Nashville restaurants and businesses unite!

Good Life Aficionado - Mambu, Corrieri's and wines

Good Life Aficionado - part one; Mambu

Good Life Aficionado - part two; strawberry wine

Good Life Aficionado - part three; Vinea

Good Life Aficionado upcoming interview - Troy Smiley from Smiley Farms

Another in our series of interviews with local farmers and chefs.

Are you eatin' locally?

Waffle House, A & R bbq, Julie and Julia

Nashville Post story about the Waffle House and Maria Tangredi. http://www.nashvillepost.com/news/2009/8/2/tangredi_venture_bids_to_buy_southeast_waffles ~
Memphis bar-b-que! http://www.aandrbbq.com/

Good story about the food in Julie & Julia. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/dining/29movie.html?_r=1

Two of my favorite people, Anthony Bourdain and Famous Fat Dave, together

Hangin' at The Dog in Nashville

Visit their website to learn more about The Dog and their food.

http://www.thedogofnashville.com/

Scenes from the NASFT Fancy Food Show in NYC

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Restaurant Week is on in Nashville

Check them out! http://www.nashvilleoriginals.com/restaurantweek.php

Sushi at the horse show

Restaurant Week in Nashville June 29 - July 5

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Visit the Nashville Originals website to learn more about this special week.

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THE ACORN RESTAURANT: Three-course dinner for $30.09
Closed July 5
Special menu. Reservations requested.

ALLIUM: Salad, entrée, dessert from the regular menu for $20.09
Closed July 4
Reservations recommended

CABANA: Prime Grill'In Menu, $19.99

CHA CHAH: Three-course dinner, special menu, $20.09. Reservations requested.

CROSS CORNER BAR AND GRILL: Choice of special meals for two, including a bucket of beer, $20.09

FIDO: Two daily specials (most feature local and organic produce) and two specialty coffee drinks for $20.09. Closes 4 p.m. July 4.

FLYTE WORLD DINING & WINE : $30.09, three-course dinner

GERMANTOWN CAFE: Salad, entrée, dessert from the regular menu for $20.09
Closed July 4
Reservations recommended

JACKSON'S: Special menu
Appetizer, entrée, dessert
$20.09

JIMMY KELLY'S: Special menu, three-course
dinner for $20.09
Closed July 4, July 5

MAFIAOZA'S: Chef's choice "Piccola Morsi"
$30.09

MAMBU: Three-course dinner $20.09
House wines $20.09 a bottle

MIDTOWN CAFE: Prime Grill'In menu -- $19.99

MIRROR: Three-course dinner, special menu, $25.09

NOSHVILLE: Delicatessen Meat Sampler for two, $20.09
Green Hills, Midtown, Cool Springs locations

PM: Three-course dinner for $20.09. Special menu.

PROVENCE BREAD & CAFE: $20.09, lunch for two: Any sandwich on the menu, plus an artisan side salad per person
Hillsboro Village, Downtown, Green Hills

RUMBA: Three-course dinner
Special menu
$30.09

THE STANDARD: Three-course dinner for $30.09, special menu.
Reservations recommended - mention Nashville Originals. Closed July 4.

SUNSET GRILL: Prime Grill'In menu, $19.99

tayst RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR: $30.09, three-course tasting: signature salad, local pasture chicken fricasse, and creme brullee. Reservations required. Possible surprise offerings.

TIN ANGEL: $20.09
Appetizer, choice of one of three entrees, dessert
Accompanying wines at a special price. Reservations required.
Not serving Restauarant Week menu July 5.

WILD IRIS: Three-course dinner, $20.09 and $30.09. Special menus.

THE YELLOW PORCH: Three-course dinners. Special menus. $20.09 and $30.09

ZOLA: Three-course dinner for $30.09. Special menu.
Reservations recommended. Closed July 4

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Return to your favorite spots for the food you love, or try new-to-you restaurants. And all at incredible prices: $20.09 or $30.09 for a meal to remember. (Prices do not include beverages, tip or tax.)

