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For the longest time, our favorite restaurant in Nashville was the very similar Houston's. I say "was" for this reason - although Nashville was the home of the very first Houston's restaurant, there is no longer one here.  However, we have eaten at the Houston's locations in Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Houston, Phoenix and San Francisco.

I was first introduced to Houston's in the 1980's when Lee Milam (what a great guy!) treated me to my first visit.  It's one of those rare places where it seems everything on the menu is outstanding.  Sharon's favorite, grilled salmon has become my favorite choice as well.  Houston's was the place where the Paris, TN engineering staff would go to celebrate after mastering and completing a major project for The Acappella Company.  Of course, being in Nashville, it was not uncommon to spot celebrities frequenting their West End location.  We have so many enjoyable memories there.

Now that Houston's is no longer here, we are very thankful that J. Alexander's has three locations in our area.  You cannot beat J. Alexander's for food and service.

I find it quite humorous that conversations with other singer "road warriors" often find us remembering places by the food.  That's why I'm adding a new category of "restaurants and food" to my blog.  I guess we could cover all my topics of choice by riding motorcycles to J. Alexander's to meet our families to sing four-part harmony, listen to groups sing, and to discuss worship, the church, tell jokes and plan our next cruise vacation.

Have you ever been to Houston's?
Have you eaten at J. Alexander's?
What is your favorite restaurant and why?

Another photo I took last year at the Gold Wing Parade in Nashville last year.

"Tags" are short musical phrases or lines that can be challenging and fun to sing.  Let's harmonize!

While motorcycling in a neighboring state, we came across this place.



We wanted to eat there, but it was closed.  I wonder if it's a good place?
It has been in business for a long time.

I took this photo at the '06 Wing Ding parade in Nashville.

We are blessed.  Very blessed.  You cannot imagine all the encouraging stories we hear about how the Gospel in song has made an overwhelming difference in the lives of precious families.  We are so thankful for your letters, e-mails and comments.  I received a message after the Reunion Concert that epitomizes the ultimate encouragement for our "musicianaries."

Bryant Malone and Committed are certainly not lacking in zeal!