New Listing at 3306 Knight Dr ! Brand new renovation – Open floor plan – Large back yard – Downstairs master with huge walk-in closet – Beautiful original living room fireplace – Zoning allows building an additional home in backyard – Buyer should independently verify all info. Elementary: Alex Green Middle: Bricks Church High: White’s Creek Comp. This property is listed at $319,916. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
The Community Gathers February 23rd for The Jefferson Street Art Crawl.
Looking for a fun culture-filled evening with family this month? Join the Jefferson Street Art Crawl Saturday, February 23 from 6-9. The event is family-friendly and free to attend. Woodcuts Gallery, One Drop Ink Tattoo Parlour and Gallery Nashville & The Garden Brunch Cafe will be participating for the first crawl of 2019 month and will highlight Sensei ArJae Mirari, XPAYNE, Ty Christian, David Ikard, Omari Booker and more!
One Drop Ink Tattoo Parlour and Gallery has moved to a new location at 1511 Jefferson Street just 1 minute from Woodcuts housing a large new Gallery space for a bigger better Crawl this month featuring the works of Sensei ArJae Mirari! February 16th they will be hosting a Poetry slam with Aphropik and friends with live painting. February 23 they will have their grand opening celebration “Dashikis and Daiquiris” during and after the art crawl from 8-11pm.
Woodcuts will be bringing the noise with top notch artists XPAYNE, Ty Christian, David Ikard, and Omari Booker. Come see why Woodcuts has been a staple of Nashville for more than 30 years!
Please follow their Fb page www.facebook.com/jsactn for more info and updates!
“Matt Russo and The Gambling Stick BBQ Trailer” by Pamela Lamp of whoimettoday.com!
According to Matt Russo, “a gambling stick is an old Appalachian name for a stick used to hang a pig from the limb of a tree. Threaded through the heels of the pig, the stick supports its weight while the animal is harvested.” The gamble, and hope, is the stick can handle the pig’s weight, and the animal will not come tumbling down.
In a parking lot in trendy East Nashville, you will find a different sort of Gambling Stick. Serving barbecued beef, chicken, and pork – and cornbread bowls too – out of a trailer, Matt’s barbecue operation is simple, fresh, and totally delicious.
Memphis barbecue centers around pork, a dry rub, and a tomato-based sauce
Raising the lid of the smoker he designed, a former 250-gallon water tank, Matt covers the first lesson of the day. What is the difference between barbecuing and grilling? When you barbecue or smoke, Matt explains, the charcoal or wood fire never touches the meat. You cook low and slow – Matt’s ribs, briskets, and sausages are on the smoker by 7:30 each morning – and the indirect heat infuses the meat with a wonderful smoky flavor.
I notice the pork and beef briskets, “the tougher, more worked, shoulder portions of the animal,” are coated generously with seasonings – much heavier than the light sprinkling I add to my meats at home. Matt pats a special concoction of spices and salt and pepper onto his meats. He doesn’t use an oil – it’s a dry rub. “Shake off all the excess so it’s not heavy,” he instructs. Smiling, he adds, “Of course I can’t give away all my secrets.
In North Carolina, barbecue is typically “all about the pig” with a vinegar-based sauce
After 12-16 hours of slow smoking over the cherry wood fire, at a “pretty constant 250 degrees,” the briskets come off the grates and rest for several minutes. “Resting helps the meat retains its juices,” he says.
Sitting down to my pork brisket (“pigsket” Matt laughingly calls it) sandwich, I question the absence of a sauce. Matt always offers his unique, and absolutely delectable, vinaigrette-type sauce on the side. “The meat should speak for itself,” he believes, and not be drowned in a sauce. After he confesses to adding rendered pork fat (basically purified fat-not nearly as bad as it sounds!) to his smoked onion sauce as a thickening agent, I understand why it tastes so good.
Kansas City barbecue encompasses all kinds of meat and a sweeter, molasses sauce
Seemingly quiet and reserved, I laugh when Matt describes himself as someone who’s “always liked to work with fire.” Growing up in Louisville, one of his first jobs was smoking the meats and maintaining the fires at a bbq joint. Back then, Matt already knew he wanted a career working with food and, someday, his own barbecue restaurant.
