For over 65 years, Loveless Cafe has been getting up early to make classic Southern food entirely from scratch. Their well-trained cooks arrive at 3:00 am every day, and it’s worth the drive to see what they got for you every morning. Just delicious meals. Here is their Breakfast menu:
She’s On Her Way! The queen of country soul, singer-songwriter Yola will perform in her first-ever headlining Ryman Auditorium gig, set for May 11, 2021. Tickets to see the four-time Grammy nominee are on sale now. Find more information at ryman.com.
There are six things every business owner should be doing in 2021 to help them be more efficient and help their bottom line in 2021:
1. Check your statement for a NON COMPLIANCE fee. This ranges from $19-29 usually but some companies charge upwards of $100. If your company is charging more than $29 call JadaPay right away.
2. Check your statement for a breach in the coverage plan. This is extra padding for the processing company that values their bottom line over yours.
3. Check your statement for the CLOVER SECURITY fee. Often times you are being charged for this without having it even in the plan you signed up for.
4. Do your customers pay you at the counter or check out? Does your terminal/equipment allow for your customers to enter their pin #? If not you could be losing thousands a year.
5. Are you processing your credit cards over a phone line or an internet/IP line? The connection type can make a difference in your costs.
6. When is the last time you did a cost analysis? You should be looking at these rates at a bare minimum.. every 6 months.
Message Us to start the discussion process. OR email us at mepannell@Gmail.com to talk directly with our owner. Tag a business owner in the comments and help them out in 2021!
Recently we told you about some of the fun places to visit in Quebec. While there are loads of fun things to do in Quebec, Canada, there are also lots of tasty bites that you should not miss that aren’t poutine. Here are some of our favorites:
1. La Buche. La Buche (which translates “The Log”) is located in the heart of Old Quebec. It offers traditional Quebec cuisine. Very similar to a sugar shack experience if you are familiar with that experience. It offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as maple taffy on snow! This is not a Vegan restaurant. It’s very meat-heavy and is an homage to the logging and trapping past of Quebec. It’s also got an artistic niche as you will find out if you use the restroom here. If you are looking for a traditional local experience full of comforting, home-cooked dishes, then you’ve got to try La Buche. Our Recommendation: Quebec Shepperd’s Pie Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Corn, Bacon, Red-Wine-Braised Beef, and Fruit Ketchup!
2. St. Viateur Bagels– This bagel is like no other bagel I have ever had the pleasure of biting into. I would even say that when compared to NYC bagels. Also, I would say they are better than Fairmount Bagels in Montreal. The good news, Fairmount is a couple of blocks over so do a taste test. We did. These are smaller, thinner, sweeter, topped with sesame seeds. These bagels are handmade and wood-fire baked. Just delicious. They are a ‘must-try’ when visiting Quebec’s largest city, Montreal. Our Recommendation: Get enough for the room.
3. Erabliere du Lac-Beauport. We have never felt more southern in a foreign land. This sugar shack will make you feel close to your Tennessee, Alabama, or Kentucky kin even if they aren’t there. It begins with a family-style meal you are going to recognize instantly from your family get-togethers. The difference is that this one has pure maple syrup added to every dish. Sit back and enjoy some local entertainment (much like our region is very bluegrass in nature) and then head outside for some maple taffy on ice. This sugar shack also has a maple museum and a gift shop loaded with maple delights. It also has a taxidermy museum. These are our people and a truly Canadian experience. Our Recommendation: Get reservations. This place is packed with schools etc and it’s a must to call ahead.
4. Paillard Cafe-Boulangerie. Everyone dreams of the perfect Parisian cafe. This cafe delivers. Serving delicious homemade bread, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and gelato. Located in Old Quebec and is a nice respite from shopping and sight-seeing. It also gives you a chance to gaze out the window and dream. The patrons seemed to be having a great time, laughing and conversing with their tablemates without a cell phone or laptop in sight! Something much of Quebec does. They wait till they leave their meal to post on Instagram. Stop by for a latte and pastry—they are divine! Our Recommendation: Latte and whatever bread tickles your fancy.
5. Cassis Monna & Filles. A short drive out of Quebec and past the Montmorency Falls is the Île d’Orléans. A wonderful farming town on an island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. This small island could pack a connoisseurs vacation with wine and cheesemakers. Île d’Orléans is where you get that very French-inspired Quebec. Cassis Monna & Filles are without a doubt Black Currant experts! There are a thousand and one ways to enjoy black currant and you will find most if not all at Cassis Monna & Filles. From black currant wine, syrups, jams, gelatos and sorbets, they are true local artisans. This 5th generation family business should be on your list. Enjoy a glass as the St. Lawrence river passes by off in the distance. Our Recommendation: If you have kids grab the gelato. If you don’t spend some time downstairs trying the different wines and enjoying the view of the farm.
