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OCTOBER 2019 PUBLISHER

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Food, Glorious Food

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ARE YOU HUNGRY, BRENTWOOD? We’re sure you will be when you read—or should we say devour—this issue, the most drool-worthy one of the year: the Foodie issue! We spent the last few months scouring the streets in search of the most delicious bites our city has to offer, and we found more than enough material to fill these pages. We also found a great vehicle to take on a date night in search of the perfect meal: the Audi Q3. View it on Page 18. Narrowing down all the sensational local flavors and global cuisines in town was no easy task, but we are confident this issue is an accurate representation of our emerging reputation as a true dining destination. On Page 62, we catch up with Hunter Sympson of Brentwood-based The Mobile Chef, who meets his diners where they are. While we don’t like to play favorites, the Foodie issue is near and dear to our hearts. After all, food is not only nourishing (and delicious) but it also brings people together—whether it’s a special anniversary dinner, a much-needed lunch break

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isfy your hunger (and thirst.) Feeling inspired by the pros? Channel your inner chef and whip up a Brentwood Lifestyle-approved recipe (or two) in your own kitchen! See Page 59 to get started.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2019

FEATURES 22 Ingredients for Amazing Kitchens Tips and Products for the Heart of Homes

26 Lifting Spirits Big Machine Goes Platinum Once Again with Big Hits from Tenn South Distillery

54 Gather 'Round Terrific Tables Karmal Skillington Creates Original Kitchen and Dining Furniture Plus More

26 22

58 Brunch Bunch Recipes Strata Rules at Germantown Café

58 DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Driver’s Notebook

22 Open House 26 Locally Owned 32 Hot Spot 46 Giving Back 51

Healthy Lifestyle

54 Trend Setter 58 Culinary Creations 62 Local Limelight 66 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro A mother-daughter duo from Brentwood, Sandy and Clare Cornelius, recently climbed the highest mountain in Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano in Tanzania. "We experienced majestic beauty, incredible people and six ecosystems there. It was the trip of a lifetime. But my favorite part was having my teenage daughter, all to myself, for a week without her phone," Sandy says.Â

Nama Sushi Night When some Brentwood community members served as secret judges for a head-tohead sushi showdown at Nama on behalf of Brentwood Lifestyle, which menu item of four rolls came out on top? See Page 39 for the winner! Everyone who attended indicated they enjoyed tasting the rolls together and discussing their immediate reactions with one another. PHOTOGRAPHYÂ BY JAMES WILLIAMS

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$200,000 AWARDED TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY RECREATION PROVIDERS For the past 33 years, Brentwood officials have awarded more than $5.8 million to Williamson County Schools that serve Brentwood students. School staffs use the money for non-recurring costs, such as books, technology and special proj-

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city also provides annual support to local recreation and community service providers and this year added Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency to its list of those receiving funding. At

recent

City

Commission

Meeting,

Brentwood officials presented representatives from 12 Brentwood schools with checks totaling $239,000. Brentwood and Ravenwood High Schools

Center for Public Safety Excellence. The Brentwood

received

department initially was accredited in 2014.

Sunset and Woodland Middle each received

$62,400

each,

while

Brentwood,

Brentwood Fire Chief Brian Goss says they've

$15,600. Crockett, Edmondson, Jordan, Kenrose,

used the CFAI's process as a proactive approach

Lipscomb and Scales Elementary schools also

to improving service quality and upcoming plans,

were awarded $10,400. Sunset Elementary

including the construction of a future fire station in

was awarded $5,000 due to its percentage of

the southeast quadrant of the city.

Brentwood students enrolled.

THE REGISTRY CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY, HOSTS OPEN HOUSES

ects like the Computers on Wheels program. The

At the same meeting, Brentwood presented three recreation service providers and two community service providers with a total of $105,250.

