Katy Sanders, a Tennessee native and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga alumna, holds a BS in Marketing. Her professional journey began at CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc., where she started as a Marketing Coordinator and rose to the role of Brand Director for Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, one of CraftWorks' flagship brands.
In 2012, Sanders transitioned to the consumer packaged goods sector before ultimately returning to her roots in the restaurant industry. Currently serving as the Marketing Director for A.Ray Hospitality, she brings a wealth of experience and a passion for elevating brands to the team.
Thanks to Nashville’s status as a party destination, it’s gotten pretty darned expensive to drink in this town. The already stratospheric prices of cocktails at some luxury boutique hotel bars get hammered with additional fees including sales, alcohol, and hospitality taxes that lead drinkers to wonder if they ordered that Old Fashioned from Ticketmaster. Fortunately, there… Continue reading The Best Happy Hours in Your Nashville Neighborhood
Whether you’re looking for stellar views of the fireworks, live music, unbeatable food and drink specials, or all of the above, these Nashville haunts make for the perfect place to celebrate our nation’s independence. M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers will continue their tradition of offering free sliders on July 4th at all three of their locations!… Continue reading Where to Celebrate the 4th of July in Nashville
We were featured on recent episode of Today in Nashville. Check it out below! https://www.wsmv.com/today_in_nashville/m-l-rose-beer-burgers/video_84570d26-f66c-53c8-9d53-09c26452375c.html
Fried chicken is awesome and whatnot, but when you take out the bones and slide that battered breast between two pieces of bread, well, greatness happens. We’re not talking the spicy stuff, which gets a lotta press these days. We’re talking the sort of thing that can make a person ignore their own moral beliefs… Continue reading 5 Fried Chicken Sandwiches to Try in Nashville (if you don’t like it hot)
Find the best places in Nashville for chicken and waffles, breakfast burritos and bottomless brunches. M.L.Rose A buzzing craft beer and burger joint, M.L.Rose has built a loyal following since opening in 2008. Now with three locations, they’re known for doing inventive and genuinely delicious burgers all the time, as well as destination brunch on Saturdays and… Continue reading The Best Brunch Spots in Nashville
Looking for somewhere outside of Broadway to watch the draft this weekend? These five spots promise plenty of TV-watching opportunities, as well as menus filled with your favorite bar foods. At Hopsmith Tavern, enjoy their B & Other Letters sliders with pulled bacon, dijon aioli, gruyere and house pickles. Happy drafting! M.L.Rose’sCarolina Sweets Read the… Continue reading Sports Bar Food
Beat the heat with one of these icy libations Ah, spring and summertime in Music City—when a ride on a pedal tavern or even a quick trot from the house to the car can end in a massive pond of sweat. These 14 boozy frozen libations (obviously along with a healthily-functioning a/c unit) can help… Continue reading Where to Cool Off in Nashville With Boozy Frozen Drinks
From fried chicken doused in spices to three-inch thick, flaky, sugary doughnuts, the food in Music City is mouth-watering good.
Advice from a Nashville native on where to find good food, what to do, and what to avoid while you’re in town for the draft. The 2019 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and preparation for the event has officially started in Nashville. If you’re finalizing your travel and plans and beginning to… Continue reading Visitor’s guide to enjoying the NFL Draft in Nashville
Generally speaking, the main dishes on a menu are the ones that garner most of our attention. They are the ones that anchor the meal and the ones that we scope out on the menu before our arrival. However, more and more frequently we have found our eyes drawn to that first little section of… Continue reading Nashville Appetizers That Steal the Show
In this week’s print edition of the Scene, we profile M.L.Rose owner Austin Ray and his role in the growth of Nashville’s craft beer scene since he first opened his neighborhood burger and beer joint a decade ago. Ray was already a big fan of local, regional and national craft beers before opening his restaurant, then called… Continue reading Austin Ray and M.L.Rose Take Their Beer Very Seriously
It’s hard to believe, but 10 years ago the Nashville craft beer scene was just in a nascent stage. Yazoo and Blackstone were really the only production breweries putting out local brews, and the tap handles at most bars were dominated by macrobrewery products like Bud, Miller and Coors. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Fat… Continue reading Austin Ray and M.L.Rose Celebrate 10 Years of Craft Beers
