Webbspun Ideas and Services: News

6-7		Clinton Anderson Wahl Walkabout Tour Starts at 9am daily Doors open at 8:15am Tickets are $40 for the weekend Kids 12 and under get in Free! Buy tickets here Visit the Downunder Horsemanship website for information RV hook up reservations can be made by calling 615-494-8961 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              615-494-8961      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Cost is $33/night prefered payment medthod is check (no credit/debit cards accepted)
10-11		TN Co-Op Tradeshow Private Event Not open to the public
12-14		TN Ranch Horse Show Visit the VRHA website for more information

High Scores:

BURGER UP
2901 12TH AVE S
Date Inspected: 10/13/2010
Score: 90

CAPTAIN DS
3021 DICKERSON RD
Date Inspected: 10/14/2010
Score: 88

SONIC
1331 BELL ROAD
Date Inspected: 10/14/2010
Score: 90

Low Scores:

There are no low scores this week.

Updates:

There are no updates this week.

 

We're doing a soft opening today to see what we need to do to make The Nashville Experience your favorite place to visit and see the best of Nashville and learn where to eat and what to see. We will do our grand opening on October 7 and we will have some surprises for you.

High Scores:

HARDEES
110 HAYWOOD LNE
Date Inspected: 9/23/2010
Score: 98

WHITTS BBQ
1800 ANTIOCH PK
Date Inspected: 9/24/2010
Score: 95

Low Scores:

LA TERRAZA TAQUERIA
2256 MURFREESBORO
Date Inspected:  9/22/2010
Score: 58
Major Violations:
* SHREDDED CHICKEN ON PREP-SINK AT 83.9
* SANTIZIER WATER IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SOLILED WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS
* EMPLOYEE PLACED RAW CHICKEN ON GRILL WITH BARE HANDS, WASHED HANDS AT HAND-SINK WITH RUNNING WATER AND NO SOAP
* EXCESSIVE FRUIT FLIES

Updates:

There are no updates

Get ready to be entertained and informed by the best that Nashville has to offer.

The Nashville Experience

Are you Experienced?

High Scores:

Bread & Company
6051 Hwy 100
Date Inspected: 9/10/2010
Score: 97

Subway
8126 Hwy. 100
Date Inspected: 9/10/2010
Score: 92

Low Scores:

Gyro Express Cafe
6339 Charlotte Pike
Date Inspected:  9/9/2010
Score: 32
Major Violations:
* No hot water at hand sink
* Food items at improper temperature

Updates:

There are no updates this week.

Visit our calendar and find out more info about the upcoming Creative Minds Summit. See you there!

High Scores:

Burger King
2104 N. Gallatin Road
Date Inspected: 9/3/2010
Score: 92

Kalmatas
3764 Hillsboro Pike
Date Inspected: 9/2/2010
Score: 94

Kebab Gyros
73 White Bridge Road
Date Inspected: 9/1/2010
Score: 92

Subway
4121 Hillsboro Pike
Date Inspected: 9/2/2010
Score: 92

Taco Bell
2004 West End Avenue
Date Inspected: 9/1/2010
Score: 90

Low Scores:

There are no low scores this week.

Updates:

There are no updates this week.

Tentatively set for Friday, September 24 at Mambu. More info before the week is over.

High Scores:

MR. BURGER
49 LAFAYETTE ST
Date Inspected: 8/25/2010
Score: 92

PAPA JOHNS
3604 GALLATIN
Date Inspected: 8/26/2010
Score: 91

Low Scores:

KING BUFFET
1055 MURFREESBORO
Date Inspected:  8/27/2010
Score: 52
Major Violations:
* CHICKEN ON BUFFET AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 97.2 SHOULD BE 145.0
* CRAB RANGOON ON BUFFET AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE - 101.3-116.7
* RAW CHICKEN ON PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE - 52.8 - 53.6
* EXCESSIVE FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN

Updates:

There are no updates this week.

4 & 5

South Central Regional Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Begins at 9 a.m. each day
Free admission and parking
Visit the TNCMSA website for information

7

Cowboy Mounted Shooting: Shoot for the Troops
Click here for the flyer and more information

8-11

Eastern US Championship Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Free admission and parking
Visit the CMSA website for information
Vendors info here

17-19

Music City Arabian Horse Show
Free admission and parking
Visit the MTAHA website for details.