Preeminent bridal registry and fine tableware

For the first time, that amount also includes $3,250

purveyor The Registry was founded in October 2003

to the Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency,

by Kathy Berry and Jane Dungan, who this month

which serves senior citizens and other homebound

are celebrating the business's 16th anniversary with

residents in the community.

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BRENTWOOD RESIDENT TO COMPETE IN COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP Cowboy

Mounted

Shooting

Association members took over Murfreesboro at the Miller Coliseum during Labor Day week. Brentwood

resident

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Arrington, controller at Porsche of Nashville, competed in the Men’s Level 2’s. He trains and rides with Courtney Chapman at Hidden Treasure Farm in Hogansville, Georgia. Brent also is a member of the Peach State Mounted Shooters based in Georgia. For further details, visit online at CMSAEvents.com or follow them on Instagram with #mountedshooting #cmsa #cowboymountedshooting.

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GOOD QUALIT Y CABINETS These are worth the extra money because they will look beautiful

Tip

and last many years.

Look for soft-close and self-close drawers and doors.

Tip If it’s within the budget, run

BACKSPL ASHES

the countertop material up the wall.

Bigger formats, such as subway tile, are popular now.

Tip Focus on stainless steel appliances, which are durable, easy to clean and match any decor.

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S TAT E - O F THE-ART APPLIANCES Do research; there’s a lot of new technology out to consider, such as steam ovens and induction cooktops.

ARTICLE SUE BALDANI

DIEN E R G

T S F O R A M A Z I N G K I TC HEN S

ISLANDS Islands help make a good work triangle (sink, cooking surface and refrigerator), which is important for a really good workspace.

Tip A good functional kitchen should take precedence over beauty.

TIPS AND PRODUCTS FOR THE HEART OF HOMES

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how they use and work in the space. Is it a one-cook or two-cook kitchen? Do they entertain a lot? Once I know this, it helps me plan the space,” Vicki says. Here, Vicki offers some tips on what an amazing kitchen should have: CONTINUED >

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Tip

GRANITE COUNTERTOPS

Avoid marble. It’s beautiful but stains and scratches easily.

Although quartz is the hot commodity right now and is the trending choice, granite has a depth to it that can only be found in nature. Plus, it doesn’t scratch easily and resists heat better than quartz.

C A S T- I R O N ENAMEL OR F I R E C L AY APRON SINKS

Tip

These are very popular for the vintage

Choose single-bowl sinks,

farmhouse look, but

which are the trend right now.

stainless steel also is

If buying a stainless steel

a good choice that’s

sink, look for 16 gauge steel.

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Williams Honey Farm,

Martin’s BBQ Joint,

Walker’s Feed

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LIFTING SPIRITS BIG MACHINE GOES PLATINUM ONCE AGAIN ARTICLE WILLIAM HARWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY ALI MILLER

Brentwood Lifestyle | October 2019

IN THE

BEGINNING, THE

THERE

WATER,

FILTERED

WAS

NATURALLY

AND

MINER-

AL-RICH, A GIFT OF THE LIMESTONE

FORMATIONS

OF LYNVILLE, TENNESSEE. Master distiller Clay Cutler chose this place to set up shop, creating Tenn South Distillery and crafting world-class spirits second to none: All Mighty

Shine 140, Abernathy New American Gin and the award-winning Clayton James Tennessee Whiskey. But talent attracts talent, and music mogul Scott Borchetta, the founder of Big Machine Records, soon wanted in. In 2015, he acquired Tenn South Distillery and invited his brother, Mark, a Los Angeles movie producer with his own advertising agency, to oversee operations. It was a good call. The Borchetta brothers’ entrepreneurial acumen, mixed with Clay’s supreme artisanship, has proved a potent cocktail for success, resulting in phenomenal growth. A big driver of that success was the introduction of a sister spirit to the ones Tenn South was already making: Big Machine Platinum Filtered Premium Vodka. Distilled 25 times—four to five times more than typical vodkas—and then trickled three times through a proprietary, platinum bead filtration system (the only one of its kind in the world), some argue that Big Machine Vodka is the purest, smoothest, cleanest-finishing vodka available on the planet. To test this proposition, one could do no better than to round up some friends and pay a visit to one of Big Machine’s two local tast-

