Happy Holidays from SOL!

Warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season!

New Year's Eve at SOL

Spice up your New Year's and celebrate New Year's Eve at SOL! Seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., $60 per person + 20% gratuity & tax for 4 courses and champagne toast. The Wooten Brothers will provide musical entertainment--$10 cover unless you have a VIP card from dining at either Red Pony or SOL.

Make your reservations today by calling 615.538.6021. See you there!

Weekly Deals at SOL

Monday--Double Rewards Night
Join the Loyalty Card Program and receive points on every dollar you spend. $1 spent = 1 point earned. For every 250 points combined from Red Pony and SOL, you'll receive a $25 gift certificate redeemable at either restaurant. Drop in on Mondays to receive double points on the cards.

Tuesday--Half-price bottles of wine

Wednesday--Happy Hour Special
Wednesdays (and Tuesday-Saturday for that matter) stop by SOL between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for half-priced appetizers and small plates, specialty cocktails, draft and bottled beers and wines by the glass.

Thursday (today!)--Half-priced appetizers all night with purchase of an entree. 1 app for 1 entree.

Be sure to check Twitter for reminders. To follow SOL on Twitter, click here.

Guac Starter Mentioned in Scene and Post!

The Nashville Scene and Nashville Post have articles on SOL's Chef Jason McConnell and his Guac Starter ventures. SOL gets a mention too!

For the full article from the Nashville Scene, click here.

Desserts and Skirts!

Red Pony has your Thursday, December 3, plans ready. At 6:00 p.m., Executive Chef Jason McConnell will pair three cocktails (tawny porto, vanilla bean martini and white chocolate martini) and three desserts (white chocolate-cranberry bread pudding, chocolate demise and vanilla bean crème brulee) for a night of decadent delights. The $15 tickets include tax and gratuity, and you'll also receive 15 percent off all food purchases at Red Pony or SOL through December 17. Call 595-7669 to reserve your spot.

Thanks, Will!

Will Woods of F.M. Allen namedrops us to the New York Times! SOL is #2 of things he loves about Franklin. See the whole article here.

More Guac-y Goodness!

Jason's Guac Starter has launched a new Web site. Click here to go there.

The Perfect Holiday Gift

Jason’s Guac Starter offers an easy way to entertain guests without the fuss of multiple ingredients, the hassle of cooking, or a messy cleanup. Just add two ripe avocados and half of a cup of Jason’s Guac Starter and you are ready to entertain. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings or a middle-of-the-day snack. According to the California Avocado Commission, avocados are sodium and cholesterol free, with only five grams of fat per serving, making the dip a healthy choice for holiday entertaining.

The guacamole starter includes tomatillo, lime juice, onions, Serrano, salt, pepper, cilantro, and an assortment of spices and is available at SOL, Red Pony, The Franklin Farmers' Market, Grassland Market, and most recently at Whole Foods Green Hills. Jason’s Guac Starter comes in an 11.5 oz. jar and is individually priced at $5.50. Log onto
www.jasonsguacstarter.com for more information and to purchase a four-pack online.

And for the holiday season, you can purchase pre-wrapped Jason's Guac Starter at SOL on its own or with a gift card.

Current menu at Jay Jay's!

Keep your eyes peeled for Jay Jay's Good Food Truck around Nashville!

...or follow JayJaysTruck on Twitter to know where the truck will be.

Either way, here is the current menu for Jay Jay's Good Food Truck:

BBQ Pork Tacos with sauce & slaw $5
Gyro Wrap with lettuce, tomato & tatziki sauce $5
Mini Burgers $5
Loaded Fries with chili & cheese $5
Frito Chili Pie with cheese & sour cream $5
Churros $4
Side fries $2
Red Bull $3
Drinks: Coke-Diet Coke-Water-Mandarin Jarritos-Grapefruit Jarritos $1

SOL's Event Coordinator Helps You Prep for Parties This Season

Holidays are wonderful, but it's no secret that holiday season is also full of stress. Kari Mauk, Special Events Coordinator for SOL and Red Pony, offers some helpful information to those planning parties this holiday season. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner with friends or a corporate cocktail affair, these tips are smart for any affair:

1. Prep ahead - Pick foods that can be prepared ahead of time so that everything doesn't have to be cooked right before guests arrive. Some things can be done days or weeks in advance and kept in the freezer or refrigerator.

