The Brown Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky

I have good information that are much cooler parts of town than the area near the Brown, but I wasn’t motivated to go very far.  Nonetheless, I had a fantastic day-off fancy meal at the Brown Hotel, and found a pretty good Mediterranean place around the corner.

The Alabama Theatre in Birmingham

I’ve never actually been there, but my tour manager always orders BBQ from Dreamland.  It’s fantastic.  I also like this cute little cafe, Lucy’s, which is closer to the Workplay, but still just a short bike ride or long walk away from the Alabama Theatre.

The Moon in Tallahassee, Florida

I’m a sucker for Greek and Lebanes food on tour, so I was lucky to find the Sahara right next door, or right next parking lot. The New Leaf Market is a hippy co-op nearby. They have a deli and my favorite cereal.

The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia

Right next door and pretty good, Ted’s Montana Grill. Bison burgers, fried chicken, lots of vegetable sides, and they give you Jefferson $2 bills as change. My favorite is the Green and Hot Burger.

If you don’t want to deal with the lines at Ted’s, or ate there for lunch, there’s also a McCormick and Schmick’s nearby. A little taste of Portland. Not cheap, but great seafood. I always get the oysters.

Not too far away if you have transportation is my favorite breakfast place in the whole country. I kid you not. Ria’s Bluebird. Last time I rode my bike there, but today I’m too lazy.

Knoxville, TN at the Tennessee Theatre

Eat at Tomato Head. Honestly, the pizza had sort of a soft hippie dough, but the salads were great and there are lots of good, healthy options.

Cooper’s Barbecue in Raleigh, North Carolina near the Meymandi Concert Hall

This place has been around for 60 years or so, and it’s great. Great sweet tea, great eastern North Carolina style barbecue (vinegar sauce), great greens, and great fried chicken. I ate lunch there AND dinner. Nice people, too. Cooper’s