Archive for February, 2010

The Acorn Restaurant has been a favorite destination for most of its seven-year run near Centennial Park.  The French-inspired fare, combined with the friendly neighborhood setting, has held its own in the unsteady economy–but with dinner …
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Whole slab of ribs $18.50
Pulled pork sandwich $3.50
Pork sandwich, side and drink $6.50
Salmon with two sides $8.50
Restaurant critics and figure skating judges both evaluate their subjects based on technical elements, artistic merit and degree of difficulty, but …
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Located at 1896 Eastland Ave in East Nashville (just up the street from Rosepepper), The Wild Cow is dishing up vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free cuisine. Committed to providing cruetly-free, healthy food to the people of Middle Tennessee, The W…
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Blue cheese terrine $11
Crab cakes $13
Grilled scallops $28
Seared salmon $25
Roasted chicken $25
When last we checked in on The Acorn three summers ago, we scratched our heads over the virtual disappearance of the West End eatery from the Scene’s unscientific Best …
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Friday, Feb 12 through Sunday, Feb 14 restaurants throughout downtown are offering special Valentine’s Day menus.Ranging from casual to deluxe, options include the following: Past Perfect in SoBro ($25 for a romantic spaghetti dinner for two, includi…
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Portabella sandwich $7
Mock chicken salad $8
Veggie burger $7
Hummus plate $5.50
This being the season of romance, it’s worth remembering the surest route to the heart: through the stomach. It’s an adage that vegetarian advocates would do well to keep in mind. Whil…
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Two-for-one Margarita Wednesdays at Taco Mamacita in Edgehill runs 4:00 pm until closing. Both the El Vez and the El Camino margaritas are  featured in this special.  While the food and the "Skinny Margarita" are getting mixe…
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It’s Monday night and you want to eat out!  Aside from sports bars, many Nashvillians have discovered that there are not a ton of Monday night options for dining out. Help is here!A series of articles (which will hit the web every Sun…
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Suzy Wong’s House of Yum (1515 Church Street) is now serving lunch Mon-Fri between 11:00a.m. and 2:30p.m. Suzy’s will be offering soups, salads and a few starters.  Asian Wonton Nachos with Five Spice Pork is rumored to be an…
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Brisket diner $7.50
Roasted half-chicken $8
Full rack of ribs $18
BBQ tofu $10
So often, the disappointment in a dining excursion lies in the gap between expectation and experience. When an opulent room is the setting for a poor meal, or a lyrical menu oversells a …
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