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The state’s FIRST astigmatism SMILE® procedure (small-incision laser vision correction)

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he state’s first astigmatism treatment using the new SMILE® procedure (small-incision laser vision correction) was successfully performed on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Nashville, T.N. at Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center. Dr. Ming Wang, MD, PhD, performed this surgery.

SMILE® is a major advancement in laser vision correction in the last 25 years. Compared with LASIK, SMILE® has three dis-

tinct advantages. SMILE® is performed with a smaller incision. This surgery causes less dry eyes and less postoperative complications.

Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the astigmatism correction using SMILE®. “This is an exciting development. This means that a much larger group of our patients will be able to benefit from SMILE® and be freed from their dependence on glasses and contacts,” Dr. Wang explained.

Mr. Ross Ronan is a 47 year old healthcare executive. All of his life, he had suffered from poor vision. Mr. Ronan had a high degree of nearsightedness and astigmatism. This distorted his vision. Without correction, his vision was worse than being legally blind. Mr. Ronan said that he was truly excited to be the first patient in the state to receive the new and stateof-the-art astigmatism SMILE® procedure!

Dr. Wang is a Harvard & MIT graduate (MD, magna cum laude) and one of the few laser eye surgeons in the world today who holds a doctorate degree in laser physics.

He has performed over 55,000 procedures, including on over 4,000 physicians. He has published nine textbooks and many scientific papers including one in the world-renowned journal “Nature”. Dr. Wang holds several U.S. patents and performed the world’s first laser artificial cornea implantation. He is currently the only surgeon in the state who performs 3D SMILE® and LASIK (18+), 3D Implantable Contact Lens (21+), 3D Forever Young Lens (45+), and 3D Laser Cataract Surgery (60+). Dr. Wang established a nonprofit charity which to date has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries. All sight restoration surgeries were performed free-of-charge.

For more information, visit www.wangcataractLASIK.com, call 615-321-8881, or email Dr. Wang at drwang@wangvisioninstitute.com. Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center, 1801 West End Ave, Ste 1150, Nashville, TN, 37203.

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Fridrich & Clark Realty proudly salutes our 2018 award recipients Greater Nashville Realtors Awards of Excellence

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Contents April 2019 | Vol. xxvi, No. 4

parties

features

29

Low Country Luxe

57

New in Town

32

Rain or Shine

70

Rooftop Roundup

34

Do Good, Deliciously

departments

12

In Our Words

36

Hollywood’s Biggest Night

40

Worlds Collide

44

A Family Affair

46

Bet on Fun

49

Now and Again

Pairings brings the Holy City to Music City

Storms can’t keep away supporters of Winter Lights

Bowls upon bowls at Our Kids’ Soup Sunday

Five fresh restaurants that have us coming back for more

Six places to ring in the spring

Nashville is in full bloom

Rolling out the red carpet at the Belcourt

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Behind the Scenes Chef Burke Conley

It’s a small world at T.J. Martell’s Honors Gala

Park Center honors Edie Bass at How About Dinner and a Movie

Going all in at GnashVegas Casino Night & Auction

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Nsider

74

Taking Vows

76

Step Inside

Avant Garde, Outside the Box, Swan Ball Unveiling, Broadway Brunch Launch Party and more

Niewold-Brown vows

The Nashville Food Project

70

Celebrating the past, present and future at the Ballet Ball

36

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Arts and Galleries

79

Best Behavior

80

Match Game

82

Pencil In

84

Nretrospect

Upcoming visual and performing art

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Match the speaker with the spoken

Calendar of April events

Remembering iconic Nashville restaurants of the past

49

ON THE COVER

Vivek Surti photographed at Tailor by Daniel Meigs. For more on Tailor and our favorite new restaurants in town, turn to our feature New in Town on page 57.

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Editorial

Herbert Fox, Jr. Nancy Floyd managing editor Lauren Langston Stewart staff writer Holly Hoffman social correspondent Gloria Houghland contributors Beth Alexander, John Bridges, Whitney Clay, Geert De Lombaerde, Carrington Fox, Sandy Nelson, Ellen Pryor, Jennifer Puryear, Hunter Claire Rogers, Megan Seling, Abby White, Varina Willse founding editor editor

Art

Heather Pierce Eric England staff photographer Daniel Meigs contributing photographers Michael W. Bunch, Steve Lowry, Jen McDonald art director

senior photographer

Production

graphic designers

Tracey Starck

Mary Louise Meadors, Christie Passarello,

production coordinator

Marketing

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Circulation Business

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events and marketing director events managers

Advertising

Matt Bach

Owners

circulation manager

Casey Sanders

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Bill Freeman and Jimmy Webb

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Spring Forward Nashville is in full bloom Spring is here, and Nashville is ready for it, in more ways than one. The flowers are blooming, the patios are buzzing and the bubbly is flowing at the neverending string of parties happening around town.

In our April issue, we’re giving you the first glimpse of the spring social season. Relive the magic of the 30th annual Ballet Ball, complete with stunning photos from the Nfocus Portrait Studio, beginning on page 49. Enjoy the gussied up guests gracing the red carpet at the Belcourt’s always fabulous Oscars party on page 36. And say farewell to winter once and for all with our stunning coverage of Winter Lights (page 32), Soup Sunday (page 34) and Pairings (page 29).

If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the warmer weather, you’ll love our

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Rooftop Roundup on page 70. Check out six of the most swoonworthy patios to enjoy a cocktail or snack.

For something a bit heartier, we’re giving you a taste of the hottest new restaurants in town on page 57. From a South Asian supper club to a French brasserie to a hometown bakery, these enticing new spots offer something for every taste.

If exploring new restaurants has you craving places from the past, you won’t want to miss Nretrospect on page 84. Charles Chadwick allowed us to photograph his charming collection of matchbooks from some of Nashville’s long-loved and long-lost restaurants. We hope it’ll inspire you to get out there and support your favorite spots while you still have the chance.

BY NaNcY FloYd

Nancy is a reader of books, rider of bikes and lover of all things local. She lives in East Nashville with her husband, Kyle, and beagle, Gus. Email her at nfloyd@nfocusmagazine.com.

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Burke Conley Growing up an only child in West Tennessee, Burke Conley learned to cook out of “latch key necessity.” Today, he oversees a team of 17 as executive chef and director of design for G Catering. He learned to satisfy crowds working his way up in the hotel industry, but it’s his ability to consider the needs of each client and draw inspiration from their surroundings that makes every event a truly unique experience. For eight years at G Catering, Burke has consistently wowed people with inventive menus and intriguing displays, truly thinking outside the box to create memorable and outlandish ways to elevate an event. Chef Burke caters nearly 1,000 events each year, but even so, he took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to chat with us. by holly hoffman photograph by daniel meigs

What is your favorite dish to make for yourself? Chile pepper shrimp in garlic butter with a crusty baguette What’s the most unusual dish you’ve ever made?

That’s a tough one because I am always trying to challenge myself and the team to think out of the box or re-imagine something familiar. Some of my favorites have been chocolate mousse toothpaste, edible chocolate lipstick, beet fruit roll-ups, wild boar corn dogs, grilled corn panna cotta and bone marrow onion marmalade.

The Basics

Name: Burke Conley Profession/Title: Executive chef and director of design, G Catering Hometown: Selmer, Tennessee Zip code: 37076 Years in Nashville: 28 Most people served at an event: 7,000 First catering job: Opryland Hotel

What’s the most memorable event you’ve catered? Oh gosh, I have been so blessed and thankful to have been part of many memorable events: The CMT Artist of the Year Awards; the Nfocus 25th was so much fun creatively; HCA for 6,000 people; private dinners for numerous country music and television stars; wine pairing dinners with Nashville Wine Auction and countless weddings. It is so hard to pick one.

What are your favorite restaurants? Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Henrietta Red and Josephine. For lunch, definitely Joey’s House of Pizza and Taco Lopez.

What’s the best place for cocktails? The Mockingbird, Gertie’s and Casa de Montecristo (for a good cigar) When you have out-of-town guests visiting, where do you take them? Downtown.

You just can’t explain in words to someone about rolling hay rides, party barges, “boots and skirts,” rooftop bars, kamikaze Bird scooters, crane skylines and honky-tonkin’.

What’s your favorite locally made product? “The Music City experience” — everything from hot chicken to honkytonks For a quiet getaway, where do you like to go? My screen porch and Rosemary Beach in Florida What is one luxury you can’t live without? Family time What trait do you most admire in others?

Respectfulness What’s your favorite local event? Predators games and the flea market What’s one thing you want to cross off your bucket list?

Culinary tour of France, Italy and Spain

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2018 ANNUAL VILLAGE AWARDS

Each year, VILLAGE recognizes our top agents, teams, and groups in sales, units, and more!

