Even though I rave about cheeseburgers I love a good slice of pie. My friends Jennifer and Elin are suckers for slices, too, so we headed to East Nashville. Since hearing about all the new pizza joints there we settled on Pizzereal and were not disappointed. We shared their Mezethakia which is an appetizer of Kalamata olives, plum tomatoes and red onions with a dousing of their homemade (Greek-like) dressing...more of an oil base than the traditional, vinegar-y variety. Their homemade bread was perfect for concocting little sandwiches.
After laying a base we dove into the special Spinaci pizza - loaded with mozzarella, sprinkled with just enough spinach. They also throw on pepperoni and mushrooms - it's the pie of my dreams essentially. Their dough is a perfect consistency...not too thick not too thin. It's a little oily but I like a some grease.
When I break my pie fetish I'm eager to go back for Pizzereal's shish kebobs and Greek salad. Until then...
KEEP EATING OUT, NASHVILLE!
PS - A new menu available at Agave soon...we hear the old chef is gone and a good friend of ours is guiding the ship. Hope to have yummy news to report soon. However, we noshed last week on the brisket enchiladas and enjoyed. Some of the other dishes are blah so just drink down the fantastic margaritas instead!
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Pizzereal
http://pizzereal.com/ (615) 226-2206
203 N 11th StreetEast Nashville, TN 37206-2702
Showing posts with label appetizers. Show all posts
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Saturday, December 8, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
Boot Stompin' 30th
Ok, my friends are officially turning 30 forever. What does this mean? Do we have to get married, have kids and start doing the rounds at Wal-Mart? Or can we still have fun, go dancing and drink wine on Wednesdays? I say, all of the above. The 30's are a time to cut-loose plus pin your hair back and track down your toddler. Since 30 is a turning point, Elin chose to celebrate her birthday all weekend. The Honkey Tonks on Broadway saw plenty of us. We only danced on one bar (Stage) and twirled around with men our father's age at Robert's (ones our age can't cut a rug quite yet.)
I digress, this is an "eats" blog. We kicked off the party at Mambu. This was only my 2nd visit to the warm cottage on Hayes Street and 18th Avenue (1 block off West End toward Church). It's cozy, retro interior buzzes and the cheerful hostess steers us to a table in the bar while our table is prepared. We plop down, order drinks and they transfer the tab when we're seated five minutes later. We immediately order some appetizers - the dumplings are a hit. My neighbor, Katy, noshes on pizza and smiles. For main courses Elin and I have mac-n-cheese (okay) with filet mignon. My beef was cooked perfectly with a light red wine sauce. However, I was surprised I didn't get a vegetable so I ordered a side of spinach - bad idea. It was swimming in butter. The biggest hit was their special risotto which changes seasonally. My friend Kelly liked her seared tuna. The wine list is adequate. I've heard horror stories about the Mambu service. However, our waiter brought appetizers quickly and our main courses timely followed. Plus, he split our bills with a smile. PS - On other occasions I loved the fried chicken entree. It's a large meal you can share.
Saturday afternoon we shopped in Hillsboro Village and lunched at Jackson's. I munched on a mediocre caesar salad. My tomato basil soup with crusty bread in the middle made up for the greens. The burgers looked divine and my friend Elin slurped down a chocolate shake. Their sandwiches looked stacked. Unfortunately, I went back to try dinner at Jackson's and was disappointed we couldn't eat there due to a small kitchen fire (nobody hurt and the place is still standing.) I'll try again because I think it's especially good for large parties with diverse taste buds.
Sadly, I missed the girls for appetizers and drinks at The Bound'ry (weddings, weddings, weddings). I know a few of them will comment on the fare and the buzzing 'bout town atmosphere. I promise to eat (rather than just booze) there soon. Until then...
KEEP EATING OUT, NASHVILLE!
Featured:
Mambu Restaurant: 1806 Hayes St. - (615) 329-1293
Jackson's Bar & Bistro: 1800 21st Ave South - (615) 385-9968
The Boundr'y: http://www.pansouth.net/boundry-index.htm
I digress, this is an "eats" blog. We kicked off the party at Mambu. This was only my 2nd visit to the warm cottage on Hayes Street and 18th Avenue (1 block off West End toward Church). It's cozy, retro interior buzzes and the cheerful hostess steers us to a table in the bar while our table is prepared. We plop down, order drinks and they transfer the tab when we're seated five minutes later. We immediately order some appetizers - the dumplings are a hit. My neighbor, Katy, noshes on pizza and smiles. For main courses Elin and I have mac-n-cheese (okay) with filet mignon. My beef was cooked perfectly with a light red wine sauce. However, I was surprised I didn't get a vegetable so I ordered a side of spinach - bad idea. It was swimming in butter. The biggest hit was their special risotto which changes seasonally. My friend Kelly liked her seared tuna. The wine list is adequate. I've heard horror stories about the Mambu service. However, our waiter brought appetizers quickly and our main courses timely followed. Plus, he split our bills with a smile. PS - On other occasions I loved the fried chicken entree. It's a large meal you can share.
Saturday afternoon we shopped in Hillsboro Village and lunched at Jackson's. I munched on a mediocre caesar salad. My tomato basil soup with crusty bread in the middle made up for the greens. The burgers looked divine and my friend Elin slurped down a chocolate shake. Their sandwiches looked stacked. Unfortunately, I went back to try dinner at Jackson's and was disappointed we couldn't eat there due to a small kitchen fire (nobody hurt and the place is still standing.) I'll try again because I think it's especially good for large parties with diverse taste buds.
Sadly, I missed the girls for appetizers and drinks at The Bound'ry (weddings, weddings, weddings). I know a few of them will comment on the fare and the buzzing 'bout town atmosphere. I promise to eat (rather than just booze) there soon. Until then...
KEEP EATING OUT, NASHVILLE!
Featured:
Mambu Restaurant: 1806 Hayes St. - (615) 329-1293
Jackson's Bar & Bistro: 1800 21st Ave South - (615) 385-9968
The Boundr'y: http://www.pansouth.net/boundry-index.htm
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