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Nashvillian of the Year Award To Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics) Presented by Kiwanis Club International, Nashville, TN The Kiwanis Club of Nashville is proud to announce Dr. Ming Wang, director of Wang Vision 3D Cataract and LASIK Center, world-renowned laser eye surgeon, author, and philanthropist as the 35th recipient of their coveted Nashvillian of the Year Award for 2015. Dr. Wang receives the award by exemplifying the qualities of Outstanding Nashvillian of the Year and the Kiwanis International Vision. Dr. Wang worked diligently to make the world a better place, when he established the Wang Foundation, helping patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries, with sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge.

Massey, Phil Bredesen, Vince Gill, Tim Corbin, Mike Curb, Frank Wycheck, Darrell Waltrip and Mayor Karl Dean. A program saluting Dr. Wang was held at the Patron Club, Friday, July 29th at 11:30am. Dr. Wang was presented with a commemorative plaque along a commissioned caricature.

“It is difficult to know anyone who works as hard giving back to the community and changing the lives of children as much as Dr. Ming Wang,” said Kenny Markanich, president, Kiwanis Club of Nashville. “He has helped countless children through the charitable outreach of his foundation, giving free surgeries to repair their vision.” Dr. Wang actively contributes to the Nashville community as the founding president of the Tennessee Chinese Chamber of Commerce and as an honorary president of the Tennessee American-Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The mission of these two chambers is to help educate Tennessee businesses about China, helping Tennessee to increase its export to China. He is also a cofounder of Tennessee Immigrant and Minority Business Group, an organization that provides support to the diverse cultural and ethnic businesses in our community.

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For the past 35 years, the 100-yearold civic club has bestowed the annual accolade upon an individual who has gone beyond the expected scope of their abilities for the betterment and benefit of the Nashville community. The selection committee was spearheaded by George H. Armistead, III, one of the three original architects of the award (along with the late Gillespie Buchannan and the late Ralph Brunson). Past winners of note include Martha Ingram, Roy Acuff, Jack

Kiwanis Club of Nashville is a local chapter of Kiwanis International. This global organization of more than 660,000 members is dedicated to serving the children of the world. It annually raises more than US$100 million and dedicates more than 18.5 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children. Members of every age attend regular meetings, experience fellowship, raise funds for various causes and participate in service projects that help their communities. Dr. Wang can be reached at: drwang@wangvisioninstitute.com Wang Vision Cataract & Lasik Center 1801 West End Ave, Ste 1150, Nashville, TN 37203 615-321-8881 www.WangCataractLASIK.com

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Contents November 2016 | Vol. xxiii, No. 11

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Pumpkin Power

Bollywood for Babies

A Decade of Philanthropy

Welcoming the season at Fall for Cheekwood

Sparkle and flair at the Signature Chefs Auction

elebrating a sisterhood of service at C the Tiffany Circle Fall Luncheon

The Power of Love

Living Large

End Slavery Tennessee proves that love changes everything

The Nashville Zoo celebrates World Rhino Day at Sunset Safari

Back Again

Chic Happens

The Pilgrimage Festival returns to Franklin for a successful second year

Sharp-dressed ladies and gentlemen at Chic Awearness

Many Miles to Go Dinner on the Bridge celebrates 10 years

Joining Forces

Down on the Farm

Forever Autumn

The Difference One Night Makes

Breaking Barriers

Guys and Gals

Nashville Fashion Alliance and Goodwill Industries team up for The Reclamation

Once in a Blue Moon honors the past and the future

An Evening of Promise with Blake McMeans

Nashville Wine Auction hosts The Men’s Event and Champagne & Chardonnay

At Her Table Five Nashville chefs on their holiday culinary traditions

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Sarah Gavigan photographed at home by Daniel Meigs. Find recipes for Sarah’s paella, Julia Sullivan’s butternut squash mac and cheese (right) and other holiday favorites from local chefs in At Her Table on page 61.

features 61

Eat, Drink and Be Merry Two sommeliers weigh in on the perfect holiday pairings

departments 12 In Our Words Introducing new holiday recipes from Nashville’s best chefs

The Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee hosts Fall Harvest Dinner

The YWCA inducts eight inspiring leaders into the Academy for Women of Achievement

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Nuptials

Taking Vows

Deconstructing the Dish

Arts and Galleries

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Best Behavior

House and Home

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Latest Nashville weddings

Stone-Gerding vows

What to do with the extra Thanksgiving bird

Upcoming visual and performing arts

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Sweet and savory treats with a splash of something extra

Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

The missing ingredient

Calendar of November events

The history behind one of the oldest indoor pools in town

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I don’t know about you, but at our house, no two holiday feasts are the same. While there’s certainly a list of must-have dishes on our menu every Thanksgiving — sweet potato soufflé and squash casserole, to name the top two — we don’t shy away from incorporating new options into our meal each year. Last year, we had a Bloomy Rind cheese plate to start and homemade chocolate cronuts for dessert. The year before that, we greeted our guests with Pinewood Social’s Humble Magnificent cocktails after discovering the recipe online. (That recipe has become a new staple.) Regardless of how traditional your holiday meals are, there’s always room for something new. That’s why we went to five of our favorite chefs in town (who all hap-

pen to be women) and asked for their favorite holiday recipes. From Maneet Chauhan’s crown roast of lamb with mint cilantro chutney to Deb Paquette’s blue cheese sweet potato casserole, there is something to appease every taste and serve at every gathering this holiday season. Cover girl Sarah Gavigan recommends serving her paella the night before a holiday when the family is gathered together. Julia Sullivan concocted a tasty side dish that doubles as an entrée for the vegetarians at your table. And Margot McCormack’s spritz cookies need to be added to everyone’s baking list. (Trust us; we ate an entire tray of them at the photo shoot.) Turn to page 61 and get cooking!

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Channeling Capote As the Schermerhorn Symphony Center celebrates its 10th anniversary, the ladies behind this year’s Symphony Ball — namely co-chairs Melissa Mahanes and Elizabeth Papel — are planning something incredibly special for the white-tie gala this December. Drawing inspiration from Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball, held in 1966, Melissa and Elizabeth are transforming the Schermerhorn into the Plaza Hotel to recreate one of New York’s most glamorous society affairs. Melissa and Elizabeth shared their event inspiration with committee members at the Symphony Ball Prelude Party, held recently at Sanders and Matt Miller’s home. Guests sipped blood orange screwdrivers — Truman Capote’s cocktail of choice — and nibbled on hors d’œuvres including Shake Shack sliders. As she addressed the crowd, Melissa joked that over the past couple months she and Elizabeth have been repeatedly asking themselves “WWTCD: what would Truman Capote do?” In an effort to execute the theme as accurately as possible, the co-chairs are “strongly encouraging” guests to wear black and white attire to the ball. They also booked the Peter Duchin Orchestra to perform, the same band that

At the sold-out event, people squeezed past one another in search of the birthday boy and his charming wife, Hazel, hoping to snap a selfie with them. A silent auction contained items as varied as early Beatles photos and military memorabilia. Mercedes and Joe Longever, Carolyn and David Corlew, Taylor and Justin Jenkins, Kerrie and John T. Johnson, Marisa Wayne, Jennifer Wayne, Bebe Evans and Karen Mundy were among the 300-plus supporters who enjoyed The Palm’s signature surf-and-turf dinner. Storme Warren Larry and Co-chair Elizabeth Papel, emceed a program Co-chair Melissa and Dave Mahanes that included Buck Taylor, Ryan Weaver and war heroes Mark Geist and John Tiegen. By the end of the night, a recordsetting $100,000 was raised with the proceeds going to serve returning servicemen and women. Charlie’s celGil Merritt, Martha Ingram, Sanders and ebration continued Matt Miller, Alan Valentine through October

played at Truman Capote’s gathering 50 years ago. (Melissa went to tennis camp with Peter Duchin’s son more than 25 years ago, which is how she made the connection.) Among those raptly listening to details of this year’s Symphony Ball were Jan and Alan Valentine, Sandra Lipman, Amy and Owen Joyner, Laurie Eskind, Jay Joyner, Jason Bradshaw and Bob Deal, Janice Elliott and David Morgan, Laura and Charlie Niewold, Carol Yochem, Laura and TK Kimbrell, Ellen Martin, Betsy Wills, Lisa Campbell, Joyce Vise, and Sharon and Todd Sandahl.

certificate toward a bespoke suit from Bash by Barry Wishnow — was run by Tim, who looked dashing in his Bash jacket and vest. By the end of the night, more than $16,000 was raised to support OZ Arts Nashville’s world-class, innovative artistic programs as well as education and outreach opportunities for kids, families and lifelong learners. Now in its fourth season, the nonprofit cultural institution offers an inspiring destination for performing and visual art presentations by leading artists.