$10 buys a cheeseburger, waffle fries & draft beer all month November 28, 2018 – M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers will celebrate its 10th birthday in December with a special offer for guests, announces Austin Ray, owner. A classic cheeseburger, waffle fries, and any draft beer for $10 at any of the three locations. The… Continue reading M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers celebrates 10 years in Nashville
Whether you prefer a pilsner or an IPA, there are plenty of great places—outside of brewery taprooms—to drink beer in Nashville. Some offer niche lists, while others have selections so wide it would take months to try them all, but you’re sure to find a sour or stout to suit your tastes. We’ve rounded up… Continue reading Where to Drink Beer in Nashville
Nashville is a sports city. Ask anyone. Or just try to make it from East Nashville to downtown on a Titans game day, when the road is one single, unmoving, bumper-to-bumper slog. Or take stock of a Predators crowd, where even the most die-hard country fan will swap out their Stetson for a “SMASHVILLE” ballcap. But… Continue reading The Very Best Sports Bars In Nashville
Sports journalists Joe Dubin, Dawn Davenport and Joe Rexrode are among celeb tasters, but sports bars get shut out — and trendy restaurants dominate the scoreboard. Fall means football, and football means nachos, am I right? OK, I just wanted an excuse to eat bunches of nachos all around Nashville, and here’s what I found… Continue reading The 5 best nachos in Nashville
Here, Austin Ray reflects on Nashville’s beer evolution, discusses what goes into making a good list, and raises a pint to Nashville’s craft beer scene. Austin Ray, owner of A.Ray Hospitality, which includes M.L.Rose, The Sutler Saloon, and Von Elrod’s Beer Garden & Sausage House, has been putting together some of the city’s most comprehensive beer lists for nearly… Continue reading Austin Ray, The Brew Master
Trivia has become a fun reason to get out, especially on a week night. With the help of companies like Nerdy Talk Trivia, free trivia games take place nearly every night in Nashville. This is a good way to get away from your cell phone (no technology allowed) and spend some quality time with friends. Here’s a… Continue reading Fun Things to Do: Trivia Nights
Ah, summertime in Music City—when a ride on a pedal tavern or even a quick trot from the house to the car can end in a massive pond of sweat. These 14 boozy frozen libations (obviously along with a healthily-functioning a/c unit) can help bring down that body temperature during these final throes of summer.… Continue reading Where to Cool Off in Nashville With Boozy Frozen Drinks
Nashville is full of amazing places to eat and drink, but what happens when you want your furry best friends to join you as well? You’re always calling around making sure your dog is welcome. Good news — you don’t have to do that anymore! Here’s a list of 50+ dog-friendly patios and porches in Nashville. Our list includes dog-friendly… Continue reading 50+ Dog-Friendly Patios in Nashville
Nashville’s food scene is booming. There are new restaurants opening almost every week and long-time favorites that still deserve attention. While breakfast, brunch and dinner typically steal the spotlight, everyone needs a bite to eat at lunch time, too. Whether it’s a midday outing with a friend or a business meeting with a potential client, below are some of our… Continue reading Best Lunch Restaurants in Nashville
Do you ever have words you’ve only pronounced in your head, only to find out when you hear them that you’ve been wrong your entire life? For instance, I didn’t know until well into adulthood that “gelding” was pronounced with a hard “g.” And I had somehow defaulted to the British pronunciations of “patina” and… Continue reading 5 Nashville Restaurants That Make a Mean Milkshake
Homer Simpson said it best: “Mmm…beer.” And while we’d rarely turn down a bottle or can, there’s something special about a freshly poured draft. Here are 30+ bars in Nashville that offer 18 or more taps of delicious beer. M.L.Rose Neighborhoods: Melrose | Sylvan Park | Capitol View Number of beers on tap: Melrose: 34 Sylvan Park: 34 Capitol View:… Continue reading Best Bars for Draft Beer in Nashville
They have every flavor of craft beer you can possibly imagine, and that’s why M.L. Rose makes my list of Music City Musts! There are several reasons the restaurant could’ve made the list, I mean, have you tried their amazing food?! But it’s that famous “wall of craft beer fame” that makes me want to… Continue reading Wide-Ranging Beer Selection At M.L.Rose
Instead of sticking Dad with the grilling duties this Father’s Day, try treating him to one of Nashville’s best burgers. We’ve rounded up some of the top one’s in the city, sure to show Dad how much he means to you. To read the full list, click here.
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