Wine safety is important

Thoughts on the "good life" from the Good Life Aficionado

Chad Schott, of Drumzrguruven, at Corey's Culinary Club

Chad talking about making didgeridoo's, rain sticks and gourd drums. He also talks about harvesting bamboo in Florida.

This was recorded at one of Corey's Culinary Club events. It was the "Taste of Europe" and we enjoyed European cheeses and wines with Brandon from Corrieri's and Mark from Vinea telling us about the pairings of the two.

Visit Chad's website at http://www.drumzrguruven.com/

Recent restaurant samplings in Nashville

Tokyo (Sushi)
spider roll
volcano roll
plum wine

Noshville (New York-style deli)
salami and eggs
hash browns
everything bagel
coffee

B & C Bar-B-Q (BBQ)
pulled pork
smoked salmon
sweet tea

Caney Fork Fish Camp (Seafood, American)
shrimp & grits (shrimp and bacon in a cajun cream sauce on two chipotle cheddar grit cakes)
sweet tea

Dinner Bell Meat (Meat & Three)
mashed potatoes w/ gravy
corn nuggets
green beans
squash casserole
biscuits
sweet tea

Provence (Cafe)
1/2 roast beef sandwich
tomato basil soup
pecan sandy cookie
Tuscan bread (a loaf to take home)

Wendell Smith's (Meat & Three)
turnip greens
mashed potatoes w/ gravy
macaroni and cheese
white beans
cornbread
sweet tea

Bobbie's Dairy Dip (Ice Cream, Soda Shop)
dipped ice cream cone (butterscotch)

Nashville Experience walking tour and culinary tour dates for the next week

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Nashville Experience Walking Tour

10:00am

Price: $30.00 per person up to 5 people per tour
(food, tips, and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price.)

We will taste local foods, hear live music, admire beautiful
architecture and see historical places. With this tour I want to show
you the uniqueness of my city and show you all the things that will
make you fall in love with it and understand what makes this city
such a desirable place to visit and live.

Some of the culinary options include bar-b-que, sushi, pizza, a hot
brown sandwich, sweet potato fries, chocolates, pralines and more.

Approx. 3 hours in length

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Friday, September 19th, 2008

Nashville Experience Culinary Tour

3:00pm

Price: $40.00 per person up to 5 people per tour
(food, tips, and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price.)

This walking tour takes you around downtown Nashville to let you
taste the flavors of Nashville. We will be tasting a good variety of
things from locally owned establishments.

Approx. 3 hours in length

Doggie Bag by Smokey: Noshville

Doggie Bag by Smokey the Caninecierge- Star Cafe

Green Hills Grille goes out of business

Green Hills Grille has closed both of its locations in Nashville and Knoxville restaurants. This has been a tough time lately for local restaurants. I hope they can survive and I will do what I can to help them make it through these hard times.

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Read the entire story in the Nashville Business Journal.

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Read more about the local restaurants closing from WSMV Nashville.

Coming soon...Monday meat and three

Sorry for the home repairs but it had to be done.

Bourbon, Beer Cheese and a homemade Derby pie...oh my

Three things needed for a party to really be good.

Mint Julep recipe from Webbspun Ideas

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice
Kentucky Bourbon
Silver Julep Cup or just a nice glass

Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight. Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Kentucky Whisky or Bourbon. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Have you heard about the Nashville Scene's Iron Fork?

Win tickets to this event HERE.

Buy tickets for this event HERE.

Scenes from a late lunch at Mambu

Review to be posted on Webbspun Ideas on Monday.

A Quick Taste of the Beer Tasting

Excuse the talking about the cheese but do be envious if you weren't there because the beer was really good and they offered some good variety. It was a very fun but relaxed atmosphere with people sampling, talking, mingling and just enjoying the social scene.
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Below is a list of the beers tasted.

Popperings Hommel - $9.99/750 ml
A light, sweet, fruity beer from Belgium.

Petrus Blonde - $15.99/4 pk
Another light ale from Belgium. Compare it to the Hommel and let us know what you think.

Petrus Dubbel Bruin - $15.99/4 pk
A dark ale with a subtle caramel flavor.

Petrus Gouden Tripel - $10.99/750 ml
Smooth, rich and golden. Perfect as an aperitif - or with desserts.

Ettaler Curator Doppelbock - $4.99/500 ml
A dark, complex German beer with figs, cherry, raisin and toffee flavors.

Fort Collins Double Chocolate Stout - $6.99/650 ml
Loads of chocolate, just as you'd expect. Not to be missed!

As Robin Williams once put it: 'Penang me, Penang me, get a rope and hang me,'

Penang, Pulau Pinang is where I have had many visitors stop in the last couple of days. They are looking at the post about the world's largest cross.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoy the blog. Come visit Nashville and I will give you a tour of the city and show you our local foods.

~~I know this is not exactly what Robin Williams said in the movie "Good Morning Vietnam" but it sounds just like it and I found it to be funny~~
C.S. Webbspun

Indian Food in Germany

Wine, Culinary Bags and Aprons for Christmas

Visit Threadventures to order.

Nashville Experience Newsletter 1st edition; Coming soon for only $5.95

Things included in the newsletter:

Webbspun Wine with sommelier Mark Johnson
Get some ideas on which wines to pair with your holiday meals and enjoy the wine of the week.

Coupon for Muddea's Famous Chicken & Waffles- 20% off any order of $10.00 or more.
Recipe- 1 Southern recipe

Nashville Pictures- Photos from around Nashville that can be used as wallpaper for your computer.

Nashville Architecture- Local landmark in pictures and words.

Music- Local writer/singer will be highlighted

Holiday Travel Tips from a local concierge

and more

Visit Webbspun Ideas to sign up or email me at corey@webbspunideas.com for more information.

$20.00 gift certificate for Ellendales will be drawn for from the names of people who purchase the first newsletter.

Restaurant of the Week: Savarino's Cucina

Sfogliatelle



Sfogliatelle is a heavenly pastry that is handmade from scratch at Savarino's but that isn't the only thing that will delight your tastebuds. They have sandwiches, pastries, cookies, Italian ice cream as well as a market so that you can buy things to take home and prepare.

Stop in and visit them and you will be so glad to know that this man has brought his love and skills for food to our city.



Savarino's Cucina Italian Bakery
2121 Belcourt Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 460-9878

Hours:
Monday-Satday 8:00am-8:00pm

Restaurant of the Week- Batter'd and Fried

Batter'd and Fried
1008 Woodland St.
Nashville, TN 37206
615-226-9283



Lunch
Daily 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Dinner
Sunday - Thurday 4:30 - 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 4:30 - 11:30 pm

Late Night Bar open till Midnight & Sundays 'till 9:30 pm







Wave Sushi Bar
Open
Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 5:00 - 11:00 pm
Friday - 5:00 - 11:30 pm & Saturday 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm