Americano - Freestyle Tapas Bar

Kick off a meal in the “con pan” section of small bites with an order of roasted dates with smoked pork belly or a vegetarian offering of blistered baby heirloom tomatoes with fresh garlic and herbs. There’s also a generous meat and cheese plate featuring a trio of cheeses and imported cured charcuterie options. Although tapas and other small dishes are the focus, there are large plates as well, like a mixed grill of meats and potatoes. Americano also offers two traditional preparations of that Spanish classic rice dish, paella. Both the chicken and sausage version and the paella Americano with chorizo, chicken, mussels, and shrimp are worth a try—allow at least a half hour for these dishes to develop the delightfully crunchy socarrat crust between the rice and the bottom of the pan. With a festively adorned interior, a full bar, and ample parking, Americano is an inviting spot to share drinks and tapas while you wait for the midtown traffic to subside. The way things in that neighborhood seem to be going, it might take a while, so you’d better go ahead and order a few more dishes. The story as told by Nashville Lifestyles