City House Continues to Impress

I have friends that don't care for City House, the simple Italian pizzeria and smoke-house in Germantown.  Frankly, I don't understand why.  Yes, it's a little pricey, but chef Tandy Wilson's smoked meats are spiced up, succulent, in-house creations.   Not to mention the digs are very personal...last night a sweet couple was celebrating their nuptials - adorned in their wedding fashions and guests on the screened in porch.  They later gathered in the upstairs room of the restaurant for an intimate reception.  

Ok, back to the food!  Three cheers for their pretzel / olive starter and the parmesan / salami dish - fabulous for sharing.  The sausage, pulled pork entree I had last night was outstanding.The kale and ham side dish was a great complement to the dish albeit a bit salty (still worth the swelling!)  My friends loved the trout and chicken entrees as well.   A clink of the glass to the mocktails on the menu - your non-drinking friends will smile at the limeade.  The only thing they lack are some decent desserts.  The blood orange sorbet was interesting but the chocolate cake was too dry and bland.  

Need I remind you...KEEP EATING OUT, NASHVILLE!

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City House

www.cityhousenashville.com

1222 4th Avenue South

Nashville, TN  37208

615-736-5838

Local Produce PLUS LUNCH!

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Lunching in Sylvan Park has few options. If you're in the neighborhood and need lunch to-go plus a little shopping hit The Produce Place. Owner, Barry Burnette, is celebrating 20 years at his Murphy Road location. The Produce Place continues to support local grown produce, dairy and meats. I pick up sausages, cheeses, greens and fruit grown in Tennessee. Back to lunch - They make three-four soups fresh daily and their chicken salad is out of this world. They also have pre-made blue cheese and "cafe" salads ready-to-go. Stop in to pick up gourds for your low-cost centerpiece (2 for $1). Don't forget to pick up bread or gourmet chocolates - sizable sections of both items. Lastly, my boyfriend's addicted to the vanilla granola. These guys boast a huge wall of flavors plus nuts and dried fruits.

Even if you don't live in Sylvan Park this place is worth the drive. It's better than fighting the soon-to-be-overwhelming-crowds at the new Green Hills Whole Foods.

KEEP EATING OUT, NASHVILLE!