http://eastnashvilleblog.com Music, food, news, and views from the East side of Music City Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:00:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Editor's Note: Here at the East Nashville Blog we all consider ourselves patrons of the arts, and even more so when they're local. So when East Nashville writer Nick Valentino asked if he could write a guest post, we were happy to say yes. Greetings Fellow East Nashvillians, My name is Nick ... http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/11/12/an-east-nashville-query-guest-blog-by-author-nick-valentino/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed East Nashvillians, I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you about a little radio program called the Magical Mystery Show. If you still have a record player and a collection of vinyl, if you're an insomniac, if you've ever wanted to hear Lou Reed* call in and request one ... http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/10/16/the-magical-mystery-show-on-wrvu/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Editor's Note: What you're looking at here is almost as much a review of all the East Nashville spots owned by Matt Charette as it is a look at his newest place, Drifters. But Bob's review of Drifters depends pretty heavily on a familiarity with those other businesses, so I've ... http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/10/14/five-points-drifters-bbq-review/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed [caption id="attachment_123" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Historic East End, home of the Tomato Arts Festival"][/caption] Folks from all over Nashville flocked to East End on Saturday for the Tomato Art Festival, one of the biggest parties of the year on this side of the Cumberland. That's no surprise given that it's been voted ... http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/08/10/you-say-tomato-we-say-fun-tomato-art-festival-recap/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed East Nashville taco lovers, your list of local options just got a little longer - and if you're on the western side of Gallatin Road, the new option just might jump to the top of your list. [caption id="attachment_113" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Holland House brings tacos west of Gallatin Road"][/caption] Terrell Raley ... http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/07/25/get-your-eastside-taco-fix/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Next Big Nashville 2009, Music City's own four-day music festival and conference, doesn't roll around until the second week in October. But if you're a Nashville artist looking to get in on the action, now is the time to apply. Even if you're not a big shot you've got a chance ... http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/07/08/next-big-nashville-2009-accepting-band-submissions-through-next-week/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Ahhhhh. Another East Nashville Fourth of July, where endless pops of fireworks begin two days before and continue for at least another week. I ask other friends (westies and southies) if people continue to play with explosives after America's special day. Usually the answer is "no." I guess we just ... http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/07/07/spicehead-paradise-nashvilles-third-annual-hot-chicken-festival-recap/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed On Sundays I don’t often feel like venturing out into the world before noon. By then, finding sustenance is a priority. There are plenty of places in East Nashville for brunch, and if I haven’t visited most of them by now, I’m sure I will. This week I checked out ... http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/06/29/a-drunkards-brunch-mitchells-deli/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed We're hoping to get a look at FOOD, INC., the new documentary about the food industry that's playing at Belcourt tomorrow. In the meantime, here's the trailer for the film: Read about the film in the Tennessean's article from today. Visit the Belcourt's website here, or follow them on Twitter here. http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/06/25/food-inc-opens-at-belcourt-this-weekend/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Few foods compare with the comfort of fresh baked goods with their warm smells wafting from the ovens, the visceral experience of going to the bakery, peering into the cases and having to decide between a variety of texture and flavor combinations. For me, the experience sparks fond childhood memories ... http://eastnashvilleblog.com/2009/06/22/fresh-baked-tradition-sweet-16th-bakery/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed