Visit an elevated Italian restaurant downtown for a fun brunch feast.

Here's your plan for enjoying an Italian brunch feast at Ella's on 2nd downtown

Italian Brunch Feast

At Ella’s on 2nd, you can indulge in an Italian inspired brunch with dishes designed by chef Christian Petroni. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations recommended.

Italian Brunch

✅ Before you go
• Walk-ins are welcome, but make a reservation to guarantee your seat, https://www.ellason2nd.com/location/ellas-on-2nd/.

💪 Pro tips
• You’ll have to navigate the downtown parking situation, they recommend using the Hyatt Centric valet or the nearby paid parking garage on 2nd.
• Chef Christian Patroni is a celebrity chef and restauranteur, you can find him on Food Network’s, Chopped.

Head downtown to visit Ella’s on 2nd

Visit Ella’s by Christian Petroni for a daily Italian-inspired brunch featuring dishes like nutella pizza bread, caprese omelette, and breakfast carbonara.

✅ Before you go
• Brunch is served daily, from 7AM-11AM on weekdays, and from 8AM-2PM on weekends.

💪 Pro tips
• We ordered the nutella pizza bread, caprese omelette, breakfast carbonara, baby arugula salad, and seasonal fruit plate.

Stop by to check out their daily brunch menu

Where are my breakfast lovers at? I feel like you can have it all,

So when I heard there's a restaurant serving an Italian

We are headed downtown to visit Ella's on Second, to

try out dishes created by culinary mastermind Christian Petroni.

Their daily brunch menu features Italian classics with a fun twist.

We started off strong with nutella pizza bread,

And we followed it up with a spread of incredibly fresh dishes

So if you're looking for a new brunch spot in town,

head to Ella's and treat yourself to an Italian inspired brunch feast.

Here's your plan for a futuristic robot massage experience at Grand Hyatt Nashville. Enjoy

🤖 Robot Massage 🤖

Experience a futuristic AI robot massage at Grand Hyatt Nashville. Book at https://www.aescape.com to enjoy precision massage and spa amenities.

Robot Massage

✅ Before you go
• You will need to book a reservation online at https://www.aescape.com
• Outfit will be provided for you 

💪 Pro tips
• Set some extra time aside as you will still be able to enjoy the spa amenities at R&R Wellness which are well worth it.


Make a reservation 

This cutting edge aescape robot massage has arrived in Nashville,

located at the beautiful R&R Wellness in the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

targeting knots and tension in my back with precision.

I loved being able to control different aspects of the massage.

I could see exactly where the arms were on my body.

or even watch calming visuals as the massage unfolded.

It's a futuristic experience and perfect for those

Visit a 12th South beauty salon with a warm atmosphere & colorful vibe that offers a discount to first timers!

Here's your plan for a cute beauty salon visit, complete with discounts, vibrant atmosphere, and shopping

Cutesy 🎀 💅 Beauty Salon

Visit Olas & Flamingo for manicures, pedicures, and hair services. Use 'NICOLETTE' for 15% off on your first visit.

Beauty Salon Visit

✅ Before you go
• They offer manicures, pedicures, hair cutting, hair styling & waxing.
• When booking your appointment, https://www.olasflamingo.com list my name, NICOLETTE for 15% off your first visit.

💪 Pro tips
• There is a free parking lot for visitors behind the building.

Book your appointment 

Visit Olas & Flamingo in Belmont for beauty services and special events like the Sabrina Carpenter Beauty Bash.

✅ Before you go
• I stopped by during their Sabrina Carpenter Beauty Bash & have more fun events throughout the year, make sure to follow their socials for upcoming details, https://www.instagram.com/olasflamingo/profilecard/?igsh=Z2ZqeGUxenE1aXlz.
• Enter NICOLETTE25 under influencer code for 15% off your first visit

💪 Pro tips
• Before you leave, check out the small market up front filled with goods from around the world! 

Get your glam on

Anyone else entering their self-care era?

I recently visited a new to me nail and hair salon

that offers a sweet deal for first-time visitors,

it is no surprise that this salon is as cute as can be.

I was greeted warmly with my new nail tech turned friend

and a sweet canned cocktail to start my appointment.

And whether you're here for your regular mani-pedi,

you'll feel right at home at Olas and Flamingo.

This is the kind of spot where everyone is oohing

and ahhing and complimenting each other's nail art or blowouts.

even has a sweet little shop up front filled with goods from her travels,

So if you're in the market for a new nail or hair salon to call home,

book your appointment and mention my name,

Visit a historic train station that is decked out for the holidays with a Polar Express theme.

Here's your plan for a festive visit to Nashville's Polar Express-themed pop-up at Union Station

Polar Express ❄️ 🚂 Inspired Pop Up

Visit Union Station Hotel Nashville to enjoy the holiday season in a Polar Express themed train station with festive decorations and seasonal delights.

Holiday Train Pop-Up

✅ Before you go
• Visit the Union Station hotel on weekdays from 2PM-11PM & weekends from 12PM-12AM.

💪 Pro tips
• They offer valet parking & you can validate it inside.

Head to a historic train depot during the holiday season

At The Bar Car in Nashville, enjoy festive drinks like the Not So Hot Cocoa and snacks including the Very Merry Cheddar Burger during the holidays.

Festive Drinks & Bites

✅ Before you go
• Check out their menu online, https://www.instagram.com/thebarcarnashville/profilecard/?igsh=eWlxdGxwenQ5ejBx.

💪 Pro tips
• Our favorites were the Not So Hot Cocoa cocktail & the Very Merry Cheddar Burger.
• If you’re going with a group, order the A Very Merry Shot Tree for some shot-filled ornaments.

Order a spread of festive sips & snacks

we are headed to a Polar Express inspired holiday pop up

and you will be greeted with floor to ceiling decor,

from the twinkling lights to the grand Christmas tree

You'll instantly be drawn to the hotel bar,

And once you cross the oversized light up ornament,

Head to the bar and order some festive drinks and bites to enjoy the magic.

Our favorite sip of the night was the not so hot cocoa,

we enjoyed our drinks with a spread of tasty bites,

This is your sign to get into the holiday

spirit at Nashville's historic train station turned hotel.

Head to one of Germantown’s favorite breweries for a German Christmas Market inspired pop up.

Here's your plan for enjoying a festive German Christmas market at Tailgate Brewery in Nashville

A German Christmas Pop Up

Visit TailGate Brewery in Germantown for a German Christmas Market inspired pop-up, featuring festive drinks and a fun food menu through January.

German Christmas Market

✅ Before you go
• Through January, head to Tailgate’s Germantown taproom location for a German Christmas Market inspired pop up.
• Find free street parking a couple blocks away or pay for parking across the street.

💪 Pro tips
• Make sure to head to the right location as they have many taprooms across the city.
• I’d suggest grabbing several menu items & splitting them with a group!

Head to Tailgate’s Germantown location 

Enjoy festive delights like cacio e pepe pizza & raclette at TailGate Brewery’s Germantown Christmas market, and don't forget to send a holiday postcard!

Christmas Market

✅ Before you go
• You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but I’d go for the cacio e pepe pizza & raclette.
• While the cocktails were the star of the beverage show for me, they still serve their craft beer too!

💪 Pro tips
• Before you leave, fill out a holiday postcard and drop it in the mail to be sent out.

Enjoy a festive night at the German inspired Christmas market

I have always dreamed of visiting the European Christmas markets,

one of Nashville's most beloved breweries

has brought the holiday magic to the Germantown neighborhood.

for a Germantown market pop-up experience.

and a stand made especially for Christmas market classics

We need to talk about the drink menu though.

was served on an actual Christmas tree, with peppermint and gingerbread flavors.

this peppermint blend was so fun and festive.

They are serving a fun food menu with the standout obviously being the raclette,

So if you're dreaming of a European holiday,

for a taste of a German Christmas market.