Tennessee Eats
A post-mealtime podcast between partners eating their way through Tennessee one date at a time... because TN eats more than hot chicken and barbeque. Episodes every other Monday sometimes!
Episodes
31 episodes
TnEats: A Dopo Pizza | Knoxville, TN
Molly and Matthew settle romance spats over some slices of A Dopo's sourdough pizza and discover that Molly doesn't need extra cheese when the 'za is really, really fresh.Thank you to A Dopo for ...
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Episode 28
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36:28
TnEats: Cafe 4 | Knoxville, TN
Molly and Matthew find "the brunch to beat" at Cafe 4 in Knoxville, TN, and let their imagination run wild with mangoes!Thank you to Cafe 4 for the delicious meal!
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Episode 27
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34:45
TnEats: Babalu | Knoxville, TN
Molly and Matthew begin their Knoxville getaway at Babalu for a lunchy-brunchy tapa tasting! You’ll hear about all the joy they put in their mouths and a well-known, exciting bun. You might also hear Molly's "pathetic" cough unless Matthew actu...
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Episode 26
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31:56
TnEats: Caffe Nonna | Nashville, TN
Molly and Matthew are transported to Italy while eating at Nashville’s oldest Italian restaurant, Caffe Nonna! Our hosts taste sea creatures, gush about the house marinara sauce, and listen to Matthew say the word unctuous more times than is re...
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Episode 25
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32:30
TnEats: Gojo Ethiopian Cafe and Restaurant | Nashville, TN
Molly and Matthew face only Molly’s fear of trying new things. Listen how they ate with their hands, devoured tiny triangles, and had lowercase mild dishes so Molly wouldn’t be afraid to come back.Thank you to
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Episode 24
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36:11
TnEats: Voodoo Gumbo | Nashville, TN
Molly and Matthew kick off the new year with another exciting double date with Susannah Path and Jay Tizzle. The crew was transported down the Mississippi without ever leaving Nashville, received a visit from a horrific clown, and raved about c...
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Episode 23
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34:20
TnEats: A 2023 Wrap | Year-in-Review
Molly and Matthew WRAP up 2023 (like the food) by reviewing themselves and their audio-food-journal journey, revisiting the many wonderful meals they've shared together and with friends. What was Matthew longest "word rating"? Does Molly think ...
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Episode 2023
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50:39
Takeout Tuesday: 51st Deli | Nashville [Bonus]
Molly and Matthew hop in a submarine, uh, car, and grab some lip-smacking piles of bread and ingredients (called sandwiches, probably) from the newly opened expansion of a local delicatessen.Thank you to ...
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23:22
TnEats: Dumpling House | Nashville
Molly and Matthew discover another new(ish) spot in Nashville, TN: Dumpling House. Molly is revived by titillatingly fruity, milky, bubble tea and Matthew attempts some distasteful bun puns, but both our hosts can agree that this quaint, little...
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Episode 22
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33:54
TnEats: SweetMilk | Nashville
Molly and Matthew pretend to be trendy by visiting a brand new restaurant in one of their favorite neighborhoods. Our hosts felt like they were in the deep South at SweetMilk in Donelson thanks to the amazing heaters above the indoor-outdoor ba...
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Episode 21
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32:20
TnEats: Waldo's Chicken and Beer | Nashville
Molly and Matthew searched for a man in a striped sweater, but found a tasty chicken imposter instead. Listen as Molly drones on again about her love of fried chicken, and fowl arithmetic, and almost forgets to talk about the bread! Matthew was...
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Episode 20
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37:36
TnEats: German Town Cafe | Nashville
Molly and Matthew celebrate one of their birthdays and no one has age-related memory issues at German Town Cafe in Nashville, TN, discussing delightfully better-than-home-cooking, what animals should or should not be used in cocktails, and [BRE...
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Episode 19
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34:48
TnEats: Chivanada Food Truck (and more) | Nashville
Molly and Matthew celebrate a dear friend’s birthday with empanadas from Chivanada food truck. But wait, there’s more! Our hosts ferry their crispy, cheesy, meaty pockets of Gouda-ness across the street to
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Episode 18
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35:33
TnEats: M.L. Rose | Nashville
Molly and Matthew turn a TnEats date failure into a success by “stayin’ a while” at Nashville staple, M.L. Rose. Craft beers and burgers, delightful seasonal drinks that would be welcome year round, not-too-spicy-cheese, and smashed patties gal...
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Episode 17
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36:11
TnEats: Punk Wok | Nashville
Molly and Matthew grabbed some friends and headed to Sylvan Supply to bask in the late summer air at Punk Wok! Expect to be amazed as Matthew agrees to eat sushi (gasp), Molly enjoys something containing pimento cheese (double gasp), and fried ...
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Episode 16
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36:35
TnEats: Phat Bites | Nashville
Molly and Matthew check out another Donelson favorite, Phat Bites! Listen as they “confrontation” each other about the category of dive bars, ponder the origin of “mystery lagers,” and discuss a sandwich that transports you to a new real...
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Episode 15
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28:24
TnEats: The Goat (SoBro) | Nashville
Molly and Matthew do the impossible; they get seated with no wait during PRIME brunch hours in the almost-heart of Nashville, TN. This miracle morphed into perfect coffees, giant biscuits, and a couple of good ol’ southern breakfasts turned tre...
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Episode 14
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30:50
TnEats: Mirko Pasta | Nashville
Molly and Matthew questionably (unquestionably) mispronounce Italian words, discuss the many shapes of carbs, and spitball ways to improve the *already perfect* cannoli at another listener’s recommendation: Mirko Pasta in the Donelson neighborh...
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Episode 13
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32:06
TnEats: The Hampton Social | Nashville [Anniversary Extended Cut]
Molly and Matthew reveal part of the origin story of TennesseEats and celebrate a special occasion at The Hampton Social in downtown Nashville. Prepare yourselves: our hosts have a LOT to say about bubbly drinks, multiple courses, and a very ~a...
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Episode 12
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44:55
TnEats: Redheaded Stranger | Nashville
Molly and Matthew take a break from restaurants named after people and hit up a local joint named after a Willie Nelson song: Redheaded Stranger. Listen as our hosts thank one of our maybe listeners for the excellent recommendation and feast up...
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Episode 11
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36:19
Takeout Tuesday: Gus's Fried Chicken | Memphis [Bonus]
Molly and Matthew carefully carry a rapidly disintegrating bag of the best fried chicken they’ve ever had on their way home from a standout distillery stop.Thank you to Gus’s World Famous Fried ...
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19:39
TnEats: Huey's | Memphis
Molly and Matthew spend some competitive family time together at Huey’s, a (reasonably) eclectic Memphis bar and restaurant that serves top notch sandwiches and drinks while making you feel intellectually inadequate in front of your partner’s f...
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Episode 10
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30:28
TnEats: Dino's Bar and Grill | Nashville
Molly and Matthew dive into a bar which has seen around 50 years of service in Music City! Their serendipitous splash into this East Nashville staple displaces Joe, Velveeta dreams, dogs, pickles (again), and… wait, you don’t know Joe?Th...
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Episode 9
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27:40
TnEats: Edessa Restaurant | Nashville
Molly and Matthew follow-up on their first listener recommendation! And they’re so glad they did. They get stuffed on chicken skewers and butter-y rice that bring authentic Turkish and Kurdish cuisine to South Nashville all the way from ancient...
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Episode 8
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34:00
TnEats: Dicey's Pizza & Tavern | Nashville
Molly and Matthew banter about the best slice of Cacio E Pepe pizza you can find, friends, pepperoni, beer, and conspiracies involving the animated movie Wall-E and project developers from Chicago. Okay, only Matthew talked about that, but mayb...
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Episode 7
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31:45