Germantown

CoHousing Coming to Germantown

Germantown Guru — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:29:36 +0000

Germantown will soon have the first official coHousing development in Nashville. CoHousing is a new style of living, at least in Nashville, that is a bit different than your typical neighborhood or condo.

How is cohousing different?

According to the official Nashville Cohousing website, this is what makes cohousing different:

1. Participatory Process. The future residents of a CoHousing neighborhood design the neighborhood. They might work with a developer, but the vision is developed together.

2. Neighborhood Design. The neighborhood practically forces community on you. You cannot get from your car to your house without running into one of your neighbors. Houses face one another and feature front porches and windows so that you can monitor the neighborhood as you prepare your dinner.

3. Common Facilities. Sure, condo complexes and some neighborhoods might have some common space, but in CoHousing, it is used by the whole neighborhood all the time.

4. Resident Management. The residents decide what their homes look like, what amenities are included or added, and also share in the general upkeep of the buildings and grounds.

5. Non-Hierarchical Structure. There is no “Board of Directors” or staff that decides what is going on. Everyone has input and everyone has to help out.

6. No Shared Community Economy. No one earns a living from the neighborhood. Although some neighborhoods might feature amenities such as a child-care center, or a coffee shop, these are self sustaining ventures.

Open House on April 2, 2012

Date: Monday, April 2, 2012

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Location: Hatcher & Fell Photography at 1208 7th Avenue North

RSVP: Kacky at kacky@hatcherandfell.com

Contact Nashville Cohousing

Email: nashvillecohousing@gmail.com

Official Website: http://nashvillecohousing.com/

MeetUp: http://www.meetup.com/Nashville-Cohousing-Group/

Stir the Pot 2012 at City House

Germantown Guru — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:34:08 +0000

Stir the Pot is coming to Nashville this year! There will be two events associated with Stir the Pot which is a fundraiser for the Southern Foodways Alliance’s documentary. The event is hosted by Tandy Wilson of City House and Tyler Brown of the Capitol Grille. Also, Ashley Christensen of Poole’s Diner in North Calorina will be featured.

City House:

The City House event will be on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 7:00pm. Tickets include a five-course dinner with wine pairings and are $150 per person. Purchase tickets here.

Yazoo Brewery:

Potluck Dinner at Yazoo Brewery will be on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Tickets include a main course and dessert while you bring a side or dessert to share. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here.

Vista Germantown

Germantown Guru — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:43:52 +0000

Vista Germantown is the first apartment complex to open in Germantown. With a total of four buildings, the first building opened earlier this year with the other three buildings becoming available by mid-2012.

The first building, currently being leased, offers one and two bedroom floor plans ranging from approximately $1,000 to $2,600 per month in rent. To see specific floor plans and pricing, click here. The swimming pool will be opened in time for the 2012 pool season!

Amenities:

Clubroom with wide-screen TVs, billiards, kitchen, and lounge
Fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment
WiFi lounge
Salt water swimming pool with WiFi lounge space
Grilling areas
Outdoor television viewing area with firepit
Three courtyards Landscaping by an award-winning architect
Controlled building access
Garage parking
Bike storage in parking garage
On-site recycling center
Electric car charging station
On-site, upscale restaurant featuring renowned chef – Read about SILO here!

Building Features:

Views of the state’s Capitol Building, Bicentennial Mall, and the Nashville skyline
9, 10 or 11′ ceilings
Concrete or hardwood-style flooring
Stainless steel appliances
Espresso-colored cabinetry
Track lighting
Granite countertops
Glass mosaic tile backsplash
Ceramic tile bathroom flooring
Ceramic tile bathtub
Ceiling fan
Walk-in closets
Washer and dryer included
Balconies

Photos:

New Restaurant in Germantown

Germantown Guru — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:58:26 +0000

A new restaurant called SILO is opening in Germantown in June of 2012. This “elevated southern cuisine” restaurant will have a chef-driven menu and will focus on supporting local farmers and producers. Chef Clay Greeberg who previously worked as the Executive Chef at Virago and LIME and Paul Cercone, previous owner of Normandy Farm Artisan Bakery in Charleston, South Carolina, are the brains behind the business.

