It’s been 30 years since it’s release but Spike Lee’s masterpiece still rings true today. We’re excited to see The Belcourt and Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria team up to present this film, Wed, Feb 6 at 8:15pm (Doors at 8pm)!
Join us for Slim & Husky’s pizza and the movie that lost to DRIVING MISS DAISY for Best Picture of 1989. DO THE RIGHT THING’s exploration of racial tensions is, unfortunately, always timely. Set in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, what begins as an uproarious comedy evolves into a provocative, disquieting drama as director Spike Lee chronicles a sweltering day in a largely Black neighborhood—and the trivial events that explode into violence and tragedy. Spike Lee’s rousing film heralded the arrival of a new voice. On the 30th anniversary of its release, DO THE RIGHT THING is still holding up a mirror to our society, and challenges all of us to see ourselves in one another. And it still makes us laugh.
Post-screening discussion on community building and youth empowerment with musical artist Tim Gent; educator, artist and consultant Melissa Gordon; community organizer Gicola Lane; and artist and neighborhood curator Thaxton Waters; moderated by artist advocate Brian Sexton.
*After purchasing your ticket, you’ll have the option to add a Slim & Husky’s pizza. (Pizzas will be available in the lobby before the film, including vegetarian/vegan options.)
On February 5, the Patriots will face off against the Falcons in theSuper Bowl. This is going to be a big game and we understand it’s sometimes better to watch from the comfort of your own home with a group of friends. Don’t just order take out. Kick up your hosting game with a little help from Porter Road Butcher!
NOW DELIVERING MEAT THE WAY MEAT SHOULD BE
By sourcing from pastures in Kentucky and Tennessee, and dry aging and hand-cutting it all at their own facilities, Porter Road Butcher is setting a new standard for meat. After years of serving the local community, they are now delivering nationwide. Once you taste the difference, you’ll never go back.
HOW DOES IT WORK? IT’S SIMPLE.
1. CHOOSE YOUR BOX
Pick from Porter Road Butcher’s delicious seasonal butcher’s choice boxes. You really can’t go wrong. Switch it up anytime.
2. CHOOSE HOW OFTEN
How frequently do you want to receive it? Get your delivery every 2, 4, or 8 weeks.
3. CUSTOMIZE IT
Customize your order by adding a little something extra — a la carte — like a whole chicken. Or as Porter Road butchers like to say, “Put a bird on it!”
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.
CAMELLIA GRILL BACON BURGER AND CHOCOLATE FREEZE
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.
DOMILISE’S PO-BOY & BAR
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.
WILLIAMS PLUM ST. CHOCOLATE SNO BALL
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.
DONG PHUONG BAKERY BAHN MI
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.
TURKEY AND WOLF BOLOGNA SANDWICH
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.
Join a herd of runners at Zoo Run Run! This winter race takes runners and walkers on a 5K adventure throughout the Zoo’s property, including areas not available to the public. Families and children are encouraged to bundle up as they hit the trail. All proceeds from the Zoo Run Run help fund Zoo operations, including providing education programs for children, feeding our collection of over 2,300 animals and keeping The Nashville Zoo safe and clean for visitors.
Run Nashville Zoo. Photo from nashvillezoo.org
REGULAR PRICING (1/1 – 1/24 NOON)
Adult (ages 13+) – $42 Child (ages 5-12) – $20 Children under 4 – no registration needed Add Chrono Tracking Chip – $3
Adult (ages 13+) – $50 Child (ages 5-12) – $25 Children under 4 – no registration needed Add Chrono Tracking Chip – $3
EXTRAS
SPECTATOR REFRESHMENT WRISTBAND – $11 + TAX
*may be purchased now or on race day (as available, supplies are limited); only needed if the spectator would like refreshments or snacks (spectating at the finish line is free)
ADDITIONAL T-SHIRTS – $16 + TAX
Only paid, registered participants will receive a cotton long sleeve t-shirt. T-shirts will be distributed at packet pick-up in the size requested on participant registration.
Additional shirts, including those for children under age 4, can be purchased in advance for $16 each.
Day-of shirt purchases and trades for other sizes will be allowed at the end of the event if extra shirts are available.
Please note: Zoo admission is not included with race registration. If you wish to enjoy the Zoo prior to the race, admission will need to be purchased separately.
We recently discovered Blooma Nashville. I know, how did we not know. We’re always hearing about things after so many already know. Pass along companies like Blooma.
Their Story by Blooma:
Blooma Nashville Yoga is a locally-owned sister studio to Blooma Inc., which is based in Minneapolis. Blooma Nashville Director Jennifer Derryberry Mann has been part of the Blooma Inc. family from the very beginning, when she helped dear friend & Blooma founder Sarah Longacre Ehlers bring the vision for a prenatal/postnatal yoga studio into being in 2007. After helping open the doors to Blooma Minneapolis, Jenni taught there for two years, falling deeply in love with the support, the community, and the connection to birth, babies, and women becoming mothers.
When Jenni and her family moved to the South shortly after the birth of their second child, Jenni deeply felt the loss of the Blooma community. The support and love she’d experienced there was her introduction to the importance of self-care. The next two years of motherhood — with two little ones and a dose of postpartum depression — set the stage for the birth of Blooma Nashville Yoga in 2014.
Jenni is honored to hold space for women becoming mothers in Nashville. It is a blessing to join together with yoga teachers, wellness professionals, educators, and passionate mama advocates to weave a sweet web of Blooma love here in middle Tennessee! The studio brings together the most helpful resources for pregnancy, birth, parenting, and women’s continued self-care and self-discovery.
