Nashville’s dining scene expanded this October with several exciting restaurant openings across the city. The new arrivals blend tradition and innovation, adding fresh energy to Nashville’s already dynamic restaurant scene.
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The lineup ranges from nationally recognized brands to local favorites with hometown charm. Here is the list:
Birdie’s Craft Coffee
- Where: Birdie’s Craft Coffee, 1000 Civic Ct, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
- Opening Date: October 7, 2025
Faith Adair opened Birdie’s Craft Coffee with a soft launch. The café channels nostalgia and rock ’n’ roll vibes in a “cool grandma” setting inspired by Adair’s great-grandmother and daughter. A ribbon-cutting and one-month celebration are planned for November 7.
In an exclusive interview, Adair told What Now Nashville, “It just felt like one of those moments that was meant to be. I consider my style a bit more funky and fun, so I felt like what I was planning to bring to the community was something different.” Learn more about Birdie’s Craft Coffee here.
The Sicilian Baker
- Where: 475 Gray St #101, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
- Opening Date: October 10, 2025
The Sicilian Butcher and The Sicilian Baker debuted their first shared Tennessee location on October 10. The concept brings house-made pasta, a build-your-own cannoli bar, and classic Italian pastries as the brands expand beyond the Southwest.
Chef Joey Maggiore’s menu features family-style Sicilian platters, signature pastries, and other house-made desserts. Guests can expect a balance of traditional Sicilian recipes and modern twists on Italian classics. Explore more about the restaurant here.
Philippe Chow
- Where: 209 10th Ave S #235, Nashville, TN 37203
- Opening Date: October 17, 2025
Philippe Chow, a celebrated New York restaurant, has introduced modern Beijing-style cuisine to Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood. Known for its fine dining and signature dishes like Peking Duck and Chicken Satay, Philippe Chow opened its first Tennessee location on October 17 at Cummins Station.
Founder and executive chef Philippe Chow, along with Chef Jason Francisco, will oversee the Nashville kitchen. The brand first launched on New York’s Upper East Side in 2005. Learn more about the restaurant here.
With a mix of global flavors and local flair, Birdie’s Craft Coffee, The Sicilian Baker, and Philippe Chow add new energy to Nashville’s growing restaurant landscape.
