I came over to Harding House for their soft opening on July 10th. The place was hopping. And I…read morefinally got a chance to try Saap Saap BBQ. As for the atmosphere of the place, this is largely Nate Underwood's, as his Harding House name adorns the building. The old bar is now branded Jubilee bar and Quinton, formerly of Bar Continental, handles the cocktail program and does an excellent job. There is live music schedule some of the week and they have Dogwood Acres for soft serve ice cream. All of the business use a farm-to-table model, sourcing everything they can from local business owners. As for Saap Saap, this is a mixture of Lao and Southern BBQ. Clinton is the pit master, and his wood blend is perfect for the chicken. I need to go back and get the ribs. As an added bonus, he knows how to handle the chicken so it is moist and meaty and not dry. And the flavor is wonderful. Amy handles the Lao side of the menu. This night the Lao influence was primarily in the sauces, although I understand they will mix in other dishes when the ingredients are available. Desserts are also on point. Decadent, but not overly sweet. I have had a few really great experiences lately, puncutuated by a few bad. This was one of the best. If you get a chance to get over to Harding House, definitely make the trip.

Okay, I will stop saying the only place in Middle TN to get legit Lao food is Murfreesboro. I'll…read morenow start saying the only place in Middle TN to get legit Lao food is Murfreesboro AND East Nashville. Amy and Clinton have married up Lao food and southern BBQ. Simple and delicious (does not mean simple to make!). The food is high flavor and meticulous execution. We had cucumber salad, sticky rice, Lao sausages with jaeow maak len (tomato salsa) and jaeow maak phet (roasted chili salsa). We also had the greens and corn bread with a chimichurri. Excellent. Big slabs of delicious cornbread. Delightful. Oh my goodness! Bravo Amy and Clinton! This is the kind of culinary pairing we need in Middle TN!

Chico ate my homework…read more Okay. Well... I think we all know that I'm lying but I just had to attempt to find an excuse on why my adoring review of pop-up restaurant Buttermilk Road is just now being posted. What is Buttermilk Road, you ask? This is what proprietor and chef extraordinaire Lisa Donovan has to say: "Buttermilk Road Sunday Supper is a pop-up restaurant based in Nashville, Tennessee that is meant to celebrate the tradition of the community-family Sunday feasts." I digress a bit and note that while it is certainly all that she describes, it is also just so much more than that too... Last November, I was lucky enough to secure a spot for the "back to nature" vegetarian supper that was hosted at East Nashville darling Barista Parlor. For a suggested $80 donation, I enjoyed 4 courses of innovative yet thoughtfully prepared cuisine, carefully curated cocktails and beverages, and satisfying appetizers while enjoying breaking bread (a Pain Brie Normandie at that!) with a small community of culinary aficionados. The casual elegance of Barista Parlor was the perfect platform for Lisa and her team to build a beautiful evening filled with the fragrant scent of scrumptious sustenance and undeniable charm. Many milled around the space and mingled while sipping on the Hot Apple Cider that was concocted of Lairds Apple Jack Brandy and Prichard's Tennessee Whiskey. Although, I knew that I should pace myself due to the bountiful courses ahead of me, I couldn't resist nibbling on the appetizers that were laid out. The Crostini with Eggplant Caponata and Fried Cippolini Onions was dangerously tasty while the Wild Mushroom Pate with Cumin Marinated Olives and Pain de Campagne still resonates with my taste buds. I'm a vegan so I passed on the Cheese Selection but I did thoroughly enjoy the Fresh Figs and Quince. And, to think... those were just the appetizers. I had contacted Lisa ahead of time to thank her for organizing a vegetarian themed supper as I was literally salivating at the opportunity to attend one of her events. Some of my friends were just raving on and on about how incredible their experiences were at a supper hosted at Burger Up while others were literally gloating about The Catbird Seat edition that was just a couple of weeks before. Lisa graciously replied that she would be happy to "vegan-ize" the menu for me and was as delightfully adorable as those revered little biscuits that she's known for. Throughout the evening, I couldn't help but smile as familiar faces were both sitting at the long rustic tables and also scooting out of the kitchen to giddily serve fine fare to the diners. I can't honestly think of another occasion where I was itching to join a kitchen or event crew in preparing and serving others. Perhaps, it was the intoxicating mulled wine but I'm certain the real reason is that these passionate folks are "sharing" a truly beautiful experience and not just "serving" supper. The first course consisted of Warm Asparagus Salad with Arugula, Walnut Vinaigrette and Poached Farm Fresh Egg but again, Lisa and Co. were able to alter this dish for me and I was more than satisfied with the tweak. The lust-worthy Buckwheat Crepe comprised of Housemade Ricotta, Roasted Fennel, Leeks, Romesco Sauce, and Fried Green Spanish Olives was a flavorful second course. The combination of the sauce and Spanish Olives burst with flavor. For the third course, one of my favorite beans was featured front and center with Artichoke, Pepper, and Chickpea Tagine served with Preserved Lemon, Chermoula, and Housemade Harissa. Seriously, it just doesn't get much better than that folks. We all know what is next... the final course. Hello, dessert! Along with cupping local favorite, Drew's Brew Coffee Service, we savored a Maple Cream Panna Cotta with Caramelized Pears and Oatmeal Crumble. My, oh, my. Lisa's extensive experience as a renowned pastry chef (with pedigreed stints at Margot, City House, and now Husk) really shine here. Her desserts aren't an afterthought of saccharine or fluff but instead has brought baking and "sweets" to a whole 'notha level. The evening ended nearly as magical as it started with many lingering around for a bit to bond and chatter about the wonderful circumstances that brought us all together to share such an intimate supper together. With Lisa's new role at Husk and the rising popularity of Buttermilk Road in other markets that have beckoned this pop-up to hit the road (a Southern Baking Class was hosted recently hosted in NYC), my only concern is that BR will start to resemble the well-intended family who initially dined together while sharing funny stories and playing games... However, as work deadlines loom and the kids grow up, these frequent meals become exclusive only to holidays or special occasions. I hope that the Buttermilk Road is a tradition that will live on at the dinner table and beyond. TIP: BR can also be commissioned to cater and plan private events too!

