There's something special about a room where fashion and food collide — and good people show up. Feast on Fashion is a curated series presented by Nashville Fashion Week and the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. We will kick things off next week with dinner and conversation on Tuesday (8 seats are still currently available) and will continue the festivities on Wednesday from 4-6 PM at Avo. We'll take over one of Nashville's favorite neighborhood spots for a few hours of mingling, sipping, and celebrating community.
Kick off your Wednesday evening with us at AVO for a lively happy hour and meet & greet with Peter Som—lifestyle expert, award-winning designer, and author of Family Style: Elegant Everyday Recipes Inspired by Home and Heritage. Grab a drink, browse the bites, and get your copy of Family Style signed straight from the man himself.
Books will be available for purchase on-site.
Avo is one of Nashville's most beloved plant-based spots—and the perfect backdrop for an evening like this. Their menu is 100% plant-based, featuring gluten-free, organic, and locally sourced offereings, with handcrafted cocktails to match. A true Nashville small business with community at its core. Come thirsty and ready to mingle. Avo has built something rare: a gathering place where everyone feels welcome at the table.
For this event, AVO will be offering their happy hour specials from 4–6PM, including discounted snacks, sips, and half-price bottles of wine — so come ready to settle in, raise a glass, and support a local business that gives back.
"Hosting Peter Som at AVO feels incredibly special. As someone whose family has long been part of Nashville's culinary community through both AVO and Samurai Sushi, I love opportunities that bring people together to celebrate culture, creativity, and connection around the table. This event beautifully highlights the intersection of food, fashion, and AAPI storytelling in Nashville."
— Annie Choo, AVO
GOOD PEOPLE IN THE ROOM
We'll be joined by representatives from Giving Kitchen and API Middle Tennessee — so plan to make the rounds, spark a conversation, and leave knowing a little more about the incredible work happening right here in our city.
Giving Kitchen provides emergency financial assistance to food service workers in crisis, connecting them with community resources when they need it most.
API Middle Tennessee advocates for and uplifts Asian Pacific Islander communities across the region — bringing a voice and a seat to the table that reflects the full richness of Nashville's creative community.
SIP FOR A CAUSE
We'll be pouring the Family Style Fizz from 4 -6 PM only so don't be late. Every sale of our featured signature cocktail inspired by Peter Som's cookbook will directly benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, supporting the next generation of fashion industry professionals with ties to Middle Tennessee. Sip well, give back and toast to Nashville's creative future.
GETTING THERE
AVO is located at 4 City Blvd #104, tucked underneath the Element Hotel in OneC1TY. Free 2-hour parking is available in the lot near SandBar and Charlotte Ave — plenty of time to mingle, sip, and meet some stylish new friends.
Fashion, food, and community — come together.
#whyNFW
FAMILY THAI X FAMILY STYLE
DINNER & CONVERSATION
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 PM
International Market
2013 Belmont Boulevard
Dinner + Signed Book: $125
ONLY 8 SEATS LEFT!
Join us for a collaborative three-course dinner*
inspired by Peter Som's Family Style
and hosted by Chef Arnold Myint and Anna Myint
at International Market —honoring heritage, memories,
and the quiet luxury of gathering well.
This intimate dining experience will include table-led conversations with featured guests, thoughtfully designed to spark meaningful dialogue at the intersection of food, culture, fashion, and the API experience.
Tickets can be purchased at NashvilleFashionWeek.com. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.