Best New Bar

Though it took them nearly two years, Barista Parlor’s Andy Mumma and his partners Bryce McCloud (Isle of Printing) and Mike Wolf (formerly of Husk) opened their tiki-themed Chopper in East Nashville this summer. And the meticulously curated space makes it clear that the crew used its time wisely. There are beautiful booths, wall fixtures in the shape of robotic faces, and an enormous golden robot (built by McCloud) hovering over the massive, three-sided wraparound bar. The best bit? The authentic tiki drinks, from the Robo Zombie to the Jet Pilot and beyond (some of which are served in McCloud-designed tiki glasses you can buy), make the place a destination bar. D. PATRICK RODGERS

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