An
artisan-inspired restaurant nestled in the heart of Nashville, Indiana.
Once you enter through our doors, you will find yourself surrounded by
rustic charm, history, and honest food. House made, handmade, innovative
yet familiar and comforting, prepared by people who care and love food.
We are friendly, approachable and pride ourselves on making you feel
comfortable and cozy in our family run business featuring the culinary
stylings of Chef Eric Reid Cole. Raised
in Brown County, Indiana, Chef Eric immersed himself in the preparation
and appreciation of food from his earliest memories. His parents,
Warren and Betsy Cole, have owned and operated Hobnob Corner Restaurant
since December of 1979, and from as early as he can remember they
instilled an appreciation for the quality of food, variety, and
uniqueness in everyday life. He also remembers always having a bountiful
garden at home every summer. It was those summer days growing up caring
for the garden and making fresh meals at home from its selection that
planted the seeds for his future.

Influenced by his Father’s and Grandfather’s love for cooking, as well
as their delight in exploring and creating recipes, Eric chose from an
early age to peruse Culinary Arts as a career. He was fortunate to study
at the premier Culinary Institute of America in New York, where he
excelled in his class and graduated in 2004. He proceeded to expand his
skills within the kitchen of the Conrad Hilton Indianapolis, as a member
of the staff that launched the first five-star restaurant in the entire
state of Indiana. He later worked at Marin County’s iconic Lark Creek
Inn (California). While his career took him across the United States,
his heart has always been in Brown County where he returned home to take
over the kitchen of the family business.

Chef Eric’s exciting take on offerings has developed quite the
following of patrons with his “AFTER FIVE” menu. This specialty menu
highlights dishes that are innovative, modern, and delightful, providing
a dining experience that is unique and unmatched in the area–from the
first savory bite to the last.

As a chef, he loves working with fish delivered fresh from Louisville,
as well as, creating tantalizing vegetarian selections. He especially
enjoys the versatility of pork. In 2014, he participated in a weekend
“Nose to Tail” course to study Charcuterie. Since then he has produced
many varieties of homemade sausages, including Chorizo, Italian,
Bratwurst, and for the 2015 National Maple Syrup Festival he is
introducing a tasty Maple Garlic Sausage. Periodically he also makes his
own breaded Pork Tenderloin and features a variety of Pork Chops
entrees on the seasonal and “AFTER FIVE” menus.

Therefore, whether this is your first visit or your hundredth, we take
great gratification in serving you food that is both satisfying and
memorable. Please visit our website for our menu and upcoming menu
changes, special events and music performances. Like us on Facebook and
let us know what you crave and enjoy!