Gwyneth Paltrow digs the food here in East Nashville.
Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow recently spent several months living and working here in the Music City. Along the way she discovered what those of us who live here already know: East Nashville has excellent food options.
As has been noted in celeb gossip rags like People, the Hollywood star also acquired a taste for hot chicken while she was here. She made the solid choice of stopping at EastNashvilleBlog.com’s favorite from last year’s Hot Chicken Festival, Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack. Maybe the committee for this year’s festival should consider making her this year’s grand marshal for the festivities?
Among Paltrow’s favorite spots in East Nashville was the Family Wash. She describes it as “worn-in” and “comfortable,” and raves in particular about one dish: “The Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie is spectacular, made of layers of perfectly seasoned lentils, mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese.”
When it was time to get a taste of something a little more European, Paltrow and friends stepped out to Margot Cafe and Bar in Five Points for its menu of food made from local and seasonal ingredients. Another favorite was Margot’s sister business, Marché Artisan Foods. In the mornings she grabbed her coffee at Ugly Mugs on Eastland before getting to work for the day, and when it was time to shop for organic groceries she headed out to the Turnip Truck.
“Never have I met such warm people, heard such good music, eaten so much fried chicken. I could go on and on,” Paltrow wrote of her time here. So far as we’re concerned, she’s welcome back anytime.
You can check out the full list of Gwyneth Paltrow‘s favorite spots in town, including establishments throughout the city and not just in our East Nashville backyard, at her GOOP newsletter.
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Very cool! Apparently she did it up on the east side. Good publicity for the Turnip Truck too! Nice blog!