ALL ARTICLES BY Brad Blankenship

Brad Blankenship is a retired integrative medicine doctor who has resided in Nashville for over 50 years. He, along with his wife Lulu Burns-Keller travel the US in search of new flavors. Together, they write, photograph and review for Beyondish in the Nashville area and beyond.

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Varallo’s Chili Nashville: History in a Bowl

The oldest restaurant in Tennessee is still dishing it up with spaghetti and tamale.
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Ode to a Nashville Legend

Elliston Place Soda Shop has been cooling hot Nashville with its ice cream treats for over a century.
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They Met Cute at Husk. Then Covid Sparked Their Food Journey.

Chefs Josh Cook and Ana Aguilar are raising the culinary bar at their Latino-infused food truck Mala Vida.
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Nashville, Nashville, Step Right Up

The Thirties never tasted so good as this Music City speakeasy that steps into character.

Halloween in the Music City with Brad About Nash

Pumpkins, prosthetics and plenty of White Russians abound as our man about the Music City weighs in on the national holiday.

Autumn on Hyperdrive with Brad About Nash

Visiting the Music City in October? Try to keep up with Brad and Lu. You will not be bored. Or hungry.

Welcome: Brad About Nash!

A man, his partner and their convertible take on the Music City in a new Beyondish column. Do not enter Nashville without it.

Nothing but Good Vibes for Friday the 13th in The Music City

A completely un-superstitious magical musical mystery tour with Brad about Nash.
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Meet the Barkeep: Freddie Schwenk

This cocktail connoisseur has made his mark in Nashville and countless establishments across the Southeast.

Reviewer

DrBand LuLu

Location: Nashville Tn


Our passion for food is only exceeded by one thing – our passion for each other.

Breakfast Spot Only The Locals Know. Nashville Jam Company.

Destination Food Neighborhood. East Nashville.

Dive Bar Not To Be Missed. Santa’s Pub.

Every local has eaten here. You should too. Elliston Place Soda Shop.

Best Place To Find A Good Food Truck. Nolensville Road.

Good eats AND live music. The 5 Spot.

Don't leave town without trying this local specialty. Family-style southern food at Monell’s at the Manor.

Food with a view. Third and Home overlooking the Nashville Sound ballpark.

Who does pizza right, here. Manny’s House of Pizza.

Local hot spot you'll regret missing. Lipstick Lounge.

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