A few weeks from now, one of the best food tasting events in Nashville takes place. Generous Helpings, an annual fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank, features bite-size portions of appetizers, entrees, desserts from a variety of popular local eateries like Holland House, F. Scott’s, Sweet 16th Bakery, Table 3, tayst, Pied Piper Creamery, and Fido, just to name a few (see here for full list). It’s an event that I personally never miss, and recommend that you add it to your calendar as well.
What: Generous Helpings
When:
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Nashville Farmers’ Market
900 Rosa Parks Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37208
Tickets are $40 in advance here, or $50 at the door. But since I like you all so much, I’m giving away a pair of tickets ($80 value) to a lucky reader!
Lately the question of “what’s the best dessert in Nashville?” has been popping up a lot, and sadly, I don’t really have an answer. A few years ago, my hands-down favorite dessert in a Nashville restaurant was Mirror’s banana bread pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream. Since it’s been gone, I’ve had a few stellar desserts here and there, but none that I go back for over and over again. So that’s where you come in. In order to win this pair of tickets I have up for grabs, all you have to do is leave me a comment telling me what you think the most amazing sweet treat in Nashville is!
~Contest Closed~
The Winner is: Lucky #13, Miranda Christy!
Tuesday, April 19th at 6 pm is when the contest ends, so be sure you have all your entries in by then. At that time I’ll update this post with the winner’s name, but I’ll also email directly and will need a response back within 48 hours, so please make sure you use a valid email address when entering. Good luck!
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Jacob Brown — April 16, 2011 @ 2:14 pm
well, I hardly ever eat dessert, so not sure if this is one of the best, but the doughnut bread pudding at Burger Up is pretty damn good!
Jacob Brown — April 16, 2011 @ 2:14 pm
I “like” Eat.Drink.Smile. on FB
Jacob Brown — April 16, 2011 @ 2:15 pm
re-tweeted!
Nashville Nosher — April 16, 2011 @ 2:19 pm
I really love the sopapilla cheesecake at Sambuca.
Nashville Nosher — April 16, 2011 @ 2:19 pm
tweeted!
Nashville Nosher — April 16, 2011 @ 2:19 pm
& liked on facebook! :)
Stanton — April 16, 2011 @ 2:50 pm
The deconstructed apple pie from Flyte’s fall/winter menu was technically amazing, visually beautiful and amazingly tasty. Shortbread, apple, apple gelee, caramel, ice cream…
Erin @ TOTEally Posh — April 16, 2011 @ 3:02 pm
I love the Bananas Foster at Mad Platter! YUMMY!
Nicole C. — April 16, 2011 @ 3:07 pm
The last dessert I had was at Tavern – S’mores, complete with a tiny campfire and all the fixings! Maybe not the best but it was fun.
Laci — April 16, 2011 @ 3:07 pm
Chocolate peanut butter pie at Capital Grille! yum!
Nicole C. — April 16, 2011 @ 3:08 pm
And I already like Eat.Drink.Smile and Second Harvest on Facebook :)
Miranda Christy — April 16, 2011 @ 3:19 pm
Chocolate Elvis at Mad Platter!
Miranda Christy — April 16, 2011 @ 3:27 pm
I like both Eat.Drink.Smile and 2nd Harvest on FB
Miranda Christy — April 16, 2011 @ 3:28 pm
I have re-tweeted re: tix :)
Lesley Eats — April 16, 2011 @ 4:02 pm
I haven’t been in ages, but I will never forget a Grand Marnier creme brulee I had at Bound’ry. I wonder if they still have it.
But–quite frankly–the best thing I’ve had in the last year was the olive oil cake that Jennifer Justus made for our flood relief bake sale. Sure, I could make it, but then I’d REALLY know how fattening it is!
Kimmy P — April 16, 2011 @ 4:29 pm
Love love the raspberry jam filled doughnuts at The Watermark and the tiramasu at Amerigo!
Kimmy P — April 16, 2011 @ 4:36 pm
I like both eat.drink.smile and 2nd Harvest on FB!
alexis — April 16, 2011 @ 5:56 pm
definitely jenni’s salted caramel ice cream at hot&cold. the coconut macaroon at provence is a close second, though.
alexis — April 16, 2011 @ 5:59 pm
I like both eat.drink.smile and 2nd Harvest on FB!
