Subculture

I love good food. Really good food. Not fancy or pricey food even, just layers of flavors that have been skillfully and intentionally prepped by a chef who delights in creating and offering really good food. In my travels to different continents and countries, I’ve developed an appreciation for many ethnic dishes; I’ve discovered that recipes passed down over generations and perfected over centuries in cultures with a history much older than our own tend to have depths of flavor that traditional American cuisine can sometimes be lacking (although I’ll forever love a good Southern meat & three or a juicy burger!).

I also prefer the smaller, hole-in-the-wall, potentially-undiscovered, non-chain restaurants. While Applebee’s and Logan’s have their place in feeding the hungry masses (and although I confess I may be idealizing the whole scenario :), I’ve typically experienced that the smaller the restaurant, the more each bite reflects that pride was taken in the meal preparation—that there is a culinary artist in the kitchen who genuinely enjoys perfecting his or her craft and who cares about having satisfied customers (who become regulars!).

So, those being my personal preferences in guiding my restaurant selections in the ever-growing world of Nashville eating options, I highly recommend trying Subculture. A relatively new, barely visible from the street eatery tucked in a strip mall between Babies-R-Us and Kroger at the intersection of Nolensville and Old Hickory, it is advertised as Latin American street food and urban cuisine. From their Churrasco sandwich with succulently-marinated, locally-sourced beef, to a Nashville Scene Hot Chicken Biscuit winner, to the tastiest tacos I’ve ever had (Tuesday is taco night and 2 for 1 local draft beers), to crepes with bourbon maple syrup, every menu provision is meticulously crafted for your eating enjoyment. I make no claims to be a food critic but can guarantee that if you venture out for a new experience, you won’t leave disappointed.

*Subculture now also has a food truck inside Mill Creek Brewery in Nolensville, Tennessee.