After a super busy day of adventuring, I was exhausted but so excited that I woke up in Nashville. While my friend Bri slept, I went hunting for coffee with Liz.
We ended up at Frothy Monkey, a coffee shop with a number of locations in Nashville.
At Frothy Monkey, we have developed the recipe for the ideal dining experience: creative folks using quality ingredients to prepare original dishes served in a cozy and approachable atmosphere. Sounds great, right? Let’s be honest though. When you’re hungry, you just want tasty, fresh food, in your neighborhood at your favorite spot that’s, well, honest. It’s easy to be honest about our food. We have personal relationships with the people that grow and produce many of our ingredients and we combine them with our own hands in our own kitchens. And there it is. You have the freshest meals (preservatives always at a minimum) and the peace of mind that you know what you are eating. The best thing is you don’t even have to think about it. So, go ahead and be choosy about what you eat. We’ll create a conscientiously crafted food experience, breakfast through DINNER, every time.
The space has a cool, welcoming vibe with all sorts of seasonal drinks, signature coffee drinks and more.
Immediately, the turtle latte with espresso, steamed milk, housemade caramel, chocolate sauce and frothy monkey pecan syrup caught my eye.
And, I ordered a blueberry muffin, which they make in house! Both were fabulous.
There are a few different dining options at ACE Adventure Resort, but I was excited to try Woody's Patio Grill.
It features pizzas! I ordered a plain personal cheese pizza, though they have specialties in the larger sizes.
Yum!
I also of course had to get some ice cream.
While in Nashville, I managed to sneak in two great restaurants.
The Treehouse is a trendy, Zagat-rated spot that was hopping on a Saturday night.
Fans “adore” this “cool little” Lockeland Springs haunt, whose ultra-rustic venue (check the name) sets the scene for an “amazing”, “evolving” menu of farm-to-fork American fare featuring global accents that get more “playful” late at night; the “cozy” interior has a communal feel, and there’s “lots of outdoor seating” in the backyard.
We were led to a seat outside where there were giant heat lamps and had just about 5 minutes to get an order in before the kitchen closed.
I wasn't starving, but I could definitely manage another snack - especially at such a renowned place.
There were a few fun things on the menu, but the one that caught my eye was "DIY Steamed Duck Buns," which came with spicy sour cherry sauce, pickle, scallion and sesame. YES PLEASE.
Everything was fabulous, and I felt like a bit of a chef. But also, can I just eat steamed buns all day every day?
La Cucina Italian Grill is a restaurant in Weirton that focuses on authentic cuisine and traditional wine. I never turn down pasta, so I was excited to try this place for lunch.
The interior is welcoming, with warm tones and some exposed brick art dotting the walls.
The menu has soup, homemade meatballs, pastas and pizzas.
First, I started with a house salad with French dressing - complete with giant hunks of fresh tomatoes.
Then, there were house rolls topped with cheese and herbs.
And for my entree - lobster ravioli with a rose sauce. This has me written all over it. Creamy, rich, flavorful. It hit all the right notes. Have you been?
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