Matt and Mickey sit down for a fast paced smattering of suggestions and recommendations including the likes of Mary’s Old Fashioned Pit BBQ, Monday Night Brewery, Mel’s Overlord and The Vic inside The Gallatin Hotel. Then they take some time to discuss a load of suggestions in the Cleveland Park Neighborhood, including Spicy Boys, Plain Janes and All People Beverage Hall.  Music recommendations include seeing Tame Impala live and the latest Destroyer record, Labyrinthitis. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton.

Matt and Mickey sit down for a fast paced smattering of suggestions and recommendations including the likes of <a href="https://www.marysbbqpit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary’s Old Fashioned Pit BBQ</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mondaynight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monday Night Brewery</a>, <a href="https://www.overlordnashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mel’s Overlord</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thevicnashville/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Vic</a> inside The Gallatin Hotel. Then they take some time to discuss a load of suggestions in the Cleveland Park Neighborhood, including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spicyboysnashville/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spicy Boys</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/planejane615/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plain Janes</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allpeoplecoffee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All People Beverage Hall</a>. Music recommendations include seeing Tame Impala live and the latest Destroyer record, <a href="https://destroyer.bandcamp.com/album/labyrinthitis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Labyrinthitis</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>.

A Blast of Flavor (and Dynamite)

Matt and Mickey are denied a visit to a tasty new pizza spot, spend some time in Hillsboro Village, discover a magical happy hour with bagels and take a deep dive into the problem of overwhelming menu options.  Join in for a lively chat about Anzie Blue, Snooze A.M., Shep’s Deli, Buttermilk Ranch and even a bit of Cheesecake Factory. On the music front: Matt is excited about the new Cate Le Bon record, Pompeii,  and Mickey can’t wait to read the new J Dilla book, The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton.

Matt and Mickey are denied a visit to a tasty new pizza spot, spend some time in Hillsboro Village, discover a magical happy hour with bagels and take a deep dive into the problem of overwhelming menu options. Join in for a lively chat about <a href="https://www.anzieblue.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anzie Blue</a>, <a href="https://www.snoozeeatery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snooze A.M.</a>, <a href="https://shepsdeli.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shep’s Deli</a>, <a href="http://buttermilkranch.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buttermilk Ranch</a> and even a bit of <a href="https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheesecake Factory</a>. On the music front: Matt is excited about the new Cate Le Bon record, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0FHU2NxNeg7sw3pjuUHk5w?si=voAnCkZHSUm8x7pPrm5dCA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pompeii</a>, and Mickey can’t wait to read the new J Dilla book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3IxTR8u" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>.

Overwhelmed by Menu Options

Matt and Mickey kick off 2022 with a look at a handful of recent closings but mostly with an eye on intriguing new offerings; including Bag Lady’s, Mad Town Coffee, Retrograde Coffee and a deep dive into Noble’s Beer Hall.  Music recommendations for Joe Kenkel, The Robe, Fontaines DC and The Smile. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton.

Matt and Mickey kick off 2022 with a look at a handful of recent closings but mostly with an eye on intriguing new offerings; including <a href="https://www.bagladys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bag Lady’s</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/MadtownCoffee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mad Town Coffee</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/retrogradecoffee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Retrograde Coffee</a> and a deep dive into <a href="https://www.instagram.com/noblesbeerhall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noble’s Beer Hall</a>. Music recommendations for <a href="https://joekenkel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Kenkel</a>, <a href="https://therobemusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-jason-ep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Robe</a>, <a href="https://fontainesdc.bandcamp.com/album/skinty-fia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fontaines DC</a> and <a href="https://thesmile.bandcamp.com/track/the-smoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Smile</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>.

The Art of Feng Shui and Spicy Fried Pickles

Matt and Mickey share some recent experiences at two new Nashville spots that downright blow their minds – Etc. and Audrey, respectively. Plenty of additional recommendations for The Dutch, H&amp;S Bagels, some insights on changes at The Hermitage Hotel and a quick note about Shoney’s Breakfast Bar. Music recommendations for Vanishing Twin and a happy birthday shoutout to WNXP. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton.

