Belle Meade, TN October 2023

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Welcome, Autumn

With the changing seasons comes a change in what we're craving, and with fall that often means comfort food. October is our most delectable issue of the year.

The smells of fall bring memories to my mind of sitting in my mom’s kitchen, and the aroma of cinnamon, apple, pumpkin, chili and soups of any kind brings me right back to her table.

There's definitely an art to creating a flavorful dish that not only satisfies our taste buds but evokes memories. The aroma of certain spices and foods can bring us right back to our childhood, which can be incredibly powerful and comforting.

Food brings us all together, and whether we're sharing a meal with loved ones or enjoying a night out on the town, the time spent while enjoying food is invaluable. As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

October 2023

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Where the Land Connects Us All

Outside of Nashville in historic Franklin, Tennessee, Southall is a 325-acre resort with an inn, one-of-a-kind cottages, dining and spa experiences inspired by the land, and a working farm at the heart of it all. A place to gather, connect, and explore, Southall offers a wealth of nature-inspired activities that foster a deep appreciation for the land. From tours of our working farm, orchard, and greenhouses to culinary experiences, such as cooking demonstrations and seasonal tastings, Southall will ignite your curiosity and invite you to pursue new passions.

Adventure awaits with an array of activities, ranging from hiking and biking to a challenging aerial ropes course. Beautiful Lake Mishkin provides a picturesque setting for fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and more. Grounded in wellness, Southall will guide you to find balance with mindful pursuits that nourish the soul. Here, you’ll enjoy a celebration of inventive cuisine, wellness experiences, and outdoor adventures that immerse you in nature.

Join us on the journey. Visit www.southalltn.com or call to learn more.

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A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

New, Premiere Mixed-Use Project Unveiled With First-To-Market Global Brands

Mark Masinter, of Ignite Realty Partners, and Stephen Summers, of Mockingbird Interests, announced new brands set to anchor 12 South Collection, a new development located at 2803 12th Avenue South: Alice and Olivia, Hero, Jenni Kayne, La Vie Style House, Lele Sadoughi, Mejuri, PAIGE, Rag & Bone, and Oliver Peoples. Retailers were slated to begin opening in early September, and will continue to open through the first to third quarters of 2024.

Time To Reserve Spots In Belle Meade Christmas Parade

Belle Meade city officials indicate they will host a Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at 2 p.m. The parade will start on Belle Meade Boulevard at Percy Warner Park, travel northbound on Belle Meade Boulevard, and end at Belle Meade Boulevard at Harding Place. Float spots currently are being reserved for businesses, groups and political candidates. If interested in participating in the parade, email Belle Meade Chief of Police Chuck Williams at cwilliams@citybellemeade.org.

Congrats To Belle Meade's Accomplished City Recorder

Belle Meade City Recorder Rusty Terry was recognized as a certified municipal city recorder. The achievement recognizes the completion of an extensive education program that ensures professionals are best prepared for their complex role in local government. Rusty is a member of the Tennessee Association of Municipal Clerks and Recorders where he currently serves on the education committee. He will be required to obtain a minimum of 18 hours of continuing education courses every three years.

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Get To Know The Chef Behind Etch

DEB PAQUETTE MAKES HER MARK IN NASHVILLE

Food, like music, is a part of culture. It nourishes bodies and feeds souls. Fortunately, there are plenty of talented chefs in the Nashville region who create many, varied meals to enjoy.

While in college, Deb Paquette says she was trying to figure out what she wanted to do with her life. When she came across information about the Culinary Institute of America, she knew instantly what that was. “My heart rate boomed as I pictured myself as a chef on a ship, hotel or even a four-star restaurant,” she says.

After graduating from the institute, her first job was in a macrobiotic restaurant in New York City. “My mom managed a health food store, so our family was on top of taking our vitamins and eating carob cookies,” she says. After a year, she moved home to Florida to attend Florida International University and earned a management degree. “I finished school and found my way to Nashville in 1982. I accepted a job as banquet chef at the Hyatt Regency. Yes, I was on my way!”

“We like to challenge the palate. We also have incredible service and a great location. Quality food, service and atmosphere are the three keys to a happy restaurant.” ~Chef Deb Paquette

Deb became the first woman in Tennessee to qualify as a certified executive chef, and has since won countless awards and accolades.