Kelly Dougherty

Reber Hassan

1st Place Volume

Barbara Moutenot 2nd Place Volume

1st Place Listing Units

Teddy Pins

Thrive Music City

Best Thing Ever

Urban Nashville

Mike Zeller, Daniel Swaw & Kristin Redmund 1st Place Team Buyer Units

Courney Kortney Wilson & Chandler Whitley 2nd Place Team Sales Volume

David Dorris, Brent McPherson, Allison Lambert, Alyssa Cervantes, Chandler Premo, & Laura Frances Zauhl 1st Place Buyer Units & Volume

Nashville Home Scoop

East Attic Team

Urban Housefitters

Jane Anderson & Beth Vincent 2nd Place Team Listing Units

Robby Stone, Sam Graham, & Nick Irwin 1st Place Team Listing Units & Volume

David Binkley, Dallon Hudson, Payton Cooper, & Rachel Foster 1st Place Listing Units

1st Place Buyer Units

Leo Bermudez

3rd Place Listing Units

MENTOR OF THE YEAR Virginia Rogan

TOP VILLAGE FUND DONORS Kelly Dougherty Andy Allen Katie Morrell

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Tzion Achvan

Thank you to all of our agents & staff who contributed to the VILLAGE fund in 2018; making a difference in Nashville’s community for over 22 years!

GREATER NASHVILLE REALTORS® 2018 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Congratulations to the VILLAGE agents who were recognized this year for their outstanding sales and involvement!

DIAMOND Newell Anderson Avery Carl Scott Evans

2018 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Avery Carl We are proud to announce Avery Carl was selected Rookie of the Year by Greater Nashville Realtors®

PLATINUM Andy Allen Chandler Whitley

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GOLD Koren Dodson Nick Irwin Megan Manly Andrea Niemiec Lee Pfund Robby Stone

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John Tyner, Lia Van de Krol, Gavin Warren, Lynn Putnam, Derrick Dishner

Doug Alexander, Chris Murlin, Ron Sanford, Kate Prince

Nick Ward, CJ Clark

Avant Garde: Moulin Rouge nashville Cares transported guests to The City of Lights with Avant Garde: Moulin Rouge. This year, costumed revelers enjoyed an evening of “magnificent, opulent, tremendous, stupendous bedazzlement” with a stellar performance by The Princess from season four of RuPaul’s Drag Race and a risqué show by Music City Burlesque. After dining on a Parisian-inspired feast from Bacon & Caviar, everyone was ready to cancan to tunes from 12South Band. The lively fundraiser supports Nashville Cares in its mission to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Middle Tennessee.

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Barrel of Wishes bourbon connoisseurs and supporters of Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee gathered at Sinema for the organization’s annual event featuring great food, enticing silent auction items and, of course, plenty of rare bourbons. The event was a huge success, pulling in a whopping $57,000 — $30,000 over last year’s number!

Thanks to this crowd, Make-A-Wish can continue to make dreams come true for its Wish Kids, providing the motivation and stamina to keep fighting the lifethreatening illnesses they face. by lauren langston stewart photographs by daniEl MEigs continued on page 20

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Collegiate sailor Liza Toppa on a spring break adventure.

Megan Haynes, Melanie Durham, Renee Bragg, Tammy Hayes

Aleksandra Sowder, Oksana Melnyk

Tresa Halbrooks, Kim Dettwiller, Jennee Galland

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Wine Women & Shoes Women showed up en masse to show support for the YWCA at the seventh annual Wine Women and Shoes. Co-chairs Lucia Folk, Shay Howard and Cameron Simmons welcomed more than 500 guests for an afternoon of wine-tasting and shopping from both local and national brands. And while everyone walked away with plenty of amazing finds, the biggest haul went to the YWCA, which raised a staggering $393,000 at the event.

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Vicki Smith, Tracy Woodard, Brenda Lee, Agenia Clark, Sarah Trahern

Ashley Fitz, Jennifer Livingstone, Kay Surati

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outside the box for Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has two purposes: to honor a leader in Williamson County with the Outside the Box Award and to sample delicious desserts made by area restaurants and bakeshops featuring Girl Scout Cookies. This year, award-winning singer Brenda Lee was recognized for the confidence and character she has consistently displayed since her career began at 11 years old. As for the cookie contest, Cork & Cow, Momma Nik’s Cheesecake and Papa C Pies all presented enticing confections, but the ice-cream sandwiches with Tagalongs from Merridee’s Breadbasket took the cake — I mean cookie. by laureN laNgstoN steWart PhotograPhs by Eric England continued on page 22

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Betsy Brittain, Jane MacLeod, Nancy Deaton

Susan Weathersby, Laura Bowen, Lise Morrow

Kathy and Bob Rolfe

Swan Ball Unveiling bob and Kathy Rolfe opened their magnificent Belle Meade home to welcome Cheekwood supporters to the Swan Ball Unveiling, one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. Co-chairs Jana Davis and Ellen Martin greeted guests in the foyer, where wine, specialty cocktails and hors d’œuvres were carefully passed through the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd. Everyone listened with rapt attention when Jana and Ellen finally revealed their secrets about the 2019 whitetie gala. In addition to Lady Antebellum being named the featured entertainer, Clare Armistead will be honored with the Swan Award, an announcement that garnered heartfelt applause, and John de Jong, whose beautiful baubles were on display in the Rolfes’ dining room, will be the featured jeweler.

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Jericha Finch, Ashley Vicari

Eve and Todd Callahan, Ovidio Bermudez, Mary Romano, Mike Clifford

Noted: Songs, Sips & Stories mother-daughter co-chairs mary Lee and Ansley Bartlett welcomed the largest crowd yet to the fourth annual Noted: Songs, Sips & Stories. City Winery provided the sips and bites, and Andrew Greer & Friends, with Point of Grace, Cindy Morgan and Brandon Heath — all multiplatinum artists — provided the songs.

Performers Eric Dodd, Hannah Blaylock, Autumn McEntire, Chancie Neal, Tamara Stewart, Kalie Shorr and Ben Rue joined them in supporting the life-changing efforts Renewed provides those seeking recovery from eating disorders.

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Tyson and Cori Anne Laemmel, Shalene and Jason Gray

Rob Turner, Lenai Augustine, Rene Copeland

Jay Jones, Wendy Pharris

Broadway Brunch Launch Party supporters of nashville Rep gathered at Tànsuŏ to kick off the much-anticipated Broadway Brunch. The main event — co-chaired by Fletcher Foster and Laura Kimbrell — will be held on May 5, and the crowd chatted away after the receiving the exciting news that Charles Esten will serve as honorary chair and former artistic director David Alford will be receiving the Applause Award. But the highlight of the night was the performance from husband-and-wife duo Cori Anne and Tyson Laemmel, an exciting taste of what’s to come at the beloved musical brunch.

by Lauren Langston stewart photographs by Daniel Meigs

Cammie Claybrook, MaryEllen Pickrell, John Claybrook

Kelly Braniff, Tara McGuire, Nyk Hauer

Hallie Stem, Charlotte Anderson, Maggie Gruening

Lee and Richard Wineland

St. Luke’s Community House Mardi Gras supporters of st. Luke’s Community House celebrated with a Mardi Gras party at One Historic Event Space. Attendees, aka the Krewe du Luke, draped themselves in beads for a night of dancing and live music, plus a dinner that included the requisite king cake for dessert. We don’t know who found the baby, but we know that the big winner of the night was St. Luke’s. Funds will be used to provide a safe haven where children, families and seniors can easily access the resources needed to lead fulfilling lives.

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airings: The Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend matches world-class wines and gourmet food and teams local culinary geniuses with out-of-town chefs to benefit the Nashville Wine Auction. This year, inspiration came from Charleston because the Holy City is as well known for its fabulous food as it is the steeples that dot its skyline. Bon vivants refused to let bad weather keep them away from guest chefs Kevin Johnson of The Grocery and Jim Stein of McCrady’s.

Things kicked off on Thursday with the Private Vintner Dinners. Those lucky enough to hold tickets for the sold-out evening braved the downpour to make it to homes where featured winemakers partnered with popular Nashville chefs for special feasts. The next night, City Winery threw open its doors for Wined Up, where a thirsty — and rain-weary — crowd enjoyed offerings from 26 West Coast vintners and delectable bites from the visiting low country chefs.

The weekend wrapped up with the Pairings dinner where guests indulged in fantastic food and more celebrated wines. Held at City Winery, partygoers began the festive night with a tasting reception and appetizers from City Winery’s Donnie Counts. In the kitchen, Trey Cioccia and Chad Kelly of The Farm House and Black Rabbit and Jeffrey Rhodes of Butchertown Hall and Liberty Common joined chefs Kevin and Jim to put finishing touches on the memorable five-course menu. Wines were paired with each course, and vintners shared special bottles with anyone lucky enough to be seated with them. Dessert from Marsh House’s Lisa Marie White made a luscious end to the decadent meal.

