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

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

Jan 19, 2008

Jason’s Deli on West End

We’ve visited the Jason’s Deli in Cool Springs several times and have always had a pleasant experience, so we were excited that they put in a new location right on West End near Vanderbilt. We went for the first time tonight and had a less-than-perfect experience. After ordering our meal, which was just the salad bar and soup, we noticed 2 customers who seemed dissatisfied with their food... read more