Food, she says, can be both simple and complex. “I love the diversity. I love that I have the ability to inspire guests to reverse their fears of trying new foods. I love how condiments, herbs, spices, salt and sugar can change one simple carrot into a piece of art. So many different species of fruits and veggies have been brought back to our tables. Education and the science of food has made a huge difference in our decisions of meal planning. The food world is unstoppable.”

Today, she oversees the kitchen at etch, a globally-inspired restaurant located in Nashville, as well as its sister restaurant, etc. “We like to challenge the palate,” says Deb. “We also have incredible service and a great location. Quality food, service and atmosphere are the three keys to a happy restaurant.”

While being a chef is hard work, she does have advice for those looking to follow in her footsteps. “Balancing kitchen life with home life may be difficult. Long hours can be necessary, but make time to spend with your family and friends. They are your greatest supporters!”

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Italian Cuisine Thriving In Nashville

WHERE TO FIND HOMEMADE PASTA, CREAMY RISOTTO, MEATY LASAGNA

Grab a pasta-twirling fork and a reservation stat, because Italian food is having its moment in Music City (insert chef's kiss). Decades ago, it was far more difficult for those seeking a sleek Italian meal with fresh pasta not served out of a box. However, today in Nashville the absolute trend for folks in bigger cities is to bring "great Italian food" to carb seekers here. And it seems like Nashville is certainly here for this notable moment in time.

THE OLD GUARD

In decades past, Middle Tennessee diners had more limited options when palates craved a night filled with real-deal Northern Italian risotto, hearty braciole, Naples-inspired pizzas, spaghetti alla carbonara, or gnocchi made fresh in-house. But a few old standards have survived "new Nashville's" Wild West-like dining scene.

Giovanni has been serving up the best lasagna since 2008 in Midtown. Chef Giovanni Pinato uprooted his Manhattan restaurant after 27 years and relocated it to where it still stands today. All of the restaurants around Giovanni have changed, but the Tuscan Villa-esque digs remain the same, cranking out delightful risottos and homemade desserts below the custom handmade orange Murano glass chandelier.

Open since 1990, Valentino's Ristorante relocated from West End to Hayes Street a few years back (to the former home of what was another excellent fine Italian dining spot, Tartufo) after three decades of serving upscale Italian food. They packed up their pasta pots and settled in, continuing to crank out table-side Caesar salads, osso bucco, veal saltimbocca, and wine with occasional live music.

Since 1999, Sylvan Park's Caffe Nonna  also has offered a proper old-school Italian dining experience. Founder/Chef Daniel Maggipinto named the restaurant after his grandmother (Nonna) Esther Carapella, who developed her family recipes in the Abruzzi region of Italy during the 1920s. Today the restaurant still offers the same Old World Italian recipes, including an array of "mix and match" pastas, sauces and an excellent lamb shank Toscana.

One key Italian restaurant that's gone from Nashville but certainly not forgotten is Savarino's , which closed in Hillsboro Village in early 2017. Award-winning food journalist Jim Myers describes it fondly for "the role it played as a clubhouse for all the East Coast Italians who longed for the small joints back home."

Highly acclaimed  City House has served its Southern spin on rustic Italian food since 2007 and made Nashville native Tandy Wilson the first Music City-based chef to take home a James Beard Award. M Street's Moto also was early on the scene, opening in The Gulch in 2015, where they became quickly well-known for a unique take on lasagna that featured blueberries. And New York-based  Trattoria il Mulino was an early NY-based restaurant to set its sights on Nashville in 2015.

Another award-winning chef Tony Galzin and his wife/partner/hospitality veteran Caroline

moved to Nashville from Chicago in 2013, and the duo opened up  Nicky's Coal Fired at the end of 2016, where they continue to crank out coal-fired pizzas and bagels (it was the first coal-fired oven in Tennessee), foccacia, Mama G's meatballs, and seasonally rotating pasta and desserts.

St. Louis-based Pastaria opened in 2017 with a focus on pizzas, fresh pasta and small plates from acclaimed chef Gerard Craft. “We opened Pastaria with a dedication to  La Verità , or 'the truth' of Italian cuisine, celebrating the simplicity and quality of great food. We had no idea that would lead to a sense of community at Pastaria," Gerard says. "The restaurant has become as much about the people as it is about the food. We have our guests to thank for that."

