Tag: Nashville

I was going to a Predators hockey game in Nashville and I got downtown early. Since I had some time till the game started it was recommended that I try the Southern Steak and Oyster. The restaurant was just a short walk from the arena. It smelled wonderful as soon as I walked in. The menu was diverse having everything from steak and burgers to hot chicken and Cajun. I was not in the mood for steak but got excited at the thought of oysters. I took a seat at the bar because I got to watch them shuck all…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone! Irish pubs are fun places to go to. What makes McNamara’s so unique from other pubs I’ve been to is the building – it use to be a funeral home. Now some people may be freaked out by this, but trust me when I say there is no resemblance to a funeral home inside. When you walk through the door it really feels like you are stepping into someone’s home. There are different rooms set up with tables, booths, a bar area, and an upstairs that they use for events.       They have an…

I found myself in Nashville right after a snow storm. Most places were shut down, but it was a lucky chance that when I drove by Chauhan they were open, and packed with customers. They are one of the newer restaurants in the city, specializing in Indian cuisine. It’s in a restored brick building that adds to the mystery of what is inside. When you walk in you are greet with wonderful aroma of spices. The décor had an exotic and romantic feel, with the lighting just right to set the mood. They had these fun digital pictures that were…

I was intrigued by this place when I heard that they grill their wings, no frying. I do not find that very often. I was also surprised that in addition to wings they did serve up grilled chicken thighs – hence the name of the restaurant. My waitress was wonderful and I asked her what appetizer she would recommend. Hands down she said I must try their Buffalo Chicken Dip. She was 100% right, this dip was amazing. It had a smoky flavor from the chucks of chicken thigh meat plus it was loaded with shredded chicken breast meat that was…

I found another great place to get a hearty breakfast in Nashville – Athens Family Restaurant. And like most breakfast places I’ve tried there was a line out the door for a table. Since I had to wait, I made the best use of my time by combing through the menu to decide what I wanted to try. They serve both Greek and American dishes. It was a lot to choose from but my eyes fell upon the “Morning Paradise” – French toast covered in powdered sugar, cinnamon, blueberries, bananas, and then covered in whipped cream. Was this breakfast or…

One of the oldest highways in the United States is the Natchez Trace Parkway. It starts in Tennessee and extends south into Mississippi. If you have ever driven on this road, you have probably come across The Loveless Cafe that looks like something out of the 1950’s and that’s because it is. What started out as motel that offered travelers are great place to stop along their journey it is now a popular place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I was there for breakfast because I heard that their biscuits were award winning and a must try. There was a…

It has taken me several tries to get into Pancake Pantry – there is ALWAYS a line out the door AND around the block. This place has continued to be a hot spot not just for locals but for tourists as well. You need to plan your day around a visit. If you are an early bird, then get there at 6:00am when they open, that will help avoid the rush. But don’t wait too long, they close at 3:00pm during the week and 4:00pm on the weekend. Instead of using traditional maple syrup, you MUST try their Cinnamon Cream…

I’ve had lots of fried chicken and hot chicken across Tennessee. Each place I go to is unique and different, putting their own spin on the chicken. Hattie B’s offers 5 different heat levels to choose from – they start out with just a plain no spice chicken (basic fried chicken) all the way up to their hottest called “Shut the Cluck Up”. This makes me laugh but I am too afraid to try it. I have heard it is so hot you need to bring a gallon of milk just to calm the heat. I went for the “Hot”,…

Who would expect to find an authentic New York delicatessen in Nashville. But  as soon as you pull up to the restaurant you are greeted by the Statue of Liberty. Noshville is a great place to go for breakfast. However, make sure you don’t get there too late because they do not serve breakfast all day. They have a large breakfast menu. I went with classic scrambled eggs. All of their egg and omelette dishes come with your choice of a side. I would recommend trying their silver dollar potato cakes. They are like hash browns but with more flavor. They…

It doesn’t matter if you have been to Broadway a hundred times or visiting for the first time – the sounds of country music pull you in every direction. Where do you start? It can be so overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be because you can’t go wrong with any choice. So just follow the crowds and see where they lead you. On my adventure, I was lead to Honky Tonk. It’s 3 levels of open windows and balconies – reminding me of a place in the French Quarter in New Orleans. As soon as I walked in I…