This Is The Place

A fast paced smattering of coverage on the likes of Mary's Old Fashioned Pit BBQ, Monday Night Brewery, Mel's Overlord, The Vic, Spicy Boys, All People Beverage Hall and more!

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.

Matt and Mickey jump right into 2022 with a look at some new local offerings and a deep dive into Noble's Beer Hall.

The Dutch, Audrey, Authentik, Etc and a quick note about Shoney's.

Matt and Mickey discuss Big Bad Breakfast, Wendell Smith's, Elegy Coffee, Burger & Co and the Third Man Records Blue Room Bar.

Kisser, Alebrije, 5th and Broadway

Matt, Mickey and Michael are all together in one room and providing freewheeling recommendations and more than a dash of controversy throughout the episode.

A fired up conversation about Nashville Hot Chicken Fusion followed by some praise of Mama Yang and Daughter, Clawson’s Seitan, 60 Vines, NVR NVR, Geist and some musical choices.

Twelve Thirty Club, Sonny's Patio and Pub, Otto's and a controversial chat on Old Nashville

Discussions on 5th and Broadway, Epice, St Vito's Focacciaria, Shotgun Willie's, Tailgate Brewery and even Guy Fieri.

Mickey Parks returns to discuss WNXP and a lengthy list of worthwhile destinations from all over the city.

BeHive Deli, Toto's BBQ Express, Eastland Cafe, Roberta's Pizza, East Side Bahn Mi, safety in pods and loads more.

After a quick bite at Banh Mi and Roll Plus, we talk Mother's Ruin, Ladybird Taco and start a new segment about music recommendations.

Sunflower Cafe, Jaspers, a fried pickle debate and a love of gimmicky food.

Matt tries Heart's, Michael tries Hawker's and the both go all in on Coneheads.

This Is The Place returns after a long, sensible, hiatus. This episode we discuss Lou, Haggs & Ornette Bread, Rosemary, BeHive and numerous other locations that have been keeping us sane.

Van Dyke Bed & Beverage, Easy 8, Mane & Rye, Waldo's Chicken & Beer, Geist, Chopper

Mickey shines a light on the Nashville Hotel scene, proving that these establishments are more than just a place to sleep.

Dive Bars, Round 3: West Side Edition. The Villager vs The Centennial vs The Nations vs Betty's.

Over morning donuts, Matt and Mickey discuss Pemrose, PJ's Coffee, Emmy Squared and a deep look at Pelican & Pig. Matt gets furious about ribs.

Matt and Mickey spare over the merits of Deviled Eggs, Beets, Cheerwine and Frosé, a classic debate. Discussions on Saint Stephens, STK and Liberty Commons take place.

Mickey and Matt anticipate the upcoming Jackalope Summer Beer revivival 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.

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 end up being […]

In this episode, four of the finest East Side watering holes are scored to determine which covers all necessary criteria to win the prize of Best Neighborhood Dive Bar.

Mickey sits down with one of the owners of forthcoming Tiki Bar C H O P P E R, Mike Wolf to to discuss his history, his garden secrets for making a great drink and the escapism he has planned for his new exotic drink destination.

Discussions around Stay Golden, Liberty Common, The Ainsworth, Green Pheasant and Lyra

The Scorecard introduction and looks at Urban Cowboy Parlour Bar, East Nashville Korean spot Babo and modern diner Mockingbird.

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 […]

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).

Matt and Mickey take us through the full dining experience at Strategic Hospitality's Bastion, tucked away in Wedgewood Houston.

With the release of the Nashville Scene Best of 2018 Issue, Mickey and Matt size up the Critic's and Audience Picks.

Matt and Mickey wade into dangerous territory by daring to discuss preferred pizza types.

The duo spends a great deal of time talking about the superb experiences they've had at Greko, Tempo, the new Tailgate Brewery location and the latest Tandy Wilson undertaking Mop/Broom MessHall.

In just under 30 minutes, Matt and Mickey share the perfect combo of beer related products from Village Pub and high praise for East Park Donuts and Coffee, Americano Coffee Lounge and Peninsula.

Mickey and Matt welcome Jeremiah Blake of The Green Hour for a lengthy discussion on bars, etiquette and Waterworld.

A delightfully insightful take on the World War 1 Slug Burger (not what you think) and trips to The Henley, El Fuego, Emmy Squared and Pearl Diver.

Matt and Mickey take on Burger Week with mixed results and then tackle the oft-maligned Downtown scene with surprisingly pleasant results.

In this debut episode, hosts Mickey Parks and Matt Meeks lay the groundwork for discussing food and drink in Nashville.

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.