Nashville is becoming a popular destination for out-of-state restaurants to launch their first satellite ventures. That's been the case for Charleston-based Husk, long-time Detroit favorite Joe Muer Seafood, Dallas-based Harper's steakhouse and others.

The latest to arrive is Brooklyn-based Italian spot Frankies 925 Spuntino, so named for owners Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli. The restaurant duo, along with managing partner John Burns Paterson, first opened a pizza place serving excellent pies before launching the classic Italian concept next door.