Just as epic rainfall didn’t dampen spirits at Pairings, it had no effect on supporters’ generosity during the silent and live auctions over the weekend. More than $500,000 was raised — up a colossal 25 percent from last year! Once again, the Nashville Wine Auction demonstrated that it knows how to put on a fabulous party and raise valuable funds to defeat cancer at the same time.

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n spite of torrential storms and February flooding, the annual Winter Lights fundraiser, benefiting programs of Family and Children’s Service, carried on without a hitch. The popular event, held at the Hutton Hotel this year, was sold out and raised a record amount. The undeterred crowd of 300 was there not only to support this worthy organization that serves as a safety net to families in crisis but also to honor Cullen Douglass, recipient of the Jane Eskind Leadership Award for community service, and Jan Dick, recipient of the Mary Jane Werthan Founders Award for agency dedication.

The evening began with a festive cocktail party and plenty of activities to keep guests busy. In addition to a selection of scrumptious passed apps and luscious libations, partygoers were mesmerized by an array of entertainers positioned throughout the party. Strolling magicians, caricature artists, the music of the Marcela Pinella Trio and stations where your handwriting could be analyzed kept everyone occupied and in good spirits before dinner.

After a seasonal seated dinner, FCS President and CEO Michael McSurdy welcomed the large group of supporters, and the prestigious awards were presented to Cullen and Jan. Cullen was celebrated for his years of commitment to a variety of local charities and causes, and Jan was honored for her longtime service to Family and Children’s Service as a staff member. The upbeat Erik Blue Band took over from there and all were on their feet. It was quite a party, and despite the rain and emergency weather alerts, this crowd kept on dancing throughout the night.

It was clear their passion for Family and Children’s Service, and all they do for our community, could not be dampened.

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Do Good, Deliciously Bowls upon bowls at Our Kids’ Soup Sunday

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bout halfway up the escalators at Nissan Stadium, the smell was undeniable — smoky sausage gumbo, peppery clam chowder and chili spiced with cumin filled the air with their comforting, warm aromas — and Soup Sunday’s enormous crowd of 1,500 couldn’t wait to dig in.

Soup Sunday has been a mainstay for more than 25 years. Every February, chefs from some of Nashville’s best restaurants and catering services gather on a latewinter Sunday to share their comforting creations while also benefiting the efforts of Our Kids, the crucial organization that aims to support children and families struggling with child sexual abuse.

There were over 40 different kinds of soup on this year’s menu, and there really was something for everyone. Many soup makers set their sights on perfecting classics — Mere Bulles offered crab bisque, 12 South Taproom & Grill, a flavorful minestrone and Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, their Brunswick stew — while others hoped to wow visitors and judges alike with more innovative flavors.

Sambuca’s dill pickle with prosciutto grilled cheese was a rich cream-based soup with a bright, invigorating hit of fresh dill, and The Quarter got everyone’s attention with their dessert soup, a peanut-based concoction inspired by a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. While visitors looped back for seconds (or even thirds), perused the silent auction items and indulged in chair massages, judges including Hal Gill and Lyndsay Rowley from the Nashville Predators’ broadcast team tallied their votes. The People’s Choice award went to Broadway Brewhouse Midtown’s lobster fra diavolo.

The Judges’ Choice was Sambuca’s aforementioned dill pickle soup, and the award for Most Creative was given to Funk Seoul Brother for their hot chicken miso.

The best part — aside from that Reese’s soup, which was delicious — was that the event raised $131,451 for Our Kids, adding to the $1.5 million that has been raised since Soup Sunday began. What a delicious way to do good.

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Hollywood’s Biggest Night Rolling out the red carpet at the Belcourt

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f you’ve ever attended the Belcourt’s annual fundraiser, A Red Carpet Evening, you know that it’s so much more than just an Oscars viewing party. Sure, you get to dress up, eat fabulous food, drink fancy cocktails and watch everything from the red carpet to the Academy Awards ceremony on the Belcourt’s big screens, but the true highlight of this party is seeing the community of film lovers come together year after year to support our city’s art house theater. This year marked another sold-out event for the Belcourt, where memberships are at an alltime high of more than 6,000 community supporters.

From the moment guests stepped into Jim Ridley Lobby — named after the beloved late Nashville Scene editor — it was clear that everyone had opinions on who should win that evening. Being Music City, A Star Is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody were clear favorites, but plenty of cinephiles were gunning for BlacKkKlansman, Roma and Vice. Rather than argue, most guest opted to hop in the photo booth or peruse the silent auction, which featured art from Emily Leonard, Arthur Kirkby and Wendy Silverman, tickets to see Kiss at Bridgestone, clothing from local designers Elizabeth Suzann and Jamie + the Jones and gift cards from area restaurants.

Co-chairs and resident dream team Amos Gott and Holly Hoffman — celebrating their seventh year of planning the event — worked the crowd until it was time for guests to take their seats and watch the show. G Catering cooked up a delightful and fun menu, heavily playing on the theme of reimagined movie food: lobster corn dogs with wasabi aioli, mini popcorn buckets with cauliflower popcorn, polenta fries with bacon ketchup, and wonton crisp nachos with queso pimento cheese. Backstage, VIP guests enjoyed an impressive artisanal cheese and charcuterie display, Moroccan vegetable skewers, sliders and shrimp salad gougères.

The Oscars may have lacked a host, but the Belcourt’s executive director, Stephanie Silverman, warmly welcomed the crowd and recognized the evening’s

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Belcourt patrons received some exciting news during one of the commercial breaks: The Belcourt announced a matching grant from the Cal Turner Family Foundation, reaching an important finish line for the theater’s recent renovation campaign. Proceeds from A Red Carpet Affair were also a part of that match, closing the curtain on an important project to preserve the legacy of our city’s theater. Now that’s something we can all celebrate!

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Worlds Collide It’s a small world at T.J. Martell’s Honors Gala

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he 11th annual Honors Gala was held recently at the downtown Omni Hotel. This popular event, which has quickly grown, much like the city of Nashville, raised nearly half a million dollars benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation in its quest to find a cure for cancer. Along with an elegant, seated dinner and a live and silent auction, awards were presented to outstanding community leaders along with special musical performances that celebrated each of the recipients. The performers included Amy Grant, Brad Paisley, Home Free, Michael McDonald and Old Crow Medicine Show.

This year’s honorees were the Grammy Award-winning Kings of Leon, who received the Spirit of Nashville Award; Southern country rock band Alabama, who garnered the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award; Sally Williams, senior vice president at Opry Entertainment Group, who received the Frances Preston Outstanding Music Industry Achievement Award; Kathryn Edwards, professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who gained the Medical Research Advancement Award; and Sylvia and Al Ganier, the owners of Green Door Gourmet, who were presented the Lifetime Humanitarian Award. Each of the recipients were introduced by special friends who made heartwarming presentations, including Aubrey Harwell, Charlie Daniels, Garth Brooks, Steven Webber and Zane Lowe.

Patrons represented all facets of Nashville’s diverse population, which often seem to overlap. The Kings of Leon couldn’t stop talking about their collaboration with the master brewer of Hap & Harry’s. It seems the brothers, along with their cousin Matthew Followill, have created a new light American lager named Neon Leon after their recording studio. Nashville star and emcee of the evening Charles Esten was spotted congratulating Sally Williams in the ballroom, which was chockfull of doctors and staff from VUMC in support of Kathryn Edwards and many of Nashville’s prestigious restaurateurs there to support the Ganiers. It just goes to show that despite the rapid growth of Music City, it really is a small world.

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A Family Affair Park Center honors Edie Bass at How About Dinner and a Movie

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verybody loves Edie!” exclaimed Barbara Daane about this year’s honoree at How About Dinner and a Movie. As evidenced by the crowd streaming into the Belcourt Theatre, it was indeed true. Edie Bass’ children, grandchildren and friends of all ages filled 1925 Hall to celebrate her and all she has done for this city. Other family members, including siblings Johnny McBride and Jeanie Greene, flew in for Park Center’s popular fundraiser. Barbara was as excited for Edie as anyone there. In addition to their many adventures together, these two best friends have served on Park Center’s Advisory Board and are founding co-chairs of Once in a Blue Moon for The Land Trust for Tennessee with their dear friend Clare Armistead. Never one to say “no,” Edie has also been at the helm of the Swan Ball, Symphony Ball and MS Gala and served on the boards of Alive Hospice, Planned Parenthood, American Cancer Society and Ensworth School, to name but a few.

