Paul Griffith

About me:

Paul Griffith: Journeyman drummer and writer. Aspiring bass player. Likes boats, dive watches, the beach, hi-fi's, church architecture, bikinis, cooking, eating and reading.

I play with a revolving cast of characters that includes: John Prine, Todd Snider, Will Kimbrough, Kevin Gordon, Selby Mills LeMaire, Peter Cooper, Daddy and anyone else who will have me. Pick up a CD or go to a live show--maybe you'll see me. Please feel free to say hi.

Tennessee--
Swagruha Indian Restaurant-Nashville (goat curry, butter chicken, chili chicken)
Emperor of China-Nashville (shrimp toast, shrimp egg foo young)
Woodlands-Nashville (paneer tika, idly manchurian, South Indian vegetarian)
The Italian Market-West Nashville (muffulettas, cheeses, cured meats, spices)
I Dream of Weenie-East Nashville (chili dogs!)
Las Maracas-Inglewood (chiles pablano, hot shrimp, chile colorado)
Tres Margaritas-Madison (carnitas, ceviche)
Mothership Barbeque-Berry Hill (watch for new location)
Bailey & Kato-East Nashville (soul food, sweet tea)
Ken Giang-Nashville (Vietnamese)
The Breeze-Nashville (breakfast, lamb)
The Cozy Corner-Memphis (ribs, bbq spaghetti)
Central Barbeque-Memphis (ribs)
The Omni Hut-Smyrna (polynesian platter, where island meets sea)

Alabama--
Wintzell's Oyster House-Mobile
Homestyle BBQ-Hartselle (pulled chicken w/ white sauce)
Kendall's Smokin' Barbeque-Georgiana (pulled pork w/ slaw)

Arkansas--
Sims Barbeque-Little Rock (ribs, chicken)
Doe's Eat Place-Little Rock (shrimp, tamales, 72 oz porterhouse!)

Georgia--
Country Bar-B-Q & Grill-Cartersville (ribs, chicken)
The Mayflower-Athens (smothered chicken livers)

Illinois--
Jim's Rib Haven-Rock Island (ribs, great sauce)
The Ariston Diner-Litchfield (catfish, plate lunch)
Buona Beef-Chicago (Italian beef)
City of Angels-Chicago (borscht, piroshkes, lard!)

Louisiana--
Pete Harris' Cafe-Shereveport (RIP)
Brother's Seafood Restaurant-Shreveport (RIP)
George's Grill-Shreveport (burger, fries w/ brown gravy)
Olive St. Bistro-Shreveport (carpaccio and other Tuscan specialties)
Dwyer's Cafe-Lafayette (plate lunch)
Big Momma's-Monroe (fried catfish, smothered chicken)
The Mohawk Tavern-Monroe (fried seafood platter, gumbo)

Florida--
The Wheelhouse-Apalachicola (RIP)
Boss Oyster-Apalachicola
Tamara's-Apalachicola (shrimp & grits)
Jalisco #4-Apalachicola (large goulash w/ 2 eggs)
That Place in Apalach-Apalachicola (seafood platter, oyster stew)
Caroline's-Apalachicola (oyster cakes and eggs)
Roy's Oyster Bar-Blountstown
The Quarterdeck-Panama City Beach (fried grouper, oysters)
The Red Bar-Grayton Beach (grouper sandwich, gumbo, smoked fish dip)
Geiger Key Marina-Lower Keys (boiled shrimp, crab cakes, beer)
The Cracked Egg-Big Pine Key (yellow food)
Harriett's-Key Largo (crab cakes & eggs)
Alabama Jack's-Key Largo (Key's best conch fritters, sweet potato fries)
El Sibonney-Key West, FL (Cuban roast pork and pressed sandwiches)
Jose's Cantina-Key West (sopa de pescado, fried pork chunks)
Dennis Pharmacy-Key West (RIP)
Sandy's-Key West, FL (best Cuban sandwich)
Bella Habana-St. Pete's Beach (Cuban sandwiches, mojitos)
Santorini at the Sponge Docks-Tarpon Springs (saganaki, grouper)
Molly Goodhead's-Ozona (fried grouper, shrimp)
Larry's Deli-Land O' Lakes (Cuban sandwiches)
Ukelele Brand's-Land O' Lakes (crab cakes, grouper)
Rapscallion's-Land O' Lakes (davey jones chicken wings-hot!!!)
Benedetto's-Lutz (veal scallopini, steaks)
Hot Rods BBQ & Grill-Lutz (ribs, meatloaf sandwich, potato salad)
Toki-Carrollwood (sushi, Mexican Deluxe)

Iowa--
The Hamburg Inn-Iowa City (burger)

Indiana--
Nick's English Pub-Bloomington (burger, wings, jamison, guinness)

Kentucky--
Sandy & Sue's Diner-Lawrenceburg (yellow food, hot sauce)
Gregory Lee's Home Cookin-Bowling Green (tenderloin sandwich, brown gravy)

California--
Roscoe's House of Waffles and Chicken-West Los Angeles (w/syrup)
Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Bar-Santa Cruz (ono w/ wasabi mashed potatoes)

Connecticut--
Anthony's-Vernon (steak & cheese pizza)

Minnesota--
Keys Cafe-Minneapolis (steak & eggs)
Nye's Polonaise Room-Minneapolis (sausage, accordion, piano bar)

Mississippi--
Doe's Eat Place-Greenville (shrimp, tamales, 72 oz Porterhouse!))

New York--
Cafe Edison-Manhattan (lox, bagels, coffee)
Katz's Deli-Manhattan (big sandwiches)

New Jersey--
Fiore's House of Quality-Hoboken (mozzarella)

North Carolina--
Mary's, Of Course-Winston-Salem (eggs benedict, omelets, coffee, love)

South Carolina--
Rubbie's Smoke Shack-McCormick (ribs!)

Ohio--
The Wah Mee-Cincinnati (bbq rib appetizer, egg drop soup, egg foo young w/ brown gravy)

Texas--
Maudie's Too-Austin (enchiladas w/ chili & fried egg)
Escondido's-Dallas (Herrera Brothers' Special w/ chili)
Rogelio's-San Marcos (huevos, etc)

Virginia--
Capt Fish-Chincoteague (fresh seafood, cocktails)

United Kingdom--
The Mussel Inn-Edinburgh, Scotland (oysters from Oban)
The Antiquary-Edinburgh (malt of the moment, good music)
Pizza Express-Edinburgh (haggis pizza!)
Il Baffone-Leicester, England (pizza margherita, spaghetti carbonera)
Royal Thai-Nottingham, England (pad w/ cashews)
The Dorset-Brighton, England (cassoulet)

Ireland--
The Moving Stairs-Boyle, S. Ireland (fish & chips w/capers and orange cream sauce)
Peppe Cafe-Dublin, S. Ireland (pizza, spaghetti carbonera)