February 7, 2012

Newk’s Express Cafe Replacing Atlanta Bread Company

Newk's opening in former Atlanta Bread Company space

Newk's opening in former Atlanta Bread Company space

Newk’s Express Cafe is opening in the recently closed Altanta Bread Company space, located at 535 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin TN 37067. Newk’s are hoping to be ready to open by March, 2011.

The fast casual chain offers freshly tossed salads, gourmet pizzas, toasted and specialty sandwiches, soups, dessert and a full catering menu.

Newk’s Phillip O’Reilly told CoolSprings.com, “We are excited about coming to the Cool Springs area“.

Their website describes Newk’s menu as “fresh, delicious choices made fresh to order”.  Newk’s header reads ” The freshest, most flavorful place on the planet.  And our food’s even better.”

Newk's Express Cafe menu items

Newk's Express Cafe menu items

Newk’s Express Cafe has 4 additional Tennessee locations; Murfreesboro, Turkey Creek in Knoxville, Cordova and Collierville.

The corporate leadership team of Newk’s is made up of Don Newcomb, Debra Bryson and Chris Newcomb. Prior to launching Newk’s Express Cafe, the trio founded McAlister’s Deli. They sold their interest in McAlister’s Deli back in 2001.

Newk’s has been expanding with recent openings in Charlotte, Gulfport, College Station and Huntsville.  The Newk’s Express Cafe chain currently has locations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.  The total cash investment necessary to begin operations of a Newk’s restaurant franchise is $719,500 to $1,054,500.  Newk’s is looking for franchisees who are financially and operationally capable of developing at least 3 -5 Newk’s Express Café locations.

We’re looking forward to Newk’s Express Cafe opening in Cool Springs in March!

Newk’s Express Cafe
535 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
(Opening March 2011)

Bosco’s Oktoberfest Dinner

Boscos restaurant in Franklin, TN

Boscos restaurant in Franklin, TN

Join Bosco’s restaurant in Cool Springs for their Oktoberfest Brewmaster’s Dinner on Tuesday October 26, 2010 at 6:45pm.  Reservations are required and the cost for this special five course dinner at Bosco’s is $50 per person.

Bosco’s is located in the Meridian Boyle Development on Carothers Blvd just north of Cool Springs Blvd.

Oktoberfest menu for the evening includes:

Aperitif
Oatmeal Stout

First Course
Venison Bratwurst and Apple Pancake
Minced Meat Compote and Orange Mustard Foam
Paired with Boscos’ Oktoberfest

Second Course
Corn and Beer Cheese Chowder with
Lump Crab Boulle
Fresh Made Pretzel Roll
Paired with Boscos’ Famous Flaming Stone

Third Course
Seafood Stuffed Red Snapper
White Grape and Gewurztraminer Sauce
Paired with Boscos’ Honey Rye

Fourth Course
Buffalo Short Rib and Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Pomegranate Demi and Sage Brown Butter
Paired with Boscos’ Brown Ale

Fifth Course
Chocolate Trio
White Chocolate Cheesecake, Hot Chocolate Cobbler and Black
And White Chocolate Mousse

Paired with Boscos’ Isle of Skye Scottish Ale

Executive Shef: Angela Thompson
Official Brewmaster: Jason A. Davis

Bosco’s Restaurant – Cool Springs
2000 Meridian Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 778-1770

Starbucks Evacuated

Starbucks customers evacuating due to gas leak

Starbucks customers evacuating due to gas leak

The Starbucks in Cool Springs at 555 Cool Springs Blvd. was evacuated around 7:00 am this morning due to a gas leak.

Customers were suddenly asked to leave the store while Starbucks employees evacuated everyone inside, as well as outside on the patio.

A Starbucks employee was seen standing at the drive-thru telling customers the store is closed until the gas leak is resolved.

We were unable to determine when this Starbucks location will re open, although we’re confident Starbucks and the Franklin Fire Dept will have it resolved shortly.

Fortunately there are several other Starbucks nearby:

Starbucks (Cool Springs)
9175 Carothers Pkwy
Franklin, TN 37067

Starbucks (inside Marriott)
700 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067

Starbucks employees evacuating store

Starbucks employees evacuating store

Atlanta Bread Co. Closed

Atlanta Bread Company in Cool Springs

Atlanta Bread Company in Cool Springs

Atlanta Bread Company in Cool Springs has closed their doors.  The Cool Springs restaurant was located at 535 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin TN 37067.

No public notice was given prior to closing.  It is unknown if Brookside Properties has another restaurant or retail tenant to fill the space vacated by Atlanta Bread Company.

We tried to reach someone at the corporate office of Atlanta Bread Company, unfortunately there was no answer at customer service and the voice mail box was full, unable to accept messages.

Not wasting any time, McLemore Auction Company, LLC is holding an online auction of all store contents including restaurant equipment and furniture.  The sale includes refrigerators, grills, computers, prep tables, hundreds of baking pans and more.  The auction started today and goes until September 28, 2010 at 2:00pm.

Ever since Panera opened in Cool Springs, we had a hunch it would be a rough road for Atlanta Bread Company although the closing came as a surprise.

Free Queso at Moe’s

Moe's "I Love Queso" Promotion

Moe's "I Love Queso" Promotion

Moe’s Southwest Grill is celebrating their tenth anniversary with free queso to all customers on July 21, including the location in Franklin at 401 Cool Springs Blvd and also in Brentwood at 101 Creekside Crossing.

The chain, famous for their “Welcome to Moes!” greeting, will be handing out a free 6 oz. cup of their very popular queso cheese dip to all of Moe’s guests on Wednesday.

The popular fast-casual burrito chain also is hosting the “I Love Queso” video contest, where fans create and upload videos expressing their love for Moe’s famous queso.  One winner will be awarded $1,000 and free Queso for year.  The deadline to submit your  “I Love Queso” video is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 1.

