A Culinary Journey Through Bar Mar, Zaytinya, and Butterfly
José Andrés Group announces the official launch of Tour de José at W Nashville, inviting locals, visitors and hotel guests to experience three distinct dining destinations through a collection of culinary experiences centered around Bar Mar, Zaytinya and Butterfly. At the heart of the launch is W Nashville’s immersive José’s Premier Culinary Retreat, a two-night escape offering curated experiences at all three destinations. Guests can also experience the collection through the flexible Tour de José & Stay Rooms Package or a standalone progressive culinary journey, each united by José Andrés Group’s shared mission of bringing people together to gather, eat and connect.
Three Ways to Experience Tour de José
For the most immersive experience, guests can book W Nashville’s José’s Premier Culinary Retreat, a two-night culinary escape pairing luxurious accommodations with three distinct experiences created exclusively for retreat guests: a VIP rooftop experience at Butterfly with 60 minutes of open bar service, a three-course signature Mezze lunch at Zaytinya, and a curated multi-course dinner with select wine and cocktail pairings at Bar Mar.
For a more flexible overnight experience, the Tour de José & Stay pairs accommodations at W Nashville with a $50 nightly dining credit to explore Bar Mar, Zaytinya and Butterfly at guests’ leisure, with no minimum stay required.
Locals and visitors can also experience all three destinations without an overnight stay through the Tour de José Tasting Experience, a $170 ticketed progressive dining journey available through Eventbrite. Over approximately three and a half hours, guests begin at Bar Mar, continue to Zaytinya and conclude above the city at Butterfly.
For guests booking José’s Premier Culinary Retreat, Bar Mar serves as the centerpiece of an elevated evening with a curated multi-course dinner designed exclusively for retreat guests. Over 150 minutes, guests experience Bar Mar’s playful approach to the sea alongside select wine and cocktail pairings.
Guests exploring Bar Mar through the standalone Tour de José Tasting Experience can ease into their progressive journey with a cocktail or glass of wine and a selection from the snacks and starters menu, with dishes such as Lobster Croquetas filled with lobster and shrimp-béchamel and served with saffron aioli; Neptune’s Pillows layered with spicy tuna, sesame rocoto and fresh wasabi; or Fried Puntillas, fried baby squid with aioli negro and piparra pepper. Tour de José & Stay Package guests can also use their nightly dining credit toward their experience at Bar Mar.
At Zaytinya, José’s Premier Culinary Retreat guests are invited to experience the vibrant flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean through a three-course signature Mezze lunch. The 120-minute experience features one spread, one mezze course, one dessert and unlimited nonalcoholic beverages, creating a leisurely introduction to Zaytinya’s shared-plate style of dining.
For guests participating in the standalone Tour de José Tasting Experience, the journey continues at Zaytinya with a signature cocktail or glass of wine and a choice of either two mezze with one spread or one large plate. Spread selections include Hommus finished with harissa chili crisp, fire-roasted Baba Ghannouge, Htipiti with roasted red peppers and feta, and Tzatziki with cucumber and dill. Mezze choices span Crispy Brussels Afelia, Cauliflower Tiganites, Octopus Santorini, Garides Me Anitho and the Lamb Baharat kebab, while those choosing a large plate can indulge in Steak Mishwi, Celebration Rice, the Kebab Platter or whole Mediterranean sea bass. Tour de José & Stay Package guests can use their nightly dining credit toward their own Zaytinya experience.
High above Nashville, José’s Premier Culinary Retreat guests receive a VIP reservation at Butterfly with 60 minutes of open bar service, pairing rooftop views of the city with an elevated cocktail experience and setting the tone for a multi-venue culinary retreat at W Nashville.
For those joining the standalone Tour de José Tasting Experience, Butterfly serves as the final stop of the evening, where skyline views set the scene for churros and a specialty cocktail. Guests can choose the Salt Air Margarita with tequila, citrus and a cloud of salt air; the fruit-forward Lychee y Soda with vodka, lychee and prickly pear; the Platano Old Fashioned with Mexican whisky, piloncillo and banana; or the Melon Cloud, layering tequila with melon aperitif, lemon, chai and chamomile tea. Tour de José & Stay Package guests can also use their nightly dining credit at Butterfly for a flexible rooftop experience of their own.