Matt credits his grandfather for encouraging him to turn his passion into a way to earn a living. After the older gentleman suggested “food can definitely be an educational option,” Matt headed off to upstate New York and the Culinary Institute of America. The famous school, overlooking the Cascade Mountains, prepared him for various chef roles at Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City.
Typical Alabama barbecue is served with a white sauce
After managing cold foods and salads as the garde manger (“keeper of the food” in French) in an elegant restaurant, Matt “sidetracked into the cheese world for a bit.” “I am always curious about how things work,” he explains with his boyish grin, “and I wanted to learn as much as I could about the restaurant business.” Besides handling the stylish restaurant’s famous table-side cheese cart, he learned how to properly age and store cheeses in the “cheese caves.”
South Carolina is known for a mustard style barbecue sauce
Taking a break from the fine dining scene, Matt landed in a butcher shop in hip East Nashville. The “hands-on kind of guy” figured learning how to “break down the whole animal” might also come in handy in the food business.
Thanks to Matt Russo for this photograph
Nowadays, that same butcher shop supplies all the pasture-raised beef, pork, and chicken AND the parking lot for The Gambling Stick. Matt is proud of his initial step into the restaurant business and, for now he’s taking it slow, a little at a time. “I can’t afford to pay a lot of people, so I’ve learned to do whatever necessary to make things work,” he says.
In Texas, brisket is often chopped instead of sliced
Unlike a traditional restaurant, Matt gets to see who he is serving from his perch in the trailer. He enjoys interacting with his customers and watching their happy reactions to his plates and sandwiches and cornbread bowls. Continually developing and tweaking his “super seasonal sides,” the offerings today include heirloom tomato and cucumber salad, collard greens, apple slaw, and baked beans. I sampled – and recommend – them all.
I can’t wait for this hard working, likable guy to open his next venture – I am definitely rooting for him. In the meantime, I’m happy he is doing what he loves – working with fire – and turning out some of the best barbecue this Texas girl has eaten.
For hours, location, and catering menus, visit The Gambling Stick website.
You may also enjoy reading about a craft brewery in Denver or a Texas Brahman cattle rancher.
*This originally posted whoimettoday.com Make sure to follow Pamela Lamp on Instagram
Get to Know Haymakers!
Every now and then we like for our readers to get to know the local businesses and who is running them. Soon, we will be out doing videos but until then let’s hear straight from them.
Over time, the term Haymakers has come to refer to everything from a knockout punch to working the field, cultivating one’s crop to their best advantage. The way we and everyone around us does business has continued to evolve and with that, an evolution in what we wear. We believe in well made products from brands with a purpose. We believe in keeping skilled craftsman employed, age-old techniques alive, and making our grandfathers proud. We believe in partnering with local companies and artists to shop our store into an ever-evolving destination for our customers to curate their own collections, forge relationships, and create. We believe in Nashville and we’re here to stay.
Located at West End Avenue & Acklen Park in a renovated bungalow, Haymakers & Co. is a one-stop shop for men’s contemporary casual clothing, premium denim, and heritage based provisions. Our commitment to sartorial substance and authentically made goods led us to assemble an assortment of brands not just with a name, but with both inherent integrity and history. Equipped with a custom clothing bar, full service barber shop, and drinks on the house, we’re here to serve.
Haymakers has a reputation of taking care of each and every one of their clients. If you are looking for the newest styles in Nashville this Spring a trip to their store at 3307 West End Avenue is in order. Make sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook!
A Red Carpet Evening 2019 at Belcourt Theatre!
Join Belcourt Theatre for their annual fundraiser, A Red Carpet Evening, on February 24, 2019. Enjoy an elegant event that benefits the Belcourt and celebrates the movies. The evening includes multiple food courses, drinks, a silent auction, a glamorous backstage lounge, and the opportunity to watch Hollywood’s biggest night on the Belcourt’s big screens.