With popcorn in hand, guests settled into their seats and waited anxiously for the traditional chicken croquettes from Dani Kates. Most of Edie’s 12 grandchildren were there to enjoy the meal, but others were scattered around the country.

The program opened with a loving and hilarious video of those who couldn’t make it reminding Edie that they were her favorite grandchild. It was more than clear that they inherited her lively spirit. Another family member with a similar energy is nephew Pete McBride. An acclaimed photographer, filmmaker and writer, he made the night’s featured documentary, Into the Canyon. The story of his 750-mile hike through the length of the Grand Canyon not only showcases its magnificent beauty, it exposes the man-made threats to its environment.

While How About Dinner and a Movie celebrated a woman who has given selflessly to Nashville, Edie Bass, by serving as this year’s honoree, once again helped raise funds so that Park Center can continue providing essential mental health services in the community.

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ilip Forsberg approached the roulette table with a curious look in his eye. He held up a large stack of chips, grinned and then dropped them on number nine, the same number that decorates his jersey. Everyone who was gathered around the table anxiously watched the ball, wondering if the risk would pay off for the Nashville Predators’ star forward. “Twenty-six black,” said the croupier.

Thankfully, the move didn’t damage Filip’s wallet, as he was betting with Gnash cash, the official currency of GnashVegas. It’s the one night a year when Bridgestone Arena is converted into a flashy, glittery casino and Preds fans and players alike come together and go all in to benefit the Nashville Predators Foundation.

Attendees donned intricate masquerade masks, some with feathers, other with sequins and lace, and posed for selfies with their favorite players, breaking every so often to gamble and snack on endless samples from Omni Nashville, Baked in Nashville and, of course, Wendy’s — because it’s not a Preds party without a celebratory Frosty.

The players got in on the evening’s theme too, wearing their own personalized masks that fans could bid on via silent auction. Ryan Johansen’s gold mask sported paw prints and bones in honor of his famous bulldogs, Doug and Dozer, and Ryan Ellis’ touted the Canadian flag, a nod to his hometown in Ontario.

As the evening started to wind down, Filip didn’t seem too upset about his big loss. “I’m at even so far,” he told us. His strategy has worked. “On roulette, [I bet] red or black, and if it hits, I stick with it,” he says. “On poker, I try to bluff as much as I can and buy the pot.”

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he Ballet Ball turned 30 this year, and the memorable bash was a celebration of the past, present and future of the Nashville Ballet. An elegant evening from beginning to end, the ball was littered with hints of the past, woven throughout the décor in subtle ways by co-chairs Amy Atkinson and Amos Gott.

As guests arrived at the Schermerhorn, music and bubbles wafted through the air, the latter a tribute to the Nashville Ballet’s current season, where bubbles played a role in the fall performance. In the lobby, a white floral backdrop was embellished with butterflies as a nod to the first Ballet Ball that Amos designed, 17 years ago to the day.

A striking white and gray motif was used predominantly throughout the party, with captivating pops of lilac, coral and pink. In the Laura Turner Concert Hall, connecting serpentine tables flanked the room, symbolizing the bend of ribbon on ballet slippers. Amos modeled the shallow centerpieces off the arrangements from the first ball, which Clare Armistead said were lower in height “so one may speak across the table.”

After a Hawaiian hearts of palm salad, leek-ash-rubbed filet and hazelnut brown butter cake from Dani Kates, Paul Vasterling — celebrating his 20th anniversary with the Nashville Ballet — took the stage to introduce Amy, Amos and honorary co-chair Dallas Wilt. Together, they honored 29 years’ worth of co-chairs and toasted to $5 million raised through the event over the past three decades.

They also took a moment to honor Clare and Elizabeth Nichols, co-chairs and creators of the Ballet Ball 30 years ago, when it was known as the Masked Ball.

“The Nashville Ballet prides itself on its commitment to unique and innovative collaborations,” said Paul as he introduced this year’s entertainers, The Shindellas and Louis York.

“We love pairing our art with other art,” said Claude Kelly, one half of the songwriting and producing duo known as Louis York. He joked that they agreed to perform at the Ballet Ball before Paul even finished asking the question. Together, the two musical acts performed four songs alongside dancers from the Nashville Ballet, showcasing choreography from Christopher Stuart. continued on page 50

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New in Town It's no secret that Nashville's dining scene has been booming in recent years. A revolving door of eateries are opening and closing at breakneck speed, making it impossible to keep up with what's in and what's out. We've set our sights on five of the most promising new additions to the city's culinary landscape and are giving you a taste of what to expect at each one. From a vibrant hot spot for Indian street fare to a trĂŠs chic Southern brasserie celebrating the familiarity of French flavors, these enticing newcomers are serving up a global dining experience on a local level.

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What to Expect Tailor is cozy, yet sophisticated. The warm palette and rich textures — dark woods, Oriental rugs and metallic accents — began with the inherited teal banquettes. With dinners lasting about 2 ½ hours, seating (even at the bar) was chosen for comfort as well as flair. The breathtaking chandelier is among items Vivek brought from his parents’ home, and the intimate setting is completed with “little knickknacks and things” that they found, including books, antique punch bowls and Vivek’s sabering sword.

Why to Go Whether it’s date night, a birthday or simply time away from the kids, Tailor is a simple, unique and timeless dining experience. Vivek is an affable host, engaging storyteller and fantastic chef who shares the Gujarati dishes that he grew up eating at home and on family trips to India. With beverage pairings, guests can relax and have an amazing evening from the minute they walk in. As the menu changes with the seasons, Vivek is excited to share more dishes inspired by his family’s recipes.

What to Order Vivek stays true to his supper club roots and offers a set menu of eight to 10 courses. “We want people to come in and feel like they’re at a friend’s house for dinner, where they don’t have to make any decisions,” he explains. The evening begins with snacks and drinks, which are waiting on the table when diners arrive.

For those who don’t opt for the beverage pairing, a full bar offers wine, beer and cocktails, such as the bourbon fruit tea punch, a boozy take on the Southern staple.

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A Nashville supper club with South Asian fare

Vivek Surti’s VEA Supper Club, the first and longest-running pop-up in Nashville, served enthusiastic crowds for more than seven years. When he opened Tailor, his own brick-and-mortar, fans rejoiced. “Tailor is named after both of my grandparents, who were tailors by profession, and it was also my paternal grandfather’s last name,” Vivek says. “The name tells a very personal story of who we are — but also the way that we want to express our hospitality, that the experience is tailor-made for you.”

Settling in Germantown, Vivek converted the back room of the former Kuchnia & Keller into a space that feels more like an intimate dinner party than a restaurant. While the space is new, the experience remains the same: multi-course meals and stories behind the dishes — but more grounded in Vivek’s heritage. He is a first-generation American of Indian descent, and his menus showcase South Asian-American food, inspired by the Gujarati cuisine of his family. Working with his mom and her passed-along recipes, he developed written recipes, presentations and techniques so that the heart, soul and flavor of every dish always come through.

Tailor offers two seatings, Thursday through Sunday nights. Keeping with his VEA model, guests purchase tickets in advance through the website, just as they would for a concert or sporting event. At checkout, they have the option of purchasing the beverage pairing — a combination of cocktail, wine, beer and/or saké — as well as the opportunity to make note of any special celebrations or dietary requests or restrictions. Tickets also include taxes and gratuity. With this concept, Vivek and his team “give guests an all-encompassing experience at the best price possible.”

The Facts Address: 1300B Third Ave. N. Contact: hi@tailornashville.com Website: tailornashville.com Hours: Thursday-Sunday, seatings at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Parking: Paid lot or street parking Reservations: By ticket only Patio: No

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Liberty Common A French brasserie with Southern soul

The Facts Address: 207 First Ave. S. Phone: 615-649-8900 Website: liberty-common.com Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Parking: Paid lot or valet Reservations: Yes Patio: Yes

Local restaurateur Terrell Raley, the mastermind behind dining hot spots like The Pharmacy and Butchertown Hall, has dreamed of opening a French brasserie in Nashville for years. “I’ve just always loved the vibe, always loved the service aspect of it, and just the movement, so to speak, inside of the restaurant,” he says. “[It] almost feels like it has a pulse, you know, and it’s open all day, and it changes with the rhythm of the day. So, I was always really attracted to that.”

Two and a half years ago when the idea started truly taking shape, he partnered with chef Jeffrey Rhodes to determine how the concept could work in Nashville. They started exploring the commonalities that exist between French and Southern foods, and Liberty Common, a Southern brasserie, was born.

The restaurant, which features Instagram-worthy interiors and a picturesque sidewalk cafe, opened at the end of 2018 in the 222 building, across the street from Ascend Amphitheater and Riverfront Park. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, Liberty Common lives up to its self-proclaimed title of being “a cafe for everyone and for every occasion,” evolving throughout the day from bright and airy bistro to sophisticated cocktail lounge.

