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 A…

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 fr…

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, ple…

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 …

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 t…

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 result…

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 Experi…

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…

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. Re…

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 qu…

This is the Place founder Mickey Parks returns to the show to talk about his role at the new Nashville radio station WNXP and to provide a lengthy list of worthwhile destinations from all over town. Midnight Oil Pizza, Headquarters Coffee, Conny and Jonny Donuts, Sindoore, Habanero Grill and more are discussed. In short, we affirm exactly why Parks…

It’s a fresh slate for 2021! Matt and Michael talk about many of their positive To Go experiences with a myriad of restaurants in town. Topics include Cafe Roze and Mother’s Ruin bringing the heat for New Year’s Eve carryout, East Side Bahn Mi offering a load of new speciality sandwiches, Roberta’s Pizza pop-up being worth the wait and Zika being a…

After a quick bite from Banh Mi and Roll+, we discuss our highly enjoyable experiences at Mother’s Ruin and Ladybird Taco. In celebration of the launch of WNXP, we start a new music recommendations segment. Get your ears into some Cafe Racer and Joe Pisapia after hearing our thoughts on them. Oh, and if you’re looking for a bit of history on the te…

Matt and Michael embark on a mission to get feed by a handful of new restaurants and get shut down due to a lack of To Go options. Despite the mind boggling choice to not have pick-up food in the time of quarantine, good feelings prevail as they chat about Sunflower Cafe, Jaspers, Waldo’s Chicken and Beer, Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream and who has the be…

Matt reports back on his Heart‘s experience, Michael lends some insight into getting Hawker’s Asian Street Fair To Go and both of them weigh in on the brilliant genius – not to mention delicious – offerings of Coneheads. Bonus: Matt pontificates on the future of live music brought to you animatronics. If you have suggestions for spots to check out,…

After a long break, This Is The Place returns to kick off Season 2. Host Matt Meeks is now joined by new co-host Michael Eades in taking a look at the ever growing restaurant scene in Nashville. After a little catchup on All The Thingsâ„¢ that have been going down since the last official episode, we discuss our adoration for Lou, Haggs & Ornette Br…

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 & Beverage and with the perfectly curated Chopper Tiki. They also recommend grabbing a drink at hotel bars Easy 8 and Mane & Rye while carving a substanial bit of time out for a full meal…

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-visi…

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, …

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 & …

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 M…

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 Instagra…

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 e…

Matt and We Own This Town proprietor Michael Eades tackle the second round of determining Best Neighborhood Dive Bar. In this episode, the difficult task of determining which bar on Nashville’s East Side covers all necessary criteria to win the bracket. The head-to-head competition consisted of Gallatin Road’s Nascar-esque bar Turn One, the newly r…

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 d…

Despite a failed New Year’s Resolution from Matt, our hosts tackle a solid round of new restaurants and chalk them up into their standardized scorecard. After quick looks at the new East side Stay Golden and the tasty Liberty Common, they immerse themselves in full reviews of the upscale sports bar The Ainsworth, the Japanese inspired Green Pheasan…

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 fr…

After the lengthy run of the previous episode, Mickey and Matt return with a couple of quick reviews and selections worth your time. Mickey discovers that an Atlanta favorite, Cafe Intermezzo, has brought their fourty years of coffee house experience to Nashville. Matt visits a meaty Butchertown Hall and finally has a meal at 404 Kitchen, tho the j…

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 …

Matt indulges in a CBD Donut from East Park but that doesn’t stop our opinionated hosts from divulging in an argument over what restaurant signage signals to a potential customer. We get an update on guest Jeremiah Blake, a revisit to Slowhand thanks to their nostalgic wood burning stove and Matt daydreams about Lester, his fictional favorite cat f…

With the release of the Nashville Scene Best of 2018 Issue, Mickey and Matt size up the Critic’s and Audience Picks. Before diving into the critique, our hosts share their experiences at White Castle (yes, White Castle), Slow Hand Coffee and Bakeshop and share their hopes for the forthcoming Pelican and Pig. If you have suggestions for spots to che…

Mickey and Matt wade into the dangerous territory of preferred pizza types with a visit to Slim & Husky’s but not before discussing some recommendations at The Post and TN Brew Works. They also take a quick trip down memory lane to remind you that Margot Cafe may not be new on the scene but they’re doing great work. If you have suggestions for spot…

As a general rule, This Is This Place strives to be apolitical but Matt can’t help himself this week and broaches a potentially contentious subject with Mickey; Does He Like Cats? Hijinks ensure after the question is posed! Actually, the duo spends a great deal of time talking about the superb experiences they’ve had at Greko, Tempo, the new Tailga…

In an episode clocking in under 30 minutes, Matt and Mickey cover a lot of ground. The duo feels forced into apologizing for calling Wedgewood-Houston “Fort Houston” in a previous episode but quickly recover when Matt shares his perfect combination of Jackalope beer and Yazoo Beer Cheese at Village Pub. He also provides an educational rundown on ex…

Mickey and Matt welcome their first guest to the show for a rousing interview about a myriad of topics. Jeremiah Blake, the man behind The Green Hour pop-up bar in Germantown, discusses the restaurant scene in Nashville, good bar etiquette and enlightens our host on how the production of Kevin Costner’s Waterworld helped Four Roses get back into th…

Matt and Mickey run down through their list of recent recommendations and experiences around town with a nighttime recording. As the summer draws to a close, our affable hosts discuss a few drinks and spots that need to be checked out before the Fall sets in. Recommendations include a delightful summer brew from Jackalope, a trip to The Henley in M…

Matt and Mickey take on Burger Week with mixed results and then tackle the oft-maligned Downtown scene with surprisingly pleasant results. After lamenting the closing of Kuchina and Keller, our hosts give insights on the Bobby Hotel, 21C, Black Rabbit and a deep dive into a myriad of destinations inside the Noelle, including one that serves enormou…

In this debut episode, hosts Mickey Parks and Matt Meeks lay the groundwork for discussing food and drink in Nashville. After discussing where they came from, they share some quick thoughts on Sylvan’s Park Answer and Wedgewood Houston’s coffee shop The Falcon before diving into some hard hitting opinions on the Eastside’s Urban Cowboy and Rosemary…

Here’s a little teaser of the first episode of our brand new bar and restaurant podcast, This Is The Place. Hosts Mickey Parks and Matt Meeks introduce the idea of the show and just when you start to get a little background on them – teaser over. First full episode debuts July 17th, 2018.By Mickey Parks / Matt Meeks / We Own This Town