Marla — April 16, 2011 @ 6:22 pm
I like the Red Velvet Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. There are layers of moist(not too cocoa-y) red velvet cake amongst layers of yummy cheesecake! To top it off, there’s a mound of white chocolate shavings…Just mouth-watering!
I liked Eat.Drink.Smile and Second Harvest Food Bank on Facebook.
traciwilbur — April 16, 2011 @ 6:53 pm
My favorite dessert is the Sunken Pecan Pie Cheesecake at September’s Cafe. Amazing cheesecake that somehow has Pecan Pie right in the center. It’s such decadent treat that sometimes we go just for dessert (& we live 35 miles away)!
Beth replied: — April 19th, 2011 @ 10:53 am
I’ve never been to September’s, but you’re right, that dessert alone sounds like it would be worth the drive! YUM!
traciwilbur — April 16, 2011 @ 7:02 pm
I tweeted and I follow both on twitter.
traciwilbur — April 16, 2011 @ 7:03 pm
And I already like both on Facebook.
Katie — April 17, 2011 @ 9:34 am
Mayan Hot Chocolate at Cocoa Tree.
Vicki — April 17, 2011 @ 10:24 am
Last time I was at Germantown Cafe, I had a heavenly, buttery, maple-y apple crumble. I don’t know if it’s a regular menu item because I can’t find it on their website, but I aim to find out soon!
Following on twitter too!
Vicki — April 17, 2011 @ 10:28 am
Whoops – second comment: following on twitter too and re-tweeted.
Lindsey — April 17, 2011 @ 11:01 am
i’m going to go with something non-traditional and say there is no better sweet treat to top off any meal or indulge a craving than the CUPCAKE COLLECTION! especially the sweet potato cupcake…yummm!
p.s. i tweeted too :D
amy (fearless homemaker) — April 17, 2011 @ 2:00 pm
a few months ago, i had vanilla creme brulee with almond shortbread + fresh fruit at watermark that was unbelievably delicious (+ i’m not even a big desserts person). the tres leches cake at rumba is another great one!
amy (fearless homemaker) — April 17, 2011 @ 2:02 pm
following both of y’all on twitter + just tweeted! =)
Courtenay Rogers — April 17, 2011 @ 3:43 pm
What a great idea! My first date with Jackson was at Holland House so that always has a sweet spot with me:)
My favorite dessert in Nashville is the red velvet cheesecake from Sol in Franklin:) Red Pony always has amazing creme brulees too!
Katie @ The Well-Fed Newlyweds — April 17, 2011 @ 5:11 pm
I love the banana beignets at 1808 Grille at the Hutton Hotel!
Katie @ The Well-Fed Newlyweds — April 17, 2011 @ 5:11 pm
I like you on Facebook too!
tina Crawford — April 17, 2011 @ 7:19 pm
Butterscotch Habenero Bread Pudding at Sunset Grill
tina — April 17, 2011 @ 7:21 pm
Gooey Butter cake at Jackson’s
tina — April 17, 2011 @ 7:21 pm
Cookie Dough Egg Roll at Jackson’s
Stacey Hebert — April 17, 2011 @ 8:18 pm
Hi Beth,
I retweeted, already like both of you on FB :), and follow on twitter!
My favorite dessert in Nashville hands down is at Puffy Muffin~ red velvet cake!!!
StacIe says hers is Bananas Foster at Sperry’s!!!! This is making me really hungry… Hehe
Jennifer De Cuir — April 17, 2011 @ 8:23 pm
I love the toffee bread pudding at sambuca! And I’m not usually a bread pudding fan!
Allyn — April 17, 2011 @ 8:25 pm
I love the creme brulee at Red Pony. Just a perfect, no fuss take on a classic
Jennifer De Cuir — April 17, 2011 @ 8:27 pm
I tweeted – and I follow both already :)
Amanda Allen — April 17, 2011 @ 9:21 pm
I love the deconstructed creme brulee at Miel. Sooo good!
Beth replied: — April 18th, 2011 @ 10:28 am
Ooh, I’ve heard many good things about this dessert, so I’m glad you have reminded me that I need to get over there and try it!
