Florence’s most iconic sandwich spot just landed in Nashville

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Written By Catherine Courtney

All’Antico Vinaio | The Italian Hot | Turkey + Provolone + Nduja + Calabrian Honey + Arugula

Big news, Nashville. Florence’s most famous sandwich shop opened not just one but two locations right here in Music City. That’s right, All’Antico Vinaio, the legendary Italian sandwich joint known for its mile-high schiacciata creations, is now slinging sandwiches in Midtown and the Gulch. If you’ve ever waited in that massive Florence line for a La Favolosa, you know this is kind of a big deal. And yes, I have waited. I still remember devouring my first one on a sun-drenched street corner in Florence, trying (and failing) not to make a mess, WORTH IT!

If you’ve never heard of All’Antico Vinaio, think of it as the Taylor Swift of sandwiches in Italy- beloved, legendary, and consistently stealing the show.

All’Antico Vinaio

Far from your basic deli sandwiches, these have earned cult status thanks to their ridiculously fresh focaccia-style bread (called schiacciata) and bold, layered combos of meats, cheeses, and sauces, all served with serious Tuscan swagger.

We’re talking layers of salty prosciutto, creamy pecorino spreads, and bread that’s so good it might bring a tear to your eye. You know Nashville doesn’t do anything halfway. All’Antico Vinaio has crafted a local-exclusive sandwich called the Italian Hot for Music City. Think turkey, provolone, nduja, Calabrian honey, and arugula. Basically, it’s like Italy and Tennessee had a very delicious baby.

If you’re new to the menu, start with a classic like La Favolosa (salami Toscana, pecorino cream, artichoke cream, spicy eggplant), or ask the staff what they recommend. They will undoubtedly steer you right. Warning—these sandwiches are big. You’ll want to split one or nap afterward.

All’Antico Vinaio Menu

The lines can get long, but they move faster than expected. Go hungry, wear your best sandwich-eating outfit ( aka: stretchy pants), and enjoy!

All’Antico Vinaio Nashville locations are at 1915 Broadway in Midtown and 622 8th Avenue S. in Paseo South Gulch.

Until Next Time!

All’Antico Vinaio | Florence Edition

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

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