SILO will be in the retail portion of the new Vista Germantown apartment complex located at the corner of 5th Avenue and Madison. The restaurant plans to be open nightly for dinner starting at 6:00pm with the bar opening at 5:00pm and will feature a Sunday Brunch.

Silo will have:

A community table
A private dining room
A large bar area
Two patios
An open kitchen

Menus:

Oktoberfest 2012

Germantown Guru — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:37:29 +0000

The 33rd Annual Nashville Oktoberfest in Historic Germantown date has been announced! Mark your calendars, Oktoberfest will be on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Oktoberfest is one of the best festivals in Nashville with authentic German food and drinks, a beer garden, polka dancing, street performers, live music, arts and crafts and a petting zoo.

Schedule of Events:

8:00am – The annual 5K Bier Run will kick off the festivities with runners sprinting through the Bicentennial Mall, Farmers Market, and in Germantown.
9:00am – The festival begins and will feature 17 performing groups on three stages, offering a broad variety of musical styles. Also, there will be a Kids Funland which will provide free activities as well as paid activities such as pony rides. The festival ends at 6:00pm.
1:00pm – The annual Pooch Parade features dogs in costume competing for fun prizes.

This event is free and open to the public – all ages welcome.

Official Website: www.nashvilleoktoberfest.com

One of Nashville Best Kept Secrets

Germantown Guru — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:39:05 +0000

Lazzaroli Pasta is one of Nashville’s best kept secrets, but it is no secret the Germantown regulars. Lazzaroli Pasta is a family owned and operated Italian market and grocery. They have handmade pasta and ravioli along with hard to find Italian items. They even cater to wheat allergies and vegans if you 24-hours in advance. This Italian market is truly a unique experience in Nashville.

Items Available at Lazzaroli:

Made from Scratch, Hand Filled Ravioli
Flavored and Plain Fresh Cut Pastas
Homemade Sauces
Over 20 Premium Olive Oils
Aged Vinegars
Vincotto
Fresh Bread
Salami
Cheeses
Dry and Fresh Sausage
Gnocchi
Ricotta Cavatelli
Gourment Salts
Coffee
Benton’s Bacon
General Information Fresh Mozzarella (sold only on Saturdays)

The handmade pastas range from $4.99 to $6.99 per pound. Lazzaroli Pasta is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. You have to check this amazing local business out!

French Dinner Event at The Mad Platter

Germantown Guru — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:55 +0000

The Mad Platter and The Wine Chap have partnered to present a five-course French dinner on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:30pm.

The dinner will feature M. Chapoutier wines. Tickets are $75 and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Sister Cities of Nashville. Call 615.242.2563 for reservations.

Nashville Restaurant Week in Germantown

Germantown Guru — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:16:53 +0000

We all look forward to Nashville Restaurant Week where Nashville’s best independent, locally-owned restaurants offer deals for a week! The January 2012 Nashville Restaurant Week will take place the week of January 16, 2012 through January 22, 2012. There are some amazing participants this time with over 40 restaurants represented in total and two in Germantown!

Germantown:

DrinkHaus - Changing daily special coffee drinks for $2.12 – View Menu
Germantown Café – Three course dinner for $20.12 – View Menu

To see all of the restaurants participating and other information about Nashville Restaurant Week, read our Full Blog Post.

New Years Eve Dinner at City House

Germantown Guru — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:35:55 +0000

City House in Germantown will be featuring a New Years Eve 2011 menu. The cost will be $69 per person. Call 615.736.5838 to make your reservation.

Savannah Tea Company’s 6th Annual Christmas Tea Event

Germantown Guru — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:17:24 +0000

For all you tea lovers out there, Savannah Tea Company will host the 6th Annual Christmas Tea on December 17th. Seating times will be at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. The Annual Christmas High Tea will feature five courses, a flower, and a gift for each guest in attendance. Call 615.248.2288 to make your reservation, or email Emily at emily@savannahteacompany.com