A Nashville tradition began in 1961 when my father, Robert Baldwin, opened The Pancake Pantry. The idea was o build a reputation and menu around a variety of uncommonly good pancakes. Equally important was his desire to develop a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere which would keep customers coming back time and again.

In 1978, I became partners with my Dad and eventually bought the restaurant from him in 1988. (from http://www.thepancakepantry.com)

Le Castagne Ristorante features creative Northern Italian cuisine with the delicate flavors of an authentic cucina. Our menu includes modern and original interpretations of handmade pastas, seafood, veal and other traditional dishes that maximize the fresh ingredients of the season.

When Lonnie and Diane opened their Chicago style eatery in Louisville, they had to change the culture of eating here. In Chicago, the hot dog is 'walking it through the garden.' All the things you might grow in your own garden, cucumber, tomato, relish, onion, peppers, celery salt, are put on the hot dog. Louisville wasn't used to eating cucumbers on a hot dog. Lonnie would often have to offer to "buy it back" if the customer didn't like it, just to get them to try something different. Lonnie hasn't bought one back yet.

Amore has a long list of world class entrees and salads, and out of this world cakes and pastries.

Founded in 2005, Amore cafe is a new level of taste in Sacramento. operated by Nader Shirakh, the restaurateur behind Spokane's magnificent Cafe Roma, and Sacramento's luxurious Amadeus.

Amore cafe has been recognized by some of the top media outlets in Sacramento, and in California.