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Anyone who wondered what to wear this season only needed to attend the annual Fall Fashion Show and LunThe second annual CigArt, held at OZ cheon hosted by the Friends of CumArts Nashville, was perfectly described berland Heights. A bevy of women as “dinner, drinks and art among began arriving to Hillwood Country Club as early as 10 a.m. to shop for friends.” And of course, cigars were a stylish clothes and accessories from given considering the contemporary performance and installation space The French Shoppe and to search for something special to take home at the silent auction. The Fashion Show exclusively featured The French Shoppe attire modeled by Mary Allen, Ann Cain, Gina Ferrari, Ellie Hagar, Morel Harvey, Fay McFarlin, Sue Minch, Deana Posten, Elizabeth Pergrande and Pat Wildrick. And Joy Moore, Cano Ozgener, Mike Moore it would not be a Friends fashion show without Eleanor Whitworth, who has walked in was once the home to CAO Cigars. every one. To emphasize the main draw, a large Eleanna Flautt stood in for travelsmoldering stogie decorated the invitation created by Bryce McCloud of ing Jeanne Dudley Smith to present the finale of Jeanne’s Fantasia gowns Isle of Printing. Last year’s event was modeled by ladies including Ceci Bilsuch fun that there was little trouble lining up a huge host committee. lington, Taylor Shipani, Karen CooDue to inclement weather, the per and Nichole Huseby. Van Tucker event was limited to the indoors, but wore the dress Jeanne created for her that didn’t stop anyone from lighting to wear at The Reclamation, which up one of the offerings from Crowned was held the night before. The model Heads Cigars. (The ventilation in the space is outstanding!) To the left and right of the smokes, an abundance of bourbons, smoky rums and drafts were spread out, just begging to be sampled. After checking out the silent auction, which naturally had plenty of cigar packMary Herbert, Melody Dwyer, Chair Jeannie Abro ages, guests — including Arnita Ozgener, Amy getting the most applause was Manuand Brannan Atkinson, Debe Dohrer, el who walked the catwalk wearing his Aylin Ozgener and Scott Hethcox, own classic Manuel Couture designs Rob Hebert, Kate Brock and Hunter and his winning smile. Jent — helped themselves to wholeInspired by the fashions and fueled hog pulled pork from Martin’s Bar-Bby a delicious lunch from Hillwood’s Que Joint. executive chef Mark Wakefield, the A spirited live auction — which ladies — including Friends founder included a painting by CAO and OZ Dottie Threadgill, chair Jeannie Arts Founder Cano Ozgener, a weekAbro, Melody Dwyer and Joan Davis long vacation to Telluride and a gift

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The Power of Pearls The Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence kicked off domestic violence awareness month at its fourth annual Pearls & Pinstripes Gala. The agency, the leading voice for survivors of domestic and sexual assault, is a statewide network of organizations, programs and individuals working to improve the lives of survivors and, ultimately, end violence. The Tennessee Titans hosted the event at Nissan Stadium West Club with its fantastic views of our city’s skyline. The evening began with a cocktail reception and silent auction that included some fantastic Titans packages. Event chair Rachel Stutts, one of our Model Behavior nominees for her commitment to the organization, worked the room thanking the many representatives from the legislative, judicial and legal worlds as well as the countless others who support the coalition’s mission. Committee members Rebecca and Lester Demaree, Mollie Gass, Olivia Bradford, Carey Elzey, Jessica Dauphin and Derrell Stinson were in the crowd taking a chance at the Wine Grab, posing with Titans cheerleaders and watching artist Michael McBride concentrate on a live-painting piece. Dinner began with Mike Keith, “the Voice of the Titans,” welcoming everyone before he introduced Beth Harwell and Megan Barry. After a filling meal of chicken and rice pilaf with asparagus, the Tennessee Titans received the Community

chat with the designers. It also shined a light on the diversity of our city’s growing fashion industry. “This event is about exposing our designers to Middle Tennesseans because we’re about more than rhinestones and cowboy boots,” Van said. And she couldn’t have been more right. The array of wares for sale included chic bohemian styles from Amanda Valentine, custom hats from Fanny and June, designer denim by Imogene + Willie, one-of-a-kind jewelry from Seraphine Design, and handcrafted leather bags from Ceri Hoover and Lilyan James. In addition to the retail booths, The Cosmetic Market was offering free makeovers; Uncle Classic Barbershop was providing beard trims and hot shaves, and tailor Jeff Loring was on hand to alter clothing purchased from designers. The VIP Preview attracted a crowd of 300 fashion lovers including Poni Silver who was available in the Beth Harwell, Kathy Walsh, Megan booth for her clothing Barry, Rebecca Demaree line (Black By Maria