Chef Jeffrey uses a steady hand and a modicum of self-restraint when adding a Southern spin to traditional French cuisine.

He incorporates Tennessee flavors into brasserie classics, like topping the duck cassoulet with biscuit crumbs instead of breadcrumbs or serving the trout amandine over grits. The end result is a selection of elegant dishes with an air of familiarity. The restaurant, like the food it serves, is comfortable and sophisticated — a welcomed addition to downtown Nashville’s growing dining scene.

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What to Expect The restaurant is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the stomach. The interior’s black-and-white palette with copper accents feels modern and crisp, with touches of light blue and green woven throughout, adding a fresh flair. Truly offering something for everyone, the restaurant molds to meet your needs, whether you’re looking for a spot to enjoy a casual coffee meeting, a romantic date night or a leisurely brunch.

Why to Go Liberty Common offers locals and visitors alike a sophisticated alternative to the rowdy honky-tonks and tourist attractions that downtown Nashville has become synonymous with over the years. Just as comfortable for a business lunch as a romantic night out, the restaurant meets a lot of needs at once, all while providing a stellar service experience that’ll keep guests coming back for more.

What to Order The fried chicken was not only one of the launching points for the menu, it’s a must-have dish for every guest. “Instead of brasserie roasted chicken, we’re doing a fried chicken with a grilled lemon, herbes de Provence, honey and then some fresh thyme,” says chef Jeffrey. “So we kind of bring back all those flavors of the traditional brasserie roasted chicken with our fried chicken.” Owner Terrell encourages pairing the fried chicken — what he considers the quintessential Southern food — with the ultimate French drink: Champagne, a staple on the bar menu.

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What to Expect When you walk into Chaatable, expect sensory overload. There are tons of bright colors, posters, saris, lanterns, umbrellas and a wall packed with 40,000 bangles.

“We knew that we were edging on it being kitschy. But that’s what is beautiful about India,” says Maneet. “When you go to India, it’s the beauty and the kitschiness. It’s the beauty in the sensory overload. From the smells to the colors to the sounds, that is what India’s about. That is what we wanted to show over here.”

Why to Go If the Maneet Chauhan nameplate alone isn’t enough to get you into Chaatable, go for a different experience. While Chauhan Ale & Masala House takes more creative license with Indian dishes, Chaatable is based on the traditional flavors in Indian street food — and it’s meant to be fun! “It’s a carnival. It’s a party. The first bite, you get it,” says Maneet. “You’re going to get so many different flavors and textures.

Just enjoy it. Don’t try to understand it.”

What to Order You absolutely cannot go wrong with the samosas and The O.G., a dish served with a half chicken and the classic butter masala sauce, but you should start off your meal with the Build-a-Bhel. Maneet says the foundation of the dish is the sweetness of the tamarind, the tartness of the mint-cilantro chutney and the creaminess of the raita combined with the texture of the puffed rice. From there, simply select your favorite ingredients, or try it with pomegranate, cucumber and red onion.

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Chaatable Indian street food with flair

When Maneet Chauhan was a college student in India, she used to stand at her dorm room shutters after curfew and beg passersby to run to the corner and buy her a bun masala. As a child, her parents had restricted these snacks from food carts, not knowing the source of the water or ingredients, but as a poor college student, Indian street food became a common treat — especially for late-night cravings.

Street food in India is so diverse and complex that you could devote your life to understanding it and barely scratch the surface, Maneet explains. Because of this, when developing the menu for her newest endeavor, Chaatable, she chose to focus on items attached to personal experiences. The Build-a-Bhel is served in lunch boxes similar to what Maneet used to take to school.

By lunchtime, they would be so mixed up that she called it a “rumble tumble.” So the Build-a-Bhel’s lunch boxes are shaken at the table, “rumble tumbled” right in front of you.

While Maneet’s love for India and Indian street food runs deep and evokes fond memories of growing up, Chaatable wasn’t a concept that she had originally planned. When she and husband Vivek Deora saw the space was available — once home to the now defunct Salt & Vine — she was inspired and felt it gave her a platform to work from. “For a moment we were like, is Nashville ready for Indian street food? Hell yes,” says Maneet. “It was the same question we had when we opened Chauhan or Tànsuŏ or Mockingbird. Is Nashville ready? And Nashville is so ready and wanting more.”

The Facts Address: 345 40th Ave. Phone: 615-383-1303 Website: chaatablenashville.com Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.11 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Parking: Free lot Reservations: Yes Patio: No

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The Green Pheasant Japanese cuisine with a Southern spin

The Facts Address: 215 First Ave. S. Phone: 615-205-5400 Website: thegreenpheasant.com Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, closed Parking: Paid lot or valet Reservations: Yes Patio: No

At this dazzling downtown den of global flavors, co-chefs Jess Benefield and Trey Burnette, the culinary duo behind Two Ten Jack, seek to merge Japanese culinary traditions with Southern foodways and ingredients. Located in the burgeoning dining district in the shadow of Ascend Amphitheater, The Green Pheasant feathers its nest with a sumptuous palette of jewel tones and warm woods, simultaneously sleek and comfortable, as elegantly diverse and compatible as the culinary traditions of East Asia and Middle Tennessee Jess and Trey have partnered with Patrick Burke, who founded erstwhile Zumi Sushi in Hillsboro Village, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise to see a sampling of sushi-grade seafood dotted throughout the menu. But The Green Pheasant branches far beyond the ubiquitous and comfortable California roll with a repertoire that includes delicacies such as bigeye tuna tartare with yellow beak chiles and chirashi, a traditional rice bowl with fish and pickled vegetables.

While squid, scallops and other sushi-grade elements travel to The Green Pheasant from faraway seas, vegetables on the menu grow as close as Bells Bend, just across the Cumberland River. The result is dishes such as shio wontonmen ramen, a brothy stew of pork, shrimp wonton, chicken and smoked ham broth, greens, bamboo shoots and a half-boiled egg, marrying the traditions and ingredients from near and far.

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What to Expect The Green Pheasant is an eye-popping visual experience â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not just in the origami-inspired mobiles dangling in the two-story dining room but also in the cuisine. A backdrop of rich jade green sets the stage for a sumptuous array of dishes, ranging from red-rare wagyu beef on a slate shingle to steaming bowls of noodles topped with sun-yellow eggs. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steamed pheasant dumplings or Tennessee trout fried in the wok and served with steamed buns, expect the unexpected, and expect it to change with the seasons.

Why to Go If you like sakĂŠ, ramen, ginger, sushi, happy hours, creative cocktails, chopsticks, private dining or playful menus that find thoughtful intersections of diverse cuisines, The Green Pheasant brings them all, with polish and panache, to the bustling entertainment district of SoBro. Go for lunch or for dinner before a show.

Stop by for a cocktail of rum, lemongrass, sesame, mint and lime, or grab an egg salad and ramen at happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

What to Order With so many intriguing ingredients and combinations on the menu, team up with your tablemates to sample as many things as you can get your chopsticks on. At lunch, try small plates like tuna tartare, pheasant dumplings and Japanese fried chicken, or opt for a yellowtail, skirt steak, pork or eggplant teishoku set. The dinner menu is a tempting combination of hot and cold, with options such as squid with tomatoes and pink lemons, spicy crab noodles, and king salmon and Wagyu, just to name a few.

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What to Expect When you walk through the doors of D’Andrews, nestled in the newly bustling downtown residential district, expect to be amazed. The room is bright and cheerful. The kitchen, visible through a gleaming glass wall, is spotless. And while the countertops in the bakery abound with flour and butter, there’s lighter fare, along with several gluten-free items, to balance things out. Most unexpected of all, the gorgeous pastries taste as good as they look.

Why to Go Whether you’re a downtown dweller or a sightseer from the suburbs, you’d be hard-pressed to find a place more firmly established in its Nashville roots than D’Andrews, a nameplate born and raised in a family of local tastemakers. So, if you’re looking for a sampling of authentic Nashville, both past and present, stop by for coffee or kombucha, a breakfast sandwich or BLT, and a box of pastries almost too pretty to eat.

What to Order We’d love to tell you to build your own salad using the clever formula of kale, arugula or mixed greens; candied pecans, watermelon radishes, snow peas or roasted broccoli; chicken or tuna. We could direct you to select an artisanal sandwich piled with lemon chicken and smashed avocado on focaccia. But, alas, all we can say is: pastry, pastry, pastry! In particular, we recommend the gluten-free orange-almond cake with white chocolate mousse and the exquisite oversized macarons, the size of a hockey puck and with a sublime texture somewhere between candy and clouds.