If it’s not a full bottle desired, all the Tenn South

ing rooms. Big Machine Store and Tenn South Distillery are located

Distillery spirits are available by the shot or in mixed

in the heart of downtown, a venue with live music, karaoke and a

cocktails, including their “Soon-to-Be World-Famous

working distillery, allowing guests the opportunity to bottle their

Frozen Vodka Lemonade Slushies.” Tasting tours

own Big Machine Vodka or Single Barrel Clayton James Tennessee

are available, at 45 minutes each, that include four

Whiskey straight from the barrel.

samples and a mini cocktail, a value at only $15 and cheaper than downtown parking. Big Machine’s second tasting room is even more convenient to Brentwood. It’s

FUN FACTS

located in Berry Hill, with the same world-class spirits at their downtown location along with great food and live music. Big Machine spirits are available in several locations on lower Broadway, as well as many liquor stores, bars and restaurants throughout Tennessee. For a complete listing of locations to drink Big Machine spirits or purchase bottles, visit BigMachineVodka.com.

+ Big Machine Vodka sponsors NASCAR driver

+ Approximate percentage by which Big Machine

Kyle Bush, IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden and

Distillery has increased product sales since Mark

Tony Kanaan.

Borchetta came on board in 2017: 1,000%

+ Number of Big Machine Distillery employees in

+ Factor by which Big Machine Distillery is cur-

2017: 6; Number today: 40

rently growing per year: 2x

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THE BORCHETTA BROTHERS’ ENTREPRENEURIAL ACUMEN, MIXED WITH CLAY’S SUPREME ARTISANSHIP, HAS PROVED A POTENT COCKTAIL FOR SUCCESS, RESULTING IN PHENOMENAL GROWTH.

2012

2013

2014

Tennessee enacts legislation

Tenn South Distillery purchases

Tenn South Distillery distills

Tenn South Distillery develops

to legalize distilleries in 41

an idyllic 28 acres in Giles

and barrels first spirits, leaving

Abernathy New American Gin.

counties, opening the door

County near Lynnville. With its

the Clayton James Tennessee

for the creation of the Tenn

water naturally filtered through

Whiskey to age in the barrels, but

South Distillery.

limestone formations, the loca-

bringing to market their unaged

tion is ideal for the production

All Mighty Shine 140, a 50% corn,

of world-class spirits.

50% cane moonshine.

TIME LINE

2009

2016

2018

2019

Tenn South Distillery joins

Big Machine Store and Distillery opens

Big Machine Distillery and

Big Machine, becoming Big

on Third Avenue South, becoming a

Tavern opens in Berry Hill.

Machine Distillery.

highly popular destination as the place

Tenn South Distillery becomes

to enjoy Big Machine Vodka Frozen

Big Machine Distillery

Lemonade Slushies. 28

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LOCAL HOT SPOT NAMA SHOWCASES HIGHLIGHTS FROM MENU IN HEAD-TO-HEAD TASTE-OFF

Sushi Showdown ARTICLE ANN WALCZAK

PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES WILLIAMS

SUSHI—TO BE MORE SPECIFIC: GOOD SUSHI—IS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER DISHES IN CITIES AROUND THE WORLD, AND NASHVILLE IS NO EXCEPTION. Nama has been a top sushi destination since it opened in Nashville in 2014, with its open, modern space, contemporary decor and savory creations welcoming locals and tourists alike. Both area locations offer a pleasantly diverse menu and cool vibe, making Nama a staple sushi stop. The appetizers alone are worth the visit. A clear standout, the shellfish ceviche is incredibly fresh and a real treat. Mixed with pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro crema, scallion, sriracha and lime, Nama references South American cuisine with this light and flavorful dish. Crispy Crab Bites take the traditional idea of a comforting, delicate crab cake to a playful new level one just has to bite into to understand. For the more traditional diners, vegetable spring rolls with soy glaze and sweet and sour sauce are a tender, crisp and savory hit to palates. When it comes to sushi, everyone has their Secret Garden Roll

preference—from preparations of sashimi or nigiri to smoked fish, cone-shaped hand rolls to signature cylindrical rolls sliced into six or eight pieces.

