We know you love Peg Leg Porker Ribs, Mac n’ Cheese, Memphis Sushi, and those hand pies! That’s why there is no reason to get fancy for dinner. Take a chance for a nice Beer and BBQ in the heart of Nashville.
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Find out more at their website www.peglegporker.com. They are open Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for a delectable feed of BBQ.
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We’ve been to most of North America and each region has unique tastes that they have perfected. New England is one of those regions. Much like the South, Southwest and the Midwest the area has also been touched by immigration. That’s why the taste of Italy is still strong in the region and for our money, the best Italian we’ve ever tasted (we’ve never been to Italy though). Here are our five must-eats of New England:
1. Lobster Roll in Maine- The quintessential New England treat is the lobster roll. The best lobster roll in the World is the Maine lobster roll we had from The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, Maine. The lobster is as fresh as you can get (they are pulling them off the back deck from the ocean), then steamed in ocean water. The meat is picked by hand. It’s served on a fresh round white roll that is baked daily 11 miles away at Reilly’s bakery in Biddeford, Maine. It’s served with an option of mayo, melted butter or if you want both! It’s no wonder why they sell as many as 500 of these per day! Located at 2 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043. Find their menu and more at their website.
2. Cannolis in Boston- Italians in North Boston have left their mark on the city. Some great Pizza (Sadly, Galleria Umberto was closed for July when we were there) and pasta can be found in the Northern part of Beantown. One place stood out to us though, Mike’s Pastry. I didn’t even know I loved Cannoli’s so much until I bit into one of these. Fresh cannoli shells filled with ricotta cheese. But it doesn’t stop there. They also provide the flavors of Italy: Limoncello, Amaretto, hazelnut, and pistachio. BUT WAIT, there’s more. Oreo, mint chip, chocolate dipped, pecan caramel and the list goes on. Cases upon cases of fresh cannoli, just waiting to be boxed up and enjoyed. We visited the 300 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113 location. Find out more and their other location by visiting their website.
3. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven- This is one of the best and oldest pizzerias in the United States. (See our Pizza post from a bit back where we put them only behind Detroit’s Buddy’s Pizza) They have been doing it the same way since 1925—baked in a coal-fired brick pizza oven. They are most known for their white clam pie—crust, olive oil, oregano, grated cheese, chopped garlic, and fresh littleneck clams. This is not our cup of tea due to our not liking clams that much. It was delicious (for clams), we preferred the tomato pie—tomatoes, grated pecorino Romano cheese, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. YUMMMM!!!!! Plus, we had a bacon and cheese that would knock your socks off. The location we went to was located at 157 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511. Find their menu and other locations on their website.
4. Seafood in Salem- The Clam Shack in Salem was a very lucky find for us. We just happened upon this delicious seafood shack by chance as we were driving around Salem after learning about witches. Well, this seafood was enchanting. It quickly became one of our favorites of the trip. Fresh seafood, perfect views of the bay and the best clam chowder I’ve ever tasted! They are located at 98 Restaurant Row, Salem, MA 01970.
5. Italian food on Cape Cod- Finding Montano’s Restaurant in North Truro, Massachusetts out on the Cape was a total accident. The perfect ending to a scenic day and driving around Cape Cod. This is what you would assume the best Italian cuisine would taste like! Why? Because it is! This place boasts made from scratch, fresh pasta, and pizza dough. It’s easy to see why it’s a local favorite. They are located at 481 US-6, North Truro, MA 02652. Find out more on their website.
Hot yoga is a vigorous form of yoga performed in a very warm and humid studio. It’s a great way to achieve better health. You tend to burn more calories due to an increased heart rate and metabolism. The blood flow to your arms and legs is increased, delivering more oxygenated blood to the muscles. Muscle tone and flexibility are improved. Experience it for yourself this week at one of these Hot Yoga of East Nashville Classes:
Hot-26 (Bikram Method Yoga) a series of 26 postures completed in a room heated to 100 to 105 degrees at approximately 40% humidity. The heat is helpful in allowing the body to go deeper into the postures safely by increasing the elasticity of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, allowing greater flexibility with a lower risk of injury. The heat also facilitates sweating and detoxification through the pores and skin – the body’s largest eliminating organ. The heat also greatly increases the challenge to the cardiovascular system, allowing for a challenging workout and greater fitness levels to be achieved. Finally, the intensity of the heat deepens the need for concentration and focus, strengthening the student’s willpower and self-control both in the classroom and beyond.
