http://www.chow.com/boards/76 Thu, 27 May 2010 23:56:58 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847564#7341435 Okay, how's this. Get off I - 65 at Exit 46 and visit the CB. Do all the people watching you desire. Then hop across the street and visit Stan's for the same food done way, way, way better. Rumour has it that Stan's is the model for CB. DT Davwud Tue, 15 May 2012 23:37:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847564#7341435 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/815700#7336844 i hope i don't come across as a jerk, but you can't tell the difference in "skillet fried"and deep fried because the restaurants you mentioned all deep fry... a google search will reveal that all of them use deep fryers. man v food showed prince's deep fryer banks (which they have had for a while although they clearly love to keep the urban legend going) and 400 degrees has always used fryers. sorry. nashvillechicken Sun, 13 May 2012 22:14:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/815700#7336844 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848587#7332126 Thanks for the response and I read about 15-20 postings to get a lot of those restaurants, but, none very updated with what is still open or closed so glad you were able to clarify that. I will start looking at websites for times and locations based on where what we are going to visit and what day to help set up which to go to and for what. I appreciate your help! Jake2043 Thu, 10 May 2012 20:46:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848587#7332126 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848307#7331863 Mast General Store 402 S. Gay Street Downtown Knoxville http://www.mastgeneralstore.com/Communities/kv/index.cfm Khotso98 Thu, 10 May 2012 18:38:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848307#7331863 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847932#7325741 Okay, so I've read recent posts here, looked at Trip Advisor, and the Nashville Scene's Annual Best-Of lists. So many choices I'm a bit overwhelmed, so let's do this: Same qualifications as above, but no Indian, Asian, or Sushi, and nothing over fifty bucks a person, including alcohol. (We seldom buy bottles.) Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Casual, hip, funky, neighborhood gems, classy but not stuffy. We'll only be in Nashville for about three days and will try to stay somewhere near the loop for easy access to all parts of town, including east Nashville. So, hit me with a no-fail ten or so plus the best burger in town, Nashville Hounds. Jeff C. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:31:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847932#7325741 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847688#7320089 Does anyone know where you can get the Bahamian beer Kalik around the Louisville area? I have checked around and can't find it any of the obvious places. Help I'm desperate! AlwaysNawty Fri, 04 May 2012 18:36:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847688#7320089 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843507#7319330 I've not personally been, but my friends love this place: http://www.kentuckyshomeforbourbon.com/ Also, BOURBON! cocobinga Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843507#7319330 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846231#7318769 I would add on Mas Tacos and Monell's (if you can't make it to Arnold's...though if you're here a whole week and don't have daytime obligations, you should). Mas Tacos is conveniently across from Holland House too. gkm23 Fri, 04 May 2012 01:27:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846231#7318769 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846788#7309326 Former Lexingtonian will be in town this coming weekend and I need a good restaurant to take several family members out for a casual meal. I prefer to eat non processed local foods - I've lived towards the West coast for 10 years so my standards have been changed! I am familiar with AZUR, but that is about it. Any place else I should try?? TraveLoveRN Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:48:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846788#7309326 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845887#7302537 Big River Grill is fun. Rib and Loin has outstanding BBQ. http://ribandloin.com/ Littleman Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:36:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845887#7302537 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845755#7296734 The restaurant that had Peter Chang as chef for a while has now closed. We drove by today, there was no "we've moved to......", only signs that they were soon to reopen as El Loco Burro. Hong Kong House 8079 Kingston Pike Ste X, Knoxville, TN 37919 shallots Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:17:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845755#7296734 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845711#7296704 TLF's suggestions are all great places. Especially Marche and ChaChah. However, let me add Monell's to this list. Monell's is family style Southern home cooking. They have two locations, and one is quite close to the interstate (Monell's at the Manor) if you'll be driving through. Marche is my favorite restaurant in Nashville, but there WILL be a line and it WILL be crowded for Sunday Brunch. ChaChah is lovely, with usually wonderful food, and they aren't usually mobbed for Sunday lunch/brunch. TLF has a point...a bit more info about what you're looking for might help us make better suggestions. StrandedYankee Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845711#7296704 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844992#7288592 For future reference to you and others, it is probably never a good idea to order brisket in Memphis. Ross B Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:08:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844992#7288592 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/830176#7285482 Glad you had such a great time, and that you found our advice useful. Sorry about Pharmacy -- my one visit, I loved the phosphates, thought the food