Germantown residents should blame chef Tandy Wilson for their next property tax hike, because his coolly understated restaurant adds inestimable value to the historic neighborhood. The former art studio—with exposed brick walls, limestone and wood accents and a gleaming stainless-steel kitchen—mirrors a menu of exquisite simple ingredients, including house-cured meats, fresh pastas, local produce and imported cheeses. Sneak in alone and grab a pizza at the chef’s bar, cuddle in a corner and slurp spaghetti Lady and the Tramp-style, or bring a boisterous party and pass around the plates of trout with breadcrumbs, peanuts and raisins or skewers of mackerel, onion and bread with salsa verde. No matter where you sit, you’ve got the best seat in the House. —CARRINGTON FOX Nashville Scene