"Has anybody seen my lady This livin' alone would drive me…read morecrazy Oh, you don't know the shape I'm in" (The Band- The Shape I'm In) I'm not sure how many pasta shapes exist on Planet Earth, but I do know this. The Pasta Shoppe sells over 250 shapes of pasta. No fooling! Fun shapes like basketballs and cat paws and Christmas trees. Got a kid in college? They sell a dizzying selection of collegiate logo shaped pasta too. So whether you're a fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan State Spartans, or the Wisconsin Badgers, they have you covered. Throw in some specialty pasta lines (Petite Angel Hair Pasta Nests anyone?) plus sauces, healthy grains, and gift boxes, and you get the picture. Everything is sold mail-order via their website and through group sales endeavors, which is how I came across them. I picked up two packages of their chili and one of their mac and cheese. They cost $8 a piece. The chili package included a bag of their store-made pasta and a big packet of spices you can add depending on how much firepower you want. The basic recipe does call for you to add a lot - 3 cans of beans, a can of diced tomatoes, chopped onion and garlic and pepper, some ketchup, and ground meat. But once you're done with the chopping and browning of the meat, everything comes together pretty fast. And how was the Classic Chili (more like a chili mac)? Well, let me tell ya, buddy it was pretty darned great. The sauce came out perfectly, and I loved the flavor and zip level of the spice. I dumped in the whole package because I like spicy, but you can go with a lighter hand if that's what your taste buds tell you. It was a lot of fun putting this together, and as I said - it came out great.

From the owner: The Pasta Shoppe is a specialty pasta manufacturer focused on fun shapes, organic pasta, organic…read moremac 'n cheese, and fun family meals. Our brand is Pastabilities. We also offer a great fundraising program for groups all across the country- Fun Pasta Fundraising!

We ate here twice during our stay in Nashville- once dining in, and once carried out. Each time we…read morewere treated like family by the staff, who were so friendly and welcoming!! The food is so good- there was nothing I can't completely recommend, but my favorite is the simple cheese pizza. This place is a gem, with a laid back atmosphere on Belcourt street next to several other restaurants, but you are missing out if you don't give it a try!!

This was a very middle of the road experience. I can't speak to the service as I did takeout. But…read morethey did mark my order as complete almost immediately (which was kinda concerning) and then when I arrived my food was not ready. Food was not great but not bad either. My hot take is that spaghetti and meatballs should come with at least 3 meatballs. Of the three things I ordered the tiramisu was definitely the best. Maybe it is more of a pizza place?? Outside covered patio had a nice atmosphere. However, the inside was less aesthetic and extremely hot.

This scratch made pasta co. was started and is based in Nashville. They specialize in fresh Pasta…read moreand Marinara. They have been featured in the Nashville Scene, Eater and the Tennessean. The only downside that I see is that it's a takeout or outdoor dining only, but the food is really good and it was ready in about 10 minutes. You can build your own Bowl or they serve Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, Sandwiches, Salads, Sides and Desserts. They also offer Vegan Meatballs & Vegetarian options. You can take a box of their Bronze cut Pasta or a bottle of their Marinara home with you or order it online and have it delivered to you. I got A house favorite-- The Chicken Parmesan. It was a good portion size and I could tell it was freshly made. It was delicious. It has a Buttermilk fried Chicken breast atop their Spaghetti topped with house Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella and Fresh Basil. My wife got the Meatball sub with fresh handcut fries. The sandwich has hand rolled Beef Meatballs topped with house Marinara, Provolone, Mozzarella, Basil and Parmesan served in a fresh baked French Roll. This is a full size sub. It was about 8 or 10 inches. She gave it a 7 out of 10. She said she would get it again. It's worth stopping in and eating or getting some pasta and sauce to take home and make yourself.

Chicken Parm was great Buffalo Mac and cheese not worth it…read morefor the price only got two small tenders for the amount of Mac and cheese is to offset. Chicken tasted good but the Mac and cheese was alright more water down then expect not much flavor .

One of my favorite Italian spots in Nashville. This is real, authentic Italian. Both the red sauce…read moreand the Alfredo are really good, but the lasagna is my go-to every time. It's also perfect for a little date night. No real complaints here at all. They also catered our wedding and I couldn't tell you how many guest came up to us to tell say it was the best food that they have ever had at a wedding.

