Comment Archives: stories: Restaurants: Last 7 Days
Re: “The Treehouse Restaurant and Bar to Spring Up in Five Points”
Ha, I did some research and found this little gem of a legislative loophole:
"A special occasion license under this section may also be issued to a nonprofit historical society for the purpose of serving complimentary samples of homemade wine manufactured in the Swiss tradition by a society member or members, the complimentary samples not to exceed one ounce (1 oz.) per wine type per person to be served at an annual festival conducted by a society celebrating the Swiss heritage at a farm museum in any county having a population of not less than fourteen thousand three hundred (14,300) nor more than fourteen thousand four hundred (14,400), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census."
Grundy County, home of Gruetli-Laager and the annual Swiss Heritage Festival had a population of 14,332 in 2000. Glad our legislature is working for the everyman...
Re: “The Treehouse Restaurant and Bar to Spring Up in Five Points”
I thought you had to have 75 seats to get a liquor license in the state of TN? Not that the application of liquor laws has ever been something I completely understand. I know there's supposedly some other "gourmet restaurant" designation and a wine-only option. Any restaurateur Bitesters have any insight on that one?
Re: “Open Thread Asks: What Items Do You Seek Out at Farmers Markets?”
Seriously, though, I think kale rabe is my new favorite green. The leafy parts crisp up just as the thicker bits get cooked through.
Re: “Open Thread Asks: What Items Do You Seek Out at Farmers Markets?”
I go around to the markets looking for reclaimed barnwood.
Re: “Open Thread Asks: What Items Do You Seek Out at Farmers Markets?”
It seems so early for peaches, but I guess not if the Peach Truck is back. Thanks for the tip! I eagerly await tomato-watermelon-peach season every year.
Re: “Open Thread Asks: What Items Do You Seek Out at Farmers Markets?”
The eggs from the Schrock Family stand at the NFM, now set up under the mall-side shed. Just a whole different product in terms of color and freshness than anything else available, especially in comparison to the costly dozens at Whole Foods. They also have awesome and hefty and enticing baked goods alongside the eggs. Be a good Tennessean and just graciously accept the bible tract they slip into the bag with the eggs. The $4 loaves of fluffy white sourdough sandwich bread (nothing like Italian style crusty sourdough) goes well toasted with two or three of the eggs (get a couple dozen).
I second the call on the Betty Joe's Slaw - she's super friendly too!
Re: “Open Thread Asks: What Items Do You Seek Out at Farmers Markets?”
It hasn't gotten warm enough just yet but for me farmers markets = tomatoes. A beautiful blood red tomato with a little salt and coarse black pepper.
Also salsas. I eat a disgusting amount of salsa. Nashville has a some great offerings. Ousley Ouch and Toney's Naturals are favorites. I also really like Johnny Howell's salsa.
Re: “Open Thread Asks: What Items Do You Seek Out at Farmers Markets?”
Jim, if Betty Joe's if half as good as Boscoli's Olives, I'm heading there tomorrow. Love me some Boscoli's. Have you tried the Jalapeño version?
I usually go to farmers markets for the fruits and veggies but am always coming home with something else.
Re: “Husk Nashville Opens Tonight”
http://coffee.wikia.com/wiki/Community_Coffee
Re: “The Duke's Table: Eat Like Vegetarian Italian Royalty”
Deja vu all over again. I need to change my tags.
Re: “Open Thread Asks: What Items Do You Seek Out at Farmers Markets?”
Mostly I seek out fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and meats. The sections with other goods are interesting but, not my main draw. But, if Frank Sheen is there again this weekend selling guitars there may be one with my name on it...
Re: “Open Thread Asks: What Items Do You Seek Out at Farmers Markets?”
I actually make my around to several markets. I was just at the Nashville Farmers Market to get The Peach Truck Peaches and some local strawberries. You can also find Common Ground breads (incl gluten free made with garbanzo bean flour) there on Fridays.
And I've long been a fan of Karla's at WNFM. I will sometimes get some Noble Springs and/or Kenny's cheese and asparagus and French breakfast radishes (from Foggy Hollow) while I'm there. Er, this time of year, that is.
Re: “Husk Nashville Opens Tonight”
Is that true, John Hardy? I would think that maybe the chicory could possibly be local, but I imagine the coffee has to be imported and then roasted in Louisiana. Community Coffee is a huge company and I've never heard of any massive coffee plantations down there?
Any coffee experts out there know the skinny (latte) on this one?
Re: “The Duke's Table: Eat Like Vegetarian Italian Royalty”
Eggs don't have casein
Re: “Husk Nashville Opens Tonight”
@TobintheGnome Community Coffee is grown in Louisiana.
Re: “Husk Nashville Opens Tonight”
Hey Tob, guess they shouldn't serve any bourbon made with corn from the midwest and probably should take all scotch off the shelves.
Re: “The Duke's Table: Eat Like Vegetarian Italian Royalty”
Egg fight!
Re: “Husk Nashville Opens Tonight”
As I understand it, Husk only uses ingredients grown or raised in the Southeast.
If they serve coffee (which they may not) I wonder where in the Southeast its grown.
Re: “The Road, Episode 31: Midori Japanese & Korean Restaurant [Eating Our Way Down Nolensville Pike]”
Back in the day, when I worked in Antioch, this was our go-to lunch spot. Really great, hidden gem. Glad to hear the food is still good as ever.