On a most fast-casual/Italian market side, partners from birth (brothers) Ryan and Danny Nicoletto spent years touring the country playing rock-and-roll before pursuing separate dreams. After the death of their father, Tony, the brothers reunited, combining their talents to open the eponymous Nicoletto’s Italian Kitchen , doing things "the right way," with everything made from scratch. The brothers scoured the globe from their Illinois roots to Italy to find vintage machines, refurbish them, then perfect their methods for dried pasta, marinara, focaccia and sausage that would become the cornerstone of their business. It grew quickly from farmer's markets to now, two locations, in East Nashville (2016) and a brand new spot in Donelson.

Open since 1995, many longtime locals recall date nights at Coco’s Italian Market and Café , while others remember Amerigo from its early days. Amerigo now has a handful of locations, with over three decades cranking out food on West End (it’s actually the longest-standing restaurant on the street).

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"I love the variety of Italian cuisine in Nashville from old-school to haute, we have it all. But, Amerigo holds a special place in my heart. My first boyfriend took me there for our first date in the early 90s. My family took me there to celebrate my graduating Belmont. And, now it’s a go-to for late lunch after Daddy’s doctor appointments," recalls Nashville-based journalist Melissa Corbin.

In 2008, Campione’s Taste of Chicago brought fast-casual, Chicago-style Italian food to the "Far South Side," in Gallatin, Tennessee. The family incorporated all the taste of home they missed, such as Italian beef sandwiches, sausage and peppers, real deal Chicago dogs, spaghetti and meatballs, and even pizza puffs.

In 2011, Staten Island native Nick Pellegrino created Mangia Nashville as an immersive, family-style, Italian “pop-up” dining experience. Today, in its brick-and-mortar Melrose spot, the Italian family-style feast continues on Friday and Saturday nights.

THE NEW GUYS

In the last four years alone, even more of those moving to Nashville have sought to recreate Italian-accented memories from their own parts of the world. Many new Italian-inspired restauranteurs and big-name chefs from other cities have flocked to Nashville to spread the gospel of pasta and Italian heritage, adding far more depth to the Middle Tennessee Italian dining scene. No, there's not a local Little Italy to speak of, but spots are peppered all across the city today, from Hermitage to Franklin, and of course, the downtown area.

In this most recent stretch of time, Michelinstarred chef Tony Mantuano and his wife

came to Nashville with their own "love letter to Italy" in the form of Yolan . Meanwhile, James Beard Award-winning chef Chef Andrew Carmellini brought an outpost of popular Italian Chophouse  Carne Mare to the Gulch. Just steps away, Anthony and Theresa Scotto slid into a restaurant space that has been relatively unsettled the last few years, bringing Luogo's duck pappardelle and sunny bright decor to the masses before also setting up shop, most recently, in Germantown's "cursed" space with Pelato. Just opened in August, Pelato is already getting loads of attention from neighborhood visitors for its shareable Italian "tapas" and Sunday suppers.

"After opening Luogo just eight months ago, we are so excited to open our second location in Nashville, bringing our favorite Brooklyn Italian recipes to this community,” says Anthony Scotto of their new restaurant, Pelato.

The Four Seasons Nashville's flagship restaurant Mimo opened in the fall of 2022, boasting another Michelin-starred chef. Aniello Tuco shines a light on Southern Italian cuisine here, doling out clam-crowned risotto and eggplant Parmigiana alongside opulent seafood towers and charred whole bronzino. Iggy’s is another brand-new one in town, a Wedgewood-Houston spot serving inventive, Italian-inspired shareable plates, stellar pastas, and wine from industry veterans the Poli brothers.

Il Forno began as a mobile Neapolitan pizzeria, but the family-friendly food truck garnered so much attention it set up a brick-and-mortar location in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood in late 2021, adding standouts, such as octopus carpaccio, cioppino, and fettuccine verde with lamb ragu to its former pizza-focused roster.

In downtown Nashville, Ophelia’s and Sinatra’s both brightened up the touristy restaurant scene this past summer. Ophelia’s brings truffle-topped pizzas, stacked-high lasagna Bolognese, and antipasti aplenty, while swanky Sinatra’s Bar & Lounge (business casual attire recommended) serves lamb caserecce and veal piccata with a side of live Sinatra-style music and a fun "My Way" martini menu.

Many other Italian-inspired spots also joined the scene, including a Sicilian sfincione spot with a Southern twist, St. Vito Focacceria , a real deal Italian market and deli in Germantown, Little Hats and PennePazze , a farm-to-table Italian spot serving Roman-style pinsa (like an oval-shaped pizza), pasta and salads inside Sylvan Park's L&L Market.