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Tempura Roll

Perhaps the most debated preference comes from those devoted to raw fish versus the tempura-fried fanatics. So, which is best? Though Nama offers something for everyone on its menu, Brentwood Lifestyle thought it’d be fun to taste a few house favorites side-by-side for comparison in an attempt to answer that question. A group of Brentwood community members served as secret judges for a sushi showdown. Popular rolls from Nama were placed head-to-head in a creative culinary battle. The setting served as the perfect vessel to mingle and discuss food with other local professionals who may or may not have visited Nama before. “This is a really fun event to meet people in a cool setting,” said Megan Reed, local creator and graphic designer. “I mean, everybody loves sushi!” Bert Simmons, organizer of The Jacksonville Tattoo Convention, said the atmosphere was a real highlight. “The intimacy [of the event] was the best part—how close it was, and how everyone could talk and interact.” Adding to the excitement, the gracious chefs of Nama were front and center, showing guests step-by-step how to create the rolls up for judging. Their talent for the craft of rolling sushi was evident with every deft maneuver of their bamboo mats, and they threw in some impressive extra knife skills by demonstrating how to thinly slice avocados with daring speed for the artistic (and delicious) topping of the Secret Garden Roll. Each person tasted all the rolls and voted for their favorite on an anonymous card to crown the winning flavor combination.

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SUSHI SHOWDOWN

(CON TI N U ED)

the FOOD

the SCORE

ROLL 1: TEMPURA Crab, smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado, tempura-fried

Roll 1: Tempura

and topped with fantasy sauce, eel sauce, masago and scallion ROLL 2: CRUNCH ORANGE

Roll 2: Crunch Orange

Crab, shrimp and avocado, topped with salmon, orange juice, eel sauce and tempura crunchies

Roll 3: Bombshell

ROLL 3: BOMBSHELL Tempura shrimp, avocado and roasted red pepper, topped with crab, tempura flakes, scallions, fantasy sauce and sweet chili sauce ROLL 4: SECRET GARDEN Tuna, salmon, crab, sprouts and cucumber, topped with avocado 38

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Roll 4: Secret Garden

“MY FAVORITE WAS THE BOMBSHELL. IT WAS AWESOME—VERY CLEAN AND LIGHT. TASTY.”

Bombshell Roll

the VERDICT

the JUDGES

Understandably, the Bombshell reigned victo-

“The appetizers were a pleasant surprise. I don’t come to any

rious! This roll has a little something for everyone:

sushi place for appetizers; we come for the sushi. But they were

tempura-fried shrimp on the inside for the perfect

delicious—large portions and super fresh.”

amount of decadent crunch, cool avocado for balance, roasted red pepper for a complementary yet unique twist, topped with clean raw crab and driz-

“I thought everything was great. It was fresh—the vegetables were fresh, the fish was really fresh.”

zled with fantasy sauce for a touch of richness and chili sauce for a little sweet heat. The Bombshell offers this question to the fried-versus-raw-sushi

“I really liked the tempura. What stuck out to me was that you could taste the different flavors in the tempura. It wasn’t heavy.”

