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He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsFinch - NashvilleThe Finch is a cool new presence in Nashville, occupying the old Flying Saucer Taproom next to the Frist Art Museum.The Finch is a great food and drink venue with a breath of fresh air in decor and menu. We love it. You will too. Welcome to Nashville!Enjoy!2024-06-2709 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsCipriani Las VegasCipriani is an Italian restaurant gem that we found in Las Vegas. Cipriani is a well-known name in the global hospitality industry, and we were lucky enough to stumble into one of their most recent restaurants in Las Vegas.Great food and even greater service make Cipriani one of our faves in Las Vegas and, really, anywhere! We know you will love it as much as we do. Listen now and give it a try.2024-06-1707 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsRoze Pony NashvilleThis quaint but awesome Bistro style restaurant is on the outskirts of Belle Meade in Nashville.Tremendous food with a great small bar, good service, and plenty of character. We liked it and we're pretty sure you will too. Be ready to wait unless you made reservations. It's busy... for good reason!Listen while we give you the 411 about this interesting place to eat, drink, and hang out.2023-08-0907 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsMimo - Nashville"Where Southern Italian cuisine meets Southern hospitality"... interesting, huh?Mimo is a very cool downtown Nashville hotel restaurant... not sure about the chain but It has a flair that interested us and food that was very appetizing.It's easy to access, easy to enjoy, interesting menu options, and delicious food.If you're downtown for a concert... check it out!Join us for our review.bn / smn2023-04-0808 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant Reviews360 Bistro, Nashville360 Bistro is a very cool, upscale restaurant and bar on the edge of Bellemeade in Nashville Tennessee. Great food, broad wine and spirit selection, and excellent service. If you've never been... listen to our review and treat yourself to the 360 Bistro Experience!2023-03-1007 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsKindred - Davidson, NC2023-01-2407 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsCharolais - Hickory NCWe're still traveling... eating, drinking, and hanging out in the southeastern US. Today we're in Hickory North Carolina visiting with friends who took us to an awesome, local, one-of-a-kind restaurant... Charolais (named after a French breed of taurine cattle, apparently known as the best breed for beef production in the world).Join us for a quick visit and let us tell you about this little NC gem.2023-01-1204 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsRed Stagg Grill - Asheville NCSandi and I decided to venture into NC to visit some family members and generally throw down at the Biltmore Estate. Well, much to our surprise we were introduced to a fabulous restaurant... the Red Stagg Grill, just across the street from the Biltmore.Great food, Great Service, Great Memories. Give it try whenever you're in the area. You won't be disappointed.Join us!2022-12-2306 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsRiverhouse NashvilleDowntown Nashville at the River House, a newish, upscale restaurant with great good and great service. We felt - and tasted - a fresh atmosphere for Music City with a cosmo-downtown feel.Please join us. 2022-07-1007 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsGrand Cafe - Key WestThis is a good one. Get the chickens out of the way, move away from the scooters... we're all about the Grand Cafe, a great Key West dining spot with food and service to die for. Oh, and did I mention the outstanding art by Jerzy Paterek?With a cozy dining room, a semi-secret bar, and a huge front porch overlooking the crazy wonderful people on Duvall Street, this restaurant has a full menu, a great vibe, and isa one-of-a kind when it comes to eating, drinking , and hanging out.Join Us!2022-06-1606 min
High VibesEp 49 - The Dowser’s Convention with Sandi IsgroInterview - In this episode, Bill speaks with Sandi Isgro, who is a highly respected dowser in her own right, but in this interview, we talk about the upcoming American Society of Dowsers National Convention for which Sandi is currently serving as the Chair of the Planning Committee.
Learn what makes this event unique among other conventions of its kind throughout the country, and why you should make it a point to attend for yourself!
