NYC's classic Parisian-style bistro Pastis coming to Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston

Sherah Ndjongo, Nashville Tennessean
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New York City’s adored French-style bistro Pastis will soon have a new location inside Nashville’s reconstructed May Hosiery mixed-use building. Respected restaurateur duo Keith McNally and Stephen Starr have signed a lease with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners to debut Pastis in the former historical sock mill situated in the bustling, artsy Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood.

Recognized by The James Beard Foundation, esteemed restaurateur McNally first opened the Parisian-inspired Pastis in 1999. Its original site was a hotspot in NYC’s Meatpacking District before its temporary closure in 2014. McNally eventually teamed up with a fellow prestigious restaurateur, Starr, to resurrect Pastis in 2019 in a dreamy space down the street from its previous location.

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Pastis in NYC captures the best of the Parisian chic essence, and its Nashville home is expected to live up to that standard. A gorgeous interior will be created with exposed brick, factory-style windows and signature decorative features unique to the Pastis style. Foodwise, classic dishes such as Steak Tartare, Escargots and Cheeseburger à l’Américaine are popular choices that guests are likely to anticipate to be included on the Nashville menu.

The Music City expansion of Pastis is being guided by AJ Capital Partners, a prominent Nashville-based real estate and hospital company, who is responsible for the development of 17.8 acres of multi-use real estate in Wedgewood-Houston. In February 2022, it added the successful launch of Soho House Nashville to its growing portfolio. AJ Capital Partners’ latest client, Pastis, will contribute to its increasing presence in the up-and-coming Wedgewood-Houston area.

Details regarding Pastis Nashville’s opening date have yet to be released.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Another famous NYC restaurant, Pastis, makes its way to Nashville