Eat in Nashville: The Pied Piper Creamery

Chocolate Chip and Peanut... Peanut Butter and Chocolate ice cream

I visited The Pied Piper Creamery while exploring the Five Points neighborhood in East Nashville. This is a charming ice cream shop known for interesting flavors with clever names.

My guest tried the Chocolate Chip and Peanut... Peanut Butter and Chocolate flavors, which were a hit. Some of the other flavors they serve include Are You There God? It's Me, Margarita, Rockin' The SubBourbon, and Smore Than A Feeling. They serve 24 flavors at a time and have an even longer list you can view here. It's pretty incredible.

If you've visited The Pied Piper Creamery, what do you recommend trying?

The Pied Piper Creamery

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114 S. 11th St., Nashville, TN 37206

Open: Daily 12 - 10

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Coffee in Nashville: Barista Parlor

12 oz. Latte

Barista Parlor is a hip coffee shop with two locations (and a third on the way in Germantown) in Nashville. They specialize in coffee made with beans from favorites like Four Barrel, Stumptown, Intelligentsia, and Sightglass. They also serve a variety of pastries like homemade Pop-Tarts, macarons, and scones, as well as artisanal chocolate and other bites.

I ordered a 12 oz. latte made with Supersonic Coffee, a company based in Berkeley. It was prepared perfectly, as expected.

The location I visited is the original and was previously a transmission shop. It's spacious and designed with mixed materials, similar to the coffee shops I frequent in San Francisco.

If you've visited Barista Parlor, what did you try?

Barista Parlor

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519B Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN 37206

Open: Monday - Friday 7am - 8pm, Saturday - Sunday 8am - 8pm

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Eat in Nashville: Edley's Bar-B-Que

Brisket Sandwich with red sauce and pickles, served with mac n' cheese and banana pudding




Southern Salad with turkey, cucumber, carrots, red onion, tomatoes, bacon, smoked Gouda, croutons, and lettuce

When visiting the South, it seems imperative to try some local barbecue. I stopped by Edley’s Bar-B-Que in East Nashville to do just that.

I ordered the Brisket Sandwich with mac n' cheese and banana pudding on the side. The barbecued brisket had the signature layer of blackened dry rub on the outside, which I've recognized from watching a season's worth of episodes of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." It came with crisp pickles most likely made in-house and a red sauce. The bun was fresh and had a nice sweetness to it. The mac n' cheese was creamy and had a flavorful seasoning on top. The banana pudding was a highlight as well.

I also tried a bit of the Southern Salad, which features every vegetable I had been longing for in meat-and-potato country.

If you've visited Edley's Bar-B-Que, what do you recommend trying?

Edley's Bar-B-Que

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908 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37206

Open: Daily 11 - 10

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Coffee in Nashville: CREMA

Cuban

CREMA is a hip coffee shop located in Downtown Nashville. Surrounded by an area designed for country music lovers and tourists, CREMA is a bit of a hipster oasis. The interior and clientele make it seem like you've just entered a popular coffee shop on Valencia in San Francisco's Mission District. It felt like home. 

They're known for the Cuban, which is a latte made with condensed milk. The latte itself is clearly prepared by an expert hand. The condensed milk makes the drink very sweet; it's perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

If you've visited CREMA, what did you try?

CREMA

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15 Hermitage Ave., Nashville, TN 37210

Open: Monday - Friday 7 - 7, Saturday 8 - 6, Sunday 9 - 4

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Eat in Nashville: Mike’s Ice Cream

Coffee Ice Cream

While strolling by the honky-tonk bars that line Broadway in Downtown Nashville, I stopped by Mike's Ice Cream for a treat. This ice cream and coffee shop is known for a wide selection of unique flavors and a charming interior.

After sampling three flavors, I ordered a scoop of Coffee ice cream. It exceeded my expectations and then some. It had a buttery undertone I really liked.

If you've visited Mike's Ice Cream, what have you tried?

Mike’s Ice Cream

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208 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201

Open: Sunday - Thursday 8 - 11, Friday - Saturday 8 - 12

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Eat in Nashville: Waffle House

Pecan Waffle


Two Eggs with grits and toast


Sausage

Waffle House is a major chain restaurant located throughout the South. I ate there for breakfast several times during my visit. They're known for their breakfast staples, affordable prices, and friendly service.

I tried the Pecan Waffle twice. The waffles on their own are quite good and the pecans bring them to another level. I also enjoyed their Two Egg special with grits and toast on the side. They let you customize the grits how you like (such as with more or less butter) and the waitresses are very accommodating for patrons like myself who try to make a Southern breakfast a bit healthier.

If you've visited Waffle House, what did you try?

Waffle House

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556 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

Open: 24/7

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Eat in Nashville: Ellendale’s

Seared Atlantic Salmon with cioppino vinaigrette, sauteed spinach, and garlic


Braised Short-Rib with Seared Shrimp and Grits with aged cheddar, green beans, pimento relish, and shoestring potatoes

Last week I spent some time exploring Nashville. I had dinner at Ellendale's, a restaurant that specializes in Southern cuisine with a modern touch.

I ordered the Braised Short-Rib with Seared Shrimp and Grits. It was pretty good. The short-rib was very tender; so much so, it came apart easily under my fork. The gravy on top had a lot of flavor. The shrimp and grits were a highlight. The shrimp was fresh and the grits were made with the right amount of butter. They were balanced well by the freshly cut green beans and red peppers. I also tried a bit of the Seared Atlantic Salmon, which was prepared perfectly.

Ellendale's has a charming interior. The front of the restaurant looks like a converted house with patrons eating in different rooms on either side. It has a very comfortable vibe. The back of the restaurant has contemporary design elements as seen in the use of reclaimed wood, old-fashioned light fixtures, and mixed materials throughout. They also have live music and a bar in this section, making it a great place for dinner in Music City.

If you've visited Ellendale's, what do you recommend trying?

Ellendale’s

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2739 Old Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

Open: Monday 3 - 10, Tuesday - Friday 11 - 10, Saturday - Sunday 10 - 10

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