6 new Murfreesboro restaurants to try soon

May 08, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard


If you're tired of eating at the same 200 places, a few new options have opened in town.

Foremost, Chef Alex Belew's long-awaited project Dallas & Jane has opened with limited hours.

Belew described the opening as "Years of work and dreams coming to fruition" in a Facebook post.

"I hope you’ll come and have dinner with us. I hope you’ll make this place a regular part of your dining options. I hope that you love it half as much as I do," he said.

The upscale restaurant at 352 W. Northfield Blvd. is now open from 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

The menu is consistent small plates with daily specials and an extensive cocktail menu crafted with scratch-made syrups, bitters, tonics, and menu items.

The restaurant is also available for special occasions. Belew will even develop a custom menu for your event, whether it be a rehearsal dinner or private party.

Bread and Butter Sandwich Co.

Bread and Butter Sandwich Co. opened May 1 on Mercury Boulevard near the Waffle House.

According to its Facebook page, the restaurant “is committed to creating inspired, chef-driven meals that are handcrafted and are to be enjoyed between two slices of bread. We pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients from local merchants and treasured recipes.”

CoreLife Eatery

CoreLife Eatery, an active lifestyle restaurant offering a variety of greens, grains and broth-based dishes, has officially made its way to the Volunteer State.

CoreLife Eatery opened its first Tennessee location April 27 at 2330 Medical Center Pkwy, Suite E in Murfreesboro. CoreLife Eatery brings together scratch cooking with flavorful source ingredients and a fast, casual service line for a healthy and affordable eating alternative.

If you’re looking for something a little less healthy, a new dessert place is set for Fountains at Gateway.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop offers delicious scratch-made pies in four and nine-inch sizes from a 1200 square foot bakery. Traditional pies like Southern Buttermilk, Chocolate Chess, Coconut Cream, Key lime, Granny’s Apple Pie, and I-40 Pecan are served year-round. Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop offers delicious pies and other handmade desserts in a unique, warm, environment.

No opening date has been announced with only a teasing “coming soon” on its website.

Al Rayan

Al Rayan has expanded its back-of-store food offerings to a full restaurant. If you like hummus, do yourself a favor and get some along with pita that’s baked on site.

The restaurant is located at 1107 Memorial Blvd.

Hernandez Mexican Deli

After Sub Stop owner Travis Millwood announced the restaurant’s closing in March, the Vine Street building has been repainted and transformed into Hernandez Mexican Deli.

The new concept will serve authentic Mexican cuisine for breakfast and lunch.


Michelle Willard is a freelance journalist who fills her days with social media marketing, politics, true crime, and taking complaints. You can complain to her on Twitter @MichWillard or by email michelle(at)murfreesborovoice.com.

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