While in Nashville, I managed to sneak in two great restaurants.

The Treehouse is a trendy, Zagat-rated spot that was hopping on a Saturday night.

Fans “adore” this “cool little” Lockeland Springs haunt, whose ultra-rustic venue (check the name) sets the scene for an “amazing”, “evolving” menu of farm-to-fork American fare featuring global accents that get more “playful” late at night; the “cozy” interior has a communal feel, and there’s “lots of outdoor seating” in the backyard.

We were led to a seat outside where there were giant heat lamps and had just about 5 minutes to get an order in before the kitchen closed.

I wasn't starving, but I could definitely manage another snack - especially at such a renowned place.

There were a few fun things on the menu, but the one that caught my eye was "DIY Steamed Duck Buns," which came with spicy sour cherry sauce, pickle, scallion and sesame. YES PLEASE.

Everything was fabulous, and I felt like a bit of a chef. But also, can I just eat steamed buns all day every day?