Photojournalism Sans Photos: Ghot Wingz
Intrepid Scene photojournalist Eric England recently called our attention to Ghot Wingz, a new dine-in restaurant in East Nashville just north of Nashville Auto Diesel College. James and Sharonda Stone opened the restaurant in June and are serving a menu of burgers, fried whiting and catfish, pork chops, salads and fried chicken. As the name suggests, the main offering is 14 flavors of chicken wings, including Asian heat, Buffalo and garlic-parmesan.
James, a veteran chef and alumnus of J. Alexander's, developed the recipes, and he fries everything to order. We haven't been to Ghot Wings yet, but Eric offers this critique: “The wings are pretty damn good—sweet sauce with bit of pepper floatin' around in there.” Words like that are worth a thousand photographs.
Located at 2501 Gallatin Ave. (facing McClurkin), Ghot Wingz is open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Starting Sept. 7, Ghot Wingz will be open 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday. As always, if you get there before we do, please report back on Bites.
Comments
Lunch meetup! I call the catfish!
Posted 08/25/2008 at 08:53:15 AMThat name is amazing.
Posted 08/25/2008 at 10:53:57 AMsorry, but I couldn't disagree more about the name. Ghot, yes I get it, got, hot, wow, clever. Except it also suggests ghost wings, which is amazing sounding but not very filling, and finally sends me to more asian suggestions, and I've completely lost the point altogether. I'm sure that's just me and it will wind up being wildly successful and trademarked for millions.
Full disclosure: I find any 'z' substitute ending off-putting, simply because you saved nothing - it would have been an 's' if spelled properly, so what in the name of texting was the point? It's like the advent of the 'k' subsitution - we go along with the myth that it started as an almost clever way to force aliteration on two like-sounding but different lettered 'k' sounds, but when you wind up with Krispy Kreme - when they're both C's to start with - again, what was the point? We wind up with the total language-abdication achieved in Kwik Kopy, the beauty and history of English and its semantics and etymology reduced to reading by phonics. Sorry, I guess that's fonix.
but yes, please tell us about the wingS...
Posted 08/25/2008 at 11:16:34 AMHaha..."expansions" are hott...contractions are so 20th century.
Posted 08/25/2008 at 05:15:30 PMI got the garlic parmesan wings, which are awesome at Dee's Q. I did not like them as well here: Dee's are dry, and these are wet with a sauce that tastes a lot like salad dressing. But the plump, freshly cooked wings themselves ($4.99 for eight) were strong contenders: wonderfully crunchy and crusted on the outside, tender and juicy inside. I bet the Asian heat (which came recommended) and buffalo versions rock.
The big story, for me, was the first-rate, filling-but-not-fearsome hot fish sandwich ($4.49, I think): two big but easily manageable fried whiting planks sticking out of white bread with a splash of hot sauce and a schmear of yellow mustard. It was exactly what you'd expect, but it wasn't so overloaded with fish or condiments that you couldn't fit it in your mouth. The onions and pickle were generous, and the whole sandwich had a nice springy crunch. Plus it held together perfectly. It's a great addition to the Nashville hot fish tradition. I'd go back in a heartbeat, Fluffernutter.
Posted 08/25/2008 at 05:49:08 PMSay when -- I love me some hot salty greasy fish! How about ... Friday.
Posted 08/25/2008 at 08:01:41 PMI have tried everything@ "Ghot Wingz", I enjoyed all of it so much. I would recommend this spot to anyone that likes good food. You get ample portions, and I guarantee you that you will be back
Posted 08/25/2008 at 09:00:43 PMThis is an AWESOME place!!! The food is always hot and fresh; needless to say just plain GOOD! I've never stopped by there when the place wasn't CLEAN and NEAT! The people that work there are very down to earth and lets not leave out PROFESSIONAL! This a wonderful place to dine-in, eat good and have good people around you! What more can you ask for! I would recommend this place anytime( lets re-word that I SUGGEST THAT YOU EAT HERE IF YOU HAVEN'T YET) ....its worth your WILD ps. I THINK THE WAY YOU SPELL -GHOT WINGZ-is very unique and its goes great with the pleasantly unique service that you guys give!!!
Posted 08/25/2008 at 09:44:26 PMEvery since the 1st time I visited GOT WINGZ, I have been unable to stop eating there. They are so friendly not to mention when you call your order in, you will walk straight in with NO waiting, your order is ALWAYS ready when promised. I have tried a variety of wings (asian heat is the best) and fish. So if you love GREAT, HOT, DELICIOUS food, this is the place to be! I let a couple of co-workers taste my wings (12 for 6.99) and now we eat lunch there WEEKLY. But hey, you don't have to take my word for it, go try it yourself. P.S. if you're not in a rush, take time to watch TV or play pool.
Posted 08/26/2008 at 07:42:28 AMI really enjoy dining in @ Ghot Wingz. It is a very family friendly restaurant. The workers and owners are very nice and professional. Did I mention how good the wings are??? They are so good my 5yr old asks for them by name!!! GHOT WINGZ! We love their chicken! Haven't had a chance to try the burgers but I'm sure they taste good too
Posted 08/26/2008 at 08:26:23 AMTHESE ARE THE BEST WINGZ SOUTH OF HEAVEN! THE HONEY BOURBON ARE TO DIE FOR. I DRIVE FROM ASHLAND CITY TN (35 MINUTES) JUST TO GET ME SOME WINGZ OR A HOT FISH SANDWICH! THE OWNERS ARE ALWAYS PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS AND FRIENDLY; WHICH MAKES THE EXPERIENCE THAT MUCH BETTER! MY HUSBAND IS LOOKING FORWARD TO TRYIN THE HEMMY BURGER....OH, AND DID I SAY THAT WE'LL BE THERE ON THIS FRIDAY; "DON'T JUST MEET ME THERE, BEAT ME THERE"! (BIG SMILE)
Posted 08/26/2008 at 08:47:38 AMI have not eaten at GHOT WINGZ, but I love posting in CAPITAL LETTERS!! That's how you can tell that I am AUTHENTIC and not some figment of your IMAGINATION!!!
Posted 08/26/2008 at 09:29:31 AMAWESOME.
Posted 08/26/2008 at 09:39:04 AMTHESE MESSAGES BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEDICATED STAFF OF GHOT WINGZ!
Posted 08/26/2008 at 10:02:40 AMi hope the wings are more authentic then the comments. could someone please check the IP address? that'd be fun, if not a waste of time on something that barely matters.
but i'd bet $10...
Posted 08/26/2008 at 10:56:47 AMWORD!!!
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loved that...
Posted 08/27/2008 at 03:12:58 PMClaudia I'll bring some of these wings over when I come to watch the popsicle throwdown!
Posted 08/27/2008 at 09:56:07 PMpromises promises...
Posted 08/28/2008 at 09:32:42 AMI really enjoyed Ghot Wingz!! It is a very professional and pleasant place to dine..The owners and the workers are very nice and down to earth..your order is always fresh..I would recommend this restaurant to anyone..I also have their flyers at the salon i work at so that everyone knows about them..best wishes!!
Posted 08/28/2008 at 10:33:55 PMI have to say this is some good food. My kids and I enjoy eating here. My son really loves the kool-aid he says that it is some good kool-aid. If you have not eaten here you have to try it once you do you will return. I'm telling you will not be able to eat here just once. You love the food and serve you that you tell your friends and family about it and recommand that they go.
Posted 10/05/2008 at 11:09:43 AM