6. The Cheese Stops in Charlevoix- North of Quebec City and on the way to whale watching (we talked about it in our last travel blog) in Baie St. Catherine are some of the best stops for cheese in all of North America. There are trails of cheese at local farms all over Charlevoix County. The two we visited are from our research two of the best. The one we first stopped at is a working Sheep farm with sheep’s milk cheese called Famille Migneron. The secret of their cheese lies in the care given to their ripening. During this process of maturation, nothing is left to chance. Maurice Dufour and his team deploy their know-how so that each of their creations becomes what it should be: prodigious and unique. The second stop was Laiterie Charlevoix Lévis. I preferred the cheese made from the ewes but the service and humor from Laiterie Charlevoix Levis was worth the trip. The gentleman discussed driving through our area on the way to Florida and Alabama. Made jokes about the region as he fed us his wonderful cheese. It was an amazing time to enjoy the best cheese we’ve tasted in North America.
There is so much to eat in Quebec and narrowing it down was difficult. If you have suggestions, let us know in the comments.
Looking to make the commitment to a little friend? Nashville Humane has some little friends looking for homes. But what is the process. Well, here are some answers from Nashville Humane:
Beginning in March of 2020, due to recommendations by metro government and CDC, Nashville Humane closed our doors for public operations. We reopened our facility by APPOINTMENT ONLY in June, and are excited to be still finding forever homes for our awesome shelter pets.
Here’s how it works:
To see the available pets for adoption, visit our ADOPT A DOG and ADOPT A CAT pages.
If you click on each pet’s page you can learn more about the individual pet. There are two options, based on whether the pet is currently in the shelter or in a foster home:
If you’d just like to come visit the shelter, you can schedule an appointment through our BOOKING APP. Because of COVID19 we have established health and safety rules for visiting the shelter. You can find those on our booking page here: nashvillehumane.org/booking
Adoption FAQ
How can I view the adoptable pets?
Great! You can go here to view the animals that are currently available for adoption: nashvillehumane.org/adoption
Can I visit the shelter and meet the pets?
Yes. We are open by APPOINTMENT ONLY. You can schedule an appointment here: nashvillehumane.org/adoption
Is there anything I can do to change the process or skip ahead in line like call the shelter, or send a DM on Facebook?
No. We’re doing our best to serve a high volume of interest, and we appreciate your patience. Thank you!
I am searching for a specific ‘breed’ of pet. Do you have it?
Maybe? Your best bet is to watch our ADOPTION PAGE on our website, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You can see our lineup of adoptable cuties there, but remember, to adopt you need to follow our adoption process. The most common way to adopt is by visiting the shelter. To visit the shelter you need to schedule and appointment through our BOOKING PAGE.
Lastly, due to the volume of inquiries and animals we care for at any given time, we do not have a “contact me list.”
The adoption process at NHA is friendly, educational and rewarding! Animals come to us looking for a forever home, and we make certain to give them their best shot. All animals in our Adoption Program, while at NHA, receive spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and veterinary treatment. And of course, lots of love!
Now, it’s your turn to love them forever. Noticing that we use the word “forever” a lot? Well, it is really important to us that our pets find a permanent home! Therefore, adoption applicants are carefully screened and must meet adoption requirements prior to taking your new furry friend home.
Now here comes the hard part – visit with our wonderful cats and dogs and try to pick just one! NHA Pet Service Representatives are available to provide advice on selecting the best match for you and will schedule a Meet & Greet between family members (including those with four-legs) and your prospective pet to help you determine which animal will best accept your lifestyle.
At your convenience, you can fill out an Adoption Application. After the staff reviews and approves your application, then it’s on to signing the adoption contract, paying the fee, and taking your new lucky cat or dog home! If you’d rather fill out your application during your visit to the shelter, you will have time to do that as well.
More than 4,000 animals come through Nashville Humane Association’s doors every year. Each has a different story to tell. Some are found as strays, while others are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them. Hundreds are rescued from animal cruelty cases, and even more have traveled hundreds of miles from under-resourced shelters for a second chance.
But no matter how they got here or where they came from, they’re provided with basic needs, individualized medical treatment, behavioral rehabilitation when necessary, protection, and most importantly love.
