"If there’s one thing Nashvillians can agree on, it’s that getting annoyed about the traffic and paid parking situation has no place on date night. That’s why the whole Le Loup/The Optimist/Star Rover Sound trifecta in Germantown just works. It's one of the few options in town where you can knock out three date night experiences and only have to park once. You can start with a few complex cocktails at the ocean-themed Le Loup, which tees you up for a sexy meal of freshly shucked oysters and wild-caught scallops downstairs at The Optimist. Then, pop into the neighboring Star Rover Sound for some live music and brown butter saltine crunch soft-serve ice cream. It’s the easiest date night itinerary in town." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak