Ellen Fort

Ellen Fort is a Nashville-based writer and editor covering the restaurant world, food, drinks, and culture. She has previously worked as the food editor at Sunset Magazine, and editor of Eater San Francisco. Follow her on Instagram and X.


Guides   Nashville

Eight Nashville Restaurants Where We Want To Be Regulars

A truly welcoming neighborhood restaurant is easily identifiable by its regulars. They’re the diners who slide into the corner seat…

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Guides   Nashville

The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in Nashville

Spring has sprung in Nashville, and that means it’s time to soak up this city’s many patios before the hot…

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The Hit List   Nashville

Where to Eat in September: Makeready, The Dive Motel, and More

It’s been hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk this summer. Thankfully, things are cooling, and the Nashville…

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The Hit List   Nashville

The May Hit List: Rosepepper Cantina, Drusie and Darr, Xiao Bao Biscuit, and More

Southern days and nights are heating up here in Nashville, which means its prime time for patios, cold drinks, and…

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The Hit List   Nashville

The April Hit List: 404 Kitchen, Flatiron, The Pink Hermit, and More

Spring is here (mostly), which means restaurants are dusting off their patios, opening those umbrellas, and preparing their most refreshing…

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The Hit List   Nashville

The March Hit List: Boqueria, Le Loup, Skye, and More

It’s been a stormy, cold winter so far, and we can’t make any guarantees about March. So, we recommend settling…

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The Hit List   Nashville

The January Hit List: Punk Wok, Lou/Na, Il Forno, and More

Welcome to a new year and a fresh start to Nashville dining. There’s no time to waste, so let’s get…

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The Hit List   Nashville

The December Hit List: Drusie & Darr, Elliston Place Soda Shop, Sadie’s, and More

December is upon us, bringing with it a full-court press of holiday dinners, parties, and festive gatherings. Nashville is ready…

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Photo Essays   Nashville

Behind the Scenes at Nashville’s White Limozeen

It makes sense that a spot like White Limozeen, highly Instagrammable and always in demand, has joined the scene in…

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The Hit List   Nashville

The October Hit List: Ella’s on 2nd, Lou, Alebrije, and More

The official start of fall means that patios are once again a good option in this steamy Southern town. Nashville…

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