The Launch Party for Bon Appétit's New Music Platform, Press Play, Was Pretty Rockin'

Yes, we know food. But we also know a thing or two about music. When you're entertaining, when you're cooking, when you're at a restaurant—the soundtrack is what ties the whole experience together. And that's why we're launching Press Play, a brand-new music player loaded with chef- and editor-selected playlists, on BonAppetit.com.

Naturally, there is no better place to celebrate our music platform's debut than in Nashville, a town where amazing food and music intersect at every corner. In partnership with the Nashville Convention and Visitor's Corporation and hosted by our very own restaurant editor Andrew Knowlton, we threw a rockin' party at leather-good maker Peter Nappi's studio, complete with live performances by local musicians and a feast prepared by area restaurants (including 2012's #5 best new restaurant, The Catbird Seat, and 2013's #3 Best New Restaurant, Rolf & Daughters). While the chefs doled out takes on the classic "meat and three," the bands showed the crowd just how diverse Nashville music can be—from modern folk to retro country.

We also asked the featured Nashville chefs to put together our first playlists for Press Play, and Andrew made one, too. The player pops up throughout our site, so while you're browsing for recipes or reading up on the hottest new restaurants, give it a listen—and don't be surprised if you suddenly get a hankerin' for hot chicken.