Matt and Mickey share some recent experiences at two new Nashville spots that downright blow their minds – <a href="https://etc.restaurant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etc.</a> and <a href="https://www.audreynashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audrey</a>, respectively. Plenty of additional recommendations for <a href="https://www.thedutchnashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dutch</a>, <a href="https://www.handsbagels.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">H&amp;S Bagels</a>, some insights on changes at <a href="https://www.thehermitagehotel.com/the-hotel.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hermitage Hotel</a> and a quick note about Shoney’s Breakfast Bar. Music recommendations for <a href="https://v-twin.bandcamp.com/album/ookii-gekkou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanishing Twin</a> and a happy birthday shoutout to <a href="https://wnxp.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WNXP</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>.

Deluxe Breakfast Bars

Matt and Mickey keep things moving along quickly this episode with discussions on “New Nashville” breakfast establishment Big Bad Breakfast and “Old Nashville” spot Wendell Smith’s. They also share their thoughts on their experiences at the new East Side location of Burger &amp; Co, as well as the convenient Elegy Coffee.  Matt shares his enjoyment of the new BRNDA record and Mickey suggests that for music, you can do no better than just spending some time at the new Third Man Records Blue Room Bar. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton.

Matt and Mickey keep things moving along quickly this episode with discussions on “New Nashville” breakfast establishment <a href="https://bigbadbreakfast.com/locations/nashville-tn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Bad Breakfast</a> and “Old Nashville” spot <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wendellsmithsrestaurant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendell Smith’s</a>. They also share their thoughts on their experiences at the new East Side location of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burger.scrumptious" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Burger &amp; Co</a>, as well as the convenient <a href="https://www.elegycoffee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elegy Coffee.</a> Matt shares his enjoyment of the new <a href="https://brendadc.bandcamp.com/album/do-you-like-salt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRNDA record</a> and Mickey suggests that for music, you can do no better than just spending some time at the new Third Man Records <a href="https://www.thirdmanrecords.com/news/the-blue-room-bar-grand-opening" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Room Bar</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>.

The Silent Clanking of a Knife and Fork

Matt and Mickey spend some time discussing their time at two new exciting pop-ups; the Japanese BBQ spot holding court at the East Nashville Farmer’s Market and Patterson House Kisser and the Mexico City inspired joint at Bastion Alebrije. Then they brave downtown and check out the offerings at Fifth and Broadway, which surprisingly pleasant results. They leave you with one question – where’s the best Chinese food in Nashville? Hit us up on Twitter or Instagram with your recommendations! Musical selections include a reminder to listen to Maggot Brain on it’s 50th anniversary and discover the genre-defying Terry Presume.  If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

Matt and Mickey spend some time discussing their time at two new exciting pop-ups; the Japanese BBQ spot holding court at the East Nashville Farmer’s Market and Patterson House <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kisserbbq/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kisser</a> and the Mexico City inspired joint at Bastion <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alebrijenash/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alebrije</a>. Then they brave downtown and check out the offerings at <a href="https://fifthandb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fifth and Broadway</a>, which surprisingly pleasant results. They leave you with one question – where’s the best Chinese food in Nashville? Hit us up on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> with your recommendations! Musical selections include a reminder to listen to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3utrFnKNa1QSmUIm8QxHEC?si=583dd58619064e71" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maggot Brain</a> on it’s 50th anniversary and discover the genre-defying <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JLuMu6NZUAU8gYhrzvOdX?si=_53wQ9DQSYy8Vqn1RC-Piw&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Terry Presume</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

Get There Before It Gets Past You

For the first time in a long time, Matt, Mickey and Michael are all in the studio together. Together they dive into a litany of freewheeling recommendations and more than a dash of controversial topics. You’ll have to tune in for the debatable discussion but the Not So Controversial chat includes the endorsements for H&amp;S Bagel, Old Nashville Experience Smeraldoâ€s, brand new spot Eastwood Deli and comfortable bar Lucky’s 3 Star Bar… just to name a few.  Musical selections include Total Wife and Lithics.  If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

For the first time in a long time, Matt, Mickey and Michael are all in the studio together. Together they dive into a litany of freewheeling recommendations and more than a dash of controversial topics. You’ll have to tune in for the debatable discussion but the Not So Controversial chat includes the endorsements for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/handsbagels/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">H&amp;S Bagel</a>, Old Nashville Experience <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Smeraldos-115936781769654/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smeraldoâ€s</a>, brand new spot <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eastwooddelico/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eastwood Deli</a> and comfortable bar <a href="https://www.instagram.com/luckys_3_star/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucky’s 3 Star Bar</a>… just to name a few. Musical selections include <a href="https://totalwife.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Total Wife</a> and <a href="https://lithics.bandcamp.com/album/tower-of-age" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lithics</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

