Where to go RIGHT NOW.

This is for all last minute spontaneous Nashvillers. I'm at the beach right now and I'm telling you to let me live vicariously through you RIGHT NOW. You know, because the beach is so terrible. (Expect a much less luxurious schedule when I start my job on Monday.)

Alright that was bratty but the point at hand is you need to go to Marathon Music Works now!! For the Lightning 100 Spring Block Party. Tickets are $20 at the door and include a concert from The Wild Feathers, Apache Relay, Sol Cat, and Roots for a Rebellion. I am very late in the game to becoming a huge fan of The Wild Feathers. They recently favorited this tweet which made me feel like much cooler than I actually am:

Social media validation. I'm still not cool, it's whatever. Anyway, this show is totally worth your time on this BEAUTIFUL Saturday (or so I hear via Weather.com). Go. Please?

Million Dollar Juice

Yesterday I had a full free day as I have this week off before I start my new job, so I found myself wandering around town (after binge watching Netflix all morning). I wanted to meander into Local Honey to do some vintage shopping - but due to the torrential downpour and limited parking, I found myself driving in circles. 

Eventually I happened upon Urban Juicer, a place I have seen a hundred times but never been. As I am fresh off my best friend's bachelorette festivities, I felt I should do my penance and eat relatively clean this week.

That's just water in her cup.

And y'all. Don't get me wrong, it was good. Really good. I got some pineapple/coconut/mint concoction, and it was super fresh and superbly tasty. But am I the only one having a hard time paying upwards of $7 for 16 ounces of juice?? Alright so the post title was a bit of a hyperbole. I feel alone in this plight and honestly it's really wearing on me (no it's not). I haven't done a full evaluation of the juice options in Nashville, but I would LOVE to do it more often if it wasn't so damn expensive. And let's be honest, I'm not going to juice this stuff at home myself, but thank you for the very sensible suggestion.

Options:

Juice Bar

Whole Foods

Juice Nashville

Urban Juicer

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Am I missing any? Is this the price I'm just going to have to pay to get the body of Gisele? Send help. I don't want to pay for a membership to Barry's Boot Camp either. 

5 Things To Do This Spring In Nashville

In a short series of wishful thinking brought on by this rainy weather, I'm sharing some things to do in Nashville this spring. Rain or shine, there's no shortage of ways to take advantage of the completely temperamental nice weather and an empty stomach.

1. Pinewood Social: Outdoor Edition

Proprietors of nationally acclaimed Patterson House, Catbird Seat, and Paradise Park have now opened another restaurant concept called Pinewood Social. Though it has already been open for several months to booming success (Reese Witherspoon recently celebrated her birthday at the restaurant's four lane bowling alley), this spring it is set to open a patio complete with bocce ball and a pool + bar.

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2. Pedal Tavern

Though I haven't had the pleasure of pedaling this open air booze trolley, I have had the pleasure of catcalling its passengers from the patio of The Southern. It's pretty clear that anyone on this ride is really enjoying the weather. Book it to start from Midtown or Demonbreun, stopping at several bars with drink specials along the way.

3. Nashville Film Festival

Don't be misled by the title - I wouldn't direct you towards anything indoors. From April 18-26, movies will be shown for free in the park across from the Country Music Hall of Fame, with drink specials from 5-6:30. Information on all events relating to the festival can be found here. Also they have an event on 4/20 called "Sunday Funday for Families," which makes me giggle.

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4. Savor Nashville

Okay, so this suggestion is a bit pricier than the others - I'm hoping I can live vicariously through someone that will purchase an All Access Pass. I'm keeping my calendar open in case the James Beard nominated celebrity chefs reach out to my refined palette for a professional review. A girl (with wild delusions) can dream. For those of us with slightly smaller budgets, there is an equally attractive brunch option for $35 a ticket. I'm pretty certain brunch is the official meal of Nashville, so all in all - not a bad deal. 

5. Country Music Marathon

Kidding, I would never encourage you to run 13 miles in a row - and please don't even mention the full marathon's length in my presence. But if that's your thing, by all means go for it! I will be drinking a mimosa on a patio along the race route and will be more than happy to cheer you on. Sweat on the outside of a champagne glass is my favorite kind. 

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