Diamond and Platinum ticket holders arrive at 5:30pm. Gold ticket holders arrive at 6:30pm.
Attire is black tie preferred, and valet parking is provided.
Your ticket purchases for A Red Carpet Evening support the nonprofit Belcourt Theatre and are tax-deductible as outlined below.
Chairs for A Red Carpet Evening are Holly Hoffman and Amos Gott. The silent auction is chaired by Bridgett McGuire and Milton White.
DIAMOND ($350/$325 Belcourt members)
- Reserved seating
- Access to backstage Diamond lounge, with premium bar
- 5:30pm early arrival and passed hors d’oeuvres
- Cocktail buffet (6:30-8pm); desserts (8-8:30pm); late night snacks (9-10pm)
- Open bar all evening
- Tax deductible for $250
PLATINUM ($200/$175 Belcourt members)
- 5:30pm early arrival and passed hors d’oeuvres
- Cocktail buffet (6:30-8pm); desserts (8-8:30pm); late night snacks (9-10pm)
- Open bar all evening
- Tax deductible for $125
GOLD ($125/$100 Belcourt members)
- 6:30pm arrival
- Cocktail buffet (6:30-8pm); desserts (8-8:30pm); late night snacks (9-10pm)
- Open bar (6:30-8:30pm); cash bar (8:30pm-close)
- Tax deductible for $75
ROW SPONSOR ($2000)
- Includes 8 Platinum level tickets (and all Platinum level benefits)
- Reserved* group seating in the 1966 Hall
- Recognition onscreen during the event as a Row Sponsor
- Tax deductible for $1,600
*Reserved group seating for Row Sponsors does not include tables.
New Listing at 6604 Fleetwood Drive!
New Listing at 6604 Fleetwood Dr Nashville, TN 37209! RENOVATED BY THE PROPERTY BROTHERS! Modern Kitchen with island, new appliances and custom cabinets. All hardwoods on main level have been refinished. Custom designed accent wall by local artist, Angela Simeone. Beautiful oversized backyard with newly extended and refinished deck. Buyer and Buyer Agent to verify all information.
Schools
Elementary: Gower Middle: H.G. Hill High: Hillwood Comp.
Price
This property is listed at $619,000. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
Wake Up with Breakfast at Nashville’s Classic Diner, Wendell Smith’s!
Wendell Smith’s a Nashville Classic since the 1950’s. We called it diner while they refer to it as an ole restaurant. Either way this is a spot for delicious breakfast food to start your day. You might remember seeing this place on a Lee Ann Womack album cover.
Check out the Breakfast Menu:
Located at 407 53rd Ave North in a wonderful neighborhood. They are 20 plus years into the 3rd generation of the family with the 4th in training now. Make sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
The Five Places You Need to Visit in New Orleans and the One You Already Knew to Visit. (Great Spring Break Trip) #NashvilleBuyLocalTravels
In April of 2018 (around Easter) something glorious happened. We visited New Orleans and the weather was glorious! Unlike most who visit now we experienced the highs in the mid 70’s. It was less crowded than usual. Other than the filming (Tom Hardy was filming his new Capone movie around the corner and The Purge TV show was also filming at nearby Loyola University) there wasn’t many crowds. So our conditions were perfect. Less also because Mardi Gras had ended and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was right around the corner. This gave us a great opportunity to talk to the locals who grew up in the area.
We most likely ate at a place you love. Full disclosure, the list below were our favorite spots and none of them were expensive. They also were very casual. So, there are fine dining places with awards all over their walls. This is not that article. We were staying in the Garden District off Magazine Street so we are also Garden District heavy.
The Camellia Grill
First off, leave the quarter. It’s a tourist trap. Get out into the Garden District and take a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar Line. As the line turns right onto South Carrolton, that is where you need to hop off. There you will find The Camellia Grill. Uptown locals, Tulane & Loyola Students and tourists are sitting side by side on one of the 28 stools in the small, yet nicely decorated room. The Beef Bacon burger’s are better here than most places I’ve eaten around the United States. The chocolate freeze with ice cream is a wonderful drink that is better than any milkshake I’ve had and very filling. I loved this place and if you follow me, you know I don’t usually eat meat or dairy. The Pecan pie is a Chocolate Pecan Pie fried in butter. Need we say more. Just order it and split it if you are already full. OK, also the service is what you have come to expect from every place in New Orleans but somehow it’s even better.
