Memphis and Nashville

[GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry]

Who has been there and what did you like?

[maison rustique]

Been thinking of making a trip sometime in the next year, so watching this.

[Evelyn]

I spend a good amount of time in Nashville. Was just there in March for the SEC Basketball Tournament. Here are some of my favorites:

Rolf & Daughters

Henrietta Red

Etch

Bastion

Michael Mina Bourbon Steak (best view in town from their bar)

Audrey

Husk

Marsh House

Iggy’s

The Optimist

Present Tense

Biscuit Love

I am not a chicken fan, but everyone I know likes Hattie B’s or Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack.

 

[MitchW]

Edley's was always a fave for BBQ...https://www.edleysbbq.com/

Might be a lot of people like it now - there are any number of locations.

Enjoyed Martin's as well...https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/

And did have a great meal or two at Husk.

[GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry]

Thanks both for your great suggestions! Lots to consider.

[GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry]

Interestingly, after doing some digging, it appears that Sean Brock has stepped back from Audrey. His new place serves "Tokyo-inspired pizza." Stiil considering Husk.

[cinghiale]

2 hours ago, GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry said:

"Tokyo-inspired pizza."

“A perfect Tokyo Neapolitan pizza is defined by locally sourced wood burned in a locally sourced oven, an extra punch of salt, and a delicateness of dough that extends to the tip of the fire-seared crust.”

FFS.

From Eater of course

[Robert Rymarz]

On 4/21/2025 at 5:25 PM, GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry said:

Thanks both for your great suggestions! Lots to consider.

I can’t recommend Locust enough. Trevor Moran got something special and unique with Locust. I have been three times already. 

[MitchW]

11 hours ago, cinghiale said:

“A perfect Tokyo Neapolitan pizza is defined by locally sourced wood burned in a locally sourced oven, an extra punch of salt, and a delicateness of dough that extends to the tip of the fire-seared crust.”

FFS.

From Eater of course

Two questions: 

1. why is this posted in the Nashville/Memphis topic?

2. Why post an eater piece that is 8 years old?

Okay, a third question:

3. How much did you drink last night? Or were other substances involved?

 

 

[GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry]

1 hour ago, MitchW said:

Two questions: 

1. why is this posted in the Nashville/Memphis topic?

2. Why post an eater piece that is 8 years old?

Okay, a third question:

3. How much did you drink last night? Or were other substances involved?

 

 

Because Sean Brock is obsessed with Tokyo-style pizza, and he just opened Sho Pizza Bar in Nashville.

[MitchW]

2 hours ago, GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry said:

Because Sean Brock is obsessed with Tokyo-style pizza, and he just opened Sho Pizza Bar in Nashville.

Ahhhh - now that makes sense (I think).  Had I only read the previous post!!!

My apologies to both you and @cinghiale!

Edited April 29, 2025 by MitchW

[GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry]

I wrote my reply fast -- sorry if that came off brusque. Will report back on Sho! I'm a little salty that I missed the boat on Brock-led Husk and now Brock-led Audrey, but the new spot looks interesting, at least.

[cinghiale]

10 hours ago, MitchW said:

Two questions: 

1. why is this posted in the Nashville/Memphis topic?

2. Why post an eater piece that is 8 years old?

Okay, a third question:

3. How much did you drink last night? Or were other substances involved?

 

 

1. See above

2. I thought it so encapsulated the preciousness of a Japanese pizza.

3. Negronis (not Tokyo-inspired). Latest season of Black Mirror, which had put me in a curmudgeonly state of mind.