This was without a doubt, the worst meal I have had at Coco's. The service was marginal, as it…read moreappears the server was constantly angry. I ordered the Vigo pizza. In my mind I would never complain about too much cheese, but it was an overload. The meat was poor quality and the pizza was very under cooked. The picture on the website certainly does not reflect what I received. I don't think I will be back.

Well what can I say we've hopefully all had Italian food before right? Well you have not had…read moreItalian food till you have tried this restaurant The vibe was incredible it looked very modern and clean. The seats were very comfortable. The Waiters were so kind and attentive,and the food was...AMAZING homemade and fresh wish we had one in my home town. The neighboring gelato store was connected by a door same people ,locally owned and the ice cream was just as good as the pizza. If you're in the area I definitely would recommend.

Phenomenal food, drinks, and service. We travel from Cincinnati to Nashville on occasion and penne…read morepazze is a must visit every time. The food is consistently wonderful. I would give 10 stars if I could! I would have attached pictures of the food, but it disappeared way too fast. Pro tip: the onion jam is life changing.

can't believe this place is closing :,) def squeeze in while you can !!!…read more The risotto balls are to die for & their fresh pasta is fantastic every single time. They have the most fun selection of gelato and service is always kind. Our server Brittany took such great care of us. Will def miss this place !

First time here and it did not disappoint! I was invited to my friend's birthday dinner and it was…read moretop notch from start to finish. We were a large party but our server was fantastic, she checked in frequently, offered suggestions when asked and helped make our girls birthday extra special! There were even "Happy Birthday" stamps added to each of our menus which was such a fun touch! All of the food was delicious, the risotto balls were definitely my favorite! My pizza was incredible, perfect size for an individual person or sharing if you're into that LOL! Wish they stayed open later, especially on a Friday night, but will for sure be back.

My favorite bagel in town! I lived in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania as a sprout, so you…read morecan imagine my pretentiousness when it comes to bagels. I love a perfectly executed bagel in the same way that Dale Cooper loves a damn fine cup of coffee. As such, I had kind of given up hope to find an actual bagel in town. Other spots came close, but I always just felt like I was settling. However, Mr. Aaron's Goods does it soooo right. We finally have a bagel in Nashville with the right crust and texture! Would love to see a vegan bagel sandwich on the menu in the future!

Bagels are my birthright…read more I am a New Jerseyan / New Yorker that left the godless north for Nashville 10+ years ago. I was so afraid I would never have another good bagel again that I literally took bagel-baking classes at the Culinary Institute of America. I was right to be scared. For years, Nashville bagels were just bread donuts. Soft circles of steamed sadness committing breakfast fraud. The kind of thing someone hands you and says, "It's basically the same," right before you question every decision that led you south. Then this place showed up. It started as a pop-up inside TKO, R.I.P., and now it has taken over the whole space. This place gets it right. The bagels are boiled, rolled, baked, chewy, crusty, and spiritually accurate. Not "good for Nashville." Not "pretty close." Just really freaking good bagels. No apologies needed. The place looks the way a bagel shop is supposed to look. Concrete floors. Friendly chaos. People working hard behind the counter. And the people? That's the real thing. Mr. Aaron, his wife, and the whole crew are amazing. They know your name. They bust your chops. You bust theirs. That is community. That is customer service with a pulse. They even have a Mets fan, which proves their commitment to authenticity and long-term emotional damage. It's the kind of place you want to go every day, if your wallet, doctor, and basic sense of shame weren't constantly trying to ruin your life. Nashville finally has a real bagel place. I do not say that lightly. I say that as a man who has opinions about crust, chew, schmear, water, and most things. But this place rules. Go. Eat. Complain about the Mets. Order another bagel. Repeat.

I am not quite sure what I was expecting going in but the experience with Derek C and Italy from…read moreScratch was nothing short of amazing! Not only is Derek a great host, his house was perfect for the setting and the food was ridiculously great! Along the way you learn something about cooking and Italian culture. One of the best times I have had over a meal in a long time! I highly recommend the experience, you wont be disappointed!

Fun times at this cooking class. Beautiful home. Derek is a charismatic easy going host. Happy we…read morelearned how to make pasta. However, Missed out on how to make the panne cotta. Left full and satisfied.