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking — April 17, 2011 @ 9:22 pm
Oh there are several but I think my favorite is the apple pie with caramel and brown butter ice cream at the restaurant at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza. My husband and I both say that we would go eat there just for that pie!
Lori — April 17, 2011 @ 11:11 pm
I am not a big dessert eater usually, but I also like the butterscotch habanero bread pudding at Sunset Grill. This list has given me some other things to try next time I am some of these places.
Sarah663 — April 18, 2011 @ 7:08 am
I love the banana pudding at Cabana!
Sarah663 — April 18, 2011 @ 7:09 am
Became a fan oF Eat Drink Smile on FB! :)
Melanie — April 18, 2011 @ 8:28 am
The apple tart at Allium hits the spot every single time. Nothing too fancy, just perfect and old-fashioned and delicious!
Norma Dominguez — April 18, 2011 @ 8:36 am
The carrot cake from J. Alexander’s is fantastic! Its warm and gooey and oh sooooo good!
I tweeted and liked on FB
amanda — April 18, 2011 @ 8:36 am
no way can i narrow it down to one. i LOVE dessert. i can’t go to Amerigo without getting their tiramisu. it’s special. and i adore Leland Riggins’ caramel fudge cake that’s served at Firefly Grille. and my favorite cake in town is from The Sweet Stash – their vanilla almond cupcakes are amazing, served at Farmers’ Market a few days a week. and the Fior di Latte gelato at Porta Via is divine. ok, i’ll stop. :)
Beth replied: — April 18th, 2011 @ 10:29 am
Oh yes, I agree on that tiramisu and pretty much everything I’ve ever had by Leland Riggins has been divine!
amanda — April 18, 2011 @ 8:37 am
tweet, tweet!
amanda — April 18, 2011 @ 8:37 am
i like you, i really do! and second harvest, too!
Allison wright — April 18, 2011 @ 8:41 am
Churros dipped in a rich, thick, Mexican hot chocolate at Mas Tacos! You also can’t go wrong with doughnuts from tph! I have to say the Belgian waffle truck is amazing too :)
Beth replied: — April 19th, 2011 @ 10:59 am
about those donuts at tph….I don’t even like donuts, but my friend finally convinced me to try them and oh my! they are soooo ridiculously good!
Allison wright — April 18, 2011 @ 8:42 am
I am a fan of your page on fb!
Allison wright — April 18, 2011 @ 8:53 am
I am a fan of second harvest on fb! I love their mission and I have volunteered there, they are a wonderul organization! I would looooovveeeee to go to this event!!!
Nesrin — April 18, 2011 @ 9:17 am
The blueberry beignets at Eastland Cafe are my favorite!
Dana Beth — April 18, 2011 @ 9:46 am
we rarely eat dessert because we tend to fill up before we get to that point but I used to love the chocolate soup at Mirror (sniff sniff)
Mary Clare Champion — April 18, 2011 @ 10:20 am
I haven’t had it in ages, but I’ve got to say that Leland Riggan’s dense chocolate cake is the best in town. While we were engaged, we had this at another wedding, and on the spot decided it would be our groom’s cake. Amazing!
Beth replied: — April 18th, 2011 @ 10:27 am
Oh my gosh, if you are referring to her chocolate truffle cake, you are so right. Had it for the first time in 2000 at a friend’s wedding and have since suggested it to many others who’ve then served it at theirs! It is INCREDIBLE!
Mary Clare Champion — April 18, 2011 @ 10:21 am
ps — already a fan on FB!
Brent — April 18, 2011 @ 11:17 am
tiramisu at bella napoli
Brent — April 18, 2011 @ 11:18 am
already like on fb
ashleynashville3 — April 18, 2011 @ 11:33 am
i love love the pumpkin creme brulee at ChaChah!!! to die for!
Beth replied: — April 18th, 2011 @ 11:46 am
I completely agree, but didn’t mention it since it’s seasonal. I could eat it all year round though if it stayed on the menu ;-)
Stacy Mc — April 18, 2011 @ 11:52 am
Cookie dough Egg Roll at Jackson’s or the Carrot Cake at J. Alexanders (I know it’s a chain, but it’s so good even if you don’t like carrot cake)
Beth replied: — April 19th, 2011 @ 10:55 am
My husband loves carrot cake, and you’re the second person to say that J Alexander’s has a great one, so looks like I need to take him over there to try it soon!