The Hot-26 discipline is an excellent way to develop and maintain a healthy body – it works as a preventative medicine by improving the immune system; detoxifying the muscles, lungs and organs; and preventing arthritis, back pain, and injuries to muscles, ligaments and tendons.
In addition, Hot-26 classes will help regulate weight and/or bring bodies to a healthy weight – each 90-minute class burning between 500 to 1100 calories. The self-control and focus developed in the class will be transferred to all areas of one’s life to improve overall mental and physical health.
Power Yoga (Vinyasa Flow) yoga is offered for a variety in one’s workout routine. Power Flow classes are taught in a slightly heated room (85 to 90 degrees). The classes and postures are unique and new every day. In this style of yoga, the students flow dynamically between postures, gaining a fun/spontaneous yoga experience.
Power Yoga classes combine standing postures, sun salutations, and floor postures for an energizing, cardiovascular, full-body workout. Power Flow classes combine breath control with postures designed to strengthen the body, develop flexibility and improve stamina. Students note improved core and upper body strength and toning.
Power Yoga classes are fitness-driven and excellent for regulating weight and/or bring bodies to a healthy weight – each 60-minute class burning between 450 to 600 calories.
Buti Yoga is a dynamic practice of vinyasa and hatha yoga sequences with added movement + Cardio-intensive bursts of Tribal Dance and primal movement. Prepare to loose your inhibitions and have a crazy amount of fun! Buti Yoga utilizes the Spiral Structure Technique to sculpt + tone the deep abdominal muscles that stabilize and strengthen the body. Instead of linear movements, the spiral structure technique and other Buti yoga movements challenge the body along all planes of motion.
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Winter finds at High-Class Hillbilly are not only amazing they are downright transformative for your look and your feelings. You’ll walk a little taller knowing you are buying quality vintage looks from one of the best curators of vintage in Nashville! Shop in-store or online now, highclasshillbilly.com. Open Wed-Sun / 12-6pm.
NEW LISTING AT 2213 Sultana Avenue! Fully renovated in 2018, this cottage offers newer kitchen cabinets, subway tile, & stainless steel appliances. The kitchen & living area has great natural light! Newer HVAC, water heater, windows, floors. The roof is new. Huge backyard & creek. Surrounded by renovated & new construction homes. Great location! Only a 5-minute walk to East Nash Beerworks & very close to other great East Nashville Restaurants and venues. Elementary: Tom Joy Middle: Jere Baxter High: Maplewood Comp. This property is listed at $255,000. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
We’ve spent some time in Hill Country during the 4th of July week in 2019 and discovered why so many of you enjoy Austin, Texas. We had our daughter on our adventures so we know even the kids will enjoy the experiences we are going to suggest. We need to travel again after being stuck indoors and in our town since 2020’s pandemic’s start. We want to help by showing you some of our favorite ways to travel and to do it with “Buy Local” in mind. The small businesses of America will need your help (no matter the town) to recover in 2020. So, think of the locals when traveling elsewhere.
1. Swim in Barton Springs—Dip your toes in one of the Crown Jewels of Austin. You’ll find Barton Springs Pool in Zilker’s Park and this natural three acre pool is fed from an underground spring with average temps between 68-70 ALL YEAR ROUND! So this is a must-do any time of the year you find yourself in Austin. The vibe is Austin “chill” but it does get busy in the summer, so it’s best to visit in the morning if you want to avoid a crowd. This is a great place for a unique dive in nature in the middle of a bustling city. Great for the whole family.
2. Catch a movie at The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema— Catch a movie at The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema—We had our first experience at an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at it’s birthplace of Austin, founded in 1997. The cinema chain is famous for serving dinner, drinks, snacks and the best locally crafted beer during the movie as well as their strict policy regarding movie-goers etiquette (which everyone seemed to follow)! Alamo is also committed to an exceptional picture and sound quality, so you’re sure to get the most out of your cinematic experience. We had a fantastic experience that included a comfy seat, an efficient waiter and the tastiest cinema popcorn (made with real butter) we’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. Being 2019 we watched “Spider-Man: Far From Home” where they had great Mondo Merch available in the lobby and treated us with classic Spiderman commercials from the 1970s to Present.
