All the Things!

Balsamic. Bourbon. Brown Sugar. Bacon. Tomatoes. Alfredo. Chicken. Pasta.

Everything!

I changed the marinade for the chicken, trying to be clever, but it didn't work. It needs to remain: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, steak seasoning. I subbed out some of the vinegar with bourbon and it failed. It was tasteless, it just wasn't the right combo. Maybe on steak? But from now on I will stick with the original chicken marinade recipe - from Pioneer Woman. That really is magical on its own.

Also, did the organic chicken tenders from Trader Joe's really taste a hundred times better or was it just me? Seriously a difference.

Hit Rock Bottom-

Rock Bottom Brewery, formerly know as Big River Grille.

The menu is similar, and the beer remains brewed in-house,

but the best part of the new incarnation is the third story patio:

So, so awesome. An indoor/outdoor bar, and seats overlooking the 2nd Avenue and the Cumberland. It is just perfect. The menu on the patio is limited from what is offered downstairs in the restaurant,

but it's fine. Honestly, with that view and relaxing atmosphere, it's the perfect place for drinks.

Rock Bottom Nashville