The 22 Best Restaurants in Nashville
"Chef Hrant Arakelian’s father grew up in Lebanon (the country, not the Nashville suburb) and his mother in eastern Tennessee. He and his wife Elizabeth Endicott created a kitchen that reflects both his familial connections. Modern and clean, but not sleek or minimalist, Lyra has a welcoming bar (home to a great happy hour and a welcoming lunch) and a patio that has become the "it" destination of East Nashville. The menu pairs eggplant, pomegranate, and lots of other ingredients with recipes from Lebanon, Israel, and other Middle Eastern countries. Dishes are fresh and meant to be shared; the baba ganoush, served in its own eggplant skin, and the pistachio ice cream sandwich are true standouts." - Margaret Littman
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