27-Oct 2

National Walking Horse Championship Show
See the class schedule and times here
Visit the NWHA website for details.

Here is Jennifer Johnson's entry in her blog after burying her father and looking back and celebrating the life of a very cool and great man. I didn't know him as well as my mom did but when I first met him, I just didn't get him at first but I quickly realized what a smart and great businessman he was. The first time ...I saw his car collection I swear my jaw hit the beautiful and spotless floor of the garage. The world is lacking a touch of humor and guidance now but thanks to his yearning to change the world and his quest to insure that everyone of all walks of life knew about the Lord Jesus as the savior, there will be many people who will have the pleasure of seeing him in heaven. I'm glad I met you Wayne and see you again.

http://www.wsmv.com/jenniferjohnsonblog/index.html

High Scores:

Arbys
1807 West End Avenue
Date Inspected: 8/18/2010
Score: 96

Jack in the Box
2008 West End Avenue
Date Inspected: 8/18/2010
Score: 95

Jersey Mikes
5529 Edmondson Pike
Date Inspected: 8/18/2010
Score: 94

Jets Pizza
1919 N. Gallatin Road
Date Inspected: 8/19/2010
Score: 96

Low Scores:

China Buffet
5336 Charlotte Avenue
Date Inspected:  8/19/2010
Score: 47
Major Violations:
* Employee wiping hands on apron and continues to prepare food
* Several cold food temperature violations
* Back door not self-closing

Updates:

There are no updates this week.

Hey everyone, we are about to head out to The Pied Piper Creamery, Rosepepper Cantina and a couple of locations to do some shooting for The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb. We've been busy putting that website together, shooting videos and various things so I haven't been on here as much. Thanks for continuing to visit and I look forward to announcing the launch of The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb website in the very near future. I'm so excited that we'll be able to show you all the best places in Nashville for great food, introduce to you all to chefs and what kind of things to see and do as well. It's going to be a great Experience?

 

Are you Experienced?

http://www.justinharvey.net/interactive-snap.php

High Scores:

Sbarro Rivergate Mall

Date Inspected: 8/13/2010

Score: 94

Low Scores:

Waffle House

408 Robertson Avenue

Date Inspected: 8/11/2010

Score: 50

Major Violations:

* Meats in cooler out of temperature

* Employee wiped down cutting board and then wiped out skillet

Updates:

There are no updates this week.

High Scores:

Arbys

1779 N. Gallatin Pike

Date Inspected: 8/5/2010

Score: 92

Einstein Bros.

Bagels 719 Thompson Lane

Date Inspected: 8/6/2010

Score: 92

Little Caesars

7090 Charlotte Pike

Date Inspected: 8/5/2010

Score: 94

Papa Johns Pizza

4004 Hillsboro Road

Date Inspected: 8/5/2010

Score: 93

Subway

113 North Creek Blvd.

Date Inspected: 8/6/2010

Score: 92

 

Low Scores:

Banadir Restaurant

314 Philfre Court

Date Inspected: 8/5/2010

Score: 44

Major Violations:

* Employee rinsed spatula in sink, wiped with hand, and used to handle chicken

* Several raw meats stored out of temperature

China Town Restaurant

3900 Hillsboro Road

Date Inspected: 8/5/2010

Score: 49

Major Violations:

* Raw chicken and beef stored at improper temperature

* Employee came in from outside and did not wash hands before handling food

* No hot water at three-compartment sink and hand sink.

Updates:

There are no updates this week.

High Scores:

Deli & Cafe
95 White Bridge Road
Date Inspected: 7/28/2010
Score: 90

Famous Daves
5000 Old Hickory Blvd.
Date Inspected: 7/29/2010
Score: 90

Mr Ps Buffalo Wings
2940 Murfreesboro Road
Date Inspected: 7/28/2010
Score: 93

Red Lobster
5259 Hickory Hollow Pkwy.
Date Inspected: 7/29/2010
Score: 96

Low Scores:

There are no low scores.

Updates:

There are no updates.

We're having a chocolate tasting at The Cocoa Tree this Saturday night at 7:00pm. It costs $15 and we would love for you to join us. Please contact us to let us know if you plan to attend. Come enjoy the joy of some of the best chocolates you'll ever taste.