Moe’s has over 400 restaurants nationwide including five in the Nashville area.

Cool Springs area Moe’s Locations:

Moe’s SouthWest Grill
401 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067

Moe’s SouthWest Grill
101 Creekside Crossing
Brentwood, TN 37027

Yogurt World Cafe Opens

Yogurt World Cafe toppings

A new self-serve frozen yogurt store, has opened for business in Cool Springs. Located at 420 Cool Springs Boulevard across from P. F. Chang’s, Yogurt World Café features over 60 rotating delicious, fat-free and cholesterol-free flavors, plus more than 40 toppings to choose from.

“We are so excited about opening our Cool Springs store,” shared store owner, Jenny Gregory. “You might have had frozen yogurt before, but you’ve never tasted anything quite like ours,” she added.

The moment you walk into Yogurt World Café, your attention is drawn to the long, colorful, green and pink glass mosaic tile wall, containing six built-in Frozen Yogurt Machines. It’s there that you can fill your cup with luscious flavors like Peanut Butter, Mountain Blackberry, and New York Cheesecake. Or savor the tongue-pleasing tastes of English Toffee, Irish Mint, or Hershey’s Chocolate Cherry.

Yogurt World Café is currently offering all CoolSprings.com readers a Yogurt Stimulus plan of 15% off.

A coupon will be available soon at YogurtWorldCafe.com. “Our stimulus plan is a whole lot easier to swallow,” joked Gregory.

Their newest and most exclusive offering is called Euro Tart. Known as the “New Coolest Thing From LA,” it comes in four flavors including Classic, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Green Apple.

Next, make a stop at the toppings bar, where in addition to the usual suspects like Gummi Bears, Butterfingers, and M&M’s, you’ll be delighted to discover a grocer’s stock of fresh fruit. Kiwi, Peaches, Mango, Raspberries, and many more, are yours for the tasting.

At 49 cents per ounce, the price is very reasonable, considering other conventional competitors cost per ounce is nearly double.

“These days, price is important,” said Gregory. “My main goal though, is to bring great tasting products to Cool Springs … ones that will also promote health and wellness,” she gushed.

According to the National Yogurt Association, yogurt is beneficial to the Immune system. Additionally, it helps in building strong bones and teeth, lowers cholesterol, and it’s also thought to help combat certain types of cancer-causing compounds found in the digestive tract. Starting at only 8 calories per ounce, and featuring four active, healthy cultures, Yogurt World Café yogurt is some of the best frozen yogurt you can eat.

Yogurt World’s décor is evolving with yet another recent update. Designed in a contemporary style, with natural classic colors and a collection of cozy tables and comfy sofas, Yogurt World Café has a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

Like you might find at an upscale coffee shop, Yogurt World Café also offers an Organic & Natural Mini bar that includes “Seattle’s Best” Organic Coffee, Hot Chocolate/Tea as well as Healthy, Trans Fat Free Freshly Baked Blueberry, Banana Nut, Double Chocolate Cappuccino and many other flavors of freshly baked Muffins.

Hours of operation are Monday thru Thursday 11AM to 9PM, Friday and Saturday 11AM to 11PM, and Sunday 1PM to 9PM.

Yogurt World Cafe across from P.F. Chang's

Baja Fresh Closed

Baja Fresh on Cool Springs Blvd. Closed

This is kind of old news but apparently some people are not aware that Baja Fresh on Cool Springs Blvd has closed.

Not sure why they left or what happened, but they are gone.  Parking at Baja Fresh was difficult due to the high volume of Bread and Company next door.  Access wasn’t the greatest and many people didn’t even know Baja Fresh was located there.

We’re partial to Moe’s Southwest Grill a block away on Cool Springs Blvd.  Their queso dip is from another planet.

For all you die hard Baja Fresh fans, there are still three remaining Baja Fresh locations in the area.  Baja Fresh is in Green Hills, at Vanderbilt Medical Center and on West End Ave in Nashville.

Fortunately we still have a pretty good selection for burritos in Cool Springs.  Blue Coast Burrito and Moe’s Southwest Grill are popular here and there is also a Qdoba on Old Hickory in Brentwood.

Life will be really good whenever Chipotle decides to do the right thing and open a location in Cool Springs.

CLOSED
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
430 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067

Inside of Closed Baja Fresh

Baja Fresh Salsa Bar Retired

Cool Springs Job Fair

Cool Springs Marriott

A huge job fair is being held in Franklin, at the Marriott on Cool Springs Blvd on Tuesday, March 9th from 10am – 2pm.  Parking and admission to this job fair in Cool Springs are both free.

The event is organized and offered by Job News Nashville, a national company who puts on several large career fairs in town annually.

A wide variety of employers will be at the fair, actively looking to hire people soon.  Employers to be present for this job fair at the Cool Springs Marriott include Metro Police, American General, Daily’s, Physicians Mutual, AFLAC, Shoney’s, University of Phoenix, Wendy’s, Lipscomb University and Simplex.

The organizers recommend anyone attending to “dress to impress”, as a first impression is critical when looking for employment.  Men are asked to wear their best suit with a tie and matching dress shoes.  Women should wear their best jacket with matching skirt or pants with matching shoes.  Anyone wearing shorts, jeans, flip flops or other inappropriate attire may be denied admittance.

Don’t forget to bring plenty copies of your resume printed on quality paper.  If you don’t have a resume, its recommended you still being a briefcase or portfolio with legal pad or notebook and pens.

We mentioned the last job fair held at the Cool Springs Marriott to a gentlemen in the area looking for employment.  He was offered and took a job with FedEx with a week of the event.

Cool Springs Marriott
700 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067

Marriott in Cool Springs TN