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D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe An airy bakery with Nashville roots

You just might recognize D’Andrews chef-owner David Andrews from the men’s department at McClures. As a younger man, David worked in his family’s beloved Belle Meade clothing store before it closed in 2002 and yielded its landmark location at the Highway 70-100 split to Escape Day Spa and 360 Bistro. After cutting his teeth in Nashville retail, David headed to New York, where he attended the Institute of Culinary Education, majoring in pastry cuisine, and spent more than a decade in some of Manhattan’s best kitchens. (While he was in New York, the retail fashion veteran also worked nights at Barneys along the way.)

David credits three years at Gotham Bar and Grill with developing his creative culinary skills and six years at Kimberly Hotel with teaching him the business end of restaurants. Now, David is back home in Nashville, leveraging business skills and good taste — not to mention a fair bit of butter — in a charming downtown bakery.

D’Andrews offers a beautiful and comforting roster of coffee, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups and build-your-own salads, but it’s the enchanting assortment of pastries on display, like flashy baubles in a jewelry shop, that will lure patrons from well beyond Church Street to treat themselves to a sweet delicacy — and perhaps nudge chef David to open a satellite shop or two in neighborhoods outside the urban core.

The Facts Address: 555 Church St. Phone: 615-375-4934 Website: dandrewsbakery.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Parking: Paid lot or street parking Reservations: No Patio: Yes

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Rooftop Roundup Welcome spring with these six ideal bars and restaurants Now that winter is a distant memory and the mercury is making its way upward, who wants to be inside? It’s the perfect time to have dinner or a cocktail at one of Nashville’s many rooftop bars and restaurants. Check out some of our favorites.

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L27

807 Clark Place l27nashville.com With a sweeping view of Music City and a pool, no less, L27 is located on the 27th floor of The Westin Nashville.

The intimate setting is framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. A wood, marble and mosaic tile bar in rich, dark tones anchors the space. Velvet sofas and club chairs surrounding cafe tables provide a home away from home. Menu items include spring lamb meatballs made with salsa macha, cucumber and dill yogurt and a classic lobster roll served with chips. There is frequently live music, including a free jazz series on Wednesday nights.

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight, Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m.-2 a.m.

L.A. Jackson 401 11th Ave. S. lajacksonbar.com

This favorite Gulch hot spot atop the Thompson Nashville offers a breathtaking view, and DJs spin tunes starting at 9 p.m. on Fridays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

When the sun goes down, guests can dance the night away against a backdrop of city lights. Cocktails include Tequillin’ Me Softly (blanco tequila, Campari, mango, ginger, lime and chili tincture) and Not 2 Sweet (Pickers vodka, Cocchi Americano, Aperol, strawberry, lemon and prosecco). The main menu features classics such as grilled cheese and a signature burger.

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight, Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m.-2 a.m.

Bourbon Sky

201 Eighth Ave. S. jwmarriottnashville.com/dining/bourbon-sky Located within Bourbon Steak on the 34th floor of the JW Marriott, Bourbon Sky is a 40-seat lounge with a contemporary but comfortable atmosphere. Leather chairs, blue velvet settees and circular chandeliers are surrounded by windows, offering a spectacular view, and an outside patio is perfect for warmer weather. A circular bar distinguishes Bourbon Sky from its larger counterpart, but the full dinner and beverage menu from acclaimed chef Michael Mina’s classic steak restaurant is available in the bar area as well. In addition to a selection of steaks, a signature Maine lobster potpie is also featured.

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight, Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Acme Feed & Seed 101 Broadway theacmenashville.com

The Lower Broad institution, built in 1890, has a rooftop patio that offers views of the Cumberland River, Broadway and Riverfront Park. In addition to cocktails at the rooftop bar, patrons can bring food — ranging from a hot chicken sandwich to sushi — from eateries on the first and second floors up to the roof. Signature cocktails include the Adderol Spritzer, made with Pickers blood orange vodka, Aperol, cava and tropical Red Bull.

Established by restaurateur Tom Morales, Acme Feed & Seed also hosts DJ dance parties and yoga classes with Sanctuary.

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight, Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

Rare Bird

200 Fourth Ave. N. noelle-nashville.com/dine-drink/rare-bird-rooftop-bar Perched on top of Noelle, a boutique hotel in Printers Alley, Rare Bird offers a selection of cocktails perfect for springtime, such as the Easy Rider with Western Grace brandy, bergamot and lemon sparkling water. Menu items include pickled shrimp with carrot hot sauce, blue cheese and celery and ceviche with coconut, passion fruit, jalapeño and plantain. In addition to the views, the indoor-outdoor rooftop offers a covered bar and an outside space with comfortable sofas and chairs — with two groupings facing wood-burning fireplaces.

Hours: Sunday, noon-10 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m.-midnight, Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight, Friday, 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday, noon-1 a.m.

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230 Fourth Ave. N. bobbyhotel.com/rooftoplounge “Let Us Entertain You” could be the theme of the Bobby Hotel rooftop bar, a treasure trove of eclectic gems just waiting to be experienced, whether it’s the retrofitted 1956 Scenicruiser bus, where guests can enjoy cocktails, or the heated igloos in the winter months — perfect for sipping hot chocolate or mulled cider. As the weather warms up, the Bobby also has a rooftop pool for guests staying at the hotel. Shareable plates and snacks include crispy fried brie with sage, cranberry and apple chutney and short rib nachos served with chili con queso, jalapeños and cilantro.

Hours: Sunday, 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Ann Ralls Niewold and Jerrod Brown met through mutual friends in 2012 at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Jerrod proposed on Dec. 30, 2017, in front of the cross in Sewanee after taking a hike with Ann Ralls. He arranged to have both families in town to celebrate afterward.

They married on Dec. 29, 2018, at West End United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brandon Baxter officiating. Matthew Phelps played the organ, and Pat Kumkee was the trumpeter.

Ann Rallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dress was originally worn by her maternal grandmother, Betty Goodall, in 1955 and by her mother, Laura Niewold, in 1984. She carried a bridal bouquet of white roses and greenery by Terry White of the English Garden. Her bridesmaids wore designs by Hayley Paige Occasions from Bella Bridesmaids.

The wedding reception was at Belle Meade Country Club with dancing to the tunes of Musical Fantasy under a winter sky seen through a clear tent decorated with golden fabric, thousands of tiny lights and sparkling chandeliers. Dance floor props including tiger masks, light-up boas and fairy wings added to the festivities. Continuing the New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve feeling was a bubbly bar serving French 75s.

Dulce Desserts created the five-tier wedding cake with layers of vanilla buttercream and fresh strawberries, spice cake and chocolate chip cake. Dori Thornton Waller of The Social Office helped plan the event. At the end of the night, the newlyweds drove off while firework fountains sparkled all around them.

Ann Ralls, a graduate of University of Richmond and Belmont College of Law, is an attorney with Stites & Harbison, PLLC. Jerrod, a graduate of The University of the South, is an investment advisor with The RowlandBradford Group of Raymond James. Their parents are Laura and Charles Niewold of Nashville and Laura and Jerry Brown of Toccoa, Georgia.

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Home Sweet Home After raising $4 million during a capital campaign, TNFP moved into its new home at 5904 California Ave. in December — a stone’s throw away from St. Luke’s Community House, where it also operates a kitchen and makes meals for children in the preschool program as well as for seniors through a mobile meals program.

“We see food as a powerful connective tool,” says Teri, “one that can be used to do so much more than just fulfill a physical hunger.”

The Nashville Food Project photographs by Elke Hoffman and Make it Pop Creations

When visitors to The Nashville Food Project’s new home in The Nations walk into the airy 6,000-square-foot space, what they don’t see might surprise them.

“We see our work as kind of stepping away from the idea of emergency food that so many people are familiar with,” says Teri Sloan, director of development.

“People walk in these doors and they expect to see something they’ve seen before. They expect to see a soup kitchen or a food pantry, and that’s just not what we’re doing. We’re taking a different approach.”

Whether it’s the vegetable gardens where staff and volunteers encourage community involvement in planting and maintaining plots, a massive kitchen where volunteers prepare 5,000 meals to be delivered weekly to 35 partner agencies or the many other food-centric activities held throughout Nashville, the mission remains the same.

“We’re very intentional about the fact that we see hunger as part of a larger system — this cycle of poverty,” says Teri. “If we don’t do something to address the other aspects of the cycle of poverty, we’re never going to alleviate hunger because it’s all part of it.”

To that end, TNFP provides meals for activities such as Project Return meetings for men and women transitioning out of the prison system, during literacy programs for kids after school and at GED classes for single moms. “When you have a meal that was made from scratch, by hand, it’s so much more powerful than just the food itself,” says Teri, adding that the meals incentivize participation and allow the organizations to focus on what they do best.