Freewheeling Recommendations and High Controversy

Another episode covering some delightful new destinations around Nashville, as well as some well established spots that were previously undiscovered to us! We discuss Mama Yang and Daughter, Clawsonâ€s Seitan, Henry James, Sixty Vines, NVR NVR and Geist to name a few. Musical selections include Negro Justice &amp; Gee Slab and Mac Blackout.  If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

Another episode covering some delightful new destinations around Nashville, as well as some well established spots that were previously undiscovered to us! We discuss <a href="https://www.eatmamayang.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mama Yang and Daughter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theclawsonco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clawsonâ€s Seitan</a>, <a href="https://www.henryjamesbar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henry James</a>, <a href="https://www.sixtyvines.com/location/nashville-tn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sixty Vines</a>, <a href="https://www.nevernevernashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NVR NVR</a> and <a href="https://www.geistnashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geist</a> to name a few. Musical selections include <a href="https://negrojustice87.bandcamp.com/album/resplendent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Negro Justice &amp; Gee Slab</a> and <a href="https://macblackout.bandcamp.com/album/love-profess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mac Blackout</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

The Oppression of Nashville Hot Chicken Fusion

For the first time in over a year, our hosts record in person, maskless! We’ve been vaccinated and are ready to get back to safely exploring the city. They talk through some recent openings that include a baffling Justin Timberlake backed affair called The Twelve Thirty Club and a new Riverside Village destination called Bite a Bit Thai &amp; Sushi. Restaurant and Bar reviews include the overlooked Sonny’s Patio &amp; Pub and Otto’s Nashville sandwiched around a controversial discussion on Old Nashville vs New Nashville that involves The San Antonio Taco Company.  Musical selections include Houston Kendrick and Black Country New Road.  If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

For the first time in over a year, our hosts record in person, maskless! We’ve been vaccinated and are ready to get back to safely exploring the city. They talk through some recent openings that include a baffling Justin Timberlake backed affair called <a href="https://thetwelvethirtyclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Twelve Thirty Club</a> and a new Riverside Village destination called <a href="http://biteabitthaisushi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bite a Bit Thai &amp; Sushi</a>. Restaurant and Bar reviews include the overlooked <a href="https://www.sonnysnashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonny’s Patio &amp; Pub</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ottos_nashville/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Otto’s Nashville</a> sandwiched around a controversial discussion on Old Nashville vs New Nashville that involves <a href="https://www.thesatco.com/index.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The San Antonio Taco Company</a>. Musical selections include <a href="https://houstonkendrick.bandcamp.com/album/small-infinity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Houston Kendrick</a> and <a href="https://blackcountrynewroad.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Country New Road</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

Words You Don’t Want to Hear Together: Highly Elevated Honky-Tonk

After a quick mourning of Rotier’s, Matt and Michael discuss a slew of topics including Saint Stephen‘s curse busting anniversary, 5th and Broadway’s historic debut with Slim &amp; Husky’s being the first Black owned business downtown, the hidden deliciousness of St Vito Focacciaria tucked inside Van Dyke, the shockingly memorable hummus of Epice, a quizzical dining experience at Shotgun Willie’s and even a Guy Fieri anecdote.  Musical selections include The Feature and Peel Dream Magazine. Anti-recommendations include the NSC Theme song. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

After a quick mourning of Rotier’s, Matt and Michael discuss a slew of topics including <a href="https://www.saintstephennash.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Stephen</a>‘s curse busting anniversary, <a href="https://fifthandb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5th and Broadway’s</a> historic debut with <a href="https://slimandhuskys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slim &amp; Husky’s</a> being the first Black owned business downtown, the hidden deliciousness of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/st.vito_focacciaria/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St Vito Focacciaria</a> tucked inside Van Dyke, the shockingly memorable hummus of <a href="http://www.epicenashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epice</a>, a quizzical dining experience at <a href="https://sgwbbq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shotgun Willie’s</a> and even a Guy Fieri anecdote. Musical selections include <a href="https://thefeaturemusic.bandcamp.com/track/space-freeway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Feature</a> and <a href="https://peeldreammagazine.bandcamp.com/album/agitprop-alterna" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peel Dream Magazine</a>. Anti-recommendations include the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XmMEioa6-Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NSC Theme song</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

The Mysterious Allure of Focaccia

Exploring the ever growing, and shrinking, bar and restaurant scene in Nashville, TN.