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Debbie LoCurto, president of the local travel agency, routinely sets up clients with all-inclusive trips to Napa Valley

and Sonoma, specifically to California’s Wine Country, specially designed to uncork new experiences. She says clients can taste the history of 400-plus wineries paired with some of the finest food in the world at Michelin-starred restaurants. “You can even make your own bottle of wine,” says Debbie, who also can arrange for hot air balloon rides, culinary classes or spa sessions. The best way to approach a Wine Country trip, Debbie says, is not to stay in one region of the Valley. “Napa Valley has 16 American Viticultural Areas nested in it, with distinguishable geographic features that make the same grape taste slightly different,” she says. Debbie says many folks travel to Napa/Sonoma and feel overwhelmed. “They stop at the first winery they see and experience a flight tasting at the bar top. Wine is wonderful this way, but there are tons of experiences in Napa that will truly help you learn your palate and what all goes into making a fantastic bottle of wine,” she adds. This experienced wine enthusiast shared a few other hints: + Experience wine in a variety of ways: drinking a glass of wine made from vines one is literally standing in, to a cheese-and-wine paring experience or a blind taste test. + Ask questions. Sit with the winemaker, if possible. Wine hosts also give incredible information. + Don’t leave the Valley without experiencing a chef’s tasting with wine pairing; that’s really experiencing Napa Valley. “Whether you’re traveling with your loved one, a group or a bachelor or bachelorette party, we can book the perfect trip for you. There’s nothing that brings me more joy than planning the perfect trip for my family, friends and clients,” she adds. Debbie recently set up a group who sipped, swirled and savored their way through a five-day guided tour in Napa Valley. “Debbie handled every single detail. We were able to truly just show up and enjoy our vacation. We learned and experienced so much about wine and Napa and got to meet a lot of the winemakers. Every tasting felt intimate and special,” Daisy Marx says. Likewise, Susan Reinfeldt says she likes Debbie’s attention to detail. “We took a mother/daughter trip, and from start to finish, the trip was wonderful. Debbie’s hospitality and sense of adventure made the trip one of the best experiences we’ve ever had.” Debbie’s next guided Napa Uncorked tour is April 22–26.

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SO WORTH A TASTEFUL TRIP!

(CON TI N U ED)

DEBBIE’S PERSONAL WINE FAVORITES At home, Debbie has a two-story wine cellar that holds 3,000 bottles, with 90% of the wine sourced from Napa. She says she normally purchases two to three cases of a wine each fall from Napa/Sonoma. She then tastes one immediately, followed by opening a bottle every year until she feels like it’s at its peak. “Opening a bottle from 2004 with such a burst of fruit and softened tannins—now that’s a good wine experience!” Cabernet sauvignon comprises 50% of Debbie’s collection. She also enjoys cabernet franc, pinot noir, syrah, petite sirah, zinfandel and malbec. She has a little white wine, too. Debbie LoCurto

“Wine is meant to be experienced. It has a history, and every bottle tells a unique story,” she says. Debbie’s most cherished bottles came from one of her first experiences in Napa, at a boutique winery called Benessere Vineyard. “We savored a half bottle there in the vineyard. I still have one of those half bottles in my cellar— what a memory!”

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Emily Sauerman, founder of Taste Quest, leads the tasteful activities.

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Taste Quest

FARE PLAY TAKES A BITE OUT OF HUNGER! ARTICLE WILLIAM HARWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF TASTE QUEST

what taste quest is

what taste quest how Brentwood has done families can get involved

Taste Quest is a creative nonprofit,

Since forming last year, Taste Quest

Brentwood families are invited to

giving folks lots to chew on. The mission

representatives have been busy cooking

join Taste Quest as well. The current

is clear: Empower kids to nourish their

up cool activities for kids, such as the

fall challenge runs through the end of

bodies, their families and their com-

OctoberQuest and Strawberry Quest at

October and is available in both print and

munities through engaging games that

the Richland Park Farmers Market, “scav-

digital. Remember to have kids log their

revolve around healthy relationships to

enger hunts” that send kids from booth

points! They can win prizes and earn

food. All good, but it gets even better.

to booth, hunting for clues and querying

food for others.

