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Re: “Porter Road Butcher to Open New Shop on Charlotte Avenue”
@godfrey, indeed--one of the top ten Nashville Neighborhoods!
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
@37210:
All my teasing about reclaimed barnwood aside, I'm a big fan of Barista. In fact, I just came from there. And actually, I think it's one of the more aesthetically pleasing coffee houses in town, and it's actually fairly clean and minimal to my eyes. Of course, it helps that I'm a huge fan of Bryce McCloud's prints.
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
I think the Next Big Thing will be reclaimed formica, then reclaim Corian. Stock up now!
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
I hit up Humdingers last weekend, since it was one of the few places I could eat on my current diet. They gladly switched out the rice for another side, and the grilled sweet potatoes were huge and delicious. My rainbow trout was quite good, and my husband loved his amberjack. I couldn't try the piri-piri sauce, Ulika, because it had sugar in it unfortunately.
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
Awww TL. You're so sweet!
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
Reclaimed or horizontal wood or is the new wood paneling. Lesley is right, 10-20 years it will look very dated, it already does.
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
I'm going to build a barn out of reclaimed reclaimed barnwood.
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
I've been to Humdingers in Brentwood a couple of times and I am really loving the extra hot peri peri sauce on the chicken. Anyone else found something they like there?
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
Only a Yankee would think that y'all = rural. *grin*
Re: “Husk Nashville Announces Opening Date — Less Than Three Weeks Until Launch!”
Looks like Husk will be a Gemini after all...
http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/05/16/ope…
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
I wonder if, in 20-30 years, we'll all look back at the barnwood and think, "that's so dated. It's so 2010s." And if some rogue doesn't update it, will it be quaint and retro by 2050?
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
This posts reminds of all the "wood' at Barista Parlor. At what point is a coffee shop not a coffee shop anymore? Am I alone in thinking there's just too much going on there?
Thankfully they seem to have quite a following who seem to really enjoy BP.
Re: “The Weekly Open Thread Proposes a Moratorium on Reclaimed Barnwood”
It's a thriving business and like the Civil War fascination down here, a way to repurpose history. You will never see wood like that ever again: not much old growth forest left.
A Nashville based designer: http://marcelleguilbeau.com/great-article-on-reclaimed-barn-wood/
The Tennessee Barn Project: http://mynaturaldesign.com/craftsmen/
Re: “Flyte Chef Lackey Named One of 50 Eater Young Gun Semifinalists; Restaurant to Host The Spirit of Frankie's Friends Wine Benefit”
That is a friggin scary picture!
Re: “Corky's Ribs and BBQ Founder Don Pelts Dies”
RIP Mr. Pelts. I worked in Brentwood when that shop opened and was excited to see some Memphis BBQ make its way east. I've never been a big fan of bbq joints that sauce the pulled meat before its served and Corky's is no exception. But their dry ribs are solid. For the longest time, it was Corky's or South Street if you wanted good, dry rubbed ribs. I am so glad that we now have many more great options now but have lots of fond memories of picking up slabs from Corky's drive-thru on the way home from work.
Re: “Whiskey Wednesday: Angel's Envy Rye — In a Word ... Wow!”
Angel's Envy is my favorite bourbon. Thanks for writing about the rye version.
Re: “High-Powered Chefs Coming to Town for Music City Eats Festival, Produced by Kings of Leon”
The press release says, "Ticket options include a Two-Day Pass or All-In Pass ..."
That's all that shows up on the website right now, but I wonder if the word "include" represents a little hedging. Maybe they are leaving options open for selling a different (less inclusive and possibly cheaper) package later.
Re: “Amid Concerns About Heavily Processed Wheat and Gluten, Twin Forks Farm Bread is Worth a Try”
Picked up a loaf of Heritage Sunflower last night at The Turnip Truck. Really good. The outside is a delightfully crunchy layer of seeds, the inside is soft -- dare I say, comfort food.
Re: “High-Powered Chefs Coming to Town for Music City Eats Festival, Produced by Kings of Leon”
It would be nice if Nashville had a food and wine festival similar to Charleston where you could pick and choose from different events. $550 for myself and wife. Looks like this will be an event for the upper class.
Re: “Whiskey Wednesday: Angel's Envy Rye — In a Word ... Wow!”
I love a good rye, can't wait to try this. Too bad we can't get Rittenhouse regularly around here.