Love the in depth review of new places in Nashville. Also gives some interesting history of the 2000s era before the recent Nashville boom.

From a local

This is the Place

Mike Wolf

Matt throws some quick positivity around for Pelican and Pig, Bar Otaku, Butcher and Bee and the forthcoming Sean Brock Applachian compound. Mickey sits down with one of the owners of forthcoming Tiki Bar Chopper Mike Wolf* to discuss his history, his garden secrets for making a great drink and the escapism he has planned for his new exotic drink destination.  * The same Mike Wolf you know and love from beverage podcast Liquid Gold. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

Matt throws some quick positivity around for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pelicanandpig/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pelican and Pig</a>, <a href="https://www.barotaku.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bar Otaku</a>, <a href="https://butcherandbee.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Butcher and Bee</a> and the forthcoming Sean Brock <a href="https://nashville.eater.com/2019/1/24/18195904/sean-brock-nashville-appalachian-restaurant-plans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Applachian compound</a>. Mickey sits down with one of the owners of forthcoming Tiki Bar <a href="https://www.facebook.com/choppertiki/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chopper</a> Mike Wolf* to discuss his history, his garden secrets for making a great drink and the escapism he has planned for his new exotic drink destination. * The same Mike Wolf you know and love from beverage podcast <a href="https://weownthistown.net/shows/liquid-gold/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liquid Gold</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

Tradition Over Trend with Chopper’s Mike Wolf

Mickey calls in from a remote location to weigh in with Matt on a few new locations worth visiting. They spend time in the heart of East Nashville at Van Dyke Bed &amp; Beverage and with the perfectly curated Chopper Tiki. They also recommend grabbing a drink at hotel bars Easy 8 and Mane &amp; Rye while carving a substanial bit of time out for a full meal on the historic grounds of Geist. Last, but certainly not least, they tip their hats to Waldo’s Chicken &amp; Beer where you can get chicken… four ways. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

Mickey calls in from a remote location to weigh in with Matt on a few new locations worth visiting. They spend time in the heart of East Nashville at <a href="https://www.vandykenashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Van Dyke Bed &amp; Beverage</a> and with the perfectly curated <a href="https://www.choppertiki.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chopper Tiki</a>. They also recommend grabbing a drink at hotel bars <a href="https://www.dreamhotels.com/nashville/dining-en.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easy 8</a> and <a href="https://www.huttonhotel.com/dine-and-drink/mane-and-rye-dinerant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mane &amp; Rye</a> while carving a substanial bit of time out for a full meal on the historic grounds of <a href="https://www.geistnashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geist</a>. Last, but certainly not least, they tip their hats to <a href="https://waldoschicken.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waldo’s Chicken &amp; Beer</a> where you can get chicken… four ways. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

Thoughtful Tiki Robots

As promised, every five episodes of This Is The Place will be dedicated to pursuing the hunt of Nashville’s Greatest Dive Bar. Back in Episode 10, a selection of dives in South Nashville was pursued and saw Tin Dog Tavern emerge the winner. In Episode 15, the East side was hit up and determined Fran’s to be the dive of dives. Now, with Episode 20, we head West. Host Matt Meeks is joined by We Own This Town proprietor Michael Eades and Charlotte corridor resident expert Paul Hinman to form some opinions on their four candidates. Over the course of the night, a standardized scorecard was used to test The Villager Tavern, The Centennial, The Nations Bar Grill and Betty’s Bar &amp; Grill against our predetermined criteria.  Apologies to Springwater and Brown’s Diner, two very fine Dive Bar-esque environments that were excluded from this round for not being primarily bars.  If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

As promised, every five episodes of This Is The Place will be dedicated to pursuing the hunt of Nashville’s Greatest Dive Bar. Back in <a href="https://weownthistown.net/shows/this-is-the-place/inaugural-neighborhood-dive-bar-tour/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 10</a>, a selection of dives in South Nashville was pursued and saw Tin Dog Tavern emerge the winner. In <a href="https://weownthistown.net/shows/this-is-the-place/second-round-dive-bar-tour/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 15</a>, the East side was hit up and determined Fran’s to be the dive of dives. Now, with Episode 20, we head West. Host Matt Meeks is joined by We Own This Town proprietor <a href="http://twitter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Eades</a> and Charlotte corridor resident expert <a href="http://twitter.com/plainhuman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Hinman</a> to form some opinions on their four candidates. Over the course of the night, a standardized scorecard was used to test <a href="https://www.thevillagertavern.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Villager Tavern</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/centennial5115/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Centennial</a>, <a href="http://www.nationsbarandgrill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nations Bar Grill</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Dive-Bar/Bettys-Grill-118955581450294/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betty’s Bar &amp; Grill</a> against our predetermined criteria. Apologies to Springwater and Brown’s Diner, two very fine Dive Bar-esque environments that were excluded from this round for not being primarily bars. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