We'll be going somewhere to eat tomorrow either before or after the photo shoot. We have a few ideas on where we want to go next but we'd love to hear your recommendations as well.

A restaurant that sets itself apart from the pack in many ways. It starts with the location, because it's tucked away on the second floor of Grace's Plaza in Green Hills. You're lost already? Yeah most are but it gets better because it's not obvious from the street and it doesn't have a massive sign in front to let you know that it's there but if you make the effort to visit Macke's, you will realize at once that it is truly a jewel in the Nashville culinary world.

Once you get inside there two areas to dine and they are inside the main dining room and and an "outside" area which is just outside the main door in a hallway. Now I know you're thinking that you don't want to eat in a hallway but they have created an ambiance that makes you forget that it's a hallway and thus they pull it off. Even this is an interesting combo because you walk into the main dining room and feel like you are on the first class deck of the Titanic. Grandness and opulence surround you and you realize that with this type of setting the food has a lot of work to match the decor and ambiance.

Well, my friends they pull it off and they do it with style and substance. Not only does the food look and smell good but the taste is always amazing. It has yet to disappoint and I'm often left with a sigh of pleasure as I close my eyes and just let the flavors wash over me. I have often been intrigued with how chefs can imagine and create dishes that you and I wouldn't think to put on the same dish, let alone the same fork, but then it works. It's like magic to me and it never grows old. I think much of that though that they will try things and have a love for what they do and that comes through in the food.

Now when you see what the folks in the kitchen can do and you are loving that the only way it gets better is with good service, right? Well, they have that as well because they are kind, informed and very attentive to your needs and wants. The nice part is when they do little things before you even realize that you needed it. I have seen a moment here and there that could be polished or improved but they have always been small things. Let me make it clear that this is a place that you can take someone who is picky as can be or someone who is relatively clueless about going out to nice restaurants and they would all be happy.

Also their hours make it pretty easy to get out and experience what they do. You can do lunch or dinner through the week and brunch on Sundays.

I had some friends in from out of town and took them and new friend to Macke's this past Sunday for brunch. None of them had never been to Macke's before but love it and the friend in Franklin took a menu because she wants to share the experience that is Macke's with more people. That is when you know you are doing it right. When people are so passionate after the experience that they want to go out and tell their family, friends and overall the world, you got it. So kudos for that to all of the folks at Macke's and for another fantastic experience.

Okay, what we had was a variety of dishes...

We started with a bread plate that had homemade banana nut bread and blueberry muffins. Delicious but we didn't want to to much of that because we had to save for the entrees.

Tilapia - normally seasoned and delicious but my friend couldn't do all the seasonings so she ask if they could make it with just butter, salt and pepper. They were more then happy to work with her needs and yes it was still delicious and she also had a side of asparagus. Now I must tell you that the tilapia was simple and beautiful in it's presentation and she truly enjoyed each bite.

Pancakes - We had a 12 yr old with us who ordered the pancakes with a side of bacon. The pancakes looked and tasted amazing with warm syrup that had me salivating and I'm not even a big fan of pancakes. The bacon on the other hand was crispy and the aroma wafted across the table and made me want my own plate of bacon. You know how many 12 yr old boys are about food, if it's not a burger or something they aren't impressed but he truly enjoyed his food and experience. He was a big fan of the overall appearance and grandness of the restaurant.

Southern Egg Benedict - This is what I had and it was outstanding. I tried it because I love eggs benedict and this sounded like a great but odd pairing of ingredients to make a twisted eggs benny. Check out these ingredients...Biscuit, Fried Green Tomato, Country Ham, Poached Egg and tops with Hollandaise sauce. It came with a side of country potatoes and a bowl of fresh fruit. A really unique mix of flavors that left me smiling because again I just would've never thought about making an eggs benedict like this. One word sums it all up for me, YUM!!!

Lobster BLT Wrap - This was huge, beautiful and full of flavor. Probably the best BLT you will ever try and I definitely recommend that you try this one. The colors and flavors were stunning and for me it brought back memories of the lobster mac & cheese that I've had from Macke's before. She had a side of fries to go with it.

Macke's

2nd Floor, Grace's Plaza
4009 Hillsboro Pike
#212
Nashville, Tn
615-292-3838
mackesrestaurant@bellsouth.net

 

http://www.mackesgreenhills.com/index.html