#26 - Demo's - One Year Later...Happy Birthday

December 2009

David comes to the rescue again...he started this journey with me, inspired and joined me on the journey, and so it's only appropriate that I'm with him on the one-year mark.

Unfortunately...I didn't quite make it to 40, but have really enjoyed the 26 so far. I'm all about achieving the goal...so I will continue to hit 40!

I was visiting David in Nashville and he took me to Demo's. Comfort food...the pot roast was calling my name. Isn't it strange the one thing that melts in my mouth...I've not been able to conquer in my own kitchen...so at certain restaurants...it melts in your mouth. And in celebration...we shared a chocolate birthday dessert. The perfect ending to a wonderful celebration! Thanks my dear friend!!  Let's get the 40 finished...


Demo's
300 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 256-4655
http://www.demosrestaurants.com/index.cfm

#5 - Monell's

March 2009

If you're looking for a fun place and don't mind meeting strangers...this is the place to go. This unique restaurant is in an old historic home in East Nashville. Basically, they've set up the big rooms as dining rooms with sitting for 12 or more around each table. So, regardless of the number in your party - you sit family style. They bring the day's menu out in large bowls and you pass the bowls around and fill up your plate. I remember how the rolls were delicious...just like I remember eating when visiting my great-grandmother in the country when I was a child.

Good southern cooking: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn pudding, ham, fried apples, and a buffet full of desserts. We met a dear couple who was traveling across country and just happened to stop here in Nashville and found Monell's.

David...keep up the great work of finding delightful restaurants! (He keeps promising me sushi)

Monell's
1235 6th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208-2601
(615) 248-4747
http://www.monellstn.com/n-rest.html

#4 - Marche'

February 2009

I owe it to David again...this is an exquisite place to dine. Everything I've had there - I have to admit, I do request to go back here when I visit him in Nashville - has been a party for the pallet. From the first time I was there...he ordered this "appetizer" (which unfortunately is not on the menu any longer) that was some kind of sampler platter. Honestly, I cannot remember what we were dipping, but we were dipping in this warm chocolate ganache...To tell you the truth, it didn't much matter what was being dipped - it could have been cardboard, this chocolate ganache would have made anything taste heavenly!

We've ordered perhaps everything on the menu at one time or another - and they change their menu often - and David's so kind, he always let's me try his. Sometimes I like his choice better than mine. But if you ever have a chance to go to Nashville - this is a must try! You'll love the food and the atmosphere.


MARCHé ARTISAN FOODS
1000 Main Street
Nashville, TN 37206
615.262.111
http://www.marcheartisanfoods.com/