Picasso exhibition will make its sole U.S. appearance in 2021 at Frist Art Museum! The Frist is kicking off our 20th anniversary with Picasso. Figures, an exhibition from the incomparable collection of the Musée national Picasso-Paris. The exhibition will offer an in-depth look at Pablo Picasso’s career-long fascination with the human figure as a means of expressing a range of subjects and emotions. Featuring approximately 75 paintings, works on paper, and sculptures, Picasso. Figures will make its sole U.S. appearance in Nashville from Now through May 2.
You’re Almost to Your New Home! New Listing at 5025 Hillsboro Pike #6H!
You’re Almost to Your New Home! New Listing at 5025 Hillsboro Pike #6H! Immaculate, stylish condo w/ killer kitchen! Copper vent hood, gorgeous custom island, granite countertops, modern lighting. All appliances remain incl Ref, W/D! Airy, open-plan great for entertaining.LR w french doors to patio overlooking courtyard w/ perennial plantings, lounge area–lovely at night! Full-size Laundry.Unbeatable location in Green Hills.**Showings begin Sat 1/9 at 9 am** Buyer/agent to verify all pertinent info. Open House Sun 2-4 pm. Weekday showings request 2 hours’ notice.
Elementary: Julia Green Middle: John T. Moore High: Hillsboro Comp. This property is listed at $285,000. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
10 Things To Do That Are Family Friendly in New Orleans this Summer or anytime this year!
Rolling down I-65 heading toward The Crescent City is often nerve-racking as a parent. Someone we spoke with only scheduled two days in New Orleans afraid there wasn’t much for the family. Oh, we got all the parents covered here. There are so many fun things to do in New Orleans! Known for a more adult atmosphere, New Orleans can also be a great place for a family trip. We took our young daughter with us to explore this southern city and here is a list of our favorite activities:
1. Studio Be- Artist Brandan “B-mike” Odums has become a legend of using the abandoned building to make a powerful message all over the city. From abandoned public housing buildings to other buildings left to rot after Katrina. He now has created a powerful experience in a warehouse that houses a fantastic art exhibition in the Bywater section of New Orleans! HIis exhibit includes pieces that speak to Hurricane Katrina, Black Lives Matter’s Modern-day movement, and the past Civil Rights Movement. It also touches on self-esteem and love. For a truly extraordinary experience, visit Studio Be. 2941 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117. Great video below from GoNOLA
2. Trolley and graveyards- In New Orleans, trolleys are called streetcars. This is a charming, romantic, and convenient way to see the mansions that line the streets. If you have a little one who loves “Princess and the Frog” they are going to love riding down the tracks through the Garden District. Also, visiting graveyards is a must to get that full New Orleans tourist experience. Each graveyard has a story to tell and so many offer tours. New Orleans bury their dead in above-ground cemeteries and mausoleums. The tombs and monuments are fascinating and worth your time to visit. The one we visited was Lafayette Cemetery Number 1. It’s located across from the famous Commander’s Palace.
3. Prytania Theater- This historic, 1915 single-screen movie theater shows New Release, classic, kids’, and indie flicks. It is the oldest operating theater in New Orleans and caters to film buffs and families alike. It certainly has that old Hollywood feel. We were beyond excited to introduce Raiders of the Lost Arc to our young child…on the big screen! It is also charming that the theater is only a single screen theater. Perfect spot when the heat and humidity just get a little too much for you.
4. Mardi Gras World- You will be engulfed in a 300,000 square foot working warehouse when you enter Mardi Gras World. You’ll see old and new floats being made for Mardi Gras parades year-round. They also give you a slice of King Cake to complete the experience. We enjoyed our time here and were amazed by the artistry and effort it takes to make these parade floats.
5. Whitney Plantation- Experience a guided walking tour of this plantation museum that focuses on the experience of southern slaves. Through slave narratives, museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and restored buildings, the Whitney will give you an understanding of the enslaved people who lived and worked there. This tour will open your heart and your mind.
6. French Quartour Kids- Our daughter loved these tours. The Creole kids tour is a 1.5-hour tour for kids ages 7-12. The guide takes you back to the 1830s where you explore what life was like for kids back then. This family-friendly tour will keep your kids entertained while they learn. We learned new things too! We also experienced the Music Tour for Teens. What a great way to explore the musical roots and history of this city! This tour spends a great amount of time in Congo Square. These retired teachers made excellent tour guides and the kids (and the parents) were engaged the whole time.
St. Louis Cathedral 
French Quartour Kids Tour was our tour guide and if you have children we suggest all their tours. 
Congo Square Enslaved Monument. 
