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French cuisine in Nashville? I must be dreaming! But my eyes are open! Provence Cafe and Bakery has captured the essence of a typical French cafe. Read the full story

Nashville is infested with great coffee shops. You can find one on almost every street corner, so how do you go about picking a favorite? Could it solely be based on the coffee or does picking a favorite coffee shop require more in-depth analysis?

O.K., I have my favorite. It’s Fido. And here is how I reached my conclusion.

Location is important when considering a favorite coffee shop. Fido is placed right in the heart of unique shops and restaurants on 21^st Avenue South. Just passing by, you might miss that it’s a coffee shop because of its resemblance to a pet store.

In fact, the space used to be Jones Pet Shop. Fido is part of the Bongo Java chain that started roasting coffee in 1993, they are one of Nashville’s oldest and most celebrated coffee companies.

Environment is significant. Fido follows a theme announced by its name. When ordering, they hand you a picture of a cute dog, sometimes up for adoption, so that the staff can find your seat. The menu is full of coffees named after dogs, like the “wishbone.”

Not only is the theme enjoyable, but the layout of the coffee shop is also comfortable. Though crowded most of the time, Fido finds a way to give the feel of privacy. Tables are set against walls, close to windows, so that you are never suffocating a neighbor. In warmer weather, of course, you can enjoy your brew out on the sidewalk.

Lastly, and most importantly, when choosing a favorite coffee shop the question must be asked, how is the coffee? I can answer this simply: Fido’s coffee is wonderful. I went in not expecting anything less, but what surprised me was the delicious menu. My favorite is the Salmon Scramble. Fido’s menu will leave you daydreaming during work.

It’s no surprise that Fido is a favorite in Nashville and was named “Best Coffeehouse” by the Nashville Scene. The only thing left to analyze is why are you not there now?

It’s so close to campus, you could walk there; it’s the Bluebird Cafe. A restaurant that personifies Nashville through music. Read the full story

Lumination News is back this week with veteran anchors Jessica Burke and Wade Funderburg, keeping you “in the know” when it comes to what is happening in the Lipscomb community. You wouldn’t know about it if we didn’t tell you, so make sure you watch them and Madeline Smith with entertainment, Kelly Dean with weather and Tyler Lallathin with sports. There is also a great interview with Roderick Hart, this week’s Pizza and Politics spokesperson. Read the full story

Students in search of good quality and good value likely would appreciate that some of Nashville’s best eats, coffee and entertainment can be found not far from campus. Read the full story

Here in Music City it’s said that guitars can be heard around every corner of every street. Well, now food is found on those same streets and around virtually every corner, thanks to the food truck movement. Read the full story

Want to try a new restaurant that isn’t too far from campus? Look no further than a mile down 12th Avenue  and you’ll find Burger Up. Read the full story

Lipscomb students, your voice is being heard.  Though the addition of Chick-fil-A to campus dining options last year was a step in the right direction, students have been craving more choices. This fall, LU will add Papa John’s pizza and a sushi bar to the menu. Read the full story