The follow-up to Noko is the omakase bar this town has been waiting for. Go if you like hamachi flown in from Japan, fresh cuts of tuna from Spain, crisp sakes, and a ’90s and 2000s hip-hop playlist.

Mushroom tacos and vats of rich red pozole make this Nashville’s new king of Mexican food. Go if you like small restaurants with big flavors, and Maiz De La Vida (the restaurant and the truck).

A refined house party filled with aguachile, flan, and a side of salsa night. Go if you like the West side, Lona, and bachata music.

The Japanese bakery and cafe Nashville didn’t know it desperately needed. Go if you like Kisser and treats that aren’t too sweet.

This New Orleans transplant is unserious about everything except its sandwiches. Go if you like the original Turkey and the Wolf, backyard BBQs, ’80s and ’90s nostalgia, and potato chips on sandwiches.

A smoldering and sexy third restaurant from the Rolf & Daughters team. Go if you like Rolf, Folk, clandestine martinis, and flirty eye contact.

This Thai-and-Texas-BBQ spot brought curry queso to mend our broken hearts after losing Lou. Go if you like breezy patios, cold beer, and Texas barbecue with some Thai heat.

Sho introduced Nashville to Japanese-style pizza, and we’re all the better for it. Go if you like lingering at the bar and watching fermented dough get kneaded.