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Bad Idea

Name: Bad Idea
Address: 1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN, United States, 37206
Telephone: (629) 729-4332
Price range: da 50 $ in su
Rating: 4.5

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Wine Bar

1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN 37206

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11 mag 2025

19:00

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Informazioni sul ristorante

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Bad Idea is East Nashville's buzziest new restaurant from Sommelier Alex Burch and Executive Chef Colby Rasavong. It was honored as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America in 2024 by the New York Times. New York Times food writer Brett Anderson remarks “Bad Idea may well be what many seasoned diners thought when they heard there was a wine bar specializing in envelope-pushing Lao food opening inside an East Nashville church. But given the level of cooking here, the name turned out to be a self-aware joke, rather than a
self-own…[Rasavong] invests the weight of his life experience in food that stretches the boundaries of
Southeast Asian cooking to the edge of Appalachia. And the wine list is wise beyond this restaurant’s
years, mixing tantalizing obscurities, affordable crowd pleasers and connoisseur selections you’ll rarely
find poured by the glass.” Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 James
Beard Awards.

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Dagli editor di OpenTable: Chef Colby Rasavong leans on his Lao heritage at this one-of-a-kind East Nashville wine bar that Bon Appétit dubbed one of its most eagerly anticipated openings in 2023. Sommelier Alex Burch's exciting, global wine list, which includes selections from South Africa, Hungary, and Portugal, sets the stage for Rasavong's ever-changing menu. Expect inventive dishes like a sausage roll with Calabrian chiles and lemongrass, mushroom tartare, and pot pie and noodle soup all served in a spacious bi-level former church with arched windows overlooking the street. The New York Times named Bad Idea one of its 50 favorites around the country in 2024.

Informazioni aggiuntive

Stile
Cucina informale
Prezzo
da 50 $ in su
Tipi di Cucina
Wine Bar, Laotiana, Chilometro zero
Orari di apertura
Ogni giorno 17:00–00:45
Numero di telefono
(629) 729-4332
Sito web
http://www.badideanashville.com/
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Abbigliamento Casual
Sale per eventi privati
Enjoy a semi-private experience in our mezzanine.Overlooking our beautiful dining room, our mezzanine can be the perfect gathering place for up to 30 people!Email Events@badideanashville.com

Posizione
1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN 37206
Quartiere
East Nashville
Parking details
Nessuno
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non fumatori, Notturno, Opzioni senza glutine, Senza diritto di tappo, Vegana, Vino

Esperienze

Lao New Year Dinner Collab
solo 25 mag 2025
Join us in Celebrating the Lao New Year with guest Chefs Jeff and Boby! We will be hosting a speicial menu for this day of - Chef Jeff Chanchaleune is a two-time James Beard finalist and one of the leading Lao chefs in the US. His two acclaimed restaurants, Ma Der and Bar Sen, are nestled in Oklahoma City’s vibrant Plaza District— just minutes from his childhood home. His restaurants have both been recognized by The New York Times & Bon Appetite. Chef Boby Pradachith is a nationally recognized Lao-American chef based in Los Angeles, California. As the Chef and Co-Owner of Padaek, Thip Khao, and Baan Mae, Boby has earned spots on Zagat’s National 30 Under 30 list, Eater’s Young Guns list, and Washingtonian Magazine’s The New Wave.
JPF 90/90 Dinner at Bad Idea
95,00 USD a persona
Prepagato
solo 13 mag 2025
Bad Idea is proud to support the Jacques Pépin Foundation by donating a portion of the proceeds from tonight’s dinner to help empower individuals through culinary education. Enjoy a meal that makes a difference! Proceeds from the event help transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support. Join Chef Colby Rasavong for a four-course dinner on the balcony of Bad Idea where guests will enjoy a curated selection of Colby’s takes on recipes and techniques inspired by Chef Jacques Pépin’s iconic books and videos. The team will offer two seatings for 20-30 guests each All tickets are final sale, non-refundable & non-transferable. Final price is inclusive of food, beverage, tax, service & donation.

