Nov 16, 2009
Zumi – Hillsboro Village
Devastated when Taste of Tokyo closed in Hillsboro Village, I’ve been waiting for another sushi/Japanese restaurant to open in this area. Little did I know that Zumi had been in the plans for a while. First off, let me state it would be unfair to compare Zumi to Taste of Tokyo on quality, ambiance and anything else really that makes for an enjoyable visit; I just use the correlation purely for the... read more
Nov 16, 2009
Blush – Belle Meade
Completely drawn in by the colorful window display and huge sign stating “Nashville’s #1 Women’s Boutique by Toast of Music City,” I stopped in to visit the brand new Blush boutique in Belle Meade on Saturday afternoon. When I saw the store from the outside, I figured it would be another overpriced, or at least out of my price range, store that would maybe last a few months, but I... read more
Nov 16, 2009
The Athens Family Restaurant
I just realized I’m about to publish two brunch reviews in a row, but sometimes that’s the way the cookie crumbles….or, the way the croissant crumbles, if we’re talking breakfast. As much as I enjoyed the free mimosa at Cantina Laredo, sometimes this local favorite hits the spot. The Athens Family Restaurant, located on Franklin Pike (same as 8th Ave South), is a Nashville staple for traditional... read more
Nov 13, 2009
Cantina Laredo – The Gulch
Yes yes, it’s been a while. But I have a few good ones coming for you. I’ll start off with a glowing review of Cantina Laredo in the Gulch. This one of the many brand new establishments in this area, but I think it’s going to do very well. I met my friend for brunch on a Sunday at noon and by the time we left, the restaurant was packed. Upon arrival, though, the first interesting thing... read more
