"Good sushi is already hard to come by in Nashville, but special-occasion-worthy sushi? There’s only one spot so far that’s earned that title: Sushi Bar in the Gulch. You’ll get 17 bites, like a scallop topped with ruby grapefruit confit and Australian winter truffle, and a tuna tartar hand roll with shiso, basil, and mint. Most of the fish comes directly from the Toyosu Market in Tokyo, and it's about as fresh as you’re going to get in Tennessee. The drink pairings here all complement the fish nicely, but the champagne option feels perfectly suited for a celebratory night. Will you be dropping over $500 on dinner here? Probably, but it’s worth every benji." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak