Nashville Food Experiences

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Check out the many tours, classes, and dinner theatres available which allow you to have a unique food experience, and learn more about Nashville's growing culinary landscape.

Nashville Food Experiences

Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre

Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre has been a Nashville landmark for over 45 years. Whether seeing a spectacular musical or a high-spirited comedy, the night begins with dinner and the "magic" begins as the lights dim and the performers take the stage.
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Cooking Classes with Chef Maneet Chauhan

The celebrity chef behind Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Tánsuŏ, and The Mockingbird, Maneet Chauhan teaches cooking classes where you can learn from the master herself. During the class, participants are split into small groups, and each group prepares one of the five courses. After getting your hands dirty, sit down to enjoy the meal with beverage pairings and leave with a stack of recipes to try on your own.
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General Jackson Showboat

The General Jackson Showboat offers a variety of shows that will take you on a fun-packed, powerful journey down the Musical Highway, featuring music born in Tennessee. Catch everything from bluegrass to soul, a little gospel and, of course, country music. There's even a special tribute to the men and women who proudly serve our country. Enjoy a great show, a rich Southern meal and a cruise on the Cumberland River that you can't get anywhere else.
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Goo Goo Shop and Dessert Bar Classes

The Goo Goo Shop & Dessert Bar offers a variety of hands-on classes where guests can experience chocolate making and dessert sampling. After you learn the history of Goo Goo Cluster, make your own Goo Goo, and learn a secret recipe – you’ll be a verifiable chocolate master.
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Local Tastes of Nashville

The Local Tastes of Nashville invites everyone to enjoy a variety of food in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood. The tour includes five different restaurants and four unique sights including First Tennessee Park where the Nashville Sounds play.

The second tour is in the Gulch District, a trendy upscale area popular with the urbanites. This tour starts at the historic Union Station Hotel, once the train station, and goes down into the Gulch District with shops, restaurants, urban housing, and nightlife. They stop at 5 award-winning restaurants and specialty shops for great food and also stop for a "taste" of history.
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Cooking Demos at Nashville Farmers' Market

If you’re interested in learning how to cook in season or want to learn tips and tricks from local chefs, dietitians and cooks – check out the cooking demos at the Farmers Markets. Offerings/dates may vary.
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Mint Julep Experiences

By engaging in immersive experiences, Mint Julep is changing the way you explore, taste, and see Tennessee. They create interactive adventures on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail that are fun, safe, and educational. Their passion is to share what makes Nashville special for their guests and build memories that last a lifetime.
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Nashville Food Adventures

Get a taste of Nashville by discovering unique eateries, sampling local food and drink, exploring neighborhoods, landmarks, and history as well. Three-hour tours visit 4-6 eateries and a variety of Nashville neighborhoods. Public or Private tours offer generous samplings and a fun environment aboard a comfortable air-conditioned shuttle. OR take their downtown Music City Bites Sites walking tour! Check out the calendar for scheduled public tours or book a private tour for 4 to 50 guests for an unforgettable birthday celebration, bachelorette party, family reunion, or corporate team-building event. Tours include BBQ Pit Stops, Eat Around Nashville, Photo Safari, Nashville Treats and more! Winery, Brewery, and custom group tours are available.
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Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre

Nashville Nightlife presents "The Best of Country" Dinner & Show. Voted Music Valley's #1 Dinner Show, the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today's superstars. Throughout their season special guests appear such as Opry star Jeannie Seely, "The Fiddle Man" Tim Watson, Diana Murrell, Paula Poe (from the Tammy Wynette Show) and many others. Doors open at 5:30pm for dinner; showtime is 6:30pm. There's entertainment for the entire family. There is a meet & greet after every show. Groups are welcome.
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Nashville Pedal Tavern

Accommodating up to 15 people, Nashville Pedal Tavern offers tours 2-hour tours of Midtown or Downtown, featuring 2-3 stops and drink discounts at bars along the way. Bring along your own food and drink for you and your friends as you pedal your way to the next stop.
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Night Market

The Nashville Farmers' Market hosts a Night Market each month. Farmers' markets are traditionally a daytime shopping option, but Night Market offers the opportunity to experience it when the sun goes down. The Farm Side is open with local produce, meats, cheeses, and more. The Market House restaurants and shops have special hours and menus. Cooking demos, live music, wine & beer, and more make for a great night out at the Nashville Farmers' Market.
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Plaza Mariachi

Plaza Mariachi is located only 10 minutes from downtown Nashville and offers a unique blend of culture, art, music, entertainment, food, services, and retail in one location. Guests will hear Hispanic music, see Latin relics, discover old and new Mexico in food, fashion, and much more.
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Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom

Ray Stevens will be performing Thursday-Saturday evenings at 7:30pm with dinner seating at 6:00pm. Come check out the rockin’ piano bar from 5:00pm until show time and post-show until closing. This state-of-the-art performance center is complete with premium dining and beverage service, gift shop, piano bar, recording studio, television production facilities, and office complex.
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Taste of Nashville: A Culinary Walking Tour

Gray Line of Tennessee is proud to present their "Taste of Nashville: A Culinary Walking Tour", that highlights the unique flavors and restaurants in the heart of downtown Nashville. The tour takes visitors on a leisurely stroll throughout the heart of downtown Nashville, stopping at 5 local restaurants and eateries along the way. From pralines to barbecue, participants get to experience the most popular local fare and even visit some hidden gems off-the-beaten path.
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Walk Eat Nashville

Walk Eat Nashville walking food tours offer a taste of the people, places, and dishes making Nashville a culinary destination. Walk Eat Nashville tours feature many of the city's top-rated restaurants and a behind-the-scenes look at Nashville's dynamic food culture. The ticket price includes all tastings, personal interactions with chefs and food industry experts, and an engaging, insightful guide.
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Mangia Nashville

Every Friday and Saturday night, Mangia Nashville serves a prix-fixe five-course meal, including multiple appetizers, salad, pastas, entrees and dessert. Though the menu changes quarterly, authentic, delicious Italian dishes can be expected. Be prepared to dance—after the pasta course, Pellegrino and his staff get everyone up to mambo.

Pfunky Griddle

A fun food experience, The Pfunky Griddle is a family-friendly restaurant that provides an experience where the customers are the cooks. No need to go to the store and buy all the ingredients to make breakfast at home, no preparing pancake batter, and best of all no cleaning up. The Pfunky Griddle does all the prep and clean up and leaves the fun stuff to you!