More information about the event and how you can sign up can be found at www.dowsers.org
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He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsUnion Station - NashvilleUnion Station in Nashville is a great destination with a really good restaurant - StationAiry (get it...) - a great lobby bar, Live Nashville Music every day, comfortable lodging, and a trainload full of history. Once the L&N Nashville train station, responsible for inbound and outbound traffic throughout the region, this refurbed gem is a refreshing, retro hotel in the middle of a city that's trying so hard to renounce it's history.We loved it.We think you'll love it.Give it a try and let us know what you think.2022-03-0706 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsBouchon at the Venetian Las VegasIn 2004, Chef Thomas Keller brought Bouchon to the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas. Bouchon’s interior was designed by Adam D. Tihany, who recreated the original Bouchon’s environment… classic mosaic floor, magnificent pewter bar, antique light fixtures with hand-painted murals. The interior space is as beautiful as the food and service are outstanding.We’ve been many times over the years, and recently Sandi and I dined at Bouchon to celebrate her birthday. Please join us for a six minute and 46 second conversation about this marvelous restaurant.And do yourself a favor next time yo...2022-02-0906 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsDelilah Las VegasDelilah Las Vegas is a Swanky, Upscale, Throwback to the 20s and 30s restaurant with great food, entertainment, and all kinds of great looking people hanging about.We were seated promptly, ate wonderful food, and left wanting more... but be careful.Delilah was a treat and will get even better as it matures.Enjoy!2021-11-2307 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsWazuzu, Encore, Las VegasWe're back in Vegas at Wazuzu, a restaurant we have walked past hundreds of times. It was always full and doesn't take reservations so we thought it was just another Vegas buffet.Au contraire mon frère!Wazuzu is a great little find on the casino floor at the Encore in Las Vegas. Great food, terrific service, lovely atmosphere... don't walk past it. Get on your dragon and dive in! You definitely won't be sorry.2021-10-2505 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsRespect The RiceOur guest today is none other than co-host Sandra Mak Noelting talking about her newest cookbook... Respect The Rice (available from Barnes & Noble).Just released, Sandra's Respect The Rice cookbook was created to provide a little guidance and a lot of flavors. Respect the Rice was born from Sandra’s passion… a desire to demonstrate and instruct us how excellent meals can be created from those boxes of rice, some chicken, and a few other ingredients that you probably already have on-hand.Listen while Sandra explains where it all came from. Click here to v...2021-09-1606 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsWhite Limozeen - NashvilleWhite Limozeen. A newish 'over-the-top, indoor-outdoor rooftop bar & restaurant' atop the Graduate Hotel in near-downtown Nashville. It's a fluffy pink and white place with a great selection of specialty drinks, Nashville's version of homestyle French menu items, great service, and even better people watching.A bit of a young crowd and usually crowded, so there's usually a little wait time.We liked it . We want to go back. We think you'll find it interesting too. Listen to our review, give it a try and let us know what you think.Cheers!2021-09-0606 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsRuby Sunshine, NashvilleShades of NOLA! This new (to Nashville) breakfast and brunch spot is in the Hillsboro Village area of Nashville in one of the newly-built buildings on Belcourt and 21st. With a great menu of starters, specialties, eggs & omelets and, of course, their full-line of benedicts, coffees, cocktails and beer, this place is a must! We visited recently and had a delicious meal with a hint of New Orleans.Hope you like it as much as we did. Listen here for our review.2021-08-3005 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsPerry's Steakhouse & Grille - NashvilleWe're back... at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille in the Cool Springs area of Nashville.Perry’s Cool Springs ( I think that's what they're calling it) brings their "award-winning menu, impeccable ambiance, unique signatures, tableside presentations and exceptional service for DINE-IN or TO-GO"... straight off their website - And I we agree!Great Bar, Great Dining, Great Service. Try It, You'll Like It. But go early. It's popular and fills-up fast. Sandi and I have been a couple times and really liked it. Listen here and we'll tell you all about it. Bon Appétit2021-08-1308 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsCoCo's Italian Restaurant, West NashvilleWhat a delightful little Italian Restaurant!Good food, cozy little atmosphere, great service... what else do you need. We had a nice time and a safe time at CoCo's in Nashville. A little tricky to find and kind of hard to get into, but take the time. It's worth it for a fun evening with good Italian food.Enjoy!2021-03-0908 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant Reviews2020 Is Over... Long Live 2021Well, It wasn't the best year on record, especially for dining out, but there were a few bright spots. In this episode we highlight a few places around Nashville that had great carry-out food; good, safe in-restaurant dining; and some new places around town that we all have to try.As always, thanks for listening. We plan to have a great, new line-up for 2021.Don't forget to wear your mask, be safe, and have a very Happy New Year!2021-01-0613 min
Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 39: Sandi Robertson - Art TeacherThe rare Skype episode of Pals with art teacher Sandi Robertson from the UK. We discuss Sandi's deep love of the color darkroom, her early beginnings as a young artist in Scotland, and her belief that a student's understanding of photography is as vital as maths and sciences.2020-11-171h 04
