Two Ten Jack : Japanese-inspired Izayaka

iz·a·ka·ya /ēˈzäkəyə,ēzəˈkīə/ noun: izakaya; plural noun: izakayas a type of Japanese bar in which a variety of small, typically inexpensive, dishes and snacks are served to accompany the alcoholic drinks. After dozens of Yelp searches, menu perusal, and deliberation. I finally decided on a restaurant for my 17th birthday dinner: Two Ten Jack Nashville. If…

Lunch at Plaza Mariachi

I absolutely adore places that are dedicated to celebrating culture and Plaza Mariachi is one of those places. It's a collection of restaurants and specialty stores that showcase Latin culture. They have live music, an array of cuisines, and even a grocery store where you can buy authentic ingredients. A few months ago, we went…

Best Food in Nashville 2017

Recently, my dad brought home a copy of The Nashville Scene: Best of Nashville Edition. Since I'm a resident Nashville foodie, I thought it would be fun to tell whether I agree with the reader's poll or not for a few categories. Best Barbecue Their Choice: Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint My Choice: Martin's This place is…

Brunch in Three Cities

brunch noun \ˈbrənch\ : a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch...or my favorite meal ever created. What's better than a meal where you can have meat and pancakes, salad and dessert? I'll wait... Over the course of the summer I've eaten a lot of brunch,…

Green Hills Grille ~Review

A perfect place for upscale American fusion in a casual cafe-like setting, Green Hills Grille is quickly becoming a celebration go-to for my family. Most recently we went for my Grandma's birthday and had a wonderful time. I ordered the Chicken Pignoli: sautéed chicken, olive oil, basil pesto, red pepper flakes, cajun spice, artichoke hearts,…

Five Things Friday: Five Best Pizza Places in Nashville

**I actually wrote this on Friday but forgot to hit publish so here it is now... Pizza the quintessential Italian American food. Here's the lowdown on the my favorite spots to eat steaming slices in Music City. 5. Michelangelo's The decor of this place leaves much to be desired; it looks like Restaurant Impossible's latest…