Dive Bar Tour, Round Three

Mickey and Matt anticipate the upcoming Jackalope Summer Beer revival and the MakerReady Bar Lautrec experience before diving into their experiences at the new Ketner coffee house and the unique community meal experience from The Humble Table.  If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

Mickey and Matt anticipate the upcoming <a href="https://jackalopebrew.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jackalope</a> Summer Beer revival and the MakerReady <a href="https://www.noelle-nashville.com/event/bar-lautrec-at-hidden-bar/all/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bar Lautrec</a> experience before diving into their experiences at the new <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kettnercoffeesupply/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ketner</a> coffee house and the unique community meal experience from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/humbletable/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Humble Table</a>. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

Toulouse-Lautrec in the Supply Closet

PART ONE of a multi-part series that we plan to revisit from time to time: the best of Neighborhood Bars (also known as “Dive Bars” – if you’re feeling a bit derogatory). In part one, hosts Matt and Mickey bring producer Michael Eades along to visit neighborhood bars in the often neglected South Nashville and Woodbine area. Five bars were selected to judge against one another to discover out which would emerge triumphant (in our opinion). Selections include The Batter’s Box Bar &amp; Grill, Melrose Billiards, Rosie’s Twin Kegs, Santa’s Pub and Tin Dog Tavern; all judged against the same criteria of Lighting, Smoke Levels, Cleanliness and Attraction to Locals. Ultimately, a clear winner is selected for the next round but every location came with plenty of enjoyable merit.   If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

PART ONE of a multi-part series that we plan to revisit from time to time: the best of Neighborhood Bars (also known as “Dive Bars” – if you’re feeling a bit derogatory). In part one, hosts Matt and Mickey bring producer Michael Eades along to visit neighborhood bars in the often neglected South Nashville and Woodbine area. Five bars were selected to judge against one another to discover out which would emerge triumphant (in our opinion). Selections include <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bar/Batters-Box-Bar-Grill-105349454865/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Batter’s Box Bar &amp; Grill</a>, <a href="https://dirtymelrose.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Melrose Billiards</a>, <a href="https://rosiestwinkegs.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rosie’s Twin Kegs</a>, <a href="http://santaspub.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Santa’s Pub</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tindogtavern/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tin Dog Tavern</a>; all judged against the same criteria of Lighting, Smoke Levels, Cleanliness and Attraction to Locals. Ultimately, a clear winner is selected for the next round but every location came with plenty of enjoyable merit. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

Inaugural Neighborhood Dive Bar Tour

In this episode, Mickey and Matt divulge some of their favorite pizza spots around town; including Bella Napoli Pizzeria, Lockeland Table and, surprisingly, Tailgate Brewery. From there, they share their dining experiences with the “New American” offerings of Hathorne and the Indian Street Food of Chaatable; two very different offerings that both end up being worth your while.  If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

In this episode, Mickey and Matt divulge some of their favorite pizza spots around town; including <a href="https://bellanapolipizzeria.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bella Napoli Pizzeria</a>, <a href="https://www.lockelandtable.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lockeland Table</a> and, surprisingly, <a href="https://www.tailgatebeer.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tailgate Brewery</a>. From there, they share their dining experiences with the “New American” offerings of <a href="https://www.hathornenashville.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hathorne</a> and the Indian Street Food of <a href="https://chaatablenashville.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chaatable</a>; two very different offerings that both end up being worth your while. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

The Joyful Hour

While dining on morning donuts, Matt and Mickey share a smattering of recent closings and the history they carry with them – including Tin Angel and Firefly. Ever prone to keeping things positive, they quickly turn to the delights of Pemrose, a new Bearded Iris and PJ’s Coffee. From there, they give an exhaustive take on the offerings of Pelican &amp; Pig. Matt gets furious about ribs. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

While dining on morning donuts, Matt and Mickey share a smattering of recent closings and the history they carry with them – including Tin Angel and Firefly. Ever prone to keeping things positive, they quickly turn to the delights of <a href="http://www.pemrosenashville.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pemrose</a>, a new Bearded Iris and PJ’s Coffee. From there, they give an exhaustive take on the offerings of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pelicanandpig/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pelican &amp; Pig</a>. Matt gets furious about ribs. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

What’s a Bar without Whiskey?