Tour de José Room Packages at W Nashville
For travelers who want to pair the culinary journey with an overnight stay, W Nashville offers José’s Premier Culinary Retreat Room Package. Available as a two-night stay, the package includes luxurious accommodations at W Nashville and a curated experience at Butterfly, Zaytinya, and Bar Mar, creating a complete multi-venue retreat centered on flavor.
The retreat includes a VIP reservation at Butterfly with 600 minutes of open bar service while taking in the Nashville skyline; a three-course signature Mezze lunch at Zaytinya featuring one spread, one mezze course, one dessert, and unlimited nonalcoholic beverages over 120 minutes; and a curated multi-course dinner at Bar Mar with select wine and cocktail pairings, designed exclusively for José’s Culinary retreat package guests, over 150 minutes.
For guests seeking a more flexible way to experience José Andrés Group during their stay, W Nashville also offers the Tour de José & Stay Package. The room package includes accommodations and a $50 credit per night, valid toward food and beverage purchases at Zaytinya, Bar Mar, and Butterfly. No minimum stay is required.
Guests may book either room package online or call 1-615-379-9000 and request the applicable Tour de José offer. When booking online, guests should confirm that the applicable promotional code appears in the Corporate/Promotional Code field. Terms, conditions and global reservation numbers are available through Marriott.
Tour de José Culinary Experience Tickets & Public Access
Tour de José is open to the public and does not require an overnight stay at W Nashville. The curated experience takes place across all three venues over approximately three and a half hours. Tickets are priced at $170 per person and are available here.
Hours of Operation
Bar Mar:
Sunday – Thursday: 5PM-9PM
Friday – Saturday: 5PM-10PM
Zaytinya:
Sunday – Thursday: 11AM-9PM
Friday – Saturday: 11AM-10PM
Butterfly:
Sunday – Thursday: 4PM-11PM
Friday – Saturday: 4PM-1AM
José Andrés Group in Nashville
Tour de José brings together three complementary José Andrés Group concepts at W Nashville. Bar Mar celebrates the bounty of the sea through vibrant dishes and cocktails; Zaytinya showcases the rich culinary traditions of Greece, Turkey and Lebanon through a shared-plate experience; and Butterfly offers a rooftop cocktail destination overlooking Nashville. Together with Glowbird at WET Deck, the collection establishes W Nashville as a layered culinary and social destination for locals and travelers alike.
José Andrés Group
José Andrés Group (JAG) is the creative team behind renowned dining concepts and the dynamic media company named for Chef and Founder José Andrés. Originally conceived as ThinkFoodGroup with co-founder Rob Wilder, JAG’s mission is to change the world through the power of food, through its innovative restaurants and thoughtful storytelling across multi-media platforms. With 40 restaurant concepts in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Orlando, and Washington D.C, and The Bahamas, José Andrés Restaurants offer culinary experiences that span from food trucks to world-class tasting menus, including the two Michelin starred minibar by José Andrés in Washington, D.C. Formed in 2021, José Andrés Media was created to share how food connects people around the world. The Emmy Award-winning production company specializes in unscripted and scripted television series, books, podcasts, and digital short- and mid-form content with a focus on food-related stories and characters, and the culture of food. José Andrés Foods brings the rich, vibrant flavors of Spain to the table, sourced from the finest producers and made with ingredients that honor the land, sea, and culture of Spain. José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator, television personality, and humanitarian, twice named one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People,” and awarded “Outstanding Chef” and “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation as well as the inaugural “American Express Icon Award” by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. For more information, visit www.joseandres.com.
W Nashville
Central to Nashville’s vibrant Gulch neighborhood, W Nashville, part of W Hotels and Marriott International, Inc., immerses guests in a locally-charged cultural scene that celebrates the city’s diverse creative community through music, art, design, and craftsmanship. Honored with Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards and named “Best Hotel” and “Best Place to Swim” in Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Awards, the property offers 346 rooms with 60 suites, and over 26,000 square feet of outdoor space, including the city’s largest hotel pool area at the 10,000-square-foot WET Deck. With seven unique restaurant and bar destinations—including the signature Living Room Bar and local favorite Barista Parlor—W Nashville welcomed an exciting lineup of José Andrés Group concepts, including Zaytinya, Bar Mar, Butterfly, and Glowbird, further cementing the hotel as a premier dining and nightlife destination in the city. Sophisticated yet grounded in Southern soul, the hotel is a magnet for tastemakers seeking elevated hospitality in the heart of Music City.
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