Statue of Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana
7. Sports- Catch a Pelicans or a Saints game. Experience the excitement of professional sports and cheer on your favorite team! If it’s fall, you’re only an hour from LSU and Tiger Stadium. We’ve spent more time in New Orleans during the NBA season. It’s always a great chance to see the stars of the Western Conference when in town. We’re still dreaming of seeing the The Human Jukebox live in the Bayou Classic (Which Marching Bands in Louisiana are a sport):
8. Preservation Hall- Experience the living traditions of Jazz at Preservation Hall. The Hall, founded in 1961, hosts intimate, acoustic jazz concerts nightly. They feature some of New Orlean’s finest performers and there’s no better place to experience a live concert. We got lucky to see Wendell Brunious and Shannon Powell (drummer in the photo with our daughter). Mr. Powell is Harry Connick’s drummer in many of the big band albums and also performed with John Boutté on the Treme song for HBO’s series. There were three other fabulous musicians with equal resumes. Warning, this is a really old school venue with limited air. (Louis Ford Clarinet, Steve Pistorious piano, Freddie Lonzo trombone)
Shannon Powell & The Kid 
It’s a tight space
9. Congo Square- Visit this open space full of musical history. Historically, this was a place that enslaved Africans would set up a market, sing, dance and play music. Congo Square continues to be an important venue for music festivals, brass band parades, and drum circles.
10. Peaches Record Store– Peaches records opened in 1975 and is a favorite local music hub in the city. It is a family-run business and has helped launch the careers of many Nola musicians. But wait….there’s more! There is an authentic 1940’s Woolworth’s luncheonette counter that is fully intact…in the record store! It’s the owner’s dream to make it fully operational again. But for now, it’s worth going to see this piece of history hiding in a record store.
Love the Merch 
Great Selection and the best Jazz selection we’ve ever seen. 
Yup it used to be a Woolworth’s. 
The Old and Notorious Woolworth Company Lunch Counters
Women to Watch: Celebrating the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage at Cheekwood!
In light of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States, Women to Watch: Celebrating the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage presents works from Cheekwood’s works on paper collection by female artists. With objects by Ruth Chaney, Helen Frankenthaler, Laura Grosch, Lee Krasner, Clare Leighton, Liliane Lijn, Barbara Morgan, and Beverly Pepper, the exhibition allows the viewer to recognize the strength in the points of view of the female artist, seeing where those voices resonate, and their impact on the canon of art history. Many of the artists in the show were often viewed as secondary to their more famous male counterparts, whether that was their husbands, or their contemporaries. This show allows the work to be seen on its own, without that relational identity. The artists in this show, much like the suffragists, were fighting to have their voices be heard. This exhibition invites the viewer to consider and embrace a different focus within art’s history, to see the unseen and value the undervalued.
This event runs February 06, 2021 – May 02, 2021!
Get A Jump on Spring Season Rolling with Black Shag Vintage!
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Delicious Treats ready for order at Olive & Sinclair!
It’s official we need a delicious treat for getting this far into 2021. This means The Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Co. candies are available to order straight from your laptop or phone. Very rich and a perfect gift for the sweet tooth in your family!
Beware Fly By Night Credit Card Salespeople!
You’ve seen them come into your business.
They go from town to town selling ‘snake oil’ and promising you savings on your processing. They tell you of all the money you save while locking you into a long term contract and bilking you of money on the backend that erase any savings promised. Here is that story as John P tells of it happening recently to one of our very own clients. Guard yourself against the pain to your bottom line.
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The Five Places You Need to Eat When Visiting, New Orleans and the One You Already Knew to Visit.
In April of 2018 (around Easter) something glorious happened. We visited New Orleans and the weather was glorious! Unlike most who visit in the summer, we experienced the highs in the mid 70’s. It was less crowded than usual. Other than the filming (Tom Hardy was filming Capone movie around the corner and The Purge TV show was also filming at nearby Loyola University) there weren’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 hope to get back as many of those businesses are hurting after losing the tourists during 2020.
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 and perfect for kids. 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.
“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.
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.
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The Fox Bar & Cocktail club Favorites! What will you choose?
Below are a few of The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club’s favorite menu items. Click here to view the full menu!
FOX DAIQUIRI • A Blend Of Appleton Reserve, Rhum Clément, & El Dorado 5 Rums, Lime Stock, Pineapple Skins, Sea Salt, Sugar, Lime Oil
LEFT HANDED BANANA • Belle Meade Bourbon, Banana, Cocchi Americano Rosa, Bruto Americano, Chocolate Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Olive & Sinclair Dark Chocolate
HOT CHICKEN HUMMUS • Chickpeas, Garlic, Hot Chicken Spices, Olive Oil, Honey. Served With Baguette & Veggies (Contains No Meat)
MISO DEVILED EGGS • Sesame Oil, Sriracha, Pickled Radish, Black Sesame, Green Onion