After a brief discussion on the raging battle for Nashville’s Greatest Nachos, Mickey shines a light on the all-too-neglected hotel scene. He covers long standing establishments like Union Station, Loews and The Hermitage and their great efforts to update their experiences to marry the modern with the historic, making them spots to consider re-visiting. He also exhaustively covers new entries in the hotel scene – such as the Omni, Noelle, The Bobby, The Dream, Fairlane, Ellington’s and Van Dyke – to prove that Nashville hotels have a lot more to offer than just a place to sleep. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

After a brief discussion on the raging battle for Nashville’s Greatest Nachos, Mickey shines a light on the all-too-neglected hotel scene. He covers long standing establishments like <a href="https://www.unionstationhotelnashville.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Union Station</a>, <a href="https://www.loewshotels.com/vanderbilt-hotel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loews</a> and <a href="https://www.thehermitagehotel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hermitage</a> and their great efforts to update their experiences to marry the modern with the historic, making them spots to consider re-visiting. He also exhaustively covers new entries in the hotel scene – such as the <a href="http://kitchennotesnashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Omni</a>, <a href="https://www.noelle-nashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noelle</a>, <a href="https://bobbyhotel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bobby</a>, <a href="https://www.dreamhotels.com/nashville/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dream</a>, <a href="https://www.fairlanehotel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fairlane</a>, <a href="https://www.ellingtons.restaurant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ellington’s</a> and <a href="https://www.vandykenashville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Van Dyke</a> – to prove that Nashville hotels have a lot more to offer than just a place to sleep. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

The Nashville Hotel Boom

In this episode, Matt and Mickey pay respects to some unfortunate recent closings and pontificate on the possibility of a Cursed Location robbing the city of some fine food. They share insights and experiences on the “Approachable Fine Dining” of Saint Stephens, the benefits of Happy Hour at STK and the near perfection of Liberty Common. Matt and Mickey spar over the merits of Deviled Eggs, Beets, Cheerwine and FrosÃ©, a classic debate. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

In this episode, Matt and Mickey pay respects to some unfortunate recent closings and pontificate on the possibility of a Cursed Location robbing the city of some fine food. They share insights and experiences on the “Approachable Fine Dining” of <a href="http://www.saintstephennash.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saint Stephens</a>, the benefits of Happy Hour at <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/stk-nashville" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STK</a> and the near perfection of <a href="https://www.liberty-common.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liberty Common</a>. Matt and Mickey spar over the merits of Deviled Eggs, Beets, Cheerwine and FrosÃ©, a classic debate. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

Mickey and Matt return for their first episode of 2019 with promising news; there’s plenty of great new spots around town to experience. They revisit Urban Cowboy with the launch of their new Parlour Bar and then spend a good amount of time with the wonderful new East Nashville Korean spot Babo and the North Gulch modern diner Mockingbird. Aside from all the great food, good drinks and enjoyable experiences, Matt brings the idea of a Scorecard to the conversation. Each location being judged by vaguely standardized but still completely subjective criteria? It may just be mad enough to work.  If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on Twitter or Instagram. Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

Mickey and Matt return for their first episode of 2019 with promising news; there’s plenty of great new spots around town to experience. They revisit Urban Cowboy with the launch of their new <a href="https://www.urbancowboy.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Parlour Bar</a> and then spend a good amount of time with the wonderful new East Nashville Korean spot <a href="https://www.instagram.com/babo_nashville/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Babo</a> and the North Gulch modern diner <a href="https://www.mockingbirdnashville.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mockingbird</a>. Aside from all the great food, good drinks and enjoyable experiences, Matt brings the idea of a Scorecard to the conversation. Each location being judged by vaguely standardized but still completely subjective criteria? It may just be mad enough to work. If you have suggestions for spots to check out, please reach out to @thisisthaplace on <a href="http://twitter.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/thisisthaplace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Intro Music by <a href="http://uncleskeleton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Skeleton</a>, Outro Music by <a href="https://jayleophillips.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Leo Phillips</a>.

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