Sweet Cece’s Frozen Yogurt & Treats – Downtown Franklin, TN

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One of the most popular business to open in Franklin's historic downtown is Sweet Cece's. They offer self serve yogurt with flavors that change weekly. I didn't hear about it from anyone, I just drive by it a lot and based on the constant crowd, I wanted to try it. It's in a great and highly visible location on the corner of Main Street and 5th Avenue at Five Points. I finally made it there about a month after it opened. This is what it was like... My son and I decided to have an … [Read more...]

Boscos In Cool Springs – Great Food & Good Beer!

I've been to Boscos in Cool Springs several times now.The reason that I originally went is because I like the Boscos located in Nashville and I was glad that they opened a location in Franklin.I like the Cool Springs location better. They have the same beer (trucked in from the Nashville location) and mostly the same menu, but the atmosphere is a little different. It is a very comfortable atmosphere with great unpretentious service.The Nashville location has more of a brewery feel with a … [Read more...]

Wolfgang Puck Express In Cool Springs – A Review

As far as I know, Franklin's Wolfgang Puck Express is a one-of-a-kind restaurant in this area. It's gourmet food served fast. They call it "fast-casual meals."Wolfgang Puck Express takes the best qualities from fast food and gourmet dining and merges them.I have been going for years now, and I have always had consistently great food served in minutes.Here's my review of Wolfgang Puck Express in Cool Springs, in case you're thinking about going...  … [Read more...]

Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream & Treatery In Franklin, TN

Yes, I think that they made up the word "treatery", but you get the idea. It's a great place to eat treats! Maggie Moo's is an ice cream parlor that lets you get creative with your treat. First, you pick your ice cream. Next, you pick the mix-ins (candy, fruit, or nuts).   Then, they take your treat combo to the cold marble top (so no melting occurs) and fold everything together by hand. Since it's blended right there, the taste is fresher than if you got a … [Read more...]

SOL Restaurant – An Upscale Mexican Restaurant In Downtown Franklin, TN

When I heard that SOL was going to open, my first thought was, "What is upscale Mexican food?" I mean you think tacos, enchiladas, what else? Well, let me tell you! It means these same great dishes, but with fresh, gourmet ingredients and food preparation. Like nachos served with seared tuna, and seafood enchiladas made with crab, shrimp and scallops. SOL is Mexican cuisine, not just Mexican food. -- SOL website Also, the guacamole is made right at your table. Talk about … [Read more...]

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill in Franklin Tennessee – A Review

We seem to frequent these Mexican burrito restaurants. I'm not sure what that says about us, but it's interesting to be able to compare them around town!No matter how many others we try out, my husband goes back to the Baja Fresh Mexican Grill every time. It's his absolute favorite.Here's why... … [Read more...]

Franklin Farmers Market: A First-Timer’s Review

I had never been to the Franklin Farmers Market before this. Wow, have I been missing out! The Franklin Farmer's Market is held behind the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike).It's open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each May through October. We arrived at about noon to a nearly full parking lot. Be sure to plan accordingly for finding a parking spot, or walking to the market from where you have to park. … [Read more...]

Swankys Taco Shop In Cool Springs

Swankys Taco Shop is a new addition to the Meridian Cool Springs center in Franklin.As we really like Mexican food, my husband and I decided to try it out. Swanky's is a "fast casual" restaurant -- meaning you order, pay, and take your food to your own table. They have recently changed to full table service after 4:00 pm.They offer burritos, tacos, low-carb bowls, selections from the grill, and even a kids menu. … [Read more...]

Mickey Roos Restaurant Review – Franklin, TN

In an attempt for a cheap date recently, my husband and I used the Restaurant.com website to purchase a gift certificate for Mickey Roos on Hillsboro Road in Franklin. Restaurant.com was offering a $25 gift certificate for $10. We also used the RetailMeNot.com website and found a discount code that actually let us buy the $25 gift certificate for $2 -- a pretty good deal for a cheap date! I had never been to Mickey Roos before, but I love barbeque so I was hoping for good things. I … [Read more...]

Hillsboro Chocolate Company – Artisan Chocolate To Savor

Every Valentine's Day, my Daddy was in charge of buying his 4 little girls heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. Every year, I'd methodically push the bottom of each chocolate to reveal its hidden secret, and, without ceremony, immediately throw out the all-chocolate ones and savor only the ones with pink, sticky-sweet centers. While Hershey bars still rank pretty high on my personal hierarchy of needs, I've developed a love of really good artisan chocolate too. I've been known to drive across town … [Read more...]