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsBill & Sandi Go To VegasWell, we did it! Yes, crazy or not, we went to Las Vegas - very carefully, very responsibly - and we want to report back to you after a 2 month hiatus due to the Corona Craziness. We did it right with copious amounts of antiseptic wipes, squeeze bottles, sprays, masks and all the other safety things. Vegas was a little slow but listen to this episode to get the first-hand info on Bill & Sandi Go To Vegas in 2020.We had a ball! Please join us.2020-08-3116 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsHappy Lockdown EditionSince we've all been singing the Lockdown Blues, we decided to at least share something a little fun... so, please join us for our Happy Lockdown Edition. We can't go out so we invite you to join us at "He Said, She Said Virtual Cafe" for a safe way to pretend that we're at our favorite restaurants.This show feature a new intro and a re-run of our Best Of 2019. We hope to see you all soon on the other side of this craziness... and don't forget to tip your curbside servers. Thanks and Be Safe!2020-05-1810 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsPancho & Lefty's Cantina, NashvillePancho & Lefty's Cantina is the newest offering from the same Pancho & Lefty's Cantina in downtown Nashville. This one is located in the old Local Taco building in the Sylvan Park neighborhood. We were lucky to visit this cool Mexican restaurant before the lock-downs and we had a great time with interesting Mexican food, tequila, and beer. You definitely have something to look forward to when the air is clear and social distances get smaller.2020-03-2705 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsJosephine, NashvilleJosephine is a cool, intimate restaurant on 12 South in Nashville. Really good food by an award winning chef with great service in a comfortable setting. Set your sights high and have a delicious brunch or dinner at Josephine.2020-03-1708 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant Reviewsetc. Nashvilleetc. (Etcetera) restaurant in the Green Hills area of Nashville is a gorgeous little place with outstanding food. Tucked behind Green Hills, this unassuming location has some of the best food we've eaten this year. With great food, a great vibe, good drinks, and good service, this place is already in the running for 'Best of 2020'.You'll love it!2020-03-0607 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsDeacon's New South, NashvilleDeacons New South is perfectly named for its New South, aged steaks and excellent dining selections. A large restaurant, Deacon's serves not only aged steaks but all the other meats, fish, and birds you can shake a steak knife at. Farm fresh food - charcuterie, veges, gluten free stuff, great drinks, excellent service - are all staples at this modern and very cool restaurant. Take a trip to downtown Nashville and dine in style at Deacon's New South.2020-02-1706 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsButcher & Bee, East NashvilleThe Butcher & Bee is a modern, farm-to-table restaurant with a very broad and super interesting menu. Prepared flawlessly, the unique dining selections are created just a glance away over a utilitarian chef's counter... which we recommend. Great dining, drinking, and people-watching are run-of-the-mill at Butcher & Bee.East Nashville is just a hop across the Cumberland River and it's well worth the drive to visit Butcher & Bee. And did I mention the awesome Israeli Fried Chicken? Wow.See you there!2020-02-1009 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsMuriel's Jackson Square, New OrleansMuriel's Jackson Square is called a 'casual, fine dining' restaurant... but the only thing casual about the place might be a few of the patrons, because the food is Upscale, Contemporary Creole Cuisine! Nothing casual about that. The Bar & Courtyard, the Seance Lounge, the Plantation, all provide lovely evidence of the history packed into this building and restaurant that is Muriel's. Craft cocktails, elegant dining space, spectacular dining selections (don't forget the crawfish & goat cheese crepes! YUM), comfortable, delicious, easy to find... French Quarter at it's best.2020-02-0507 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsPelican Club, New OrleansThe Pelican Club, on the corner of Bienville and Exchange Alley in the French Quarter, is a cozy, contemporary Creole restaurant with my favorite duck dish in the whole world... Trio of Duck. The Escargot en Croute is also awesome and provides a yummy appetizer to any of the delicious ala carte entrees. Three separate dining areas - including a great bar - gives you enough reasons to go back again and again.Great art on the walls, great food on the table, talent in the kitchen, and first class service on the floor makes for a...2020-01-2405 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsFat Kat Slim'sPut on your Pink Poodle Skirt or your Fonzie Leather Jacket and beat it down to Fat Kat Slim's... a modern, retro diner in the heart of blossoming downtown Nashville. This is a very kool joint that has a lot going on. Good food, good menu, good drinks, good vibe, cool 50's chatskis... we spent an afternoon scoping out Fat Kat Slim's and came away happy.Listen up and take trip down to Fat Kat Slim's for a Twilight Zone, Dobie Gillis, Rick Nelson getaway. You'll be glad you did.2020-01-1907 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsRestaurant R'evolution, New OrleansRestaurant R'evolution is an upscale, modern, somewhat exciting, New Orleans restaurant with a very modern and revolutionary update to Cajun and Creole cooking. The cross-cultural fusion of food and flavors is built on the culinary history of seven nations that contributed to the unique flavors so integral to NO.We spent Christmas 2019 at Restaurant R'evolution and enjoyed the restaurant, bar, vibe, food... this place has it all.2020-01-1607 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsHe Said, She Said - Best of 20192019 was a great year... we ate delicious food, drank wonderful libations, and hung-out at some very cool places!This episode highlights the best restaurants, best dishes, and the most interesting places Sandi and I reviewed in 2019. Stay tuned for a great, new Season 2.2020-01-0609 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsBiscuit Love, NashvilleBiscuit Love is a cute little breakfasty restaurant in Hillsboro Village, Nashville, in the old Sunset Grill location. Good menu with lots of unique eats... like Bonuts! Don't leave without trying some Bonuts and the potato casserole is yummy also.There are two other Biscuit Love locations... one in Franklin and one in the Gulch. Open from 7 to 3 every day, you're sure to find something good to eat and drink.2019-12-1707 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsCentral Bar + Kitchen, NashvilleCentral Bar + Kitchen is touted as 'West End's Hottest New Restaurant'... so we had to try it on for size. This new restaurant, located on West End in the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University, serves good food, good service, and has a fairly well-stocked bar. We found one-of-a-kind items on the menu that were as tasty as they were unique. With an attractive, comfortable indoor dirinkery and dining room, Central Bar + Kitchen can easily host your casual get-together, bachlorette party, holiday festivities, or just a great hang.And, don't forget... you can play Santa and participate...2019-12-1407 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewUSDA Undersecretary Bill NortheyThis week’s guest on Open Mic is USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey. Few years have presented as many weather challenges for farmers as 2019. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has acted to lessen the effects on crop and livestock farmers as well as facilitated the Trump administration's trade assistance programs. In this interview, Northey speaks to the new signup for the Conservation Reserve Program, upcoming deadlines under the 2018 farm bill and the possibility of a third tranche of payments next year under the Market Facilitation Program.2019-12-0822 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsNorth Italia, NashvilleToday we’re taking a few liberties with our policy to not review chains - at least large chains - but we found a pretty cool Italian restaurant in Nashville that we think is worthy of sharing. It’s called North Italia and it’s on the perimeter of the Green Hills Mall in Nashville Tennessee. There seems to be a lot happening in Green Hills these days!Anyway, the food was very good, the service was good, and it had a very open, airy, kind of urban feel. Oh, and brunch and Happy Hour. What more could...2019-12-0506 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsCole's Kitchen, NashvilleAfter a short break (due to caloric overload from our Go West Tour) Sandi and I are back in business this holiday season with new, cool places to eat, drink, and hangout. To kick it off, we’re at Cole’s Kitchen in Nashville. Cole’s is the re-invention of the Firefly Grille by Master Restaurateur Curt Cole with one of Nashville’s best menus. Give it a listen and please… Go To Cole’s.2019-12-0206 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsMockingbird, NashvilleThe Mockingbird - one of Maneet Chauhan's Morph Hospitality Group Restaurants - is a cool, eclectic diner in an 'Old-School-Meets-the-Future' kind of way. With a deep menu full of surprises from around the world, good service from right here in Nashville, and a refreshing spin on downtown eateries... this place will make you smile. Please give it a try.2019-11-1108 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant Reviews64 Wine Bar & Kitchen, NapervilleIf you're a wine lover - and even if you're not - the 64 Wine Bar & Kitchen in Naperville, Illinois will make you very happy. 64 self-serve wines by the glass tops the list of really cool things you'll find here. The fascinating wine dispensers made me want to take one home. Nice bar, tables, and a great patio round out the list of cool things. An intriguing menu with very good food and terrific service make this restaurant a requirement! A tidy spot with with a lot of appeal. Try it on for size... you'll want one of those wine d...2019-10-3108 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsThe Salt Cellar Seafood Restaurant, Scottsdale AZSalt Cellar Restaurant, Scottsdale... This surprising little subterranean restaurant is a seafood gem in an underground location - literally underground - known for its New England-style seafood served in an intimate underground hideaway with seaside decor & a bar. We were as delighted as we were surprised as we were served great seafood by a knowledgeable and attentive staff. This is definitely a 'must-do'.2019-10-1605 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsMora Italian, PhoenixMora Italian, Scott Conant's Italian restaurant in Phoenix, is an upscale - but affordable - fun place to eat and drink. Located in the 'Golden Mile Corridor' between Camelback and Glendale, Mora has something for everybody. Clean wood and brick and red leather ambience with a large bar that opens onto a patio, Mora lives up to the picky pasta maker's reputation. If you haven't been, go... if you have been, go back and try something new. Our experience was first-class and our food was even better.2019-10-0207 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsSix | Seven at the Edgewater, SeattleThe Six | Seven Restaurant & Bar at the Edgewater Hotel in Seattle is our 5th stop on the Bill & Sandi Go West Tour, and what a stop it was! You probably know the Edgewater from the famous picture of those zany lads from Liverpool fishing out of their window. In any case, the Six | Seven was a delight, full of character, fun, and delicious dining and drinking.Our food was excellent, the service was great, and the atmosphere was always full of fun. Take a trip to Seattle just to visit the Six | Seven, and you'll know what...2019-09-2706 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsHarbor Grill Restaurant at Dana Point, CaliforniaThe Harbor Grill in Dana Point is a marina-side restaurant featuring some of the freshest and best seafood available. With a cozy dining room and a colorful garden terrace, Harbor Grill has welcomed guests for over 30 years with a variety of fresh seafood prepared in a bunch of different styles, a great wine list, premium cocktails, and service to die for.Whenever we're in the neighborhood, Harbor Grill is a definite go-to spot for lunch, dinner, and Sunday Champagne Breakfast. Oh... and don't forget the best key lime Pie outside of Key West!2019-09-2105 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsWatermarc, Laguna Beach, CaliforniaWe cruise down the Pacific Coast Highway and visit Watermarc as we continue the 'Bill & Sandi Go West Tour'. Watermarc Restaurant brings together the vision of pairing great food with great beverage. Lunch and Dinner menus are complete with Grazing Plates, great seafood entres and snacks, then move on with more contemporary and traditional menu components.Watermarc blends elements of classic foods and beverages, with contemporary cutting edge cuisines and drinks.This is a great little spot in the heart of Laguna Beach.2019-09-1407 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsLido House, Mayor's Table, Newport Beach, CANot only is the Mayor's Table fun, comfortable, and entertaining... it's delicious!Located in the Lido House in Newport Beach, California (the old City Hall), The Mayor's Table is a very cool place to settle in for an evening of fine dining, great imbibing, and awesome hanging. Second stop on 'The Bill & Sandi Go West Tour', it was hard to leave with a great restaurant, rooftop bar and lounge, menu to die for... what else do you need?Stop by the Lido House and spend time at the Mayor's Table Pacific Pub and Kitchen. You...2019-09-1009 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsMott32, Palazzo Casino, Las VegasMott 32 is