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4.5

4,5 in base alle valutazioni recenti

4,4Cibo
4,7Servizio
4,7Atmosfera
4,2Rapporto qualità-prezzo

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Mell VIP
Los Angeles11 recensioni
5.0
Visitato 3 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 3
Amazing unique food... Cool vibe and very clever menu!!
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Kelly VIP
Nashville8 recensioni
5.0
Visitato 3 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Food was amazing. Service was great. The happy hour menu should be illegal ($10 dishes and drinks!) Thank you!
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Josh
Charlotte1 recensione
5.0
Visitato 3 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Unbelievable wine list with owner kindly helping answer any questions
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Luis
Indiana S-O5 recensioni
3.0
Visitato 4 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 2
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
Not many options on the menu, and they don’t seem flexible in modifying dishes that are too spicy.
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ben
Nashville1 recensione
5.0
Visitato 5 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Food was incredible. Staff recommendations were excellent and made sure we got a taste of all the best options on the menu (which were numerous). We left completely satisfied
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jessica
New York1 recensione
5.0
Visitato 6 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Amazing ! Literally the food is so good Michelin star quality ! We recently dined here on a Sunday night; a group of 8 ladies. We were in town for a bachelorette and reserved dinner plans at 9pm on a Sunday. The place wasn’t as lively as I would have expected being from ny and this is prime time dinner time but none the less service was still great. Our server was a very nice and informative young lady who you can tell was well versed with the menu and was able to suggest so many things based on our feedback and she was able to accurately suggest how many of each Dish to order based on the portion size for our party since we shared everything. The sommelier was excellent and based on he’s suggestions we ordered a white and red wine options which all of us loved. Must have dishes: sai oua and the gaeng nor mai . Definitely a 10/10 this place is a must .
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Claire
New York3 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 2 maggio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Incredible food, atmosphere, and service. I can't rave enough about my experience at Bad Idea. This restaurant presents fine dining without a pretentious attitude. The building is light and airy and welcoming; the same can be said of the staff. Incredible flavors and complexity in every dish. I highly recommend the Naem Khao and Bahn Cuon!
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Stephanie
Chicago3 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 1 maggio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Incredible dinner and service at Bad Idea. We booked it on a whim while in town and we were wowed. A great night and great wine!
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Susan VIP
Nashville12 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 27 aprile 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
We thoroughly enjoyed Bad Idea. Love the Laotian pop in many dishes. All very unique and so tasty. Scallop crepe was delicious. Loved the crunchy rice salad and ricotta dumpling (without the chili sauce). The "fried bologna sandwich" was not what I had as a kid - very unique and tasty. The mango sticky rice was phenomenal. My husband and I shared dishes and had more than enough at a reasonable price. Our waitress and all the wait staff were so personable and helpful. Sunday early evening was not crowded and we could easily carry on a conversation. Such a beautiful venue too!
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robert VIP
Nashville13 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 24 aprile 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
great food that is different than anything else out there. Spicy but not overwhelming. Pleasant service. A lovely evenig!
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1021 Russell St, Nashville, TN 37206

Informazioni aggiuntive

Quartiere
East Nashville
Orari di apertura
Ogni giorno 17:00–00:45
Prezzo
da 50 $ in su
Tipi di Cucina
Wine Bar, Laotiana, Chilometro zero
Stile
Cucina informale
Dress code
Abbigliamento Casual
Parking details
Nessuno
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non fumatori, Notturno, Opzioni senza glutine, Senza diritto di tappo, Vegana, Vino

Sito web
http://www.badideanashville.com/
Numero di telefono
(629) 729-4332
Sale per eventi privati
Enjoy a semi-private experience in our mezzanine.Overlooking our beautiful dining room, our mezzanine can be the perfect gathering place for up to 30 people!Email Events@badideanashville.com

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