Jul 19, 2011
Sonobana Grocery
Okay, it has been an embarrassingly long time since I’ve posted on this website, but I finally revamped it and am motivated to get started again. I’d like to start with my review of Sonobana Japanese Restaurant and, more specifically, the market. I have been going to Sonobana for probably close to 8 years now, back when it was Benkay, and it is still my favorite Japanese food restaurant in... read more
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
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
Oct 3, 2008
The Dog of Nashville
Today for lunch, a friend and I went to the semi-new “The Dog of Nashville” on Belcourt Ave. I’d heard it was coming and knew it had veggie and turkey dogs, so I thought it sounded like a good idea, especially after learning that McDougal‘s down the street got a 45 on their latest Health Inspection! Ugh! The interior at “The Dog” is pretty plain, definitely not as... read more