a great new Asian themed restaurant in the Palazzo Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada... Vegas Baby, Vegas. Named for the first Chinese bodega in Manhattan in the mid 1800s, there are three Mott32s, and currently this is the only one in the the US. It's a lovely restaurant... a little dark and mysterious, with really good food and fun, interesting appointments. The menu is deep with a lot of options for you and your friends and family. You'll love this new-age Chinese restaurant.2019-09-0310 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsThe Rutledge, Cool Springs, NashvilleThe Rutledge is a modern, attractive, yummy new restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee serving modern American grill food. Located in the Green Hills area, we found The Rutledge to be comfortable and populare with a pleasant, unique menu. You can't miss the big white building... once you get close. Take a drive into Cool Springs just south of Nashville, have some lunch, dinner, or enjoy Happy Hour at this cool, new restaurant brought to you by the people that brought you Jonathan's.2019-08-2108 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsPemrose, NashvillePemrose is committed to upgrading seafood dining in Nashville, and it's off to a great start! Located in the Gulch area of downtown Nashville, we visited Pemrose to check it out first-hand. With a comfortable atmosphere - a respite to the hectic bustle of growing downtown Nashville - we're sure you'll find it just as delightful and delicious as we did. 2019-08-1408 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewBill Even, CEO, National Pork BoardThis weeks’ guest on Open Mic is Bill Even, CEO of the National Pork Board. As a fifth-generation farmer and former South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture, Even is well-versed in the obstacles and opportunities of the nation’s top industry. Despite a setback from a nationwide pig virus a few years ago, Even says hog farmers and the swine industry have ramped up production and capacity to supply the growing demand for pork. Even says African Swine Fever could be the biggest global event of this generation and outlines the challenges of protecting the domestic herd while trying to gain glob...2019-08-1121 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsPinewood Social, NashvillePinewood Social is a very cool multi-activity joint housed in an old Trolley Barn in the Mill Hills area of Downtown Nashville. On the banks of the Cumberland river and chock full of history, this venue is also full of great food, a retro bowling alley, patio and pool, coffee bar... it's all great fun and great food. Take a trip downtown and enjoy Pinewood Social as much as we do.2019-08-0510 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsGermantown Pub, NashvilleGermantown Pub is a great little neighborhood bar and grill in the Germantown area just north of downtown Nashville. Good pub food, adult beverages, lots of beer for the beer-minded, a couple patios, and a really friendly atmosphere. Oh, and ask for the Pizza Burger. Yeow!2019-07-2706 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsEmmy Squared, NashvilleEmmy Squared is a craft pizza restaurant with loads of character, good pizza, and other interesting food selections. Fairly new to Nashville, the Emmy Squared that we're talking about today has been in its current location in Green Hills for about a month, so we're diving in early!2019-07-2407 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsJardin at the Encore, Las VegasJardin Restaurant at the Encore (Wynn) in Las Vegas is one you won't want to miss. Casual, Light, Airy, Romantic, Delicious... what else can I say? Great place, a bit out of the way, at least not smack-dab in the heart of tourist-ville. Yes, it's between the Encore Casino and the Wynn Casino, but it's a little slower, more leisurely paced restaurant. Oh, and it's beautiful! Oh, and the food and service are great!2019-07-1408 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsGiovanni Ristorante & Bar, NashvilleItalian at it's best. For every occasion or just for a great hang, eat and drink at Giovanni Ristorante. One of the top ten in Nashville, we always have a great time, great food, great service, and make great memories.2019-07-1207 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsRoof Top Cafe, Key WestUpstairs, as the name suggests, this is a great Key West restaurant with a great view and great food. Close to Mallory Square in Old Town, The Roof Top Cafe has been a Key West favorite for 30 years. You can't go wrong2019-07-0507 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsAbbondanza Italian Restaurant, Key West FloridaVisit Abbondanza for for great Italian food, great service, and a great Italian, island experience. We've been to Abbondanza many times and highly recommend it for both locals and visitors to Key West. Full menu, sizable portions, wine and booze as expected... you won't be disappointed when you hang out at this Old Town favorite.2019-07-0206 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsYellow Porch, NashvilleQuaint, Intimate, Unique... oh, and Delicious. The Yellow Porch in Nashville's Berry Hill area is a longtime favorite of ours. Interesting and eclectic food items are perched on the menu of this great little restaurant for lunch and dinner. See what you think. We're pretty sure you'll love it as we do.2019-06-1008 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsLouie's Backyard, Key West FloridaRomantic, Delicious, Fun, Fantastic... We can't say enough about this Key West Mainstay. Sandwiched between Waddell Avenue and the Ocean, Louie's Backyard will make your socks go up and down and will excite your palate. And it's so beautiful, I didn't even want to ruin the photo with a logo.Please, don't miss this. Take a couple days, go to Key West, visit Louie's, tell us what you think and then we can say "We told you so!"2019-06-0707 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsEtch, NashvilleEtch is a real treat! Fine dining in downtown Nashville is still very possible amid the cranes, traffic, and scooters. Etch promises great food served by a knowledgeable and gracious staff... and it delivers, from appetizer through main course and into desert. If you're interested in a quality dining experience you must not miss Etch2019-06-0307 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsBurger Up, Cool Springs, Franklin TennesseeBurger Up Cool Springs is a craft burger joint with a great food, a great bar, plenty of tables, and a heated patio. They offer a lot of different items in addition to their hamburger selection... including really good service. It's definitely kid friendly - with kid meals on the