By Brett and Kate McKay
On a typical Friday night, you can find me down at Robert’s Western World, a honky-tonk located on Broadway Street in downtown Nashville. Robert’s has always been considered a Mecca for fans of the Rockabilly and Country & Western genres. Yet, local Nashvillians will also tell you that Robert’s has arguably always been the best place to snag a burger after a night of imbibing oneself on rhythms and brews.
So, it was to my delight when Robert’s unveiled its “recession special” as the economy tanked in 2008. For a mere five ($5) dollars, patrons could indulge in a fried bologna sandwich, a bag of potato chips, a cold beer, and a choice between either a Moonpie or a Goo Goo Cluster. In a town full of poor, struggling musicians, Robert’s “recession special”... More...