See Menu by googling: “camellia grill new orleans menu” and Google has it for you. It’s the most accurate online we’ve found.
Domilise’s Po-Boy & Bar
This was not first on THIS list but it is definitely first in our family’s heart. We cancelled three other restaurant visits so we could go back for shrimp po-boys. Domiliese’s has been around since the 1920s for a very good reason. They are the best at what they do and what they do is make great po-boy sandwiches. The recently passed Anthony Bourdain featured this restaurant in his Layover show and they even have a sandwich specifically to honor him. But it was on our list to visit since we were staying in the neighborhood. This place is very popular with locals. It was confirmed by a high-five from a tour guide because we suggested this place to Canadian tourists. For us, it was the shrimp po-boy and that baguette. The shrimp was huge, fried and properly dressed sandwich on a baguette that had that perfect crunch. This is also another great spot for Loyola and Tulane students. Our daughter is not a shrimp fan so she grabbed the meatball and said it was superb. Also, they have great onion rings. There is a bar inside this restaurant. We got Barq’s root beer because we were told it was the local way.
See Menu here: http://www.domilisespoboys.com/
Williams Plum Street Snoballs
A snoball place? I know, right. Not a place people usually put on a “Must Hit” list. Seriously though. We grabbed a variation of a banana flavor the two times we visited and the glorious chocolate with their housemade sweetened condensed milk was ordered both times as well. This place is great for the kiddos both big and small. Plus, I was not familiar with Snoballs being a popular and local treat in New Orleans. There are many snoball stands but the locals we talked to love this specific one. We had a wonderful conversation about how important this place was with people from the neighborhood and the wonderful owner Donna Black. Who, I have to say after meeting her during closing time, is maybe the most hospitable person in New Orleans in a city known for Hospitality. The joy and passion for Snoballs are real and it’s a locals kind of place.
Website: http://www.plumstreetsnoball.com/
Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery
Since the fall of Saigon the Vietnamese community has been a big part of New Orleans. Their work and contribution to New Orleans can not be understated. They went to work in the fishing, oyster and shrimping industry when they arrived in the gulf coast. Many of their children and grandchildren have taken jobs in other industries but their footprint and mark on New Orleans is still seen in the culinary landscape today. Some of those first arrivals opened up po-boy stands because let’s be honest, it was a bánh mì to them. There is just such a perfect similarity between these two delicious sandwiches. Also, Vietnam and the Gulf Coast are very similar in many ways and it takes form on each plate in both the traditional and Vietnamese restaurants. In the Early 1980s Huong Tran opened her storefront bakery next to her mother in-laws restaurant. We had come because of the King Cake which is always in high demand during the Mardi Gras season. Unfortunately we were there during Easter and there isn’t a need to make King Cake out of season. So, we settled on a bag of vietnamese candies, cookies and cakes, a great baguette and of course the Grilled Pork bánh mì. Mixed reviews on the treats as some were new flavors to our daughter and that’s to be expected. There was no doubt though the love of the bánh mì. The pork was more like a deli slice but tasty. The vegetables were wonderful and I dare say I will return and get a vegetarian version of the bánh mì. Plus, that baguette was perfect. It had the perfect crunch on the outside with a soft pillow on the inside. The bakery is filled with cases of cakes, candies and cookies as are the shelves. It is worth the drive if you are fortunate to have a car to get there yourself. Not sure what an Uber would cost to get there but it’s a bit outside of the city center.