3. Visit Austin’s famous BATS— Under Congress Avenue bridge in downtown Austin reside tiny bats known as the Mexican free-tail bats that migrate to this bridge each November. The colony is estimated at 1.5 million bats and every evening they exit the bottom of the bridge to fly over 60 miles to a field for feeding. As they exit the bridge several thousand at a time, they put on quite a show, showing off synchronized flight patterns, twists, and turns. This natural phenomenon happens each year between March and November. Lots of people line up on top of the bridge as well as on the shoreline to watch. However, we had the best seats by far! We chose to get up close and personal with a bat watching cruise. Lone Star Riverboat provided the perfect opportunity to watch the bats from the water on their 60-minute bat watching tour on a pontoon boat. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge concerning all things bat and we swear he’s gotta be related to Matthew McConaughey. Since it was an extra special evening, the 4th of July, we were able to stay on the boat and enjoy the city’s fireworks from the water. It made for a magical evening for the whole family.
4. Stay at The Archer Hotel—The Archer Hotel, a stylish boutique hotel, in the middle of the Domain outdoor shopping mall! The Archer was truly Texas chic with eclectic, luxe guest rooms that included comfy beds and a wonderfully huge bathtub. They even offer curated souvenirs from local artisans for guests to purchase. Even the plunge pool had that Texas sass with a huge Texas star at the bottom along with a giant screen outdoor TV and poolside lounge area! If you’re looking for comfort, style, friendly staff, and the perfect location for shopping, eating, or relaxing, The Archer Hotel has it all.
5. Eat delicious food— Alright, alright, alright. When you’re in Austin, you’ve got to visit the legendary burger joint, Top-Notch Hamburgers. This little burger joint has been an Austin mainstay since 1971 and became famous when it was featured in the movie “Dazed and Confused’. We enjoyed the charcoal-broiled cheeseburgers and fresh onion rings and, of course, their famous corn dogs.
Something else Austinites are famous for? BBQ. And they are serious about it. We visited Black’s BBQ, in nearby Lockhart, Texas, which has been around since 1932 and continues to be a family-run, local operation! They offer seven kinds of barbecued meat, fresh sides, and classic southern desserts. We opted for the Giant Beef Ribs, which weighed a pound a piece! This sucker was huge and full of flavorful marbled beef. We did feel a bit like the Flintstones while chomping on the mammoth ribs but it was delicious and satisfying. While we were in Lockhart, we didn’t miss the opportunity to take a few photos of the beautiful county courthouse square which was transformed into the fictional town of Jarden, Texas, for the HBO original series “The Leftovers”.
However, it’s not all meat. If you’re looking for a plant-based meal, we highly recommend Next Level Burger, located inside Whole Foods Market (A local Austin Company you may have heard of). Next Level is a 100% plant-based burger joint that offers some of the best tasting plant-based burgers, shakes, and tots we’ve ever tried. Their motto is “good for the environment, good for you” and Next Level Burger makes it so easy to take care of both.
How about dessert? We headed over to Quackenbush’s Cakery. This eclectic, adorable bakery offers customized cakes and cookies, as well as coffee, espresso, pastries, and more. They even had “salt and pepper” shakers at each table filled with sprinkles and colorful sugar. Their offerings were fresh and delicious.
Breakfast the next morning included a quick trip to Donut 7. This donut shop offers freshly made donuts along with breakfast tacos and kolaches. We tried all three offerings at this local, family-owned business. Everything was fresh, fast and delicious but the plain glazed donut was perfection. Always judge a donut shop on the plain glazed. If they do that right, it’s a winner.
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Giving time and helping our fellow citizens is so important. If you are blessed, give. If you need to connect more deeply with the community for a cause to uplift your fellow man, give time. Bring your kids. Some of my best memories from my childhood were helping in shelters serving. Not just on holidays but just because it’s a Tuesday.
At Nashville Rescue Mission, they partner with thousands of volunteers each year to touch lives for today and for eternity.
Join the Mission’s team of volunteers and show compassion, love, and kindness to our neighbors in need. Click here to volunteer: nashvillerescuemission.org