menu - and a great hang-out place. If you haven't visited Burger Up Cool Springs, listen to our take on this one-of-a-kind restaurant and swing by.2019-05-2905 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsSanto, NashvilleSanto - in the Green Hills area of Nashville - is one of the most refreshing, new restaurants in town. Open for just two weeks, Santo serves modern Mediterranean cuisine to die for. We fell into Santo the other day and were pleasantly surprised by the food quality, service, and atmosphere. Listen to our take on this cool, new, excellent Nashville restaurant.2019-05-1907 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsNations Bar & Grill, NashvilleThis cool little West Nashville neighborhood bar will make you smile. Super unique with food, folks, and some of the best bartenders in Nashville... great servers too! The West Nashville Nations Neighborhood is blooming and the Nations Bar & Grill is right in the thick of things. Listen to our recommendation Nations Bar & Grill... great food, great drinks, great neighborhood hang.2019-05-1106 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsMidtown Cafe, NashvilleMidtown is Iconic! That's all. Randy Rayburn has polished this jewel for more than 20 years and it's still sparkly. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner... whattya want?? We got it. and it's great! Please take a trip to Midtown Cafe for good dining and a good time.2019-05-0706 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsTrattoria Reggiano, Las VegasOne of Sandi's favorites, Trattoria Reggianno in Las Vegas is a surprising find tucked into the food court of the Grand Canal Shoppes. This authentic Italian restaurant serves delicious, home-made style meals and specialties, including the best gluten-free pizza in the land. And don't forget the awesome garlic rolls... and people watching to die for!2019-05-0405 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsBuddy V's Ristorante, Las VegasVegas Baby, Vegas! Sandi and I had a great time at Buddy V's Ristorante in the Grand Canal Shoppes between the Venetian and Palazzo in Las Vegas. This Italian Restaurant is owned by the Cake Boss himself... Bartolo Valastro - aka Buddy V. Great Food, Great Service, Big Fun. Next time you're on the strip in Vegas, give Buddy V's a try. We think you'll like it as much as we did.2019-05-0207 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsBoomBozz, NashvilleBoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse sports bar and restaurant was opened in January, 2019 in the West Nashville area. They offer craft pizza, lots of beer on tap, big TVs, and a pretty broad menu. If you're after pizza, beer, and a ballgame, this place is for you.2019-04-2907 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsCaroline's, Key WestCaroline’s Café is a restaurant in the heart of Key West, Florida in an historic house on Duval Street. With its companion craft cocktail bar, Caroline’s Other Side, this casual restaurant serves some of the best classic Key West island food – and more – that you’ll ever eat. Did I say fish sandwich...2019-04-2011 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsJ Alexander's, NashvilleJ Alexander's is our go-to homey spot in Nashville. Dependable is the characteristic that keeps coming to mind. Each visit is unique but brings the same great service and food quality that is delivered without fail. Regulars and newcomers alike, it's always a great time and great meal. Join us at J Alexander's.2019-04-1709 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsOpry Backstage Grill, NashvilleThis Nashville country restaurant is a serious hoot! Good food with a dose of country music on stage and on TV. Get your fried green tomatoes, hot chicken, and brisket sandwich with a cool adult beverage (or not) and have a great time. Right across from Opryland, this restaurant will make you feel like Nashville is your home town. Yum Y'all!2019-04-1707 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsFranklin Burger Company, NashvilleThat's right... a Nashville Hot Burger, one of the burger specialties at Franklin Burger Company. At the corner of Nashville, Cool Springs, and Franklin, Franklin Burger Company sits in a newly developed and rapidly developing area in the Cool Springs area of Nashville serving really cool burgers, specialty drinks, and a lot of other delectable items.2019-04-0908 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsCrumb de la Crumb, NashvilleThis bakery / restaurant / coffee shop caught our eye one day and drew us in for breakfast. Located in Bellevue Tennessee, on the west side of Nashville, Crumb de la Crumb – paired with The Capital Coffee Company and coffee shop - serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers an interesting venue for parties and special events.2019-04-0708 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsRestoration Hardware, NashvilleWe all know Restoration Hardware as a modern furniture and design center..."a curator of design, taste, and style in the luxury lifestyle market". Right? But, did you know that they now have a restaurant in Nashville - The Cafe at Restoration Hardware?Now you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner, and wine surrounded by plush modern furnishings. Listen as we describe our experience at the fancy - and delicious - Cafe at Restoration Hardware.2019-04-0311 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsUnion Common Steakhouse, NashvilleLocated in an old dry cleaners, Union Common is a great steakhouse restaurant in Midtown Nashville. The place was converted to a restaurant about 5 years ago and was obviously totally remodeled. Terrific menu, terrific service, terrific food and drink... too many terrifics? Can't help it, this place was great. You definitely need to give it a try. Bon Appétit2019-03-2810 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsCity Fire, NashvilleThe Gulch area in downtown Nashville has a lot of great restaurants and today we're discussing City Fire, an interesting restaurant and bar serving American comfort food. We think you'll like it.2019-03-2710 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsWestin Hotel, Decker & Dyer, Oak Steakhouse, L27, NashvilleWe're taking a little detour on this episode to bring information about the Westin Hotel in downtown Nashville. Included in this episode are reviews about the hotel, the in-house restaurant Decker & Dyer, the companion restaurant Oak Steakhouse, and the rooftop lounge L27. We had a great couple days on our staycation and want to share all the info that we learned.2019-03-2022 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsSinatra, Las VegasNamed after one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century, this special, well done restaurant takes you back to the time when Ol' Blue Eyes ruled Vegas. Serving excellent Italian fare with superb service and decor, visit Sinatra for a truly magical and memorable evening to remember.2019-03-1212 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsChar, Green Hills, NashvilleChar is a fun, new - can I even say exciting? Sure - exciting restaurant in the Green Hills area of Nashville. We've thoroughly enjoyed the good food, broad menu, and top-notch service at this place. Sit at the bar, enjoy the dining room, have a great time during your visit at this new, upscale eatery. 