Stacy Mc — April 18, 2011 @ 11:53 am
I’m a fan on facebook. :)
Adrien — April 18, 2011 @ 12:09 pm
I am not much if a desert person so I cant say I have sampled many around Nashville – but the Habanero Bread Pudding at Sunset is always a favorite. Also, although I have yet to try it, the Creme Brule at Miel looks incredible!
Beth replied: — April 19th, 2011 @ 10:56 am
Ok, you’re the 3rd person to mention the habanero bread pudding, so looks like a trip to Sunset is in order :-)
Adrien — April 18, 2011 @ 12:09 pm
I “like” you on facebook!
Leah J — April 18, 2011 @ 2:15 pm
Granny Smith Apple & Sun-Dried Cranberry Crostada from Park Cafe
Leah J — April 18, 2011 @ 2:25 pm
Following both on twitter and retweeted!
Elizabeth — April 18, 2011 @ 3:17 pm
I don’t splurge on dessert all that often, but I absolutely adore the Elvis Panini at Patterson House.Simple, yet delicious. And is the mandatory post-dinner cocktail that accompanies the panini considered dessert, too? Definitely :)
Elizabeth — April 18, 2011 @ 3:23 pm
I have liked you and Second Harvest on Facebook – actually, have liked y’all for a while!
Sherri — April 18, 2011 @ 3:26 pm
The Thai Tea Creme Brulee at Suzy Wong’s! It’s hard not to lick the bowl…
Sherri — April 18, 2011 @ 3:26 pm
already a fan on facebook
Tabitha — April 18, 2011 @ 3:36 pm
I totally remember the bread pudding from Mirror, back when Mirror was still offering a quality menu so maybe 2 years before they shut their doors.
The hot chocolate at Cha Chah is to-die-for but I really love the creme brulee at Park Cafe, it’s a really light take on the dessert, not heavy on sugar, and oh-so heavenly.
Scott — April 18, 2011 @ 3:52 pm
The ice cream sampler at silly goose is always a favorite – I’m surprised every time
Karman — April 18, 2011 @ 4:36 pm
When I want a sweet treat, I head to the Cupcake Collection! The sweet potato cupcake and strawberry lemonade cupcake are AMAZING!!
Karman — April 18, 2011 @ 4:37 pm
And I already follow you and 2nd Harvest on Twitter! Will tweet the contest next…
Katie Pattullo — April 18, 2011 @ 5:06 pm
Looks like someone beat me to this one, but I love the Cheesecake Sopapilla at Sambucca! It’s coated with cinnamon sugar and served with caramel and ice cream. It’s a really generous portion, so it’s perfect for splitting with someone, or eating the whole thing after a salad-only main course! :) I had it for my birthday a couple years ago, and they fixed up my plate beautifully, writing “Happy Birthday” in chocolate sauce along the top! YUM!
Katie Pattullo — April 18, 2011 @ 5:12 pm
I like both you and Second Harvest on FB!
Adrien — April 18, 2011 @ 7:31 pm
I tweeted!
Emily Bowen — April 19, 2011 @ 6:05 am
A Would have to say that a favorite would be the bananas foster @ Mad Platter. However, a couple of months ago, The Acorn had a delicious buttered popcorn gelato. Sweet and salty goodness!!!
Beth replied: — April 19th, 2011 @ 10:50 am
I wonder if that buttered popcorn gelato is made by Bravo Gelato? I’ve had theirs before and love it! I know that Tavern serves it in a dessert they have as well…
Michelle Porter — April 19, 2011 @ 8:43 am
I love the Hot Chocolate that Arnold Myint makes at Cha Chah…It is very warm and soothing. I could eat it every weekend if it was possible. It is a great “date” dessert.
Michelle Porter — April 19, 2011 @ 8:49 am
I was already a facebook fan and twitter following of you!
The Beer Snob — April 19, 2011 @ 3:48 pm
Capital Grille’s coconut cream pie is awesome
The Beer Snob — April 19, 2011 @ 3:49 pm
I already follow you on Twitter and now follow @2HarvestMidTN as well, and tweeted :)
Edd Haynes — April 19, 2011 @ 4:34 pm
The apple pie at Germantown Cafe is one of my fav’s!