Set on a corner of Nashville’s famous Music Row, the exterior resembles your basic neighborhood bar and grill. Looks deceive. Once inside, the hostess directs diners to an elevator waiting to whisk them up to the third floor. The elevator door opens to a hallway filled with twinkling lights. You’ve arrived at the Catbird Seat, an American English idiomatic phrase used to describe an enviable position. The food is as dramatic as the setting. Executive chef Ryan Poli, who has worked in some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens and extensively traveled throughout Spain, France and Asia, turns out some of the best Modernist cuisine in the country, featuring dishes like Parmesan and porcini Oreos; kimchi-wrapped cod prepared with avocado, kiwi and melon rind; and local pigeon served with soy-infused, caramelized yogurt. The restaurant serves only 28 people each evening, making it one of the hardest reservations to get in the country. Pro tip: Pre-paid reservations can be made 30 days in advance of the date on the restaurant’s website. Sales are final.