Arriving in Nashville at the Hotel Preston, I only had one thing on my mind…food!  I was starved I tell you so when everyone said let’s get a bite to eat in the hotel restaurant, I was right with them.

I decided to go with the Blackened Salmon.  And please note that it is pronounced as SAA-MON, not SALLL-MON.  Yep, I was corrected because here in TEXAS, we say SALL-MON.  Anyhoo, I took pictures but was disappointed with the turn out.  Went to check my camera settings today and noticed they were way off..must have been like that  from the beginning and since my batteries went dead, I wasn’t able to take anymore pics throughout the conference anyways.  Oh well…..enjoy!

P.S.  It was good but the cheese sauce was a slight disappointment and I thought it was too sweet.

P.P.S.  The breakfast was killer and I LOVED it!

P.P.P.S.  Last day to enter into Amy’s $50 giveaways on her reviews of the Mercedes GLK! HURRY

I was in NYC the last few days and had the chance to eat at a much fancier restaurant, that is normally available to me, called Thalia.

Now many of you have probably eaten at places like this many times but I have not so even ordering the food was an issue for me.  I didn’t know what this was or that but with the help of my blogging friends, I was able to wing enough to get by.  While most of the other girls drank wine, I drank beer.  Yeah, I know…not classy by any means but it’s what I was comfortable with.

So that night they were having the special which consisted of the 3 courses.  The appetizer, the main, and the dessert.  I chose the vegetable mix while my good friend Tara chose the Butternut Squash Soup. She said it was fabulous and I believe her considering her bowl was licked clean.

For the main course, another good friend of mine, Alyssa, had this….and I don’t even know what it was called but those balls are cauliflower.  She too thought it was great and she wasn’t just saying that because she’s pregnant.

Even though I had a beer, I still gave the wine a try but, for me, it was too bitter.  I think you have to acquire a taste for wine you know.  I had a wonderful time with all the women there and the Thalia atmosphere is breathtaking.  Loved it and can’t wait to go back.

Hey folks! I’ve been away for a few days but am back and with something new. I’ve decided to start reviewing restaurants on a 5 star scale.

Today’s review is of Logan’s Roadhouse. Because I just can’t hold it in, I’m gonna go ahead and say it. Logan’s gets 5 STARS from me! I’ve been a huge fan of this place since my first visit. Now keep in mind, there is one particular thing about this place that certain people won’t like and I’ll discuss in a minute.

APPEARANCE

Outside: Not nearly enough parking space but normal for a popular place. Landscape consists of shrubs and rock gardens. No benches outside.

Inside: I mentioned there are no benches outside to sit on (assuming you’re on a wait-list), but instantly stepping inside, you will find a room with benches around each wall, as well as when you walk into the actual restaurant. The wood is beautiful and there is a bar to one side, dining area at the other. The first thing you are going to notice (aside from the friendly help) is peanut shells laying all over the floor. WHAT THE HECK? Did someone forget to sweep the dang floor? NOOOOOOO! While this may not appeal to some people, this is just one of the things I love about this place. It is a place to relax, have fun, and snack while you’re waiting on your main course. When seated, you will find a bucket of peanuts on the table. You can eat and eat as many as you want because refills are free. Best of all, you don’t have to mess with the shells because you simply throw them on the floor. That’s right folks, you throw them on the floor! This may sound unpleasant but I assure you that the place is clean otherwise and such a warming environment.

Bathrooms: Clean, always have toilet paper, and mirrors clean. NO smell in any of the bathrooms I’ve been to at any of the Logan’s restaurants.

STAFF

From the moment you are greeted at the front desk to the moment you leave, you are made to feel welcomed. I’ve been to Logan’s on MANY occasions and have only had 1 waitress that was not as friendly as the others. One thing I like about the waiters and waitresses, is that they address my children no matter their age. They make them feel important by asking them directly what they want, even to my not quite 2 year old.

Everyone is dressed appropriatly and neatly. Hair is out of the way of faces AND food;)

FOOD!

OMG…..there food is sooo good. We’ve tried several items on the menu and have been very happy with all of it. Are you a steak lover? Or perhaps you aren’t sure as to what that piece of meat or fish look like? You can walk up to a window with the different cuts labeled for you’re viewing & decision making pleasure.

When you order a steak and they bring it out to you, you are asked to cut it open to see if it’s done to your liking. I LOVE that, well, my husband loves that because he’s a steak man and that means they care about whether or not you’re happy with it and if you’re not, they’re gonna make you happy by-golly!

My top food recommendations are Rib-eye, Grilled Salmon, sauteed mushrooms and the loaded mash potatoes! Those potatoes are to die for. You are basically getting a “loaded” baked potato without the work.

I failed to mention that peanuts aren’t the only thing you get free, you also get their melt-in-your-mouth rolls! Gah, I could just eat those for the main course.

While I usually drink sweet tea, I do enjoy their HUGE daquiries! Of course my husband is partial to the cold beer but they have something for everyone and if it’s not on the menu, they’ll try to figure it out and make it.

PRICES

I think the prices are outstanding for the quality of food they serve, not to mention the proportions. They are generous and worth every cent.

FINAL THOUGHTS

The food is wonderful, the place is inviting & fun, and the staff is super friendly. I love it and recommend it. It’s a great place to hang out with friends and take your kids too.   I’ve seen people of all ages there so give it a try.