2019-03-1208 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsWillie T’s, Key WestThis fabulous open-air bar and restaurant in Key West, Florida serves great food, great island atmosphere, great drinks, non-stop music, and high-end people watching all day, every day. The menu has a little something for everyone, including steaks, seafood, pizza, and a few awesome specials that are unique to Willie T’s. We know you’ll love this place as much as we do... (Seafood Quiche, Seafood Quiche)2019-03-0409 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsAntonio's, NashvilleFor a first-class Italian restaurant experience, you must try Antonio's in the Bellevue area of Nashville. Antonio's specializes in Northern Italian fare with house-made pasta, meat, fish, wine and spirits, a great menu, and specials to die for.2019-03-0406 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsDiLegge’s, Evansville, IndianaThis is the real deal… an original, family owned Italian restaurant in Evansville, Indiana. Compared to some of the best Italian restaurants in the world, DiLegge's prepares and has been serving family recipes and favorites for 30 years.2019-03-0409 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsLudlow & Prime, Brentwood TennesseeLudlow & Prime is a fairly new restaurant that now occupies what used to be Cross Corner Tavern in Brentwood, TN. While it's in the same spot it bears no resemblance to its predecessor and is a very cool, high-class restaurant featuring prime steaks, seafood, and a raw bar. Good food, drinks, service will keep you coming back.2019-03-0410 min
He Said, She Said Restaurant ReviewsJ/ Alexander's, Cool Springs, NashvilleJ. Alexander's Cool Springs is a full service restaurant and bar in the Cool Springs commercial district south of Nashville and north of Franklin, TN... an area that seems to be rapidly growing together. We love this place for its broad menu, dependable food and drink, and - most of all - terrific service. It isn't new but if you've never been - or haven't been lately - you should give it a try. We're certain you'll go back for more!2019-02-2809 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewSenate Agriculture Chairman Pat RobertsThis week’s guest on Open Mic is Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts. The 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law by President Trump last week in the White House. Kansas U.S. Senator Pat Roberts and leaders of the conference committee crafted a bill that received overwhelming support on both sides of the Capitol. Senator Roberts says the evolutionary bill was diversified and the best language that leaders could offer. In this interview Roberts addresses some of the key provisions of the bill and speaks to the effort of working with the USDA to implement the new legislation. Roberts is ho...2018-12-2322 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewUSDA Undersecretary Bill NortheyThis week’s guest on Open Mic is USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey. After an extended delay from nomination to confirmation, Northey, a fourth generation farmer and three term Secretary of Agriculture for his home state is on the job in Washington guiding the USDA’s efforts for farm production and conservation programs. Northey discusses Secretary Perdue’s reorganized plan for department programming and how the consolidation will impact farm customers and county offices across the country. Northey outlines the department’s efforts to upgrade technology to expand ways farmers can interact with Washington and his goals for better coordination among governme...2018-04-2222 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewBill Even, CEO, National Pork BoardThis week's guest on Open Mic is Bill Even, who was selected as CEO of the National Pork Board in June. The former South Dakota Director of Agriculture discusses both growth and growing pains in the pork industry. With a fourth of U.S. production destine for export customers, Even shares hopes for global growth in the year ahead. Animal health is a priority for the pork industry and Even shares the National Pork Board's continuing efforts for disease preparedness and industry efforts to meet consumer demands for product quality and product labels. Jeff NalleyBill Even, CEO, National Pork Board2016-12-2521 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewBill Buckner, Pres. Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationThis week's guest on Open Mic is Bill Buckner, President and CEO of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and Board Chair for the National Soil Health Institute. In this interview, Buckner outlines a national effort to develop a standardized condition rating and testing for soil health. A standardized numeric value could help producers embrace agronomic practices, technology and cropping systems which could eventually be tied to risk protection plans and crop insurance as well as the overall value of farmland. With a common goal of advancing agriculture Buckner says the National Soil Health Institute is leading a chorus of farmers, s...2016-10-1621 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewIowa Agriculture Secretary Bill NortheyA downturn in commodity prices and the biggest animal health emergency in that state's history has taken a financial toll on Iowa agriculture. In this week's interview, Iowa's Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey addresses producers' recovery from avian influenza and their preparation for further challenges from the disease. Northey discusses the impact of the EPA's delay in announcing RFS volume standards and his disappointment with congressional action on TPA. The road to the White House leads through Iowa and he shares his message for candidates seeking the Oval Office.Jeff NalleyIowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey2015-06-2119 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewOpen Mic with Rodney DavisCongress has finally passed the second authorizing bill to improve inland waterways and ports and streamline the approval process by the Corps of Engineers.