2. Relax - Enjoy your party! If you are enjoying the party, your guests are more likely to relax and enjoy as well.

3. Spread things out - Put the food and drinks in separate locations. This will help the flow of guests and keep everyone from being stagnant.

Jason's Guac Starter is also a great appetizer for any party. It only requires adding two avocados, stirring and serving. And it tastes great, too! Jason's Guac Starter is available for purchase at Red Pony, SOL and the Green Hills Whole Foods.

Everyone likes rewards!

Red Pony and SOL are pleased to announce their Loyalty Card Program! Stop by and check out the new lunch and dinner menus at both restaurants and receive points for every dollar you spend. $1 spent = 1 point earned. For every 250 points combined from both Red Pony and SOL, you'll receive a $25 gift certificate redeemable at either restaurant. Drop in on Mondays to receive double points!

See you soon!

Guac Starter update

Jason's Guac Starter is now available for purchase at the Whole Foods in Green Hills, bringing a favorite appetizer of Red Pony and SOL right to your house. The guac starter makes great appetizers easy, and is perfect to debut at your Halloween party. In addition to Whole Foods, you can also buy the guac starter at both Red Pony and SOL.

Happy eating!

To follow Jason's Guac Starter on Twitter, click here.
To follow SOL on Twitter, click here.

Spice Up Your Halloween!

Candy is no longer the only food associated with the ghoulish holiday. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. SOL will offer a five-course dinner including goat, seafood and pumpkin tacos paired with wine, margaritas and beer. Whether you stop by to eat before trick-or-treating or come later for an adult Halloween gathering, you will not leave disappointed!

The special dinner is $30 per person. The regular menu will also be available.

For reservations and more info, click here.

Come join the party!

TGI...T! No matter what day it is, SOL offers a fun after-work option with half-priced Happy Hour specials Tuesday through Saturday. From 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., come relax at SOL and enjoy half-priced appetizers and small plates, specialty cocktails, draft and bottled beer, and wines by the glass.

Enjoy the Alambres (Mexican "Philly steak and cheese," shaved beef, peppers and onions, Oaxacan cheese, flour tortillas) while sipping on the Old South Margarita (Cazadores Reposado, Jeremiah Weed Sweet tea vodka, fresh lemon and lime and served on the rocks with sugar).

All together now....YUMMMM!

Check Out Our New Fall Menu

ANTOJITOS + SMALL PLATES
Butternut Squash Soup creamy butternut squash soup topped with chipotle honey and canela crema 6

Caesar Salad romaine / croutons / cotija cheese / caesar dressing 6.5

Poached Apple Salad Cider poached apples / arugula / goat cheese / peanuts / lime white balsamic viniagrette 7.5

* Tres Colores sliced tomato / Oaxacan cheese / sliced avocado / dressed in balsamic vinaigrette 8

* Seared Tuna Nachos spice seared tuna / flour tortilla chips / avocado / pickled onion / chile aioli 10

* Guacamole fresh tortilla chips / prepared tableside (serves 2) 10

Delta Tamales steamed daily, filled with ground beef and, topped with a black bean chili 7.5

Crawfish Molcajete crawfish / creamy guajillo-tomato sauce / cheddar jalapeño cheese / flour tortilla 9.5

Milagro Shrimp sautéed shrimp / pico de gallo / tequila / butter / toast 10

* Chicken Tortilla Pizza chipotle chicken / puerco beans / crushed tortillas / pico de gallo / queso / crema 9.5

Queso con Rajas Mexican cheeses / roasted chiles / tomatoes / spices / chips 6

ChoriQueso our queso con rajas mixed with homemade chorizo sausage 7

Alambres Mexican “Philly steak and cheese” / shaved beef / peppers and onions / Oaxacan cheese / flour tortillas 9.5

Tostaditas y Salsas warm, freshly made chips / salsa verde / chile morita salsa / avocado-serrano salsa 3.5

PLATOS FUERTES

BBQ Pork Tacos Slow cooked pork / chipotle bbq sauce / poblano-red onion slaw / puerco beans 14

* Grilled Ribeye Yucatan marinated 10 oz ribeye / chorizo mac and cheese / melted peppers and onions / tomatillo-garlic butter 21

Market Fresh Fish crispy sweet potato tamal / sauteed green beans / tomato garlic lime butter sauce 20