Culaccino and Chrysalis spread the trend to Williamson County, both bringing neighborhood Italian dining to downtown Franklin and Cool Springs in 2021. Also not to be missed in Hermitage, Tutti Da Gio is the Italian dream of chef/owner Giovanna Orsino, with authentic recipes all from Milazzo, Sicily. Orsino's pasta and wood-fired pizzas continue to draw those seeking great Italian food from multiple hours away for the family's authentic Sicilian experience.

"All the food is made like our  grandmothers made it in the past, and that's really important to me. I’m a very traditional person and love Sicilian history. The name that I chose (Tutti da Gio) means 'everyone comes to Giovanna' because I believe that food is love, family and friends are love, so the food brings everyone together, with love. We work with passion and dedication, we love what we do, and we love to share it with everyone."

Le Studio Food-Lover Finds

SECURE FULL SERVICE INTERIORS AND DÉCOR FOR ECLECTIC, CUSTOMIZED TASTES

Food and drinks can be extra enjoyable when consumed in the ambiance of aspiring kitchens, dining nooks, entertaining spaces, outdoor patios or home coffee bars. As the role of food and drink areas continues to evolve, one Nashville team of interior design experts affirms that bespoke designs, color preferences and the range of sought-after materials or finishes keep adding innovative personalizing options for these family activity hubs.

The broad range of design and interior services of JFY Designs' professionals can be accessed at Le Studio, 2826 Dogwood Place, in Berry Hill, along with furniture, home accessories, original art and curated gifts.

Marie-Joe Bouffard, Le Studio founder and principal designer, reveals that her driving force is to create timeless designs uniquely tailored to each client's story and style. "Each project, no matter its scope, is truly a one-of-kind experience," she assures. "We love to think outside of the box and rise to any challenge, but we take the time to listen to our clients and understand them so we can express their true points of view through our custom-designed spaces and homes."

Stemming from her French Canadian ancestry, MarieJoe confirms she loves to entertain, including the accompanying cooking and creating sensational experiences. "As they say, 'We eat with our eyes.' I enjoy producing interesting tablescapes, even for small gatherings. My ideas often are inspired by my own dining experiences in varied restaurants all over the world."

One of Le Studio's current items that works well in kitchen areas is Montes Doggett pottery. Handcrafted for looks and durability, Marie-Joe says the Montes Doggett mugs are perfect for coffee or tea lovers.

"Artful and functional, our teak bowls from Montes Doggett also are one-of-a-kind kitchen staples. They can serve as a striking centerpiece on a kitchen or dining room table, or as a fruit bowl on an island," she suggests.

Le Studio coffee table book collection, with dozens of topics from which to choose, also make excellent companion pieces for food and drink areas. "Typically, books are one of the first pieces we add when styling shelves," Marie-Joe adds.

She says they often curate dishes, glassware and bar tools for clients, based on their wishes about displaying as well as serving from dynamic choices. "I'm a huge fan of mismatched dishes, especially introducing handmade platters into the mix," she adds. "It's exquisite when pieces are different heights and textures, which allows for new items to always be added."

She affirms a popular trend is to add vintage or antique flair to table settings.

Marie-Joe says as everyone heads into larger seasonal gatherings for the holidays, she and her team are happy to assist clients with new accessories that provide quick facelifts for cuisine-oriented dinnerware and entertaining items.

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touchdown WITH FOOD

At least nine cuisines and locally inspired flavors await Tennessee Titans fans among concessions at Nissan Stadium. The Titans intentionally incorporate small businesses as food options to support the Nashville community and expand access to quality dining options.

“We aim to offer our fans a true Nashville experience when they step inside Nissan Stadium," says Savanna Howie, Tennessee Titans public relations and corporate communications manager. "From the hallmark hospitality and friendship our city offers to dining at locally owned and operated businesses, we continue to be intentional in creating an authentic fan experience.”

“Giving back to the community is always a top priority for our organization, and our concessions business is no exception. Nissan Stadium welcomes volunteers from local nonprofit organizations at every regular season home game to assist in staffing a variety of our food vendor locations. Volunteering organizations receive a portion of the sales made that day. In 2022, the proceeds for participating nonprofits exceeded $474,000. Those funds can make a big difference for many of these organizations," Savanna adds.

Nashville is home to many barbecue enthusiasts, most namely perhaps, Pat Martin of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint. Martin’s opened in 2006 in Nolensville, Tennessee, and quickly became a Nashville favorite.

