"Local hospitality veterans Hrant Arakelian and Elizabeth Endicott opened hip Lyra in the summer of 2018, bringing man’oushe, hummus, baba ghanoush, and lamb manti to East Nashville. Beyond the refreshing (and vegan-friendly) menu, Lyra’s bar program impresses with a diverse slate of cocktails that might incorporate some arak, green tea, and even dill syrup. Save room for baklava with some Turkish coffee. —JGJ" - Ellen Fort