On my way to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, I fly into Nashville and spend an evening checking out downtown Music City, USA.
Tennessee, An Ace In The Hole
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From the concierge at the Hermitage Hotel, we get a dinner recommendation for Jacks Bar-b-Que on Broadway between 4th and 5th Avenue. I am promised reasonably prices and the best bar-b-que that downtown Nashville has to offer.
The sweet smell of bar-b-que is lingering in the air as we approach Jacks. Chairs are turned upside down and tables pushed aside as I peer through the big front window. The aroma emanating from Jacks turns out to be just a big tease. On this Monday night at 10pm, Jacks is already closed for the evening. Right now life is so unfair, I feel like someone just done shot my dog.
A twang here, a twang there and I am distracted from my culinary sorrow as I am drawn to the sounds coming from Roberts Western World, home of the Hillbilly Grill.
“Life is a gamble”, and so is finding good bar-b-que on a Monday night in downtown Nashville. Appropriate to my situation at hand, as I step into Western World, John England & The Western Swingers are entertaining the patrons with an old George Strait song.
“Don't put it all on the line for just one roll”, Like waiting to eat dinner at 10pm.
“You've got to have an ace in the hole”.
As it turns out our “ace in the hole” is the Hillbilly Grill located inside of Roberts Western World. Serving some traditional southern food like fried bologna sandwich, chips, PBR and Goo Goo Clusters which comes as “Recession Special” for just $5.00.
Although this is generally a conservative area of the country there is also a special that even President Obama might appreciate. A $5 “Stimulus Package” offers a beef hot dog, Ken Lay's potato chips, A President Busch beer and a Moon pie. Add a side of fried sweet pickles or low fat fried lard and you have got a southern cooking culinary experience.
I enjoy an ice cold Coors Light while I wait for my order from the grill then it is time to come down from the Rocky Mountains and show my manly side. Here, my thick and juicy Angus burger tastes so much better with a cold and conservative Busch beer.
For a Monday night Roberts Western World has a decent crowd and by my measure a great band. Members of the Western Swingers have performed with many of country music's great legends. From Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline to Merle Haggard and Vince Gill.
John England & The Western Swingers have been performing every Monday night at Roberts Western World since July 2001. To experience a bit of honkytonk, they are worth seeing.
For photos: http://dmbtravelerusa.blogspot.com/2010/09/tennessee-ace-in-hole.html
Love the photos and the menu options!! Fun.
We sometimes go there for a long weekend and always enjoy it too!
annesherrod,
Yes, Nashville looks like it can be lots of fun especially if you have a long weekend. I know the area can also be pretty in the fall and you might just find me back there then.
Robert's Western World
It is Labor Day 2010 and for a Monday night Robert's Western World has a decent mixed crowd relaxing and enjoying the sounds of John England & The Western Swingers. A popular Nashville Honky Tonk for decades and home of the Hillbilly Grill, Western World is a good place for a sampling of country music and fine southern dining.
“My sandwich has a lot of fat and calories but taste so good because it is southern cooking and Hillbilly Grill has a way with B O L O G N A!”
Sipping a cold as the Rocky Mountain Coors Light beer, I sit back and take mental notes of a few of the moves from dancers on the floor. Now was that a twirl or a spin? Which leg did she just kick up?
Dinner and a few beers later, I am ready to see if I have any honky tonky in me. We wait for the right moment, a crowded dance floor and make our move. A smile and a nod from the band leader gives a sign of approval. Did he notice my side kick or was it more for our Coors Light and Busch beer liquid courage to get up and try?
Leaving the dance floor without falling or causing collision was a personal accomplishment. However, I don't think I will be receiving ay offers from the Grand Ole Opry anytime soon.
The Western Swingers are done for the night and as the next band sets up I check out some of Robert's Western World memorabilia. Can you remember a time when Burt Reynolds was hot and had hair? Be careful, don't date yourself.
From his light blue jacket and Marge Simpson hair do, you can tell that Conan O'brien was always on the fashion cutting edge. Styling!
Too many beers and you might just walk out of Western World with a pair Justin or Tony Lama boots. Although, I am told you can get them cheaper a few doors up the street but not at 2am!
A little Willie Nelson tune starts the next musical set and I am about ready to dish the Busch beer and find me some moonshine. I think I am ready for a swim in the “Whiskey River”.
“Whiskey River don't run dry. You're all I got, take care of me”
For Photos:http://dmbtravelerusa.blogspot.com/2010/09/tennessee-robert-western-world.html