Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Restaurants Best Things in Town: Family Wash on a Cold Winter's Night
Posted by Lee Stabert on Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 9:49 AM
There are few places where I feel happier to be in Nashville than at The Family Wash. It's such a neighborhood place--regulars saddled up at the bar, comfort food on the menu and co-workers playing mournful Americana (or jazz fusion) on the stage.
Tuesdays are always bustling thanks to the pint-and-a-pie deal--a beer and a signature shepherd's pie of your choice for 10 bucks. Last night I got my usual: a draft of Yazoo pale ale and a vegetarian pie. For those of you aghast at the thought of a meatless take on this classic country dish (well, classic unless you make it like my mom did: with lots of ketchup), you haven't had this version. In place of ground meat, the bottom layer of the pie is an intensely flavorful stew of lentils, corn, peas and tons of rosemary. And you still get that oozing, bruleed crust of sharp cheddar cheese on top. On a cold night, it's downright heartwarming.
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And don't forget to add the garlic for an extra dollar! I just had the veggie shepherd's pie on Friday for the first time in a long while. Delicious! And even better warmed up the next day, because they give you such a big pie! And they were very accommodating when our group kept growing and seated us at a bigger table.
Also, tried the gorgonzola chips for the first time. I highly recommend it. Kettle chips baked with loads of gorgonzola and other cheese in one of the deep dish pie containers! Healthy? No. Yummy? Definitely!
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Yes, I forgot to mention that the best part of the deal is that you actually get TWO meals for ten bucks. I'm looking forward to having my leftovers for lunch.
Also awesome is the baked brie with jalapeno jelly. Not so healthy. So yummy.
