"You won’t have to give up your firstborn to get a reservation at this East Nashville Middle Eastern restaurant. Still, it’s the sort of moody, candlelit spot that’ll impress the lucky person joining you. The pillowy puffs of pita are legendary and a perfect vehicle for all of the aggressively great dips here—like the hummus, baba ganoush, pistachio-whipped feta, and roasted carrot dip with date molasses. They have other small plates that are made for splitting with someone you like a lot, like grilled octopus or sumac fried chicken. Both of which you can enjoy on the lush green patio or tucked into the corner of a dining room banquette, all with a Turkish coffee martini in hand." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak