Category Archives: Tennessee

Supernova + Dunkin’ (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-11-26 by tikichris

After a several-weeks hiatus, Neil and Chris are back from their trips to the States and finally ready to record a new episode of All Consumed, during which they mostly chat about what they did (and ate) while away. Be … Continue reading →

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At Home (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-09-14 by tikichris

A new episode of All Consumed, during which the following occurs: – Chris raves about a couple of London street food vendors.– Neil marvels at a couple of upscale London restaurants.– Both look forward to some upcoming adventures in the … Continue reading →

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6 Delightful Day Trips You Can Take from Memphis (Going Places)

Posted on 2020-03-15 by tikichris

There’s always something fun to do in Memphis. But if you’ve got the time, it’s worth trying to get out and see some of the nearby countryside, discover the city’s neighboring communities, or take a moment to behold the mighty … Continue reading →

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Discover the Musical Legacy of Memphis at its Amazing Music Museums (Miles Away)

Posted on 2020-03-02 by tikichris

Memphis, Tennessee’s musical legacy runs as deep as the Mississippi River and flows with influence from virtually every current of pop culture in America. The city has been and remains one of the country’s top destinations for fans of live … Continue reading →

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Best Restaurants of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-11 by tikichris

There’s one list left in my Best of 2018 series, and it’s a doozy: best restaurants of the year! Continue reading →

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Best Burgers of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-06 by tikichris

Is there anything more satisfying than a big juicy burger? After compiling my list of the best burgers I had this year I’m having trouble coming up with ideas for foods I crave nearly as much. My Best of 2018 … Continue reading →

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Honky Tonking in Downtown Nashville (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-05-19 by tikichris

Honky tonks and honky tonking ain’t what they used to be, but the last bastion of hope for this 20th-century pastime still exists in downtown Nashville at the lower end of Broadway (just look for the neon glow). Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Celebrities, CheapOair, Drink, Miles Away, Music, Tennessee, Travel | Tagged BARS, cheapoair, COUNTRY MUSIC, downtown nashville, drinking, free music, HONKY TONKING, HONKY TONKS, live music, lower broadway, Miles Away, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE | 1 Comment

Best Bars of 2016 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2016-12-15 by tikichris

What a year! Ready for a drink? Might I recommend having it in style at one of these fabulous bars? They’re the best I came across in 2016. Continue reading →

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Best BBQ of 2015

Posted on 2015-12-19 by tikichris

To kick off my Best of 2015 series of yearend posts, I’d like to start with a roundup of the 25 best BBQ restaurants visited during my BBQ Bound road trip through the American South in October. Continue reading →

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#BBQbound: South in the Mouth Success!

Posted on 2015-12-10 by tikichris

My BBQ Bound miniseries chronicling my three-week quest for the best BBQ in the American South has now come to a burnt end. Ready for the recap? Continue reading →

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A Musical Visit to Memphis Sure Sounds Good! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-11-19 by tikichris

Love American music? Then get yourself to Memphis, Tennessee where the roots of rock ‘n roll, country, blues and soul are on dynamic display for you see and of course to hear! Have a look at this list for some … Continue reading →

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#BBQbound | Road Notes: Arkansas and Tennessee

Posted on 2015-11-13 by tikichris

Blazing a path from Dallas to Memphis and then on through Tennessee to my next destination (stay tuned), I made a few tasty stops along the way. What was on the menu for my roadside dining? Well, BBQ of course! Continue reading →

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#BBQbound: Memphis

Posted on 2015-11-09 by tikichris

It had been more than 20 years since I’d last been to Memphis, and I was glad my BBQ Bound road trip passed through it, affording me the chance to reacquaint myself with this fantastic town so prominently set on the banks of the mighty Mississippi. Indeed, a tour of the best BBQ destinations in the South without a stop in Memphis would have been remiss. Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!

Posted on 2014-03-04 by tikichris

Happy Mardi Gras! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my Dixie Detours miniseries featuring the highlights from my recent trip to Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida along with suggestions for planning your own sojourn to the Deep South. Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama, Art, Coffee, Design, Dixie Detours, Drink, Florida, Food, Georgia, Hotels, Music, Restaurants, road trip, Shopping, Tennessee, Travel, Wine | Tagged Alabama, athens, Deep South, Dixie Detours, florida, georgia, louisiana, MIAMI, Muscle Shoals, road trip, TENNESSEE, Travel | Leave a comment

Dixie Detours: Chattanooga, Choo Choo City

Posted on 2014-03-02 by tikichris

Chattanooga is my old teenage stomping ground. Since I’ve moved away, every year or two when I’ve managed to make it back for a visit (usually around Christmastime), the area always seemed to have gotten better than I remembered it being. Same holds true this time round. Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Howdy Y’all

Posted on 2014-02-22 by tikichris

Hey everybody. Let me begin this post with an apology for the scant and at times fairly lame content I’ve been publishing over the past couple of weeks. I have been “away from my desk” and rambling round the Deep South of the United States on a Dixie Detours road trip. Continue reading →