Captures a Moment in Food, Nashville, World History: The Catbird Seat is renowned for offering a unique and innovative dining experience. The restaurant's open kitchen layout allows guests to witness the culinary magic happening right before their eyes, as accomplished chefs also function as servers. This transparency in the kitchen, combined with a small number of exclusive seats, creates an intimate and immersive dining experience. Part memoir, part luxury cookbook, In The Catbird Seat invites you to step into Chef Baxter's shoes during his tenure as the fifth Executive Chef. Navigate the post-Covid restaurant scene, delve into menu planning intricacies, and catch a glimpse of his journey beyond The Catbird Seat. This is an intimate experience akin to sitting in one of the exclusive restaurant's twenty-two seats. Visual Feast: Featuring mesmerizing full-page food photography by Andy Lee, and breathtaking watercolors by Todd Saal and Brian Baxter, the book provides a stunning depiction of one of the most elite restaurants in the United States. In The Catbird Seat is perfect for your coffee table or as a gift for the lover of all things aesthetically pleasing in your life.

Culinary Inspiration: Carefully curated recipes await to elevate your cooking skills and spark your creative culinary imagination. Budding and seasoned chefs alike will unravel the inspiration behind Catbird's iconic dishes, from the innovative Redneck Sushi to the savory Hay-Smoked Mussels with Sauce Poulette and the delectable Burnt Banana Bread.