Congressman Rodney Davis from Illinois was a co-sponsor of the bill and a member of the House-Senate conference committee. Davis says WRRDA is primarily a jobs bill and predicts it will shorten the approval process for new projects from fifteen to three years. However, it remains an authorizing bill that does not yet have appropriations to construct or repair any waterway or port.SELECT NOW FOR DAILY AUDIORodney Davis-IL2014-05-2614 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewBill Reinsch, President National Foreign Trade CouncilBill Reinsch currently serves as President of the National Foreign Trade Council. He oversees NFTC's efforts favoring open markets and opposing unilateral sanctions. Mr. Reinsch also serves as a member of the U.S.-China Security Review Commission. He provides a concise overview of pending trade deals and disputes with optimism and criticism. Reinsch indicates that negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Trans-Altantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) are the most ambitious of the new century and could move free trade to a new plateau. Reinsch says China, even though it is not part of any multilateral agreement...2014-04-2813 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewSenator Amy Klobuchar-D MNAs House and Senate leaders head into a farm bill conference meeting this week, Sen. Amy Klobuchar provides keen insight on the negotiations. She says the challenge is to merge the reductions in spending, contained in the House of Representatives Farm Bill, with the more moderate reductions in the Senate bill and to mediate those provisions in the final bill. She discusses the prospect of rolling the entire farm bill into a larger budget bill and how large a reduction there can be in nutrition spending without risking a presidential veto. Finally, she discusses a provision of the WRDA bill...2013-10-2812 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewBill Wykes, Illinois Soybean Assn.Bill Wykes is a soybean farmer and the past chair of the Illinois Soybean Association. He is a strong advocate of biotechnology and utilization of science and innovation in agriculture. Wykes is concerned about regulatory and trade issues facing biotechnology and has encouraged the ISA to host a symposium on the dynamics of international biotechnology.Bill Wykes2013-08-1212 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewRepresentative Steve King discusses House farm billSteve King, a five-term U.S. Representative from western Iowa, joins us on Agri-Pulse Open Mic to talk about how the House plans to consider livestock disaster assistance and a one-year extension of the 2008 farm bill this week. The fourth-ranking Republican on the House AgricultureCommittee talks about his efforts to prevent states from imposing trade barriers on livestock production methods against other states. King, a small business owner who says he has probably built more terraces than any other member of Congress, also talks about conservation and shares the importance of keeping the RFS in place, while preserving the delicate...2012-07-3013 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewRepresentative Glenn Thompson discusses farm bill and conservatiionRep. Glenn Thompson, who represents Pennsylvania's most rural district, also chairs the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy & Forestry. In this weeks' Agri-Pulse Open Mic, the GOP Congressman talks about the 2012 farm bill that's expected to move forward in the House Agriculture Committee on July 11 and how he hopes to strengthen voluntary, conservation programs in what will be his first farm bill. Thompson, who describes farmers as "the original environmentalists" also calls for a smaller, leaner and more effective Environmental Protection Agency, which he describes as currently "out of control. "Representative Glenn Thompson2012-06-2413 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewChuck Conner discusses regional differences in the farm billWith 2012 designated as the International Year of Cooperatives, Chuck Conner, CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has been busy sharing the benefits of farmer-owned cooperatives. In this weeks Open Mic, taped June 1, he also talks about the need to resolve regional differences in the 2012 farm bill writing process. Conner brings a unique perspective to this issue. For nearly 20 years, he served on the staff of Senator Richard Lugar and was the staff director of the Senate Agriculture Committee during the 1996 farm bill process. Prior to joining NCFC from 2005-2008, he was Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at USDA and...2012-06-1812 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewSen. Klobuchar discusses farm bill amendmentsSix years ago, Amy Klobuchar became the first woman elected to represent the State of Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. Today, the former chief prosecutor in the states largest county joins us on Agri-Pulse Open Mic. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, she talks about the vote last week to advance the 2012 farm bill and her expectations for amendments on crop insurance and other issues. She also points to the importance of getting a farm bill passed this year in order to keep the rural economy strong and her perspective on future trade agreements.Sen. Amy Klobuchar2012-06-1107 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewSen. John Boozman shares concerns about the 2012 Farm BillOur guest this week on Agri-Pulse Open Mic is Arkansas Senator John Boozman, a freshman member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, who voted against passage of the 2012 Farm Bill in committee. He talks about ongoing negotiations in the U.S. Senate and his expectations for a southern farm safety net that offers more flexibility for growers of all types. The former cattle rancher also shares his concerns over food stamps, crop insurance and other aspects of the farm bill, as well as his frustrations over U.S. energy policy.Sen. John Boozman2012-06-0415 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewSenator Mike Johanns on the pending farm bill.Mike Johanns is an Iowa farm boy who headed west to Nebraska to serve as governor before heading east to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in the GW Bush administration before heading back to win an open U.S. Senate seat almost four years ago. He spoke about the politics of the pending farm bill and the challenges caused by geographical conflict. He also talked about the changing landscape for revered Republicans who are losing out to more conservative opponents and the surprising victory of a Nebraska Sandhills legislator who is now the Republican candidate for Nebraska's other...2012-05-2012 min
Agri-Pulse Open Mic InterviewNASDA President Northey talks farm bill, social media's impact on ag and biotech corn.Bill Northey is a fourth generation farmer from Spirit Lake, Iowa who serves as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and also as President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Taking a break from planting, he explains NASDA's perspective on the 2012 Farm Bill and discusses future challenges ahead with conservation and water quality. He also talks about the impact that social media and other communication tools has had on lean finely textured beef, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, and new varieties of biotech seed corn.Bill Northey2012-05-1313 min