Guests at Nissan Stadium can look forward to smoked Wings, BBQ Nachos, and Martin’s Homemade BBQ Chips with Ranch Dip. Quarterbacking the Martin’s menu is its signature Pulled Pork Sandwich. The restaurant actually smokes all of its meat overnight on location at Nissan Stadium in a rig parked in the middle of North End Zone. Due to the 24-hour period needed to smoke great barbecue, Martin’s has limited quantities for each game.

Culinary Selections At Nissan Stadium Are Welcome

Gourmet hot dogs are a perfect companion for a fall football game. Fans can check out local business, Daddy’s Dogs. From a classic chili dog to a Mac Daddy dog topped with mac and cheese, sauerkraut and tons of cheddar, these treats take a ballpark classic to a new level.

For game-changing pizza, fans can stop by Slim & Husky’s. Started by Tennessee State University alumni and childhood friends, EJ Reed, Clint Gray and Derrick Moore, Slim & Husky’s has taken the pizza world by storm with unique pies and mouthwatering ‘drizzles.’ The local favorite also recently opened Nashville’s first-ever black-owned restaurant in the Broadway district.

Hot chicken has become as synonymous with Nashville as country music icons, and fans looking for some extra bite can visit locally owned and operated business, Party Fowl. Their signature hot chicken tenders and bourbon-glazed beignets anchor the menu for gamedays and events alike.

Heard about the Titans exclusive "The Foolish Club" for wine enthusiasts? In honor of the original owners of AFL franchises, the Titans' wine club is proudly called The Foolish Club. Its handcrafted, premium wine array provides members the opportunity to receive three or six premium Napa Valley wine bottles twice a year, along with other special benefits.

For this fall's release, the club is slated to introduce Columbia Blue, a 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Union & Church, a 2021 Cuvée Blanc. Both are Napa Valley wines.

To receive discounted wine shipments and additional lifestyle benefits from this initiative, one must be a member of The Foolish Club. A $50 one-time, non-refundable deposit is processed to secure one's first shipment, and is deducted from that first club shipment cost.

The Foolish Club wines are released in two 3-bottle or 6-bottle shipments each year based on the club level selected. Costs range based on individual selections. The cost of a bottle spans $29 to $75, plus tax and shipping.

Each club shipment for 3-bottle members arrives in a cardboard shipper that can be upgraded to a fire-branded, vintage Tennessee Titans keepsake wooden crate for a discounted price of $25. All club shipments for 6-bottle members arrive in a wooden crate at no additional cost. A portion of the purchases go to the Titans Foundation for community improvements. The Titans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that also powers ONE Community, the Titans' multi-faceted philanthropic platform that reaches many of Nashville's most underrepresented and marginalized communities with a focus on three areas: Opportunity, Neighborhoods and Education.

Wine selections can be completely customized. New, library and special edition wines are offered. There is no long-term commitment, and club memberships may be canceled at any time.

Club members gain special access to Titans-only events and functions, and receive exclusive access to limited releases and library wines.

Memorable wine-driven gift packages, including items such as branded wine keys and truffles, also can be purchased.

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THE FLAVOR OF FALL

Apples are the trademark fruit of fall, and with the many varieties to choose from, there is an apple that is sure to please any palate. They can be included in both sweet and savory dishes and are delicious and incredibly healthful. We all have heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While they aren’t a cure-all, apples are packed full of polyphenols, antioxidants, vitamin C, B vitamins and fiber. Make the most of autumn’s best produce and the flavors of fall with this simple recipe.

APPLE GALETTE WITH CARAMEL DRIZZLE

Easier than pie but with all the same textures, this gooey warm dessert is sure to please. For simplicity, this can be made with a premade crust.

INGREDIENTS:

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 1/4 cup iced cold water

Filling:

• 2 apples, peeled and sliced into thin slices

• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• Caramel sauce

• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

INSTRUCTIONS:

Crust:

(Note: If running short on time, store bought crust works great, too.)

Mix flour, salt and sugar together in a bowl. Cut in the butter. Add water and mix until moistened. Lightly knead the dough and then form into a ball. Next, flatten dough into a thick circular form and refrigerate for one hour.

Filling: Mix the apples, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar together in a bowl.

Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into a circle and set on parchment paper. Arrange apples in center of dough, leaving about one inch of space for the edges. Fold crust over the apples and press to seal edges. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with pecans or walnuts. Bake for 35 minutes. Serve with caramel sauce and ice cream.