Josh Habiger

Big news for your morning routine: we’re partnering with our friends @cremacrema for all things coffee at Sally’s Stay Awhile. Dine-in, take-out, big groups, and more - everybody gets a cup. 🐎 Coming soon.

The restaurant side of Bastion turns 10 today. I think that’s 100 in restaurant years. Here’s some pics from back in the early days.

Thank you @beardfoundation for recognizing The Catbird Seat as a finalist for Outstanding Restaurant. We have evolved and taken on new life with every iteration of our incubator, which began as an idea from partner and chef Josh Habiger and continues to grow with the talents and ideals of chefs Andy Doubrava and Tiffani Ortiz. We are deeply proud of them and the entire team who continue to carry that torch forward every day. To be recognized as a finalist for Outstanding Restaurant is a humbling honor, especially to be standing alongside so many restaurants and chefs we admire. 📣Reservations for all of May will be available via Open Table tomorrow, April 1, at 12pm. Reservations are closed the week of May 13-16 for a well deserved staff break. 📸: slide 1 by @zachstward , slide 2 by @christytheconnector

On 2/28 & 3/1, we celebrated our 11th installment of the Charlie Trotter’s Guest Chef Series “Nashville in the North”! We featured four of the greatest Chefs who’ve changed the landscape of cuisine in Nashville. 1. Sam Jett @samuel.jett of Audrey @audreynashville 2. Erik Anderson @airick72 3. Josh Habiger @softarchitect of Bastion @bastionnashville 4. Trevor Moran @trevoromorain of Locust @locustnashville These Chefs created an eight course menu for 90 guests followed by a four course menu for 142 guests. The cuisine was outstanding. The chefs stopped by the tables and the guests came to the kitchen. Young culinarians traveled far to meet the chefs and learn from them. We even had a proposal at the original Kitchen Table! The team never missed a beat. A big shout out to Sam Jett @samuel.jett for headlining again! He and @drucif3r previously did the Koji Dinner back on September 28th! This time they did two courses inspired from @chefcharlietrotter ‘s cookbooks, including a cabbage/potato/truffle terrine! Josh Habiger drove from Nashville solo. He quickly mentored some of our regular young chefs and put @jt_d_cook in charge of his beef & scallop tartare with bergamot & brown butter for the entire service! Ariel Welch @arielmwelch (the Pastry Chef of @locustnashville ) drove up on her own with pounds and pounds of giant ice blocks for her “Tea Ice” dessert! The big show-stopper of the weekend! Erik Anderson @airick72 and Craig Wilmer @ragz.cw flew in to cook from Calistoga. As you can see by the photos, their duck course was absolutely brilliant with a duck liver pate & orange confiture. The wines, as always, were curated by the brilliant Master Serafin Alvarado @finoalvarado and the NA cocktail pairing by the Renaissance Man Ryan Castelaz @ryan.castelaz The intimate photography by Nick Robins @chilledelegance who has an eye for special moments. Truly a magical weekend with an outstanding group.

Big thanks to @nfocusmagazine @musiccitytraveler for the thoughtful piece looking at what Michelin recognition means for Nashville. 🌟 So many great perspective in this piece about the standards, attention, and opportunity that come with the global recognition. Read more at ⛓️‍💥

We’re incredibly honored to be recognized by the State of Tennessee through House Joint Resolution 725, celebrating Strategic Hospitality’s contributions to Nashville’s culinary community. Over the years, our team has worked to build restaurants that contribute to the fabric of Nashville, celebrating creativity, hospitality, and the vibrant culture of this city we love. The recognition of @bastionnashville , @locustnashville , and @the_catbirdseat with Nashville’s first Michelin stars was a meaningful moment for our team and a reflection of the incredible momentum across the city’s dining community. Thank you to the State of Tennessee for the recognition, and to our chefs, teams, partners, and guests who make this work possible every day.

It takes a village. This is ours 🖤🥹

Sending you into Friday with a Nashville cheers from Chef @softarchitect of @bastionnashville and @jennavonoy ! ♥️ Watch this full episode of Pull Up a Chair NOW at the link in our bio! In partnership with @visitmusiccity • • #styleblueprint #pullupachair #visitmusiccity

“The best bite ever.” That’s how we’re describing this ravioli at MICHELIN-starred @bastionnashville . 🤯 Watch as Chef @softarchitect makes this unforgettable dish — and see why this Wedgewood-Houston restaurant is one of the city’s most sought-after reservations. Full episode of our second installment of Pull Up a Chair is live TODAY!! ✨Watch at the link in our bio!✨ In partnership with @visitmusiccity . #NashvilleFood #Bastion #BestBite #StyleBlueprint #PullUpAChair

Pull up a chair with us 🍽️ We’re exploring Nashville’s most exciting neighborhoods and the chefs behind the food. Episode 2 takes us to @bastionnashville , the intimate MICHELIN-starred restaurant from Chef @softarchitect in Wedgewood-Houston. From oysters to chess pie, this is Nashville dining at its best. Full episode premieres on YouTube this Thursday. In partnership with @visitmusiccity #StyleBlueprint #PullUpAChair #NashvilleFood #NashvilleEats #Bastion

We are kicking off 2026 @gunshow.atl Hired Guns Series with @beardfoundation semi-finalist for Best Chef in South East- Chef Josh Habiger @softarchitect of Nashville based and @michelinguide 1 star @bastionnashville What are we having tonight? #4 SWEET POTATO JAPANESE WHISKEY. SWEET POTATO. ROOT BEER. BUCKWHEAT #6 TURMERIC TEQUILA. TURMERIC. SMOKED HAY. SOUR DRANGE EARTHY MARGARITA VIBES CHICKEN LIVER. GA GREEN STRAWBERRY. PINE - GUNSHOW ADMIRAL OYSTER. PROPER SAKE GIN. CELERY - BASTION BOBBY BRITT’S GOLDEN BEET. GA SATSUMA. FIG LEAF - GUNSHOW BEAR CREEK BEEF TARTARE. SCALLOP. BERGAMOT. BROWN BUTTER - BASTION DUNGENESS CRAB. ANSON MILL’S WHITE RICE PEA. CHERVIL - GUNSHOW CARROT AGNOLOTTI. MAINE SEA URCHIN. PINEWOOD HABANADA - BASTION MANCHESTER QUAIL. BENTON’S COUNTRY HAM. PARSNIP. BLACK TRUFFLE - GUNSHOW ANSON MILL’S GRIT. BENTON’S COUNTRY HAM - GUNSHOW MISO CHESS PIE. PEANUT. POPCORN - BASTION CAJETA. CAROLINA GOLD. HOSHIGAKI - GUNSHOW

Some places live in memory a little louder than others. Dalts is one of them. We’re honored to help carry a 46-year legacy forward, balancing what you loved with what comes next. Thanks to @nashvillebiz @juliamasters for diving in with us - we can’t wait to welcome you back.