Oscar's worth trip across city line

Did you see Ms. Cheap's Tennessean feature package on eating, shopping and doing in Williamson County earlier this week?
Though I tried to steer her toward several of Brentwood's best lunch spots, she insisted on checking out Oscar's Taco Shop in Franklin. I had to go with her, of course, in the name of research.
While I love Mazatlan, Chile Burrito and our other Mexican restaurants in town, I've got to tell you that Oscar's was worth the drive. Anyone who's ever lived or traveled in California will recognize the style.
The good news is that Oscar's going to open a Cool Springs location soon, though it won't be in "Brentwood's Cool Springs." We'll have to work with him on that one. The more local restaurants in Brentwood the better I say.
Speaking of Ms. Cheap and her piece (http://tinyurl.com/BWmscheap), I was happy to point out to her that two of my favorite Cool Springs' bargain stores are in Brentwood, not Franklin. Those would be Habitat for Humanity's Habitat ReStore on Bakers Bridge Road, right across from Costco (my all-time favorite) and Mallory Station Storage Consignment, located just across Seaboard Lane. Mallory Station also has a consignment store on Church Street E. just as you crest the hill past Wilson Pike.
Check them both out!
Her series unfortunately came out too late to include the best entertainment bargain in the county -- our Summer Concert Series at Crockett Park -- but our bike trails did make the grade.
What are your favorite cheap places to eat, shop and "do" in Brentwood? Send me an email or comment here. Would love to hear from you.

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Speaking of bargains, don't forget that next weekend, Aug. 7-9, is tax-free weekend in Tennessee. You can find out what qualifies, what doesn't and other details at http://www.tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday/).