Taste Quest partners with sponsors to

farmers about locally sourced produce

Brentwood families also are encouraged

provide a pay-it-forward model, allowing

and products. The Produce Place served

to sign up for Taste Quest’s pilot program

kids who complete and log their results

as a sponsor, enabling the 50-plus kids

getting underway this holiday season and

to donate toward hunger relief. It's a

who participated to make a donation to

provide feedback on the experience. To sign

win-win-win: Kids develop healthy eat-

The Society of St. Andrew, a nonprofit

up, get on the mailing list, donate or inquire

ing habits, community members con-

that gleans farmers’ fields and delivers the

about events or volunteer opportunities,

nect, and hungry neighbors eat!

rescued produce directly to local shelters.

visit TasteQuest.org. You can also follow

“It’s the principle that involvement

“Taste Quest’s Scavenger Hunt was

leads to growth,” says founder Emily

such a blast,” says parent and farmer

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For Taste Quest’s recent “Summer

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THE FLOWER

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

(CON TI N U ED)

A FATHER IN MADISON HAS A YOUNG CHILD WITH EPILEPSY AND REGULARLY GETS INTO HIS CAR TO MAKE THE LONG DRIVE TO BRENTWOOD, PASSING DOZENS OF PLACES THAT SELL, OR AT LEAST PURPORT TO SELL, CBD, A NATURALLY OCCURRING COMPOUND FOUND IN THE LEAVES AND FLOWERS OF THE HEMP PLANT. The holistic medicine—deemed a safe, affordable, effective and naturally free of the psychoactive properties of THC—greatly reduces the number and the severity of his child’s seizures. But why drive all the way to Brentwood? Because here is where Jake and Kate Ducey are as the husband and wife team who founded The Holistic Connection, the place for alternative and natural wellness solutions. In partnership with their longtime friend Michael Solomon, founder of Tri-Star Medical, Middle Tennessee’s leading medicinal hemp company, they are able to provide not only the highest-quality CBD and hemp-derived products for their patrons’ health and peace of mind, but also intangible qualities that are equally as valuable: their expertise and their compassion. It’s intentional that The Holistic Connection has the vibe of a high-end spa, soothing from the first step through the door. They want guests to take their time, asking questions about various products on the shelves: the capsules and creams, the tinctures and smokable flowers, the teas and vape cartridges. After reviewing the products, customers can relax on comfortable chairs and share health concerns and wellness goals. Their team wants to take the time to get to know each customer and provide them with the best available advice to help meet their needs. “We want to be viewed as a consultative partner for our customers,” Jake says. “A place where they can hang out and talk. Helping others is deeply rewarding and a big motivation.” Kate agrees. 52

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“People often come in with lots of questions,” she says. “And we’re happy to share our knowledge and expertise and help people figure out what’s right for them.” The Holistic Connection team says the products they provide are the best of the best. In the burgeoning yet largely unregulated hemp industry, one which can attract uninformed or even unscrupulous “green-rushers,” many believe The Holistic Connection stands out as industry exemplars. “We control everything from seed to shelf,” Jake says. “From planting, to growing, to harvesting, to extracting, to packaging, to delivery—we are vertically integrated. We make clean, safe, pure and potent products that are 100% what we say they are.” Jake, Kate and Mike are not required to exceed industry standards each step of the way, but they do. For them, quality is everything. To source their highest quality products, Tri-Star Medical consults with select local farmers, each of whom must meet stringent criteria for quality control, including the absence of pesticides and stringent lab testing to prove that their soil is indeed contaminant-free. Tri-Star Medical provides the farmers with the desired strains and consults with the growers each step of the way, from planting the seeds to acquiring the certificates of analysis. In addition, Tri-Star teams have begun growing their own strains at the company’s indoor facility in Nashville. It is a process deeply rooted in science with each strain having its own distinct cannabinoid and terpene profile, values that determine everything from a strain’s medicinal effects to its color, smell and flavor. This fall, Tri-Star managers say they will select seven smokable flowers from the 21 strains currently undergoing testing. The Holistic Connection will be the only place to offer them, or even deliver them. Find out more at TheHolisticConnectionTN.com, or better yet, stop in and say hello to discuss health and wellness goals with the Holistic Connection team.