Website: dpbakeshop.com/
Turkey and the Wolf
We’re a bit late to the game when it comes to Turkey and Wolf. This is not the secret it was when we were told to visit. Bon appétit beat us there with a great overview video:
That said, this is the greatest hangover cure in New Orleans. This menu, which is a compliment, is some of the most alcohol absorbing food imaginable. We started with the deviled eggs with fried chicken skins with their own house made hot sauce. These are fantastic and are definitely an over the top version of deviled eggs. These may in fact be the Devil’s recipe. We had the Italian American sandwich (as of writing this it has been replaced on the menu). Not our favorite but that’s why the menu rotates. The star of the show in our eyes was the fried bologna sandwich with leighann’s bologna, hot english mustard, potato chips, shrettuce, mayo, american cheese on white. We had very basic soda but they have a full bar and the drinks have clever names. As the video shows these guys are doing something they love and it shows on the plate. They also work their tails off. As laid back as they seem in that video we ran into the owner huddled in the corner near the restroom working on his computer. When we came out he was making his rounds helping clear tables and make sure patrons were taken care of during the lunch hour. There is a reason this place is getting popular.
Website: http://www.turkeyandthewolf.com/menu/
Cafe Du Monde
Sorry, but we have to be cliche. This is our one tourist trap must do. Cafe Du Monde is legendary and everyone suggests it. So the lines are long. Wait in the line. Sit down and be amazed how many of these little pillows of heaven are served in just the time you are sitting there. Get Beignets at the place that seems to do it best in our humble opinion. The Cafe au lait is wonderful hot while sitting and eating the beignets. Pro Tip: the frozen version is a perfect walking around drink on a warm day. While walking around and being a tourist sip on that cold coffee that is perfectly sweet. If you are in a hurry or driving out of town, grab a bag of beignets. The bag eating of beignets skills is one that all Southern Living citizens should perfect. This is the first tourist trap I visited that I loved being “stuck in.”
Website: www.cafedumonde.com
New Orleans has so much going on with the food scene. So many great chefs and so many nice dining options. Yet, we gave you these low cost options for a reason. These gems are the local, working man picks. That’s exactly what they are, local favorites. Yes, Commander’s Palace and Antoine’s do a great job. That said, I will take three visits to Domilise’s and a snoball over one visit to those places. Enjoy a nice dinner but don’t overlook the New Orleans way the locals do it. If you have a better place for Po-boys, beignets or snoballs leave them in the comments.
Get Ready for Spring Break with a Class at KrankFIT in Greenhills!
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
- 5:30 AM 30/30 Hope Crosson 1 hour
- 6:00 AM Cycle-50 Natalie Hennessy 50 minutes
- 8:30 AM 30/30 Hope Crosson 1 hour
- 10:00 AM 30/30 Hope Crosson 1 hour
- 10:00 AM Cycle-50 Krank Instructors 50 minutes
- 12:00 PM 30/30 Power Lunch Valerie Poile 1 hour
- 5:30 PM Cycle-50 Marie Zimmerman 50 minutes
- 6:30 PM 30/30 Cycle + Yoga Meghan D’Amico 1 hour
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
- 5:30 AM Cycle-50 Hannah McLeod 50 minutes
- 6:00 AM Krank Strength-45 S.J. Hill 45 minutes
- 8:30 AM Cycle Rhandee Gortney 1 hour
- 9:45 AM Krank Strength Rhandee Gortney 1 hour
- 4:30 PM Cycle-50 Barrett Freibert 50 minutes
- 5:30 PM Cycle-50 Marie Zimmerman 50 minutes
- 6:00 PM Krank Strength-45 Jeremiah Carter 45 minutes
- 6:30 PM Cycle-50 Jenn Nestler 50 minutes
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
- 5:30 AM 30/30 Krank Instructors 1 hour
- 6:00 AM Cycle-50 Alli Bridgers 50 minutes
- 8:30 AM 30/30 Krank Instructors 1 hour
