IN THE PRESS
2025 Michelin Recommended
2026 Semifinalist for Best Chef: South East, 2026 Semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality
Thrillist’s 12 Best New Restaurants in America, 2019
The 25 Best Restaurants in Nashville Right Now
Bon Appétit's Hot 10 list of America's Best New Restaurants, 2019
“Tailor, the South Asian-American dining room in Germantown, is putting out the most beautiful and thoughtful plates of Indian fare in the city.”
THE INFATUATION, Regional Indian food gets personal at Tailor
“The James Beard Awards® represent the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the US. Since their inception in 1990, the Restaurant and Chef Awards have made icons out of the nation's top restaurant and bar professionals.”
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION, The 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists
“The Chaitini brings Tailor’s beloved house chai into cocktail form, combining Buffalo Trace bourbon, Licor 43, Lustau Solera Superior Cream Sherry, black tea, chai masala and cream.”
FORBES, 7 Tea Martinis That’ll Have You Ditch The Espresso
“Look for names such as Vivek Surti, the creative force behind Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant Tailor”
Modern Luxury Nashville, Here's How To Spend Your Spring in Nashville
“If you are looking to impress someone, make a reservation. A table at Tailor shows you to be in-the-know and also to be appreciative of a culinary experience, not just a good meal.”
CONDE NAST TRAVELER, Review: Tailor, A special place for a special occasion
“Lit by chandeliers and candlelight, Tailor offers a place where romance can glow.”
The Tennessean, The South’s most romantic restaurants: where romance slows down
“Chef Vivek Surti’s spiked riff on Nashville’s beloved juicy drink”
Garden&Gun, Bourbon Fruit Tea Punch
“For an upscale night out, book a table at Tailor, where Chef Vivek Surti artfully marries his Indian and Southern heritage”
Michelin Guide, 5 Best U.S. Food Cities for an Unforgettable Summer Getaway
“The grand crystal chandelier in the dining room of Tailor is reason enough to visit the chef Vivek Surti’s homage to modern Indian cuisine, but thankfully, it’s just a bonus.”
The New York Times, The 25 Best Restaurants in Nashville Right Now
“Nashville native Vivek Surti’s fruit tea is intentionally not too boozy (you can even leave the bourbon out).”
BON APPETIT, 31 Party-Ready Recipes for the Kentucky Derby
“While spring might feature radishes and snap peas, summer leans into tomatoes, but the last course of the menu, no matter the time of year, is Dad’s Chai.”
SOUTHERN LIVING, This Nashville Chef Honors His Father With A Special Drink Always On The Menu
“Each course is presented with a story – chef and owner Vivek Surti draws inspiration from his family’s Gujarati heritage and his upbringing in Tennessee.”
THE TELEGRAPH, The 21 best restaurants in Nashville
“Chef Vivek Surti’s cozy South Asian American restaurant Tailor is a “dinner party-style” dining experience”
EATER, The 38 Best Restaurants in Nashville, 2026
“South Asian American dinner club Tailor, which opened in Germantown in 2018, is a semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality.”
Nashville Business Journal, 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists include three Nashville names
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