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TNFP oversees two types of community gardens — Neighbor Gardens and New American Gardens for immigrants and refugees who want to learn to use their skills here. The gardens give participants a place to build a sense of community as well as provide fresh produce to take home to their families. The gardens are located in Wedgewood-Houston and North Nashville, with one soon to be established in Mill Ridge Park in Antioch. TNFP also offers training workshops and furnishes gardening tools.

Through its program Growing Together, farmers who came to the U.S. as refugees from Burma (now Myanmar) and Bhutan have access to land, training and marketing assistance. They sell online and at farmers markets and have just established a CSA so customers can receive fresh produce every week. The program gives those with farming knowledge a way to utilize their skills here and earn an income while doing so. TNFP leases 1.5 acres of land on Haywood Lane for the farmers to use.

TNFP has about 20 restaurants, grocers, farmers and caterers that donate regularly.

Whole Foods donates about 2,000 pounds of food a week to the organization. “It’s food that’s getting close to its sell-by date or doesn’t look quite as pretty anymore, but it’s still perfectly edible,” says Teri. One restaurant, Green Hills Grille, vacuum-seals, freezes and gives their meat and fish trimmings to the nonprofit to use in recipes with pasta or dishes like beef stroganoff.

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Land Derived Sentiments: Poems and Responses In a collection that explores the curatorial process of exhibits themselves, 11 artists present their work in a group show that serves as a response to Patrick DeGuira’s first book of poetry. Through April 27. Gratis. Zeitgeist Gallery, 516 Hagan St., Suite 100, 615-256-4805, zeitgeist-art.com.

Jack Spencer Known for his portraits as well as his scenes of the South, Jack Spencer manipulates his photographs, transforming them into breathtaking works reminiscent of American realist Edward Hopper. April 2-27. Gratis.

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“Sensuality, emotion and the glorious agony of the creative process” combine in a thrilling search for a poet’s ideal woman that teeters between dream and reality. April 4-6. Tickets $2699. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall,

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Guerrero Conducts Bernstein With the Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero conducts the Nashville Symphony in Bernstein’s Symphony No. 3, which incorporates the kaddish, the Jewish prayer of mourning, in memory of President John F. Kennedy. April 5. Tickets $2090. Schermerhorn Symphony Center,

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Art on the West Side: Paul Harmon Paul Harmon — who once spent his studio time divided between Paris, France and Brentwood, Tennessee — says his work is a personal journal of his life, exploring both the “serious and frivolous, joyous and melancholic, spiritual and erotic.” April 6-7. Gratis.

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Once Upon a Time ... A Symphonic Fairytale With the Nashville Symphony Symphonygoers of all ages and sensitivities — including those on the autism spectrum — will enjoy this sensory-friendly performance and pre-concert activities such as an instrument petting zoo, crafts and more. April 20. Tickets $15-31.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 615-687-6400, nashvillesymphony.org.

Ben Folds With Nashville Ballet The beloved collaboration between musician Ben Folds and the Nashville Ballet is back for the Modern Masters series, paired with performances to “Duo Concertant,” “Bloom” and “The Lottery.” April 26-28. Tickets $40-98. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall,

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Hello, Dolly!

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical paying tribute to legendary director and choreographer Gower Champion has returned to the stage in a stunning new production that has garnered rave reviews on Broadway and beyond. April 30-May 5. Tickets $40-95. TPAC Andrew Jackson Hall,

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I wanted to die. I thought about apologizing. Should I have? —Anonymous, The Gulch The server’s job is to pass plates, not to pass judgment — no matter how fine the food. Trust me, servers in white-tablecloth restaurants have seen worse behavior before. You had no reason to feel intimidated, even if your boyfriend asked for extra salad dressing on the side.

In better restaurants — and in some not-so-good ones — the assumption is that what’s being served is being presented the way the chef intends it to be.

When the server comes back to check on the food, you and your boyfriend have every right to ask for salt and pepper. You might even want to send the whole thing back, but let’s not get into that dreaded possibility.

The server brought the little bowls. Let’s hope that your boyfriend didn’t ask the server to take pictures of you with your food. In that case, the server could have said “no,” without losing his job.

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April 2019 01 What: Friends & Fashion

For: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt When: Mon., April 1, 10 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Tariff: $1,300 per table for 10, $130 per person Info: childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org

What: Nashville Fashion Week 02 For: Nashville Fashion Week When: April 2-6 Where: Various locations Tariff: $500 per VIP all-access pass, price varies per individual event Info: nashvillefashionweek.com

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What: Reaching New Heights Luncheon For: Cumberland Heights When: Wed., April 3, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Hillwood Country Club Party note: Guest speaker Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006 Tariff: $150 per person Info: cumberlandheights.org What: Call of the Wild Dinner For: Nashville Zoo When: Wed., April 3, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Nashville Zoo Botswana Co-chairs: Karen Moore and Robin Patton Party note: Guest speaker Joel Sartore Tariff: $2,500 per patron, $1,000 per person Info: nashvillezoo.org

03 What: Love on Fire For: Thistle Farms When: Wed., April 3, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ryman Auditorium Party note: Featuring Brandi Carlile, Levi Hummon, Ruby Amanfu, Shemekia Copeland, Inversion Vocal Ensemble and special guest John Prine Info: thistlefarms.org 04

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What: Call of the Wild Luncheon For: Nashville Zoo When: Thurs., April 4, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Nashville Zoo Jungle Terrace Co-chairs: Jamie Granbery and Lisa Manning Party note: Guest speaker Joel Sartore Tariff: $300 per patron, $150 per person Info: nashvillezoo.org What: A Night of Renewal For: Renewal House

When: Thurs., April 4, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Rocketown Tariff: $65 per person Info: renewalhouse.org

04 What: Nashville Rep 2019-20 Season Announcement For: Nashville Rep When: Thurs., April 4, 6 p.m.

Where: Cabana Info: nashvillerep.org

For: Casa Nashville When: Sat., April 6, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Info: casanashville.org/events

07 What: Crown Affair Patrons Party For: FiftyForward When: Sun., April 7, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Melinda and Jeff Balser Tariff: $1,000 per benefactor couple, $500 per patron couple Info: fiftyforward.org

04 What: Tiffany Circle

Spring Gathering For: American Red Cross When: Thurs., April 4, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Maxine Majors Info: redcross.org

06 What: Native Plant Sale For: Cheekwood When: Sat., April 6, 9 a.m.

Where: Cheekwood Tariff: $16-20 per person, $13 per youth, gratis per child 2 and under Info: cheekwood.org

For: Tailored for Education When: Mon., April 8, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Tariff: $75 per person in advance, $100 at door Info: tailoredforeducation.org For: T.J. Martell Foundation When: Tues., April 9, 4:45 p.m.

Where: Zanies Party note: Featuring Shane McAnally Tariff: $1,500 per table for six, $400-500 per table for four, $100 per person Info: tjmartell.org

What: Fashion Forward Gala 06 For: Nashville Fashion Week When: Sat., April 6, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Oz Arts Nashville Tariff: $500 per VIP, $250 per person Info: nashvillefashionweek.com

For: A Vintage Affair When: Fri., April 12, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Music City Center Davidson Ballroom Party note: VIP pre-party at 5:30 p.m., doors at 7 p.m.

Tariff: $125 per VIP, $75 per person Info: avintageaffair.org/events

12 What: Change the Tune

For: The Family Center When: Fri., April 12, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Marathon Music Works Party note: Featuring The Long Players Tariff: $1,500 per table for 10, $150 per person, $100 per young professional (under 35) Info: familycentertn.org

What: Little Night of Music

What: Grand Night

What: Art on the West Side For: Gordon Jewish Community Center When: Sat., April 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Gordon Jewish Community Center Party note: Featured artist Paul Harmon Tariff: Gratis Info: nashvillejcc.org

12 What: A Vintage Affair Main Event

09 Patrons Party

For: Pencil When: Tues., April 9, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Home of Jerry and Susan Geraghty Info: pencilforschools.org/alnm

06 For: Nashville Children’s Theatre

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For: The Women’s Fund When: Fri., April 12, 11 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Davidson Ballroom Party note: Guest speaker Vicki Saunders Tariff: $200 per person Info: cfmt.org

09 What: Ambassador of the Year

What: Perennial Plant Sale

When: Sat., April 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Nashville Children’s Theatre Chair: Jamie Eskind Party note: Featuring Gavin Creel Tariff: $375 per patron, $250 per person Info: nashvillect.org

12 What: Power of the Purse

08 What: Tailored in Music City

06 For: The Perennial Plant Society of Middle Tennessee When: Sat., April 6, 9 a.m.

Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville Tariff: Gratis, $5 for parking Info: ppsmtn.org

When: Thurs., April 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Home of Judy and Brian Wilcox Co-chairs: Amy and Don Chomsky, Nicole Schlechter and Raymond Bluth Info: sthealth.com

06 What: Red Shoe Party

09 What: Artistic Director’s

Circle Dinner For: Nashville Ballet When: Tues., April 9, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Heather and Curt Thorne Party note: Invitation only Info: nashvilleballet.com What: Go Red for Women

11 Wellness Expo & Luncheon For: American Heart Association When: Thurs., April 11, 10 a.m.

Where: Marathon Music Works Party note: Featuring Tracy Kornet, Ricki Smith and Stephanie Quayle Tariff: $175 per person Info: goredforwomen.org

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What: Seton Celebration Patrons Party For: Saint Thomas Health

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What: Dogs & Dogwoods For: Cheekwood When: Sat., April 13, 9 a.m.