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CULINARY CREATIONS ARTICLE ANN WALCZAK PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE ATKINS

BUNCH STRATA RULES AT GERMANTOWN CAFÉ

BRUNCH IS A MEAL TO LOOK FORWARD

of little cinnamon sugar beignets, served warm

TO, AND GERMANTOWN CAFÉ IS THE

in a basket, which are, by themselves, worth

PERFECT LITTLE SPOT TO ENJOY IT IN.

the roll off a pillow in the morning. A personal

Nestled in a beautiful corner of Germantown,

favorite, however, is the Chef’s Strata. The vari-

this quaint, homey restaurant consistently

ety may be different each week, but it’s always

serves up delicious and well-made dishes

comfortingly savory and slathered in a beauti-

week after week.

ful mornay sauce (cheesy béchamel). Enjoying

The Café makes no pretense about their food; they cook straightforward, traditional

best way to start a day.

cuisine with minimal twists. When the prod-

Between the delightful food and consid-

uct and preparation are this good, there’s

erate service, Germantown Café honors the

really no need to adjust it.

happy escape brunch is supposed to be.

Though they might be famous for their ever-rotating

the strata from Germantown Café is simply the

Online, the Café calls itself “a neighbor-

cheesecake,

hood restaurant worth leaving your neigh-

Germantown Café’s brunch menu carries its

borhood for," a notion with which many

own moments of bliss. Bread service consists

satisfied customers agree.

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homemade

RECIPE TO MAKE AT HOME Strata is delicious and incredibly home-cook-friendly. With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s the perfect dish to feed the family. Also, there’s the bonus that it can be made ahead of time and then it needs only to be popped in the oven in the morning, freeing up precious time for the rest of the beautiful chaos that's a holiday morning with family.

ANNE BYRN’S MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST STRATA

Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 9 hours, 30 minutes Serves: 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil + 1/4 cup onion, minced

METHOD 1. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick oil spray. 2. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the

+ 1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced

onion and bell pepper and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring fre-

+ 10 slices soft Italian-style bread, cut into 1/2-

quently, until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

inch cubes (about 4 cups)

3. Scatter half of the bread cubes in the baking dish. Top with the ham

+ 1 cup (4 ounces) finely minced ham, if desired

(if desired), followed by the cheeses and the onion and pepper mixture.

+ 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Cover with the remaining bread cubes.

+ 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, mustard and cayenne

+ 2 cups milk, preferably whole

or nutmeg (if using). Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and press

+ 6 large eggs

down to submerge them in the liquid.

+ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

+ Pinch of cayenne or nutmeg, if desired

6. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 F.

+ 1 cup crushed Ritz or buttery round crackers

7. Remove the baking dish from the fridge and uncover.

(about 16 crackers) + 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

8. In a small bowl, toss the cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Using your fingers, scatter the crumb mixture over the top of the soaked bread cubes. 9. Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour. Serve immediately. Recipe from SouthernKitchen.com.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

(CON TI N U ED)

GERMANTOWN CAFÉ STRATA INGREDIENTS + 8 eggs (mixed) + 2 cups bread, cubed (any preference, but

DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients well. Put in casserole dish (no deeper

brioche seems to work the best)

than 2 inches; 10-by-12-inch should

+ 1 cup grated cheese (any preference)

work, or two smaller pans).

+ 2 cups vegetables (choose favorites—we usually do red peppers or tomatoes for color)

Bake at 350 F for 30–45 minutes until brown and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.

