Taste of Nashville welcomes two new additions to its selection of restaurants. Tangredi's Italian Kitchen and T.G.I. Friday's have joined the card, enabling students to use their meal money at both locations.Tangredi's, which offers Italian cuisine, is located at 2323 Elliston Place behind Chili's. T.G.I. Friday's, which offers typical American entrees, is located on the corner of West End Avenue and 21st Avenue.

"We look at (Taste of Nashville) as a huge benefit of the meal plan," said Camp Howard, Director of Dining Services. Selection of restaurants to become partners is based on proximity to campus, what type of cuisine the restaurant offers and what is already offered by other Taste of Nashville restaurants. Howard stresses the importance of student input and urges students to make suggestions by utilizing the comment cards which can be found on the dining website. Dining will approach certain restaurants and offer them a place in Taste of Nashville if students suggest them.

Students have already been using their meal money at both restaurants.

"Having an Italian restaurant on the card is a good idea, but Tangredi's didn't meet my expectations," said sophomore Holly Meehl, who went to the restaurant Friday night.

"The menu was extensive, but everything was standard," said sophomore Julianne McGee.

For a complete list of Taste of Nashville restaurants, go to http://www.vanderbilt.edu/dining/tasteofnashville.php.