Gabby’s Burgers and Fries

Nashville Restaurants and FoodGabby’s Burgers and Fries493 Humphreys St.Nashville615-733-3119www.gabbysburgersandfries.comWho could find a restaurant, hidden away in an industrial area, and surrounded by a construction maze? The burger army, that’s who. Gabby’s pulls the faithful in, despite all the literal roadblocks. You gotta figure the food is pretty darn good if folks are willing to put up

Dim Sum at Lucky Bamboo

Nashville Restaurants and FoodDim Sum at Lucky Bamboo5585 Charlotte PikeNashville615-457-3136Lucky Bamboo, the new Chinese restaurant on Charlotte Pike, has only been open a few weeks, so we’ll save a real review for down the road. We did want to mention that they are offering dim sum on Saturday and Sundays. Two carts were clanging around the garden-like room on our Sunday visit. For those not

Robert Head’s Bar-B-Q

Nashville Restaurants and FoodRobert Head’s Bar-B-Q1055 Dorris Winters Rd.Chapmansboro615-566-5843There’s a certain mystique to a barbecue joint that only the locals know about. Word of mouth is the only form of marketing. That’s all it takes if the food is good enough to create some country gossip. Robert Head’s Bar-B-Q is out in the middle of nowhere. It’s a day trip worth making and for one

The Smiling Elephant

Nashville Restaurants and FoodThe Smiling Elephant2213 8th Ave. SouthNashville615-891-4488www.thesmilingelephant.comThe Kopsombut family takes great care in just about every aspect of this Melrose area Thai restaurant. From the homey cedar interior to the modern stylish dinnerware, there is a delicate spirit to the place, which is an extension of the food itself. The Smiling Elephant is a bit of

Sky Blue for Sale

Nashville Restaurants and FoodSky Blue for SaleAnother report from the ever changing Nashville restaurant world. The quirky and cozy little eatery in East Nashville, Sky Blue Coffee and Bistro, is for sale. Owner Kara Christian says she loves the cooking side of the restaurant, but not the business side. Her husband Kevin apparently took care of the front of the house, and after a divorce Kara is

Valentine’s Day Ideas 2010

Nashville Restaurants and FoodValentine’s Day Ideas 2010What is it about Valentine’s Day dining? Everyone wants romantic. Really though, what does that mean? Is it the ambiance? Low lighting? Soft music? Sexy food?This rather chilly winter keeps coming back to a more utilitarian definition of romantic for us: Cozy. We don’t look for expansive restaurants with huge lofty ceilings (well, at least