Fish Tacos masa dusted fish / shredded cabbage / chile-lime mayo / corn salsa / poblano rice 16

Seared Mahi Mahi sweet potato fritters / jalapeno honey / sea salt grilled tomato / ruby red grapefruit butter 18

* Shrimp Herradura shrimp / corn salsa / Herradura tequila / cream / fresh corn tamal 21

Pork Tenderloin black pepper-brown sugar rub / green chile mashed potatoes / charred tomato sauce 18

* Adobo Chicken Breast roasted potatoes / orange-cranberry relish / chipotle-balsamic sauce 19

* Mojarra Frita crisp whole fish / Veracruz-style tomato & olive sauce / avocado slices / warm corn tortillas 17

* Seafood Enchiladas crab / shrimp / scallops / spinach / flour tortillas / topped with salsa verde cream 19

Enchiladas Verdes corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken breast / salsa verde / fresco cheese / poblano rice + puerco beans 16

Grilled Beef Tenderloin two 4 oz medallions / caramelized onion and blue cheese flautas / fig demi glace / sautéed spinach 22

* Chef’s Recommendations

SIDES
Fresh corn tamal 4

Poblano rice 3

Black bean refritos 3

Puerco beans 3

Onion and blue cheese flautas 4

Sweet potato fritters 4
Crispy sweet potato tamal 4

Melted peppers and onions 3


~ Ask us about catering your next special event ~

Better than a Doggie Bag

Not only can you enjoy the great taste of the guacamole at SOL, but now you can take it with you! Jason's Guac Starter is now available for purchase! Stun your friends and family with amazing appetizers, and don't bother telling them it was already half-made. We'll keep your secret.

You can find Jason's Guac Starter at SOL, Red Pony, Whole Foods in Green Hills and Franklin, Grassland Market and Franklin Farmers Market. You can also order a four-pack of Jason's from the Web site, http://www.jasonsguacstarter.com/.

To follow Jason's Guac Starter on Twitter, click here.

To be a friend of Jason's Guac Starter on Facebook, click here.

Who doesn't love parties?

With vibrant artwork, views of historic Main Street and great food, SOL is the perfect venue for events. Choose from a variety of rooms depending on party size, or even rent the whole place!

Click here to find out more information about custom menus and party options, as well as view photos of SOL's rooms.

Check us out onThe Fun Times Guide to Franklin

Click Here to read the article..

Join the Chefs from SOL Restaurant and Winemaker Kip Summers on September 15, 2009 for a Night of Tennessee Fine Wine and Cuisine

On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, Chefs Austin Garcia and Carl Schultheis of SOL Restaurant will host a five-course wine dinner paired with wines from Arrington Vineyards. Located just 12 miles southeast of downtown Franklin and partly owned by Kix Brooks of the legendary country duo Brooks and Dunn, Arrington has established itself as a first-class winemaking operation. The vineyard recently took home “Best of Show” at the Wines of the South competition for its Syrah and is launching a targeted initiative to see their wines offered in more Nashville area restaurants. Chefs Garcia and Schultheis have crafted a diverse and creative menu designed to pair flawlessly with Arrington’s best vintages. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the emerging winery’s fantastic offerings while listening to Kip Summers speak on his professional background, winemaking inspirations and some of the unique aspects of the wines. Additionally, members of the Arrington staff will be seated at each table for detailed, behind-the-scenes discussions on the winery. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will cost $65.00 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling SOL at (615) 538-6021.

THE EVENING’S MENU

Passed Appetizers

Paired with Riesling or specialty cocktail made from the Riesling, a Mango-Pineapple Mojito

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Butternut Squash and Brie Tartlet, Wild Apple Chutney, Micro Herb Salad, Orange Chardonnay Vinaigrette

Paired with Chardonnay

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Ginger-Dusted Pan Roasted Halibut, Haricot Verts, Tequila Lime Beurre Blanc

Paired with Viognier

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Pepper-Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Crispy Goat Cheese Grit Cake, Huckleberry-Black Tea Compote

Paired with Syrah

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Grilled Hillview Farms NY Strip, Buttermilk Potato Dauphinoise, Cocoa Fig Demi Glace

Paired with Cabernet Sauvignon

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Chocolate Truffles

Paired with Raspberry Wine