The Road, No.18: Grassmere Grill & Kabob [Eating Our Way Down Nolensville Pike]

Welcome to The Road, my column in which I'm going to attempt — key word: attempt — to eat at every non-chain restaurant on Nolensville Pike between I-440 and the county line. I'll readily admit that even though I live right off Nolensville — Paragon Mills represent! — and revel in the diversity and quantity of its eateries, I have barely scratched the surface of what the strip has to offer. But now I'm going to rectify that, and hopefully you'll join for what's likely to be a wild ride.

Episode 18: Grassmere Grill & Kabob

Address: 3802 Nolensville Pike

Phone: 837-2568

OK, so maybe I shouldn't have followed up Shish Kabob with Grassmere Grill & Kabob — it seems a tad bit unfair to compare the relatively low-key GG & K to the swankier SK. But then again, I don't have the self-control to deny a bright, glowing awning that boldly declares "kabob," especially now that the sun disappears beneath the horizon shortly after I get out of bed. I mean, the holidays are all about basking in the warm, warm glow of artificial light, right? And soup. This season is all about soup — which might be my favorite thing out Grassmere Grill & Kabob.