Weekend Wandering: Pinewood Kitchen and Mercantile
Life in Nashville as I once knew it revolved around restaurant experiences, quality time with family and friends, live music and travel, lots of travel. Riddled with a sense of bewilderment, I’m slowly adjusting to what many hate to call the “ new normal” where masks are the newest fashion statement, catch up sessions occur via FaceTime, and travel is almost nonexistent.
Pizza.
The word alone can start a craving. It’s one of those rare foods that’s universally adored yet endlessly open to interpretation. Classic Margherita? A forever mood. Pineapple-on-pizza drama? Still sparking debates at dinner tables worldwide. But no matter where you land on toppings, pizza is the culinary equivalent of a warm hug: crispy crust, rich sauce, gooey cheese, and that perfect bite that makes everything right in the world.