Colby Rasavong is the former Executive Chef of Bad Idea, an East Nashville restaurant serving Lao-French cuisine that was named one of the Best Restaurants in America by the New York Times in 2024 and a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 James Beard Awards. Bringing a wealth of knowledge from acclaimed restaurants across the country, Rasavong’s background and Lao heritage lended itself to creative dinner and late- night food service, offering the intricacy of a tasting menu experience in a down-to-earth atmosphere. The menu design was meant to be approachable and exciting – while pairing well with the hand-selected roster of wines – the ever-evolving menu featured small plates and playfully unique dishes, creating a space where guests could enjoy an atmosphere, culture, and cuisine new to Nashville.

In 2022, Rasavong received the StarChefs Rising Stars Award and was named a Chef to Watch by Plate Magazine in 2024. In 2025, he joined the class of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs and received recognition from The Michelin Guide in its first guide for The American South.