Bad Idea

Bad Idea is a Lao-focused restaurant and wine bar in a converted historic church in East Nashville. It holds a Michelin Plate and a White Star from Star Wine List, an unusual pairing for a mid-price Asian spot. The menu highlights Lao flavors through dishes like scallop crepes and duck, while the natural wine list is built to match the cuisine's brightness and herbaceous heat. This dual identity places it outside Nashville's usual barbecue circuit, appealing to diners seeking specific, well-executed flavor profiles and thoughtful wine pairings in a warm, upscale-casual room.