Well hello dear readers (if you’re still out there)! It has been a while, but boy do I have a good one for you! I recently ventured to Nashville, TN. If I may…a short story:
This has been in the works for a bit and I randomly mentioned this to my dentist (lol) and she told me that I had to go to Dolly Parton’s restaurant, White Limozeen. She showed me pictures and my Dolly quest began. My sister gifted me a dress that we knew I had to wear for Dolly, then I had to buy shoes for said dress, and for months to follow my sights were set on Dolly’s restaurant. And cowgirl…White Limozeen blew me away.
My dentist was a saviour began she told me to 100% make a reservation and it truly saved us. They take them up to 14 days in advance and if you’re planning to go MAKE A RESY. The restaurant sits on the roof of the Graduate Hotel down near Vanderbilt and Music Row. It isn’t in the “messy” part of Nashville where the honky tonks are and, for me, it felt slightly more accessible. Don’t get me wrong, it’s $$$, but it is worth it for the drinks and the experience. And the Instagram pictures, lets be real.
The entire hotel is done up in pink and patterns and it really is extremely unique. It feels special. You hop into the elevator and the doors open and you enter a small hallway that overlooks the patio, filled with frilly pink and fringe umbrellas looking over the city. Everything is done up and it truly feeds into the picture perfect, Instagram worthy era of locations we live in.
I got the vibe that people probably come here for the drinks and I don’t blame them. They are exquisite and well done and are picture worthy. Seen here, from left to right, are Poise and Rationality, Queen of the Rodeo, and Space Cowboy. Of the three I’d say my favorite was probably Queen of the Rodeo. Just the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and zing. Space Cowboy would be my second choice, especially if you’re a whiskey/bourbon fan!
As I said, I get the vibe that people don’t typically come to eat a full meal, just for drinks, but regardless we ate here! The ratatouille was rustic and quite delicious. All of the veggies were cooked nicely and had good seasoning. The bread was a great touch for both presentation and funnelling more delicious sauce into my stomach.
The big (and I mean BIG) showstopper is the giant pink net Dolly bust that sits on the patio. It is obviously there to attract photo takers and Instagrammers, with Dolly and the Graduate name front and center. Excellent branding and opportunity for exposure on social media, not that White Limozeen really needs it. They were just named one of the best bars in America in Esquire!
White Limozeen isn’t necessarily the place to go for food, but the vibe and look and drinks are all very worthy. Gaggles of girlfriends crowding around a giant pink bust of Dolly whilst drinking pink drinks? Count me in!
The Critiquing Carnivore 