We love going here always The drinks house CAB steaks and…read morethat chopped salad are divine and the service is always spot on ! The new manager names Shawn or Sean is so fun and accommodating Five stars!!!!!

My wife made reservations for Resurrection Sunday for us at Chop House. Walking in, I was…read moreimmediately attracted by the butcher case display of the various cuts of meat and seafood served. Once I stopped drooling, our hostess guided us to our table. I'm a big guy and the booth table was a tight fit for me, however there were no open tables with chairs. We decided to not let tat ruin our experience. My wife ordered the 8 oz. prime rib, I ordered the rib eye and our friend ordered the 8oz. filet. None of us had ANY complaints about the quality nor quantity of our meals. As a matter of fact, I will say that this is the BEST rib eye I can recall having eaten. Our server, Abbey, was right on top of our needs before we knew we needed her. The restaurant was clean and inviting and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Kudos Chop House, we will be back!

Love FAB pizza!! The mini tacos are my husbands favorite thing and always has to order them at…read morecrazy gnome! The pizza is always fresh and delicious. Don't sleep on their homemade sauces either!! They're the best!

Fun place, great team working here. Obviously some regulars. We'll come back. The wings are tasty.read more

Walked here after a night of heavy drinking and realized we were not in Cali anymore…read more It was lightly drizzling but the humidity was killings me; my shirt was soaked from my sweat from the inside and outside from the rain. I got the grilled chicken leg quarter plate because I don't think my insides would have appreciated the fried chicken. Food was bomb, would definitely come back.

Delicious Thai chicken in Nashville! This place is definitely a hole in the wall. There's a small…read moreparking lot for only a couple cars, so drive a few meters down to a parking lot! The chicken was well flavored and delicious. The sauce dip was great!

What a great option for anyone dabbling in eating more veggies/less meat! This is tasty comfort…read morefood made healthier, and it was as good as I was hoping for. I love that jackfruit is used as a chicken substitute. So much better than what I have tried in the past. However, the real surprise was the biscuit and pumpkin or sweet potato butter. I wasn't expecting it to be so soft, buttery and delicious. Side note: I threw the chicken and biscuits in the oven before eating. Overall, super delicious, unique and a great step towards making comfort food delicious AND healthy!

I always support when I'm at the Richland Park Farmers market. I have tried dishes from here a few…read moretimes. I am a repeat buyer of the greens and this weekend I got the gluten free vegan white lasagna. It was really good. Definitely worth a try!

Awesome food, sat bar , bartenders were amazing. Had Caesars salad with sliced cauliflower, Halibut…read moreand Lobster tail. Each was wonderful. Stay for the entertainment. Pure Nashvile vibe.

While staying 30 minutes away in Franklin & being the huge Kid Rock fans that we are we figured we…read morecouldn't be that close to the Detroit Cowboy & not go so we ordered an Uber & off we went. First of all the place is gorgeous & so spacious with all sorts of Kid Rock memorabilia everywhere so it was off to a fantastic start. We were seated & ordered the 8 ounce Aged Filet & the Chicken Parmesan w an Apple Pie for dessert. All i can say is WOW! Everything was absolutely fantastic not to mention our server, Patrick, did an outstanding job taking care of us! Like everyone we were hoping Kid Rock was there that night in hopes of meeting him but sadly for us he was not. We absolutely loved the Detroit Cowboy & we will 100 percent return next time in or near Nashville!

Food was awesome. Batter light and crunchy. The tartar sauce was out of this world. They went out…read moreof their way to please. will definitely be back.

No frills seafood store in Cookeville TN. I'm from Maryland originally so I really wasn't expecting…read moretoo much here in the middle of the country. So my surprise when the uncooked jumbo shrimp we got for a recipe at home ended up tasting totally fresh and delicious! Service was very accommodating and friendly - good to know this exists in Cookeville! Will be back!