NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 9, 2022) –Union Tavern will officially open its doors for dinner service on March 16, 2022. Inspired by the ideas of togetherness and connection, Union Taverngathers guests around the table to share in the joy of dining with thoughtful ingredients and libations. Located at Bobby Nashville, the reimagined downtown restaurant is the latest addition in acclaimed chef Ryan Poli’s property-wide revitalization of the hotel’s eateries.
Poli, most recently known for his time as executive chef of Catbird Seat in Nashville after cooking at internationally acclaimed restaurants such as the French Laundry, El Celler de Can Roca and Noma Tokyo, is teaming up with local favorite boutique hotel, Bobby Nashville, to offer a trimmed, du jour bill of fare. The inaugural menu pays homage to not only chef RyanPoli’scareer, but the finesse and refinement he has garnered throughout the many years of his multi-cultural culinary experience. Poli’s commitment to local purveyors and careful sourcing of high-quality ingredients from smaller producers has become instrumental in navigating the post-Covid restaurant industry and will shine brightly throughout the menu.
“Union Tavern is an exciting change for the Bobby Hotel and a great addition to Nashville’s dining scene,” says Poli.“I’m looking forward to seeing how it evolves in the future.”
The four-part opening menu, which will feature seafood, vegetables, grains, meat, and desserts, pullstogetherPoli’s market-driven fare with heavy Mediterranean influences and Asian touches. Notable Nashvillepurveyors alongside other locally sourced vendors will appear throughout the frequently evolving menu in dishes such as:
- Bear Creek Farm Steak of the Week (Potato Pave, Mushrooms, Red Wine Sauce)
- Greener Roots Salad (Honey Crisp Apple, Manchego, Almonds, Chardonnay Vinaigrette)
Other menu standouts include:
- Bluefin Tuna (Yuzo Dressing, Lime Quats, Lime Zest, Shiso)
- Puttanesco Tagliatelle (IbericoHam, Capers, Fried Breadcrumbs, Olives)
- Spice Rubbed Pork Ribs (Shaved Cabbage, Radish, Cilantro Puree)
- Basque Cheesecake (Seasonal Puree)
All menu items are subject to change daily.
An elevated wine list and a concise cocktail menu will accompany the adaptive spread, adding a subtle spin to favorite classics. The King’s Day (Gray Whale Gin, St. Germaine, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice, Orange Bitters) mirrors a classic gin cocktail, offering a sweeter spin on a refreshing drink meant to cleanse the palate between courses while the San Juan (Licor 43, Espresso, Citrus Oil), in response to the popularity of the espresso martini, pays tribute to the Spanish Carajillo with a citrus twist.
Dedicated to seasonality, Poli’s empathic perspective on sourcing food-to-table has led the chef to lean into his relationships with the community and small-batch producers more than ever. As a result, Poli has crafted a passionate and thoughtfully curated addition to Bobby Nashville’s dynamic culinary experience.
In the future, Union Tavern patrons can look forward to chef collaborations following Poli’sand Bobby Hotel’s successful partnership with Black Dynasty Ramen as well as a reinvented brunch menu.
Union Tavern’s dinner service will run Wednesday through Sunday,5 p.m.-10 p.m.with extended bar service until 11 p.m.on Friday and Saturday. Additionally, Union Tavern’s bar will be open for service on Monday and Tuesday, 5 p.m. –10 p.m. Reservations are available to book online at Tock. Union Tavern is located at 230 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219and offers complimentary valet service.
For more information about Union Tavern, visit www.uniontavernnashville.com and follow @bobbyhotel. Press images and assets upon request.
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ABOUT UNION TAVERN
Inspired by the ideas of togetherness and connection, Union Tavern gathers guests around the table to share in the joy of dining with thoughtful ingredients and libations. The elevated eatery is slated for a March 2022 opening and is located in the heart of Nashville’s lively downtown Art’s District. The evolving menu will feature notable local purveyors, dependent upon seasonality as Union Tavern offers an innovative dining experience and vibrant, market-driven dishes within a communal culinary space. For more information, visit www.uniontavernnashville.com and follow @bobbyhotel.
ABOUT BOBBY NASHVILLE
Centrally located in the city’s layered and diverse Art’s District and nestled next to historic Printer’s Alley, Bobby Nashville invites guests to make themselves at home in its 144 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and suites. Whether it’s sharing a curated selection of Nashville’s neighborhood favorites in Café at Bobby, dinner in the chef-driven Tavern, sipping whiskey neat late night in Garage Bar, or discovering your new favorite artist live at Rooftop Lounge, let Bobby be your guide to the creative Southern energy of Nashville.