Pork, chicken and beef barbecue selections are available at Jim ‘N Nick's Bar-B-Q along with old-fashioned side dishes, such as collard greens, cinnamon apples and potato salad. Their specialty is barbecue, such as ribs, brisket and pulled pork. If your tastes lean toward macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, burgers, a variety of large salads or deli sandwiches, Jim ‘N Nick's offers this type of meal as well. This southern-style restaurant is family friendly, yet it is also perfect for a date night with dishes such as spinach and artichoke dip, grilled rib eye or the soup of the day. The restaurant is conveniently located off Interstate 40 and is just down the street from the Wolfchase Galleria Mall. -Ann Baker
Abuelo's is an upscale Mexican restaurant located in Cordova, right across the street from the large Wolfchase Galleria mall off Interstate 40. The courtyard atmosphere and murals make it a perfect venue for a date night or special outing with your family. Begin your meal with a margarita or other libation along with fresh guacamole, queso dip and chips for starters. House specialties, such as Los Mejores De La Casa, Salmon Santa Cruz and Fideo Con Pollo are popular options, along with traditional Mexican foods, such as enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, tacos and fajitas. Desserts like Margarita Pie and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake round out the menu. Lunch specials, gluten-free selections and a kid's menus are available as well. -Ann Baker
OEC Japanese Express is a quick, family-friendly restaurant in Bartlett where you can grab Asian food to go or dine in the casual atmosphere. A wide variety of sushi rolls and hibachi meals are available for lunch and dinner. The hibachi meals come with sweet carrots and fried rice during the lunch hours. They include a house salad as well with dinner orders. Sushi rolls come in spicy or traditional versions sure to please every palate. -Ann Baker
The decor and the menu at The Four Way are simple in the best way. The no-frills interior features green tablecloths and plain chairs. What keeps people coming back to this local favorite is the food. Southern classics make up the menu: baked fish, turkey and dressing, and neck bones are popular. The sides would be a reason to visit in and of themselves, from the decadent mac and cheese to the pickled beets. The peach cobbler for dessert will make your day!
Located on Summer Avenue, Howard's Donuts offers endless flavors of rich-filled goodness, such as the chocolate-glazed French Cruller or the creme-filled one. Addictive as they come, Howard's Donuts also serves fresh coffee. Dunk a cinammon-flavored donut into the coffee, and you're golden. If some savory treats are something you're looking for, there is a smattering of croissant offerings that will balance out the sweet flavors. Whatever you do, the red-velvet donut is a must have!
Aldo’s Pizza Pies offers a dizzying array of New York-style specialty pizzas. The Trippy Truffle made in mushroom alfredo sauce with 4 kinds of mushrooms, The Other Side made with poblano cream and grilled chicken are particularly delightful. You also have the option to build your own pizza with a choice of more than 30 toppings. If you are not in the mood for one of their scrumptious pizzas, they also serve an array of sandwiches that will certainly delight your taste buds. You can opt for Florentine or Uncle Carmen among other delicacies. Complement the meal with a sumptuous dessert if you still have any room left or go for one of their delicious brews. With so much goodness on offer at affordable prices, you simply have no excuse to skip Aldo’s Pizza Pies.