Tin Roof in Lexington, Kentucky website *UPDATE*

*Their website is still not up and running and it will be a good while before it is. I talked to them yesterday (5-14-09) and was told that they do not have a set time or date for it to be ready. I will keep you posted when they finally have it online*

Tin Roof in Lexington is open but their website is still under construction and will be up in the next week or so. That is what I was told when I called them directly. Contact them until then by phone at 859-317-9111.

If anyone else has a question, please contact me at corey@webbspunideas.com

My interview with Chef Debra and Ernie Paquette from Restaurant Zola

part one

part two

part three

Nashville's locally owned restaurants

This list will be growing with time so keep checking back. If you have a locally owned restaurant that you want to add to the list, email me.
~Corey

Acorn
114 28th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37203
615-320-4399
www.theacornrestaurant.com

Bound'ry
911 20th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
615-467-0274
www.pansouth.net

Caney Fork Fish Camp Restaurant
2400 Music Valley Drive
Nashville Tennessee 37214
615-724-1200
www.caneyforkfishcamp.com

The Capitol Grille
231 Sixth Avenue North
Nashville, Tn 37219
615-345-7116
www.thehermitagehotel.com

City House
1222 4th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37208
615-736-5838
www.cityhousenashville.com

Cock of the Walk
2624 Music Valley Drive
Nashville Tennessee 37214
615-889-1930
www.cockofthewalkrestaurant.com

Ellendale's
2739 Old Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
615-884-0171

F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar
2210 Crestmoor Road
Nashville, Tn 37215
615-269-5861
www.fscotts.com

Flyte World Dining and Wine
718 Division Street
Nashville, Tn 37203
615-255-6200
www.flytenashille.com

Jack's Bar-B-Que
416 Broadway
Nashville, Tn 37203
615-254-5715
www.jacksbarbque.com/

Jimmy Kelly's
217 Louise Avenue
Nashville Tennessee 37203
615-329-4349
www.jimmykellys.com

Loveless Cafe
8400 Highway 100
Nashville Tennessee 37221
615-646-9700
www.lovelesscafe.com

Mambu
1806 Hayes St
Nashville, TN 37203
615-329-1293
www.eatdrinkmambu.com

Merchants
401 Broadway
Nashville, Tn 37203
615-254-1892
www.merchantsrestaurant.com

Miro District
1922 Adelicia Street
Nashville, Tn 37203
615-320-1119
www.mirodistrictnashville.com

New Orleans Manor
1400 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, Tn 37217
615-367-2777
www.neworleansmanor.com

Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Avenue South
Nashville, Tn 37212
615-383-9333

Provence
1705 21st Ave S, Nashville
615-386-0363
www.provencebreads.com

Rumba
3009 W End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
615-321-1350

Sole Mio
311 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, Tn 37201
615-256-4013
www.solemionash.com

South Street Original Crab Shack and Authentic Dive Bar
901 20th Avenue South
Nashville, Tn 37212
615-320-5555
www.pansouth.net

Stockyard
901 2nd Ave N
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 467-0274
www.stock-yardrestaurant.com

Watermark Restaurant
507 12th Avenue South
Nashville Tennessee 37203
615-254-2000
www.watermarknashville.com

Zola
3001 W End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
615-320-7778
www.restaurantzola.com

Nashville's local restaurants and specials for you to enjoy

This list will continue to grow with more information, so please keep coming back to visit and find the new additions. Thanks for coming by and having a look around. ~Corey

Chappy’s:

Sunday Brunch

4-course champagne brunch

soup, salad, entrée and dessert

$24.95

Grouper (every night)

Salad, grouper, side

$29.95

Visit Chappy's.com to learn more

Ellendales:

Sunday Family Night
family style dinners 4-7pm
$15 Adults/ Kids eat free (1 child per adult)
$15 bottles of wine

Happy Hour 4-6pm Mon-Fri (bar only)
$4 Margaritas
$2 Domestic Beer
$3 House Wine
&
Complimentary Appetizers:
Asiago Crusted Calamari
Global Cheese Course
Gypsy Sampler
Bruschetta

Visit their website to learn more.
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Zola:

Chef Deb is doing a four-course tasting menu at a reduced price.

