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Tucked away in the grand Vertis building in Green Hills is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant unlike anything else that’s made its way onto the Nashville food scene. The group behind 12South’s beloved Epice, Siège Hospitality, has come together again to unveil their latest concept. BY ELLEN WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRADLEY RYAN
Andrew Fawaz, Gabe Reyes and Bradley Ryan of Siège Hospitality have graced Nashville with something this growing town has truly been missing: Great dining with a superiorservice slant. When visiting the space prior to opening, I felt like I was sitting at a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, or even in one of Tulum’s stylish and friendly dining concepts. But the ambiance of the place—warm and inviting with a minimalistic feel—is only the
canvas for what they’re creating, according to Reyes: “It’s all about the food at the end of the day. Food, guests … these are the things that are important to us.” Although the food and guests are what are most important to the owners, we can’t ignore that every piece in the restaurant was chosen with intention. The design has aspects incorporated from all over Europe, with a specifically modern, clean flair. The concrete and tile add a Grecian splash, the brass fixtures bring a touch of Italian, and the walnut details are a nod to Spain. Even the linens are unlike any you might see at other local restaurants, their deep blue hue adding another hint of the Mediterranean to the decor.
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