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Four Seasons Hotel Nashville is opening their French Riviera-inspired restaurant and bar, Riviére, on May 19.
Inspired by the sights, sounds, and flavors of the French Riviera, the new rooftop hang will offer a fresh, modern menu on the hotel’s seventh-floor pool deck. The picturesque riverfront and city views will be enhanced with vibrant dishes and refreshing hand-crafted cocktails and juices.
“Bringing the South of France to the American South, Riviére will be a must-visit destination for hotel guests and locals alike looking for an unforgettable al fresco dining experience in the heart of downtown Nashville,” says Four Seasons Hotel Nashville General Manager Richard Poskanzer. “Guests can expect inventive flavours, playful cocktails, and exceptional service that are markers of the Four Seasons brand, all set against a breathtaking backdrop of downtown and riverfront views.”
Developed by chef Patrick Hodge—a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu and a Four Seasons veteran who spent five years at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C., before joining the pre-opening team of Four Seasons Hotel Nashville—the menu at Riviére is filled with French-forward flavors with a modern Southern twist. The all-day menu offers a selection of shareable dishes and entrées that are colorful and fun. Cocktails are elevated with bright edible flower garnishes, while food items are accented with clever spins, ranging from a gazpacho popsicle sprinkled with Pop Rocks to short rib tots with gruyere, fried shallots, demi-glace and chives. A pommes frites bar gives guests their choice of four flavors of lavish toppings for fries, like prosciutto and caviar or Nashville hot sauce with bacon jam.
“We wanted the menu of Riviére to be as lively and imaginative as the environment,” says Hodge. “The drinks and dishes have all of those bright flavors and pops of color that the French Riviera is known for, but with Southern touches woven throughout. It’s the food and cocktails you crave on a sunny day when you’re lounging by the pool or celebrating with your friends.”
The French Riviera inspiration continues in Riviére’s design aesthetic, atmosphere, and musical programming. French pop music sets an upbeat but relaxing tone, with the energy being ramped up after dark and on the weekends for a French disco feel. Guests can expect a mix of live acoustic performances as well as weekend residencies by DJs to elevate the experience.
The restaurant will be open seasonally, seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lounge chairs on the pool deck will be reserved for hotel guests and Four Seasons residents. Reservations are recommended.