This prix fixe menu will feature Pan con Tomate y Jamon, Paella Martini, Spanish Brisket and Seared Almond Cake with Smoked Vanilla Bean Ice Cream all for just $39.95.Also offering a Spanish wine pairing with this menu for just $15.00.

Same great quality you’ve come to expect from ZOLA over the last twelve years, just smaller portions and a wider variety!

Visit their website to learn more.

Nashville Restaurant Health Scores - March 26

High Scores:

CINCO DE MAYO RESTAURANT
4944 THOROUGHBRED
Date Inspected: 3/19/2009
Score: 93

DUNYA KEBAB
2521 - B NOLENSVILLE ROAD
Date Inspected: 3/18/2009
Score: 93

FIESTA MEXICANA
416 4TH AVENUE SOUTH
Date Inspected: 3/18/2009
Score: 94

HOUSE OF PIZZA
15 ARCADE ALLEY
Date Inspected: 3/18/2009
Score: 93

ISTANBUL RESTAURANT
2631 NOLENSVILLE ROAD
Date Inspected: 3/20/2009
Score: 92

JACK IN THE BOX
1084 MURFREESBORO ROAD
Date Inspected: 3/20/2009
Score: 93

K & F CAFE
324 S. GALLATIN ROAD
Date Inspected: 3/18/2009
Score: 93

LAS PALMAS
6688 NOLENSVILLE ROAD
Date Inspected: 3/18/2009
Score: 92

LITTLE CAESARS
400 N. GALLATIN ROAD
Date Inspected: 3/18/2009
Score: 92

MRS. WINNERS
3440 LEBANON ROAD
Date Inspected: 3/20/2009
Score: 94

OBIES ITALIAN GOURMET
2217 ELLISTON PLACE
Date Inspected: 3/18/2009
Score: 93

TANGS CHINESE RESTAURANT
5814 NOLENSVILLE ROAD
Date Inspected: 3/18/2009
Score: 93

Low Scores:

There are no low scores.

Updates:

There are no updates.

Viking Culinary School calendar; January 5-10

Jan. 5
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Teens Italian Cuisine

Jan. 6
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Homemade Sauces Workshop
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ECS 1: Stocks

Jan. 7
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fish Cookery
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Chef's Table: Girls' Night Out: In Rome

Jan. 8
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Basic Knife Skills
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Stop the Clock Cuisine Almost Sold Out
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Chef's Table: Date Night: In Sicily

Jan. 9
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Casual Cocktail Party
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Chef's Table: Classic Tuscan Dinner Party

Jan 10
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Teens Chocolate Workshop Almost Sold Out
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steakhouse Workshop ** Sold Out **
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Chef's Table: Girls' Night Out: In Vegas

Plumgood Food is going out of business

Plumgood is closing its doors on Friday, December 5th.

A portion of a message on their website to customers from Eric Satz, cofounder and ceo is below:
We believe our service was not only good for our customers, but good for Nashville, which continues to diversify its economy by attracting large corporations from major cities and supporting local ventures with assistance from the Nashville Capital Network and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Similar businesses to ours exist in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., Virginia and New York City. We expect to see another grocery home delivery service plant itself here in the future.

Today’s economy has taken its toll on our business the same way it has on many other businesses our size. The primary driver for our customer was always convenience. This consumer value proposition becomes far less compelling in an environment where the perceived value of one’s time declines as significantly and rapidly as it has over the past few months. We’ve seen our weekly deliveries decline from more than 800 to less than 700. We simply do not have the scale and purchasing power required to compete on price with the country’s largest grocers and outlast the current economic crisis.

Please visit the Plumgood website to read the entire goodbye letter.

A brief look around the Loveless Cafe

Delicious experience and had the pleasure of talking about good, local food with "the Biscuit Lady" Carol Fay. They will be open for Thanksgiving but stop out there anytime for a great experience.

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)