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THE MOBILE CHEF LOCAL CULINARIAN SERVES UP FRESH FARE VARIETY

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PERSONALLY PREPARED GOURMET MEALS SERVED UP WHEREVER NEEDED—YES, PLEASE, THOUGHT HUNTER SYMPSON. So much so, this Brentwood-based culinary enthusiast started his own on-the-go food business, The Mobile Chef, in 2012. Hunter says he can accommodate large or small groups. “My crew and I can cook up any and all types of cuisine, from backyard crawfish boils to fine dining, six-course meals. Using new technology for Brazilian barbecue rotisserie, along with a 22-foot custom-built mobile kitchen, the options are endless,” he says. Hunter’s passion for cooking began at a very young age, partially due to his father, who cooked some “not so common” meals, such as smoking a whole pig on a spit and rolling their own sushi for lunch. “As a teenager, my dad took our family on many vacations around the world. He is a true foodie. From that experience, I gained great respect for multicultural cuisines, hence my love for different culinary aspects of food,” Hunter says. After attending his first culinary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he headed to Orlando, Florida, where he graduated from Le Cordon Bleu. He then acquired an apprenticeship at one of the largest Hilton hotels in the world, Waikoloa Village Hawaii, on the Big Island. From there, he moved to Sarasota, Florida, doing numerous high-end catering events as a chef for the upscale restaurant, Mattison’s. He eventually returned to his Tennessee roots, advancing as a chef at the Hilton Hotel Downtown Nashville for six years before launching his own mobile food business. “I lived in eight different states on my culinary adventures. But I was born and raised in Brentwood, and I brought a piece of all those state-associated flavors back to my hometown,” Hunter says. Some of The Mobile Chef package offerings include Backyard Blast, Southern Pride, Divine Swine and Sinful Salmon. Now, Hunter says no two weeks are alike, as he moves from parties and company catering meals to community events and pop-up occasions, meeting more and more people for whom he can cook. He says cooking on-site versus in a standard kitchen is different, because when at various locations he can send his sous chef to Whole Foods or a nearby grocery store to change the menu at any time as required. Some of Hunter’s favorite meals to prepare at home in his own kitchen are any foods that bring family and friends together, such as crawfish boils and backyard barbecues, to enjoy the company of loved ones. Future plans within Hunter’s business aspirations are to enhance all his customers’ food experiences as he expands throughout the Nashville region. What Hunter says his customers share about Mobile Chef meals is they appreciate that his crew’s food is cooked on-site, compared to other caters. “They like that our food goes straight from the grill to the plate, ensuring freshness,” he adds. TNMobileChef.com

"I CREATE GOURMET FOOD THAT COMES TO YOU." – HUNTER SYMPSON, ENTREPRENEURIAL OWNER OF THE MOBILE CHEF AND BRENTWOOD NATIVE

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juicy caramel apples. The average time to complete the corn maze is 30

minutes. Note that Lucky Ladd Farms is not a rain-or-shine facility.

5 VETFEST

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This community celebration of military families will include veteran resources, live music, food trucks, art projects, veteran-owned businesses, a kids' zone and prizes. The site is ADA accessible. The event runs until 7 p.m. To secure more details, go online at VetLinx.org, call 1.844.VETLINX or email LBowman@VetTLinx.org.

10–13 40TH ANNUAL NASHVILLE OKTOBERFEST Germantown

As a Nashville tradition since 1980, this beer-plus festival spans Oct. 10–13 to celebrate the traditions of the Oktoberfest in the heart of Music City. It spans 10 city blocks, and more than a quarter of a million people usually attend the Nashville Oktoberfest. Admission

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HISTORIC FRANKLIN QUILT SHOW St. Philip Catholic Church

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This 15th annual celebration of food and wine is a fundraising effort for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, helping to serve young people in need of a mentor with a positive adult role model. To date, this event has raised $1.9 million for Middle Tennessee's children. VIP full access tickets are $145 each.]

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