NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tailor, the award-winning First-Generation American restaurant led by chef Vivek Surti, has been Michelin Recommended in the 2026 Michelin Guide to the American South, marking the restaurant’s second consecutive year receiving the distinction and continuing its place among the region’s celebrated culinary destinations.
“To be recognized by Michelin for a second year is an incredible honor and something our entire team is proud of,” said Vivek Surti, founder/owner of Tailor. “Tailor has always been a reflection of my experience growing up as a First-Generation American and the food, family and traditions that shaped me. What started as a way to share my own story has become something much bigger. We want people to see that the dishes they grew up eating and the stories behind them belong in these conversations. Your stories are worthy, and your dishes are delicious. We’re grateful to Michelin for recognizing what we’ve built and excited to keep telling these stories through Tailor.”
Since opening in 2018, Tailor has redefined what dining can feel like, offering a simple, timeless experience built from the heart, not the head, that nourishes both body and soul through storytelling and family tradition. The restaurant stands as a pioneer in the growing First-Generation American food movement, with a menu rooted in Chef Surti’s experience growing up in the American South as the son of Indian immigrants.
Upon its debut, Tailor garnered national acclaim, earning spots on Bon Appétit’s Hot 10 list of America’s Best New Restaurants and Thrillist’s 12 Best New Restaurants in America. In 2025, Tailor was named Michelin Recommended in the inaugural Michelin Guide to the American South. Over the past eight years, the restaurant has continued to evolve, earning recognition for its heartfelt hospitality, innovative flavors and storytelling through cuisine.
Tailor is among a select group of Nashville restaurants recognized in the 2026 Michelin Guide to the American South, solidifying its place among the region’s most celebrated dining destinations and highlighting the South’s dynamic and diverse culinary identity.
For more information about Tailor or to book a reservation, visit www.tailornashville.com. Follow Tailor on Instagram (@tailornashville), on Facebook (TailorNashville) and on TikTok (@tailornashville).
ABOUT TAILOR
Tailor is a Michelin Recommended restaurant in Nashville, Tenn. dedicated to showcasing and celebrating First-Generation American cuisine. Founded and led by Chef Vivek Surti, a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast, Tailor offers a unique dining experience built from the heart, displaying the commonalities of people from all backgrounds through food. Since opening in 2018, Tailor has earned national recognition, including spots on Bon Appetit’s Hot 10 list of America’s Best New Restaurants, Thrillist’s 12 Best New Restaurants in America, as well as a James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality. At Tailor, guests are warmly welcomed and guided through a series of dishes presented with exceptional, high-touch service that aims for each guest to leave happier than when they arrived. Reservations are required and may be made online at www.tailornashville.com. Follow Tailor on Instagram (@tailornashville), on Facebook (TailorNashville) and on TikTok (@tailornashville).
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