We can’t wait to welcome you in person! In the meantime, please sign up for our newsletter, join our Facebook community, connect with us on Instagram, and get our latest on Twitter.
We love what they are doing to help with the health and wellness of the mothers, children and newborns in the Music City. Follow their Facebook page for events and below is a list of classes to sign up for this week:
Mon January 21, 2019
10:00 am Blooma Barre: Babywearing-friendly Claire McKeever-Burgett 1 hour
10:00 am CHILDCARE (12hr Advance Reservation Required) Blooma Staff Blooma West – Playroom 1 hour
10:00 am Pelvic Floor Tone and Restore (prenatal, postnatal, all grownups) Jennifer Derryberry Mann Blooma West – Studio 1 1 hour
11:15 am BYOBaby: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga Jennifer Derryberry Mann 1 hour
11:15 am CHILDCARE (12hr Advance Reservation Required) Blooma Staff Blooma West – Playroom 1 hour
12:30 pm Prenatal Yoga Lucy Kells 1 hour
4:00 pm Blooma Barre: Babywearing-friendly Jenny Elliott Blooma West – Studio 2 1 hour
5:45 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer Derryberry Mann Blooma West – Studio 2 1 hour & 15 minutes
7:00 pm EAST LOCATION – Pelvic Floor Tone & Restore (aduts, pre/postnatal) Taylor Broggie East Nashville Studio 1 hour
We’re obsessed with spending time at The Nashville Symphony. It’s a perfect time every time we visit the Schermerhorn Symphony Center! Here is a great idea to beat the Valentine’s rush. Go to The Music of John Williams shows as the official Valentine’s Date Night. Sure, it’s not the most romantic music but everyone loves John Williams.
Your Nashville Symphony celebrates America’s greatest film composer, with unforgettable music from Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Far and Away, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Cowboys and more. Fun for the whole family!
Remarkable renovation! Enjoy this expanded & updated picturesque cottage on spacious, level lot in heart of Green Hills. Features include: DCS appliances, stack stoned fireplace, master on main, gas grill on back patio, beautifully landscaped lot with plenty room for pool. Minutes from Whole Foods, Julia Green Elementary, and Green Hills Mall. Elementary: Julia Green Middle: John T. Moore High: HillsboroComp. This property is listed at $1,099,000. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
ATTENTION ALL TEXANS & WANNA BE TEXANS, YEAST IS YOUR SPOT FOR KOLACHE IN NASHVILLE! Having so many proud Texans in my family I know it’s pronounced “ko-lah-chee.”
Origin
The Czech history of Texas gave so many great things to the culture of Texas. Czech style Beers & pastries top our list because we’re hungry as we type this. That said Czech Immigrants to Texas gave this Czech pastry a twist. Usually filled with fruit t evolved in Texas when they were made with sausage, cheese and jalapeños. So, now… you can get both kinds at Yeast Nashville.
Follow Yeast Nashville on Facebook & Instagram. Grab yourself a Kolache in East Nashville at 805 Woodland St, Ste 300!
Parnassus Books is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling young adult author Roshani Chokshi for a discussion and signing of her new book, The Gilded Wolves, a novel full of mystery, decadence, and dangerous but thrilling adventure, set in the darkly glamorous world of 1889 Paris. Read on for important event guidelines as well as more information about Roshani and her newest book!
Event Guidelines
This event is free and open to the public. To meet the authors and have books brought from home signed at this event, you must purchase your copy of The Gilded Wolves from Parnassus Books, either in-store, over the phone, or online. The Gilded Wolves will be published on Tuesday, January 15. Your book purchase will include a ticket that will admit you into the signing line at the event.
The best way to support an author featured at a Parnassus event, as well as to support Parnassus for hosting the author and the event, is to purchase the author’s new book from Parnassus. Your purchase also demonstrates to publishers that they should continue sending authors to Parnassus and to Nashville.
Video recording, audio recording, and/or live-streaming during author appearances and signings is not possible without prior written permission from the publisher and Parnassus Books.
Can’t make it to the event, but still want to purchase an autographed or personalized book? Place your order below, enter “signed copy” plus any personalization details in the comments section of your order, and we’ll have the author sign your books and ship them to you after the event!
More about The Gilded Wolves
Paris, 1889: A time of extraordinary change — full of mystery, decadence, and dangerous desires …
The city is on the cusp of industry and power, and the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up ancient secrets. Here, no one keeps tabs on dark truths better than treasure-hunter and wealthy hotelier Séverin Montagnet-Alarie. When the elite, ever-powerful Order of Babel coerces him to help them on a mission, Séverin is offered a treasure that he never imagined: his true inheritance.
To hunt down the ancient artifact the Order seeks, Séverin calls upon a band of unlikely experts: An engineer with a debt to pay. A historian banished from his home. A dancer with a sinister past. And a brother in arms if not blood.
Together, they will join Séverin as he explores the dark, glittering heart of Paris. What they find might change the course of history — but only if they can stay alive.
More about Roshani Chokshi
Roshani Chokshi is the New York Times bestselling author of Aru Shah and the End of Time, The Star-Touched Queen, A Crown of Wishes, and The Gilded Wolves. Her work has been nominated for the Locus and Nebula awards. Chokshi lives in Georgia, but doesn’t have much of a Southern accent, alas.