Where: Cheekwood Tariff: $16-20 per person, $13 per youth, gratis per child 2 and under Info: cheekwood.org

13 What: Herb & Plant Sale

For: The Herb Society of Nashville When: Sat., April 13, 9 a.m.

Where: Tennessee State Fairgrounds Sports Arena Tariff: Gratis Info: herbsocietynashville.org

13 What: Ragin’ Cajun Crawfish Boil

For: Nashville Junior Chamber When: Sat., April 13, 4 p.m.

Where: Cumberland Park Tariff: $85-105 per VIP, $40-75 per person Info: nashvillejuniorchamber.org/ ragin-cajun-crawfish-boil

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Where: Grand Ole Opry Party note: Featuring Tim McGraw Tariff: $300 per patron, $175 per person Info: pencilforschools.org/alnm

13 What: Great Futures Gala

For: Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee When: Sat., April 13, 5 p.m.

Where: Omni Nashville Hotel Co-chairs: Jensen Sessums and RJ Stillwell Party note: Celebrity guest Little Big Town Tariff: $350 per patron, $3,000 per table for 10 Info: bgcmt.org

18 What: Swan Ball Dance

Committee Spring Gathering For: Cheekwood When: Thurs., April 18, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Barby and Govan White Info: swanball.com

13 What: Promise Gala

For: JDRF When: Sat., April 13, 6 p.m.

Where: JW Marriott Tariff: $5,000 per patron table for 10, $350 per person Info: jdrf.org/midtennessee

13 What: Spring Soirée For: Junior League of Nashville When: Sat., April 13, 6 p.m.

Where: The Westin Nashville Co-chairs: Laurie Read and Mandi Wochner Party note: Patron reception at 6 p.m., soirée at 7 p.m., VIP after-party at 10 p.m.

Tariff: $250 per patron, $150 per person, $125 per patron (patron reception only) Info: jlnashville.org 13 What: Night for Newborns

For: Nurses for Newborns When: Sat., April 13, 6 p.m.

Where: The Factory at Franklin Tariff: $135 per patron, $115 per person Info: nursesfornewborns.com

13 What: Frist Gala

For: Frist Art Museum When: Sat., April 13, 7 p.m.

Where: Frist Art Museum Co-chairs: Susanne Cato and Kathleen Estes Party note: Black tie; invitation only Info: fristartmuseum.org

16 What: Dining Out for Life

For: Nashville Cares When: Tues., April 16, all day Where: Participating restaurants Tariff: Cost of a meal Info: nashvillecares.org

16 What: Waiting for Wishes

For: Kevin Carter Foundation When: Tues., April 16, 5:45 p.m.

Where: The Palm Info: kevin-carter.com

20 What: Oyster Easter For: The Community Resource Center When: Sat., April 20, 1 p.m.

Where: Green Door Gourmet Tariff: $75 per person in advance, $90 at door Info: oystereaster.com 22

What: Best Cellars Dinner For: T.J. Martell Foundation When: Mon., April 22, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Co-chairs: Rob Beckham, John Esposito and Eliza Kraft Olander Info: tjmartell.org

23 What: Powerhouse Luncheon

For: You Have the Power When: Tues., April 23, 11 a.m.

Where: City Winery Party note: Honoring Scott Hamilton Tariff: $200 per person Info: yhtp.org/2019powerhouse-award

23 What: O’More Fashion Show

For: O’More School of Design When: Tues., April 23, 8 p.m.

Where: Belmont Massey Concert Hall Tariff: Gratis Info: belmont.edu

24 What: Swan Ball Auction Wrap-Up For: Cheekwood When: Wed., April 24, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Elizabeth and Donnie Nichols Info: swanball.com

24 What: Cause for Paws

For: Nashville Humane When: Wed., April 24, 11 a.m.

Where: Belle Meade Country Club Co-chairs: Mechel Frost and Theresa Menefee Tariff: $200 per patron, $135 per person Info: nashvillehumane.org

What: A Little Night of Music

17 For: Pencil

When: Wed., April 17, 6 p.m.

25 What: 1-in-6 Breakfast

For: Sexual Assault Center

When: Thurs., April 25, 7:15 a.m.

Where: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Party note: Keynote speaker Kenny Anderson Co-chairs: Hayes Bryant and Stephen Zralek Tariff: By donation Info: sacenter.org

25 What: 98 Seconds Luncheon

For: Sexual Assault Center When: Thurs., April 25, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Party note: Keynote speakers Kassie Powell and Shree Walker Tariff: $125 per person Info: sacenter.org

25 What: Fête the Forest

For: Nashville Tree Foundation When: Thurs., April 25, 5:30 p.m.

Where: White Avenue Studio Co-chairs: Elizabeth and Howard Lamar, Anne Lacy and John Wallace Tariff: $50 per person Info: fetetheforest.com

25 What: Crown Affair

For: FiftyForward When: Thurs., April 25, 6 p.m.

Where: FiftyForward Party note: Honoring Betsy Crossley, Vicki Horne, Lelan Statom and Cigna-HealthSpring Tariff: $250 per person Info: fiftyforward.org

26 What: Cafecito

For: Conexión Américas When: Fri., April 26, 7:30 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Davidson Ballroom Tariff: $200 suggested donation Info: conexionamericas.com

26 What: Spring Fling for TennGrenn For: Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation When: Fri., April 26, 6 p.m.

Where: The Cordelle Tariff: $2,500 per patron table for eight, $200 per person, $1,500 per table for eight Info: springflingfortenngreen.org

per youth, gratis per child 2 and under Info: cheekwood.org

27 What: Main Street Festival

For: The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County When: April 27-28, 10 a.m.

Where: Main Street Franklin Tariff: Gratis Info: williamsonheritage.org/ mainstreet

27 What: No Show Ball

For: End Slavery Tennessee When: Sat., April 27, 3 p.m.

Where: Your home Tariff: $100 per meal for two Info: endslaverytn.org

27 What: A Tennessee Waltz

For: Tennessee State Museum When: Sat., April 27, 6 p.m.

Where: Tennessee State Capitol Tariff: $600 per person Chair: Pat Kerr Tigrett Info: 615-253-0105

27 What: Seton Celebration

For: St. Thomas Health When: Sat., April 27, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Omni Nashville Hotel Co-chairs: Jennifer and Daniel Bess, Geoffrey and Sally Smallwood Party note: Black tie; honoring Jody Mattison and Jordan Asher, John Gibson and Robert Lipman Tariff: $1,500 per patron couple, $500 per person Info: sthealth.com

28 What: Picnic With the Library

For: Nashville Public Library Foundation When: Sun., April 28, 4 p.m.

Where: Nashville Public Library Downtown Co-chairs: Kailey Hand and Caroline West Tariff: $500-2,500 per patron, $250 per picnic basket Info: nplf.org/events/picnic

30 What: Spring Breakfast

26 What: Rock the House

For: Hospital Hospitality House When: Fri., April 26, 6 p.m.

Where: City Winery Tariff: $150 per person Info: hhhnashville.org

th 27 What: Howe Garden 50 Anniversary Celebration For: Cheekwood When: Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.

Where: Cheekwood Tariff: $16-20 per person, $13

For: YWCA When: Tues., April 30, 7:30 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Karl Dean Ballroom Info: ywcanashville.com

30 What: Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards For: Hands On Nashville When: Tues., April 30, 11 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Tariff: $50 per person Info: hon.org/strobel_awards

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Tasteful Memories When longtime Nashville residents start thinking of iconic restaurants that have closed over the years, it stirs equal parts love and longing. They remember first dates and first jobs, and those who werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t old enough to have gone at the time have heard about the hilarious exploits and touching occasions of those who were. These splendid matchbooks come from some of the places that make up the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culinary history. So take a trip down memory lane; reminisce about these bygone and beloved restaurants, and hopefully it will prompt a special recollection of your own.

Matchbooks courtesy of Charles Chadwick photograph by Daniel Meigs

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