- 10:00 AM Cycle-50 Natalie Hennessy 50 minutes
- 10:00 AM 30/30 Cycle + Yoga Barrett Freibert 1 hour
- 12:00 PM 30/30 Power Lunch Hannah McLeod 1 hour
- 5:30 PM Cycle-50 Faith Benson 50 minutes
- 6:30 PM 30/30 Hope Crosson 1 hour
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
- 5:30 AM Cycle-50 Jenn Nestler 50 minutes
- 6:00 AM Krank Strength-45 Dawn Doll 45 minutes
- 8:30 AM Cycle S.J. Hill 1 hour
- 9:45 AM Krank Strength Valerie Poile 1 hour
- 4:30 PM Cycle-50 Natalie Hennessy 50 minutes
- 5:30 PM Cycle-50 Adam Denison 50 minutes
- 6:00 PM Krank Strength-45 Jeremiah Carter 45 minutes
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
- 5:30 AM 30/30 Adam Denison 1 hour
- 6:00 AM Cycle-50 Marie Zimmerman 50 minutes
- 8:30 AM 30/30 Adam Denison 1 hour
- 9:30 AM Cycle-50 Dawn Doll 50 minutes
- 5:00 PM Cycle-50 Barrett Freibert 50 minutes
FEBRUARY 9, 2019
- 8:30 AM Krank Strength-45 Adam Denison 45 minutes
- 8:30 AM Cycle S.J. Hill 1 hour
- 9:30 AM Cycle Nikki Jo Boston 1 hour
- 9:30 AM Krank Strength Jeremiah Carter 1 hour
- 10:45 AM Cycle-50 Faith Benson 50 minutes
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
- 9:30 AM Cycle-50 Hannah McLeod 50 minutes
- 10:30 AM 30/30 S.J. Hill 1 hour
- 12:00 PM Cycle-50 Jenn Nestler 50 minutes
- 4:00 PM Cycle Annie Hogan 1 hour
- 5:15 PM 30/30 Cycle + Yoga Meghan or Dawn 1 hour
Click Here to Register
KRANKFIT CYCLE & CYCLE-50
For us, a great ride all begins with music. KrankFIT Instructors are super serious about curating a musical journey that amps up a strong ride. Our rides have strictly fixed elements to elevate your endurance and get you breathless, but each instructor brings in mega personality which makes no ride the same. Getting locked in to a rhythm make your work stronger in a drill and the hour flies by in a flash. Getting into that zone that sweats out the stresses of life is the reason why KrankFIT has developed a reputation for offering the most addicting cycle class in Nashville.
KRANKFIT STRENGTH
Looking to build lean muscle and bust out calories at the same time? Interval Training with KRANK STRENGTH. Our classes utilize TRX suspension training, sandbags, dumbbells and body weight to provide a rewarding workout. Class size is small (limited to 14 people), which allows our trainers to provide close guidance in form and performance.
KRANKFIT 30/30 CARDIO/POWER
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a workout that focuses on cross training, the 30/30 is just for you! This class includes 30 minutes of cycle followed by 30 minutes of strength. With the 30/30 class, you get all the benefits of KrankFIT cycle’s endurance and KrankFIT strength’s HIIT, delivering the true meaning of a cross training workout. Crushing calories and boosting your body’s energy.
KRANKFIT 40/20
Perfect amount of cardio for the Krank Strength lover. 40min of the best full body work. Efficient
and form driven. Work high intensity intervals, fatigue as many muscle group as possible and
then 20min of Cycle! It’s amazing and so, so much fun.
POWER MOVES
At KrankFit we were seeking a new level of cardio & strength. Power Moves is the ultimate ride with strength on the bike. 20 moves created by KrankFit instructors. These 20 Power Moves are designed to work legs, glutes, shoulders, chest, back and core! It’s a workout for EVERYBODY. Any level can really work to efficiency because all moves have modification. Come ride Power Moves and find another level with us!
New Home Listing at 909 Noelton Ave!
Single family home, not HPR, convenient to 12th South and Green Hills. Barely lived in! Designer finishes.Main level bedroom suite perfect for office or guests.Master bedroom and 2 bed up plus rec space.Covered back porch, detached 2 car garage+dedicated 2 car guest spaces.Storage above garage. Elementary: Waverly-Belmont Middle: John T. Moore High: Hillsboro Comp. This property is listed at $789,000. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
