kisser
Few restaurants have arrived in Nashville with more fanfare than Kisser.
- It hasn't even opened yet, and it already boasts hype from local and national media outlets.
Of note: Bon Appétit tabbed Kisser as one of the 12 most anticipated restaurant openings nationally for 2023.
Nashville restaurants get love from James Beard Foundation

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Nashville's food scene is well represented on the list of semifinalists for James Beard Foundation awards this year.
Driving the news: Bastion's Josh Habiger and Locust's Trevor Moran are semifinalists for best chef in the southeast.
Navigating Dry January 2023 in Nashville

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If you are in the midst of going dry for January, Nashville bars are stepping up to guide you through the month with plenty of creative alcohol-free drinks on their menus.
Driving the news: As more people participate in Dry January, the creation of fancy, zero-proof drinks has grown in popularity.
Elegy Coffee opens new shop in Germantown

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Elegy Coffee, which has thrived for two years in East Nashville, opened a new shop in Germantown Wednesday.
- It's been a busy January for Elegy, which also opened a new coffee shop downtown.
In-N-Out Burger expanding into the Nashville area

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Fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is coming to Tennessee.
- The company announced plans to open locations and a corporate office here in a statement on Tuesday.
Goodbye to Arnold's — for now

The line at Arnold's on Wednesday. Photo: Adam Tamburin/Axios
On the last Wednesday of service at Arnold's Country Kitchen, the line was nearly 50 deep before the doors even opened at 10:30am.
- Folks have flocked to the beloved restaurant all week for one more bite of the exquisitely prepared roast beef, fried catfish, quintessential Southern sides and irresistible pies.

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