Bailey & Cato Family Restaurant

The weathered-looking, faded pink cottage in the Inglewood section of East Nashville might not look like much from the street, but trust me: You want to go inside. This family-owned soul-food restaurant opened in 2009, and the buzz spread quickly that it was the real deal. Bailey & Cato serves up such mouthwatering comfort food as barbecued ribs, oxtails in a brown gravy, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, and crispy fried chicken like Grandma used to make. Southern sides include turnip greens, cooked cabbage, sweet potatoes, and golden cornbread. A list of the day's homemade cakes, pies, and puddings are posted near the steam table. Order it for take-out, or try to nab one of the few tables inside. Service is friendly, the place is clean, and you might get the added bonus (like I did, on a recent visit) of hearing gospel music wafting from the kitchen.

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