Betsy at Rotier’s Restaurant, Nashville, Tennessee. June 23, 2012.
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After celebrating our anniversary by walking around Centennial Park in June, Betsy and I had lunch at Rotier’s restaurant. Rotier’s is near the park, and serves some of the most delicious burgers I’ve ever had. It’s not a fancy place, but it is a local favorite and is often crowded.
The front dining area of Rotier’s has many autographed photos on the wall. Nashville, Tennessee, June 23, 2012.
We wanted to have lunch at Rotier’s because it’s a special place for us. We had lunch there on our second date back in 2001. I don’t remember what I had to eat at that time, but our visit was memorable.
On that April date Betsy and I visited the interior of the Parthenon and the art museum. Betsy, self-sufficient woman that she is, wanted to pay for her own admission, but I pointed out that going inside was my idea and I should pay. It took some doing, but she finally agreed to let me pay for our admission. However, Betsy absolutely insisted on buying our lunch. So after leaving the Parthenon we headed to Rotier’s, which had been recommended to both of us.
After a delightful lunch, Betsy pulled out her credit card and went up to the cashier to pay. She was politely informed that Rotier’s didn’t accept credit cards. My Sweet Date put her credit card away and pulled out her checkbook — Rotier’s didn’t accept checks.
The interior of Rotier’s Restaurant, Nashville, Tennessee. June 23, 2012.
By this time I was having trouble keeping a straight face. But we fortunately were able to come up with enough cash to pay for lunch.
We had no problems paying for our lunch on our anniversary. Rotier’s now accepts credit cards.
Senior Moments 
August 20, 2012 at 3:53 am |
That sounds like my kind of place, good food and unpretentious!
August 20, 2012 at 5:11 am |
Great memories enhance the place and the food. Glad you found the cash or you may have been washing dishes.
August 20, 2012 at 5:56 am |
Oh the memories! This sounds like my kind of restaurant,simple,yet good food.
August 20, 2012 at 7:12 am |
Pretty, climatic place. I am greeting
August 20, 2012 at 7:22 am |
loved the 2nd date story. back in 93 by RE broker took 4 of us to lunch at the local French Cafe…. we ate and ate and had desserts that were 12.99 each. same thing happened, no check no cards just cash. the thing is i was the only one with cash, i had forgotten to stop and deposit by cash at the bank, at that time hubby was paid cash. we paid from my deposit and left and went to the bank for her to give it back to me.
August 20, 2012 at 7:55 am |
We get the same thing at work – people are astonished that we are a cash only business. I am still surprised at the number of people who do not have cash.
August 20, 2012 at 9:30 am |
What delightful memories the two of you have!! I love that you share them with us!! A great second date indeed! Hope you both had a great weekend, George, and that your week is off to a good start with more fun on the horizon!! Enjoy!
August 20, 2012 at 10:19 am |
I think it has been our lucky day when Terry and I met you and Betsy!
Happy Anniversary YOU TWO!
Linda
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August 20, 2012 at 11:14 am |
What a great day – and a lovely story.
August 20, 2012 at 11:44 am |
Definitely a place I need to try!
August 20, 2012 at 12:27 pm |
The not too fancy places where the locals go is the place I always try to find.
August 20, 2012 at 4:48 pm |
Nice to have places like that to revisit and enjoy the memories!!!
August 20, 2012 at 7:20 pm |
Yes indeed some places are inevitably linked to our feelings.
August 20, 2012 at 10:41 pm |
Wonderful place with such sweet memories.
August 21, 2012 at 10:21 am |
Great story about the restaurant, George. Anyway it looks like a great place to eat. MB
August 23, 2012 at 11:59 pm |
You did have wonderful day. I loved Your memories.
August 28, 2012 at 12:19 pm |
You could have just washed dishes to pay for your meal!!!