How are Adoption Fees Set?
We use a variable fee schedule to assign adoption fees. This fee schedule takes into account the animal’s age, breed, and size.
Some types of dogs and cats are less common and have a higher demand, so their fee might be higher. Other types of dogs and cats are more common, are older, or have special needs. A variable fee structure that assigns higher fees to certain high-demand animals ensures we have the funds to provide for other animals that have special needs and/or a more difficult time finding a new home.
Adoption Fees at Nashville Humane Association generally range from $85-$225 for dogs and puppies, and generally from $45-$175 for cats and kittens.
Scalable Pricing
There are, however, some special exceptions that are made from time to time regarding our general pricing structure detailed above. NHA will use a scalable pricing structure for these “outlyer” situations. As an example, some special needs or longer stay animals have reduced adoption fees. Because cost of stay and care can be expensive at the shelter, we want to encourage an expedited adoption for some pets. There are also pets that have had their adoption fee “sponsored” by a generous donor, so their adoption fee is basically “free” to the public. Then there are also certain high-demand animals that have much higher adoption fees, this is a rare occurrence but it does happen from time to time. Because we anticipate that these “special” cases will be high-demand adoption animals, the adorable yorkie puppy who will be adopted in 5 minutes gets to help save the senior pibble who has been at the shelter for months. We use these higher fees to off-set the costs of care for all the animals at the shelter. Remember, NHA is an entirely gift-based not-for-profit we like to be creative from time-to-time when it comes to how we raise funds, and a scalable adoption fee is just one of those methods. Ultimately, these are all exceptions to the rule. For 99.9% of our animals at the shelter, Adoption Fees at Nashville Humane Association generally range from $90-$230 for dogs and puppies, and generally from $50-$180 for cats and kittens.
Adoption Requirements
Be 18 years of age or older
A picture I.D. showing your present address
The knowledge and consent of your landlord (if applicable)
Ability to spend time/money necessary to provide training, medical treatment, and proper care for a pet
IMPORTANT: The Nashville Humane Association reserves the right to refuse adoption to anyone. No animal will be adopted to prospective owners who mislead or fail to provide accurate information on the application.
American businesses are going contactless with their payments. They are simultaneously saving payment processing fees—and virtually eliminating them. How would you like to pay virtually zero in monthly processing fees? As consumers go contactless too, why not enjoy lower savings yourself? You can do this by meeting the ever-increasing demand and need for NO TOUCH services. We believe cost-conscious businesses deserve a practical solution.
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NMAAM is officially open! Buy your tickets now to see this one-of-a-kind museum experience. Tickets are available now! Whether you’re a Music City resident or traveling to Nashville from other parts of the globe, The NMAAM looks forward to welcoming you when you visit. To view a list of FAQs that will help you get the most out of your visit click here.
Welcome to the most European feeling and looking province in North America…Quebec, Canada. We speak very little French, but the locals in the province also speak English and are very helpful, so it’s the best of both worlds! We spent most of our time in Quebec City so it is skewed to that great city. You will love wandering around the old town of Quebec City. It has fantastic architecture that makes you feel like you’re in France. There’s a lot to do but it still has a small-town feel. It’s nice and cool in the Summer but if you love the Winter, it’s also a great spot for amazing winter decorations and lots of SNOW!
So, we’ve done mainly the United States of America spots so far. That said, our neighbors to the north were also majorly hurt by Covid and we need to be neighborly when things open up and visit. If we can, help all local businesses in all of North America.
1. La Citadelle de Quebec- Watch the changing of the guard at La Citadelle de Quebec. This is a ceremony that takes place daily. It marks the arrival of new sentries to relieve those on duty at the garrison. It’s a colorful military tradition and includes the regimental mascot Bastisse the Goat, dressed in his finest!
2. Old Quebec- Walk around the Chateau Frontenac and admire the beautiful architecture and grounds. This hotel is one of the most photographed hotels in the world. As you gaze upon its vastness and beauty, you will quickly understand why. You can also watch Quebec’s beloved street performers (Buskers) that perform outside the hotel. They are truly talented and worth stopping to watch their talent and skill. Catch a quick ride on the Old Quebec Funicular, a funicular railway that links the upper town with the lower town, for a unique experience. The architecture is breathtaking. Peppered through the city are many intricate murals. These murals show off the artistic nature of Quebec. Also, don’t miss out on visiting one of the oldest churches in North America, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires. It served as a filming location for the movie ‘Catch Me If You Can’ for the film’s final scene!
