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  1. I completely agree. The Kleer-Vu Lunchroom is what I enjoy most about Murfreesboro (along with the hickory smoked chicken wings at the Slick Pig and the burgers at Busters). The Kleer-Vu was on the list I provided Holly, he just didn't make it there. I love their hot-water cornbread and any of their meat dishes that involve gravy (especially their smothered pork steak). Those folks know how to make gravy... Are you referring to anything in particular with the "calculated wanna-be" comment?
  2. Whitt's makes excellent chopped (shredded, really) roasted pork without any smoke flavor whatsoever... Barbecue places you might want to consider instead of Whitt's: Jack's -- Good chopped pork barbecue (shoulder only). Not too far from Opryland at 334 West Trinity Lane (also has a much more touristy downtown location). In my opinion, the food is much better at the Trinity Lane location. Mary's -- Rib joint. Long-time Nashville institution at 1108 Jefferson St. Take-out only. Open 24 hours... Pop's -- At Clifton and 28th, very near Swett's. Pulled pork and ribs are both good here. Has goat on occasion... Hog Heaven -- Alongside Centennial Park. I'm a big fan of their barbecued chicken with white sauce. Good pulled pork, too. I also like the ribs at Corky's (in Brentwood) and at Neeley's (4023 Nolensville Rd.). You might also consider driving out to Hendersonville to Center Point Barbecue for pulled pork... Hope this helps!
  3. How long have you been executive chef there, Sean?
  4. I like both Prince's and Mr. Boo's. Given a choice of only one, I would say go for Prince's (it is a more traditional style and has a much longer history in Nashville). People who have tried both seem to be pretty evenly split as to which they prefer.
  5. And vice-versa. For instance, one should never request the non-smoking section at Waffle House...
  6. I believe you are referring to Commander's Palace (owned by the Brennan's) rather than to Brennan's itself, which is in the Quarter...
  7. That's good to hear. Acorn is on my short list to try, next opportunity we get...
  8. It was indeed a pleasant surprise to wander into the Loveless and recognize Holly. This was made easier by his occupying the small table at the front window (the first table you see upon entering) and our entering just as he was in the act of photographing his plate with a digital camera. We had an enjoyable but far too brief conversation. Nice guy!!
  9. I definitely agree with these suggestions -- BYB and Lenny's are both excellent choices. I have yet to have bad food at either place... Lenny's is especially good (and I quite agree -- the chicken salad is excellent)!
  10. Holly, Give me a shout if you need any directions after you get here...and good eating! (Rather looking forward to that country ham report myself)...
  11. Here in Nashville, I think Publix and Harris Teeter pretty much run neck and neck, followed by Bi-Lo, with Kroger trailing behind. I rarely venture beyond those into the Food Lion, Piggly Wiggly, CeeBee realm... I'll go to Wild Oats for certain specialty items, but there is really not one convenient to me.
  12. What word was you use for someone who has a deep interest, but a narrow band of exposure?
  13. Oh, I quite agree. Just haven't made the pilgrimage yet. I do find it odd that you don't find hush puppies with barbecue in Tennessee, but you do frequently find barbecue served atop a hoecake. A couple of places here in Nashville serve it atop a jalapeno hoecake -- which makes for an excellent, if untraditional, barbcue experience...
  14. This has been my experience as well. I've never seen hush puppies served with barbecue at any of the Tennessee joints...
  15. Is the money what makes this such a rich sauce? Seriously, thanks for this great resource.
  16. pogophiles

    Smoothies

    If I recall correctly, the favored juice utilized in the Cook's Illustrated smoothie analysis was white cranberry...
  17. I thought the Lions played in the Silverdome...
  18. Gordon, Maybe they'll get the "Chef's Table" and you can sneak out without their noticing in the frenzy of kitchen activity. If so, you could drop in to Jasmine, an excellent nearby Thai restaurant at 3105 Moore's Lane -- otherwise you're in the middle of chain restaurant heaven around the Cool Springs Mall...
  19. I don't like pickles on hamburgers or sweet pickle relish in tuna salad. On the other hand, I like dill relish in tuna salad, but not celery. As someone noted earlier, there's no accounting for taste...
  20. Learn from the past. Look to the future. Live for the bacon.
  21. There is no excellent beauty that hath not some bacon in the portion. Francis Bacon
  22. Forgot to add the links: Nick & Rudy's Sperry's Jimmy Kelly's Looking back over your requirements, push for Sperry's, as it is probably the most "cost conscious" option. Also, Sperry's bleu-cheese stuffed filet is quite good, if you're into that sort of thing...
  23. Try Jimmy Kelly's, Sperry's or Nick & Rudy's. All locally-owned independent steakhouses. Jimmy Kelly's & Sperry's are long-time Nashville institutions while Nick & Rudy's is relatively recent. Nothing cutting-edge, but good solid performers.
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