was OK but not rave-worthy. TLF Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:46:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/830176#7285482 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844544#7283635 THANK YOU! eLLe53 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:24:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844544#7283635 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841675#7281489 Broadway has its own bizarre charm. Sort of like Vegas on corn likor. Cameraman Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:38:51 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841675#7281489 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843322#7279552 I ended up going with Frugal McDougal, which was very close to my hotel and because I loved the name. It was perfect for my needs, so thanks a lot for the suggestion. Loved Nashville - I'll write up the places we ate soonish. lacemaker Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:27:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843322#7279552 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844078#7276257 In Newport, most folks (tourists and locals) go to Cracker Barrel which isn't next to the interstate, but about a half a mile west of it. There's also a Cracker Barrel in Canton NC. You do know that one lane of I-40 towards Tennessee is blocked by (yet another) rock slide, so Sunday Morning may be decent travel although there are often backups the rest of the time. Coming from Weaverville, you probably don't want to go back to Asheville, but instead go north and then southwest. The Tenn Dept of Highways is about to close the (only) bridge over the French Broad River near Hot Springs on US 25. shallots Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:51:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844078#7276257 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843288#7273548 I ate there about two weeks ago on a Saturday. Although I did not get the buffet, the weekend buffet hours are 8-1pm. tavmark Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:04:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843288#7273548 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843779#7271963 My daughter & I are attending the CMA Music Festival in June. We are staying north of the airport along Elm Hill Pike. We will not have a car but will take the shuttle or a cab to the downtown area. We'll be spending the majority of our time at the festival site, so I'm not too worried about restaurants around the hotel. I'd like to know what type of food vendors/trucks should be around the downtown area. During the day, we're probably just going to want something quick & easy to eat. I imagine we'll be ready to sit down & relax for dinner. Are there any must have places downtown we should try? We like all type of foods, I'd like to try a meat & 3 place & maybe hot chicken. Chinese, Dim Sum, BBQ, Southern are all good options. I'd like to stick with local eats & not chains if possible. We'll be touring the Ryman & the Country Hall of Fame during the festival. We'd like to see Opry Mills & The Hermitage on the Monday after the festival end & will need food recs in that area also. I'd love to stop in some of the bars/honky tonks/dance halls & listen to some music, but am not sure if they will allow minors, could anyone tell me if they loosen up the rules during this time? jcattles Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:20:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843779#7271963 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839894#7265265 For sho' -- one of the first reservations we made was lunch at Miss Mary Bobo's -- looking forward to it! AmyMad Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:12:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839894#7265265 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840634#7265258 Thanks so much for the ideas! Will re-think the KFC thing -- it was only for historical reasons were were considering it in the first place. We will have plenty of time to try Bubby's, Depot, Basil, and Weaver's. AmyMad Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:09:43 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840634#7265258 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/782769#7259970 Was in town for few days a couple of weeks ago. Had a quick and very enjoyable dinner at The Wild Cow. Two of us ended up with more food than we could eat: Starter - Hummus Plate: Homemade hummus of the day; served with raw veggies & tortilla chips $5.50. -- With rosemary during our visit. Chunky style. Very good. Sandwich - the Wild Rueben. Marinated & grilled tempeh or tofu, sauerkraut, shredded carrots, spicy mustard, homemade 1000 Island dressing, & Swiss cheese OR vegan cheese on rye bread; served with one side item $8.25. -- I had mine with tempeh and Swiss cheese. Very tasty and evocative of the "real" thing. Served warm. Filling. Entree - The Far Eastland Bowl: Grilled tofu with garlicky kale, carrot-daikon slaw & sesame seeds; topped with peanut sauce and served over brown rice $8.50. -- Kale was especially enjoyable. Also very filling. Side - lentil stew with carrots, onions, and garlic. -- Deep flavor, somehow smoky and sweet. Side - chickpea salad. -- Ok. Specials of the day for entree, soup, vegetable, juices, and desserts. Highly recommended. - - - - - - - - The Wild Cow 1896 Eastland Avenue Nashville, TN 37206 http://www.thewildcow.com/twc/ njfreqflyer Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:49:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/782769#7259970 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/365909#7248885 I have enjoyed reading this thread. I am not from KY, but get to L'ville a few times a year. I love 610 Magnolia (glad Ed Lee got some press on Top Chef, but enjoyed the place long before that) and consider it to be among the best in the South. Looking forward to trying some of the others mentioned. bimmertimmer Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:49:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/365909#7248885 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831649#7245986 They