3. Waterfalls- Behold the Montmorency Waterfalls. The spectacular 275-feet tall falls on the Montmorency River. Fun fact, Montmorency Waterfalls tower higher than Niagara Falls! You can enjoy the beauty of the Falls from the ground, on a walkway at the top of the Falls, from the street as you drive by or Zip Line right in front of the Falls! Talk about a scenic view!
4. Whale Watching- All Aboard! Get ready for some amazing sights as you board the Croisieres AML for a Whale watching tour in Baie-Sainte-Catherine, Quebec. If you’re looking for a truly unique and memorable experience, this is it! Enjoy breathtaking landscapes banked on both St. Lawrence and Rivière Saguenay. Be prepared with your camera ready to shoot as you encounter many species of whales. We repeat don’t forget your camera and be prepared to have a spotter! Side note: This ship has the best hot chocolate I’ve ever tasted! Ahoy Chocolate Deliciousness.
5. Shopping- Quebec City has beautiful streets filled with local boutiques, art galleries, and gourmet food shops. The Petit Champlain District is North America’s oldest shopping district. It’s filled with artisanal boutiques and decorative art shops. The rue Saint-Jean District boasts delightfully original local shops. You are sure to find the perfect Québécois souvenir here. The Old Port is for the antique lovers and the Art District has a lively atmosphere. If you are a foodie don’t worry as there are many gourmet food shops. The Farmer’s Markets here are absolument parfait (absolutely perfect)! Grab a fresh croissant or baguette from one of the many French local boulangers/bakers. As you enjoy your baguette or chocolate croissant take a stroll through the market. There you will find the freshest produce and flowers. You will be magically transported to France. Or, perhaps, you are more of a mall person. While our malls seem to be dissolving in the United States, Quebec’s malls are thriving. In fact, Quebec malls feel like the 1990’s malls of our past—including merchandise from our 1990’s malls! Anyone remember Bombay Company and smoking cigarettes at the entryway? It was truly a step back in time.
6. Lavender fields at Bleu Lavande– Quebec City was our base and we left for New England (which we’ll cover in a later post) after our time in QC ended. Driving about 280km south (3-hour drive) toward Interstate 91 in the United States happens to sit a farm. The Bleu Lavande company farm that produces natural lavender products. The thing is the farm also has a wonderful store, fields for Instagram photos, massage tables (yes, a full massage with the scent of Lavender fields around you), a Cafe, tours, and more. It’s a must-stop to buy products (which we are still using) and to support the local farmers of southern Quebec. Plus, look out for the “Witch House” in Fitch Bay.
We hope this is a list to help you get started on your trip to Quebec. One of our favorite trips of recent summer family vacations. Feel free to email us for more suggestions at NashvilleBuyLocal@Gmail.com
Radical Rabbit sells vegan soul food around Nashville through a pop-up concept. At Radical Rabbit, the focus is on providing progressive, natural, and revolutionary food to all people. Including YOU.
From Mariah at Radical Rabbit:
“Here at Radical Rabbit, we focus on keeping it real: progressive, natural, and revolutionary. We do that with Earth-based Products and Plant-based food. The food is soulful and taste amazing. The products are high quality and effective. Rad Rab is proud to say that everything is, and always will be, all natural and cruelty free. Rad Rab was created by Mariah, (Muva Tofu) a Dope. Black. Vegan. mom living in Nashville, TN
What does Radical do? Radical Rabbit sells fresh vegan soul food plates and delivers them around town. We also do pop ups and host events. Following us on social media is the quickest way to find out where we are!
Why three pickup locations? We try to make getting our food as easy and quick as possible for our customers. This is the most efficient way we’ve found so far.”
One thing buying local has taught us is that getting people out of fast food is a difficult task. Instead of fighting that Hugh Baby’s has taken the local care and love for the community and brought it to the fast-food dining model. On Friday they offer a legend of a burger from Mississippi, The Slug Burger:
Made famous in Corinth, MS! Ground Pork and Soy Meal deep-fried and served with Pickles, Chopped Onions and Mustard.
Not only that they have wonderful menu items and some can be made Vegan. We also tried the Veggie Burger that is Vegetarian. Hold off on the Comeback sauce to be Vegan.
That’s why we’d love for you to try one of these:
Make sure you head to one of their Three Nashville Locations, 4816 Charlotte Avenue, 3001 West End Avenue or 718 Thompson Lane. Open seven days a week. Follow them on Facebook and/or Instagram.
