This is the Place

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 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 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 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&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 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 & 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 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.

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&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.

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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 Mama Yang and Daughter, Clawsonâ€s Seitan, Henry James, Sixty Vines, NVR NVR and Geist to name a few.

Musical selections include Negro Justice & 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.

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 & Sushi. Restaurant and Bar reviews include the overlooked Sonny’s Patio & 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.

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 & 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.