Is Drusie & Darr the best meal in Nashville?
Join us as we guide you through the five-course tasting menu at Drusie & Darr, one of Nashville's newest culinary destinations. We're convinced it's one of the best meals in town! For an early Christmas happy, my oldest daughter and I went to The Hermitage Hotel’s newest restaurant, Drusie & Darr.
What makes Drusie and Darr by Jean-Georges so special?
The cuisine at Drusie and Darr by Jean-Georges reflects a passionate commitment to fresh, organic and local ingredients. The restaurant’s modern American menu changes with the seasons, focusing on artisanal and sustainable produce at its peak – much of it grown at The Hermitage Hotel’s Garden at Glen Leven.
Who are Drusie & Darr?
“Hence, why we’re calling the restaurant Drusie & Darr, who were the children of Dick Hall, the hotel General Manager in the 1950s and ’60s. They lived a kind of storybook existence growing up on the property.” Drusie & Darr’s modern American menu will change seasonally, using vegetables grown at the hotel’s two-acre garden at Glen Leven.
What is on the Drusie&Darr menu?
The Drusie & Darr menu showcases the abundance of Tennessee’s regional produce, some of which will be sourced from The Hermitage Hotel’s Garden at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm, while also featuring Jean-Georges’ signature plant-based offerings and oven-fired pizzas.
How much is the tasting menu at Drusie and Darr?
$118/personIt's now a sophisticated yet approachable space. We ordered the tasting menu, which is the way to go at $118/person. Pricey, yes.
When did Drusie and Darr open?
Nov. 18Drusie & Darr, a new restaurant from renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, opens Wednesday, Nov. 18 in The Hermitage Hotel's former Capitol Grille space. The all-new restaurant features an updated interior and a menu from Vongerichten, who has more than 30 restaurants throughout from Paris to New York to Tokyo.
Does the Hermitage have a restaurant?
With the internationally celebrated Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at the helm, The Hermitage Hotel is serving up fresh, compelling, and sophisticated culinary experiences, anchored by signature restaurant Drusie & Darr and all-day café The Pink Hermit.
What happened to the Oak Bar at the Hermitage Hotel?
According to a release, work is underway to reinvent the current spaces and both Capitol Grille and Oak Bar are closed. The work, being done via a permit valued at $310,000 (read more here), will be completed in the fall. Hotel guests can still order from the two and dine in the hotel's lobby.
Why is Hermitage closing?
' After 31 years, Hermitage Cafe is closing at the end of October. The owner says the location was sold without their knowledge, and they were not given the option to buy the property. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — After nearly 32 years in operation, Nashville's Hermitage Cafe will close at the end of the month.
The First Course
The first course was an out-of-this-world egg toast with caviar and herbs.
The Second Course
The second course was tuna tartare with crushed avocado and radish with a ginger dressing. It arrived without the dressing — they poured it into the bowl at the table for an elevated presentation. I do enjoy a great presentation as it just makes a meal stand out.
The Fourth Course
The fourth course was a filet, cooked medium rare, with Brussels sprouts and miso mustard sauce.
The Fifth and Final Course
The fifth course was the famed chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream.
