OVERVIEW & PHILOSOPHY A.Ray Hospitality is Nashville’s un-restaurant company. We focus on building brands that are resilient, ... attainable, timeless, and executable while creating experiences that blur the line between restaurant and bar. Our concepts represent a comfortable “third place” where people can unwind and socialize outside of their home or office. We like to think our guests don’t need a special occasion or big plans to visit our restaurants. Our casual atmosphere, delicious food, fresh drinks, and exceptional service make every day the perfect day to dine with us. We own Nashville’s greatest places to get out without getting fancy. BRAND FOCUS We only create focused and memorable brands. The experiences that we deliver connect with our guests on an emotional level. We achieve this by creating concepts that are familiar, timeless, comfortable, and visually stimulating with a culture that transcends generations. Our brands are simultaneously classic and innovative. This is the A.Ray signature. CULTURE & VALUES Our passion is hospitality. We constantly strive to see our businesses through the eyes of our guests and our team members, but with each decision we make, we focus on finding the balance between the guest, the team, and the business Our leadership believes in nurturing teams that are empowered to create their own destiny, measure their results, cultivate “A” players, and fully understand the implications of their actions. We are respectful yet direct, team oriented, results driven, and transparent. Together we celebrate our wins, examine our losses, and communicate openly on all levels. Our brands include: - M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - The Sutler Saloon - Melrose Billiard Parlor - Von Elrod's Beer Garden & Sausage House read more