are open Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday. Daily lunch specials are very popular. Greek-owned restaurant with excellent food and as always Pete is working the flat top grill. Breakfast is a MUST, Pete's Special is more food than you can imgaine and the prices are incredibly low. There's also a fried egg BLT. I could go on, I am a big fan mikehill1957 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:24:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831649#7245986 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828237#7245972 I always appreciate when people come back with their thoughts after posting a question. I was a through and through Cozy Corner ribs guy (Payne's on Lamar for sandwich), but Central BBQ's dry ribs have won me over. They have a variety of sauces. My preferred is the hot sauce which is nit really too hot. Now it seems I will have to pop up to Summer Ave to get ribs for lunch today. hootch62 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:06:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828237#7245972 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841179#7244734 Good suggestion -- Kayne Prime at 10 p.m. it is! Thanks! AmyMad Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:19:52 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841179#7244734 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837483#7236828 I haven't been to any of these restaurants, but I thought I'd toss this factoid out for you. A Nashville chef that I like and respect tweeted recently that he ate at St. John's and liked it a lot. No details, but there ya go. Another factoid: St. John's was launched by Nathan Lindley. His brother now runs it, and Nathan also has another restaurant with a good rep, Public House. I know Lindley's work due to his fairly brief sojourn in Nashville as the start-up manager for Watermark. I went to Watermark under Nathan's tenure and it was truly excellent. So ... scuttlebutt and reputation and opinion-based-on-other-experience, but maybe it'll help you out. TLF Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:25:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837483#7236828 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840426#7236094 Of course "cocktail nerd" was a term of endearment. Aficionado works too. Something to keep in mind: it seems I remember that Circa may have been closed on Derby Day in the past. Also, a restaurant that is scheduled to open in April is Bistro Voliere at 732 Market St. It should be worth a visit if open in May. Too bad you missed 732 Social before its untimely demise. Also if you're a craft beer aficionado (or nerd) a visit to Holy Grale or Louisville Beer Store (same owners) is a must. The upscale bar food at the Grale is worth the trip alone. For other tips on the Louisville scene check out this site: http://forums.louisvillehotbytes.com/ etonian Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:54:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840426#7236094 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/534284#7234456 Is Hiroshi's still there? It appears as closed on ylp. What is your opinion of Boathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar? gki Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:40:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/534284#7234456 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836381#7231214 Mrs. Sippi's hometown is Memphis. We haven't been back in 10 years. We need to get there soon and check out some more of the smoky goodness. It's been too long. As an aside, her dad installed the first beer taps at Rendezvous back in like the 50's. It's the first place she took me. Great food and has a real soft spot in my heart. DT Davwud Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:37:56 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836381#7231214 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839801#7230568 I'll look forward to hearing what you have to say. Enjoy! StrandedYankee Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:02:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839801#7230568 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840220#7229515 Do any of the Iraqi/ Middle Eastern restaurants in Nashville serve the grilled fish dish Masgouf? CRF Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:05:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840220#7229515 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839344#7229354 Ronnie Grisanti used to serve the best steak I ever had in my life. Now that he has closed his place and moved to Stella Marris, I wonder if the steak is the same. It's hard for me to take that place seriously, but I'd go for the same steak. Ross B Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:48:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839344#7229354 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840152#7228648 Going through Louisville tomorrow 3/22 for dinner somewhere. We want to have a julep! Where do we dine, not too fancy, but good traditional food? mgebs Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:55:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840152#7228648 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837144#7226460 We had a light lunch of catfish Poor Boys yesterday. Excellent fish preparation. Good satisfying sandwich. I asked about crappie. They don't serve it anymore and haven't for fourteen years, since TPTB closed down commercial fishing on the lake. That cut off their resource and they have no other source. shallots Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:54:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837144#7226460 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839957#7225901 Hello.... I'd like to hear your recommendations on where to have lunch on a Saturday before a 3:30 matinee of Cirque du Soleil. We might prefer something on the KY side, but it doesn't have to be there. Considering Palomino (downtown Cincinnati). After the show we're having dinner at Jean Robert's Table..... Thanks. HickTownBarnaby Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:40:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839957#7225901 