Selim Ülker is the Nashville Scene's 2026 writers' choice for Best Chef on the Rise in Nashville, for his work at two nationally acclaimed restaurants.
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Maemax Market’s Ube Ice Cream is the Nashville Scene's 2026 writers' choice for Best Use of Ube, for its Prince Purple hue, sweet-nutty flavor and gelato-like texture.
Ahead of its closing in 2027, Noshville is the Nashville Scene's 2026 writers' choice for Best Groundbreaking New York Deli in Nashville.
Country star George Strait and his late manager Erv Woolsey — whose Erv Woolsey Agency ceased operations in 2026 — were the closest of friends with the most enduring of partnerships. They make up the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Artist-Manager Partnership.
Margot Café & Bar is the Nashville Scene's 2026 writers' choice for Best Long Goodbye in Nashville, thanks to longtime owner Margot McCormack's thoughtful, extended farewell.
With much of his former Josephine team, chef Andy Little has built a new neighborhood favorite in Wedgewood-Houston
Nashville’s Filipino restaurant offers a broad, vibrant selection in Madison
Selim Ülker’s Charlotte Avenue restaurant reminds us of immigrants’ immeasurable contributions
Krajeck built his third restaurant with chef Brian Mejia and a team of Folk and Rolf and Daughters veterans