Murfreesboro native chef Alex Belew and Nashville pitmaster and restaurateur Shane Nasby have joined forces to bring a new restaurant concept to Murfreesboro. The eatery, called Chinwag, will be located in The Fountains of Murfreesboro at 1440 Medical Center Pkwy.
Chinwag will feature exciting food that blends smoke, fire, and ingredients and techniques from all over the globe, as well as a robust cocktail, beer, and wine program, all in a vibrant, cozy, full-service setting.
Nasby and Belew say they are bringing a dining experience to Murfreesboro that will be a casual restaurant with upscale touches, encouraging joy and connection over food.
“Getting together to eat delicious food with people you like should be a joyful experience,” said Belew. “We’re serving everyday food prepared with a little extra thought and attention to detail, but without pretension. And we’re doing it in a fun and warm atmosphere at a price point that welcomes anyone to enjoy it at any time.”
Nasby and Belew bring their respective culinary experience and inspirations to the table in this partnership. Belew is an award-winning chef and the winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 21. Nasby is a Grand Champion BBQ pitmaster and World Burger Competition winner. Both are restaurateurs and have a connection to food that inspired Chinwag. While both Belew and Nasby will collaborate on the menu, Belew will act as executive chef…