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839515#7225001 I meant in Memphis. Sorry about that. Littleman Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:36:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839515#7225001 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839407#7224530 The restaurant hasn't changed much but the food is still good. There's a place in Harrodsburg called Eddie Montgomery's Steakhouse which offers a good selection similar to the Columbia including the garlic butter steak and chopped salad. taterwoodford Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:49:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839407#7224530 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839616#7224527 Try Midway - it's just a few minutes from Lexington and has a great downtown. There are several restaurants in a one block walking area that offer a variety of great food and drinks. The Grey Goose, Tavern 815, Heirlooms all offer that great experience. Have fun! taterwoodford Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:47:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839616#7224527 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838848#7215942 If ChaChah is of interest, friend/follow them on Facebook/Twitter. They have really good happy hour deals and other specials that you don't necessarily learn about elsewhere. Sometimes you have to give a secret code when you make your reservation to get the deal. For example, they have one going during Fashion Week next week. TLF Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:51:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838848#7215942 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838539#7214694 Tapatio is good. I'm also a fan of Fogatas, which is in the Lowe's shopping center at the intersection of Nolensville Rd and Old Hickory Blvd. I'm always the only gringo eating there. Very expansive menu, and everything I've had there has been great. jamiecarroll Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:26:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838539#7214694 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838541#7209226 Thanks TLF. I looked at the menu for all 3 restaurants and ChaChah appealed to me the most. I think I will give it a try the next time I'm in Nashville. manhong Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:19:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838541#7209226 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836944#7205799 Go to Rendezvous or Blues City Cafe. If you don't mind taking a cab you could go to Central, BBQ Shop, A & R, Interstate or even Germantown Commissary. Littleman Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:57:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836944#7205799 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836598#7191906 Yeah, it's pretty good, isn't it? I like their barbecue nachos. They're made with house made potato chips instead of tortilla chips. So good. jamiecarroll Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:30:41 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836598#7191906 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837035#7190260 Does anyone know where to get black pudding in or around the following places:Bristol,TN;Johnson City,TN;Kingsport,TN,Gatlinburg,TN;Abingdon,VA,or Asheville,NC?We are originaly from the UK and miss black pudding? manchester8 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:09:29 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837035#7190260 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835947#7177350 Thank you! I wish I had more time - it looks like it would be cool to walk around over by elliston Place and Music Row too. I think I'll stick to downtown though and see the Hall of Fame and Ryland Auditorium. kireland Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:27:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835947#7177350 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835021#7170040 For lunch Friday or Saturday, Ridgewood BBQ in Bluff City. Pork sandwich. Baked Beans. If you like blue cheese, try their blue cheese appetizer. I also like there (not-mayo) slaw and home made fries. Peerless Steakhouse is a successful local institution just off I-26 in Johnson City. For a quick bite (and a chili bun) try any of the Pal's drive ins. Really ugly and distinctive building. (Think odd shade of blue green with a big hot dog on the roof). If the weather is beautiful, and if you have the time, drive on down to Asheville NC on I-26 which may be the best interstate road to go through any eastern mountains. Lots of choices in Ashville. We tend to eat Marco's Pizza on Merriman Avenue there; but you come from the land of good to great pizza, so it might not be right for you. On the south side of Asheville, Tupelo Honey Cafe gave us a very good lunch several weeks ago. shallots Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:51:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835021#7170040 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833585#7169797 The one time I've been to Doc Crows on a Thursday it wasn't too crowded but its tough to count on that. It would be highly dependent upon if there are any major events in downtown Louisville that night, especially at the Yum Center which is next door. Just keep in mind Doc's closes at 10pm. I believe Garage Bar has a late night menu on Thursdays if you end up getting here late. I haven't met anyone yet who doesn't like Vietnam Kitchen. Good recommendation on Wiltshire on market. It may also be off the radar enough to be a good choice to gamble on walking in without a reservation. One of the reasons I prefer Corbett's for fine dining is they don't seem to get as caught up with too much of the molecular gastronomy just for the sake of being trendy. Sure they are in the Costco parking lot but it is a beautifully restored historic home with a brick wine cellar. If you like charcuterie Proof is worth a stop. etonian Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:03:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833585#7169797