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

Sep 19, 2008

Bombay Palace

The newest tenant at 2912 West End Ave may be just what the property needed.  Squeezed between the dingy China Dragon and renovated Bike Pedlar, the brand new Bombay Palace Indian food restaurant sits in the spot previously occupied by Nola’s Cajun Cuisine. With less than a week on the block, they seem to be pulling in a good crowd and have already hooked some “regulars”. They offer a... read more

Mar 1, 2008

Best of India

This unassuming restaurant on Charlotte Ave serves a surprisingly tasty meal. Best of India is a small, simple (and I’m assuming, family) establishment located in the sometimes-sketchy area that makes up Charlotte Ave between White Bridge Road and Old Hickory Blvd. The staff is slim as there seemed to be one person working the entire dining room, maybe two. They seemed a little disjointed, coming to... read more

Dec 14, 2007

Pei Wei in Green Hills

Last night we ate at the new Pei Wei Asian Diner in Green Hills and I have mixed feelings about our experience. We arrived at around 8:35pm, not realizing they close at 9:00pm, but I didn’t feel bad when we found out. That’s still plenty of time to be served before 9:00pm, seeing how it is a diner that serves “fast food”. For those who are not familiar with Pei Wei, it is a... read more

Nov 8, 2007

Fattoush Cafe

A while ago I did a review of the Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant on 21st Avenue. I gave it pretty high marks and don’t take them back, but I have to say that the Fattoush Cafe on Charlotte Ave is a hefty competitor. Oh sure, Med Cuisine has three times the space and adequate air conditioning/heating, but Fattoush makes up for it with the most tasty Mediterranean I’ve had in Nashville. From... read more