Date: Feb 25, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
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Chef Jason Francisco
Philippe Chow Nashville -
Chef Mike Parhm
The Optimist
Let’s eat! We’re so excited to announce we will be doing a special collab with Chef Mike Parhm of The Optimist during Dine Nashville: The Music City Way on Feb 25, 2026 at 6:30pm ✨
All month long, taste your way through Collaborative Chef Experiences and Specialty Items and Offers from some of your favorite local spots. Celebrate Nashville’s flavor, support our culinary community, and help fund the Music City Inc. Foundation alongside @coregives. ❤️✨ #DineNashville
Santa Barbara UniKaluga caviar, duck egg, scallion milk bread toast
(Chef Mike Parhm / Chef Jason Francisco)
KinmedaiFrench olive oil, yuzu
(Chef Mike Parhm)
Charred Octopusred bell pepper purée, squid ink sabayon, Bourbon XO sauce, crispy garlic potatoes
(Chef Jason Francisco)
Duckfat Poached Swordfishumeboshi
(Chef Mike Parhm)
Mandarin Duckcitrus sous vide duck breast, mandarin orange, smoked bonito flakes, orange ginger glaze
(Chef Jason Francisco)
Corn Milk Beignetscane syrup butter
(Chef Mike Parhm)