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etown was overrun with grown-ups for its annual Comedy for a Cause. Founder Michael W. Smith cochaired the amusing evening with his wife, Debbie, to raise funds for the nonprofit’s outreach for youth and teens, providing opportunities in arts, music, action sports and mentoring programs. The ordinarily casual affair took on an uptown feel as Judith Bracken helped the staff turn the SoBro space into an elegant supper club with sparTinney Contemporary was packed kling chandeliers, towering candelawith an A-list crowd, eager for a bra and sophisticated black linens. glimpse of the gallery’s new Wild EnAfter taking in the unexpected glamcounters exhibit and the man behind our, guests including Jennie and Rob the lens, David Yarrow. The exhibit McCabe, Beth and Dave Alexander, featured an up-close-and-personal Sallie and John Bailey, Arnita and look at the planet’s most fascinatTim Ozgener, and Marcia and Robing and ferocious wildlife in striking ert Echols viewed the silent auction. Guitars signed by Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake drew the most attention, and the bidding was fierce for ones from Dolly Parton, Lynyrd Skynryd, and Amy and Vince. Local sports heroes Mike Fisher and Marcus Mariota also provided bid-worthy Nora and Kent Kirby, Susan Tinney, memorabilia. David Yarrow After welcoming everyone, Michael — black-and-white photographs that looking just as dapper as he did in our David, a world-renowned photograModel Behavior issue — was quick pher, captured around the world. The to say, “In spite of what your mother gathering served as a release party for tells you, you can have your cellphone the artist’s newest coffee-table book, out tonight.” So, while servers delivalso titled Wild Encounters. A porered Jim ‘N Nick’s marinated chicken tion of the proceeds from the book is breast, beef brisket and gourmet mac donated to Tusk Trust, an organization dedicated to conservation, community development and environmental education in Africa. David is the nonprofit’s affiliated photographer, and Co-chair Michael W. Smith, Pam Ham, his friend Prince Co-chair Debbie Smith, Gina and William is the Richard Curtis royal patron (and also wrote the foreword for his book). and cheese, guests kept close watch David’s Nashville visit — his fourth on their bids. That was until besttime in what he calls our “vibrant selling comedienne Chonda Pierce boom boom city” — was the first stop distracted them with her trademark on an international book tour that clean comedy and had everyone in will take him to Brussels, Stockholm stitches. By the end of the night, the and Zurich, among other cities. He event far exceeded its goal, raising alhad quite the turnout for his Tinney most $350,000 — and that’s nothing visit, including Reba McEntire, Kix to laugh at. Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Aimee and John Oates, Chantel and John Esposito, Lucia Folk, Gigi Butler and In the midst of what should be known John Hamlin. as Kick-off Season, the Ballet Ball committee came together over coffee and breakfast pastries to discuss Best known for its indoor skate park, plans for the black-tie gala scheduled after-school activities and youth profor March. Co-chairs Laura Currie grams, the typically teen-filled Rockand Martha Ivester were thrilled to

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Pumpkin Power Welcoming the season at Fall for Cheekwood

Co-chairs Vandana Abramson and Corinne Kidd, Jane MacLeod

Mary Coyle Spessard, Lydia Spessard

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fter a sweltering summer like the the one we just experienced, Fall for Cheekwood was the perfect way to celebrate the much-anticipated arrival of autumn. Co-chairs Vandana Abramson and Corinne Kidd planned a day of family fun that sold out in record time. More than 900 parents, children and even a few grandparents roamed throughout the 55 acres enjoying an old-fashioned festival on the historic property. A full-size pumpkin house was built in the pumpkin patch this year. After running through and around the structure numerous times, children slowed down long enough to choose the perfect gourd to take home. Then, it was time to dash to one of the many activities planned for kids of all ages, including pumpkin bowling, sack races, face painting and pumpkin decorating. A huge hay slide was popular with the school-age kids while the preschool set waited patiently for a turn at the mini version. Rumor has it honorary co-chair Brandt Snedeker took in a couple of rounds of mini-golf in the Wills Perennial Garden. Hay rides constantly circled the grounds giving everyone a chance to catch their breath and be reminded of the beauty of Cheekwood’s botanical gardens. There were no admonitions of “don’t ruin your appetite!” as kids sampled their way through a smorgasbord of pretzels, popcorn, doughnuts and s’mores. (Don’t worry; watchful adults melted the puffs over Sterno flames.) While the offspring were busy eating, parents slipped over to grab a beer or cocktail from one of several bars placed throughout the grounds. Just outside Botanic Hall, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q provided a bountiful buffet, erasing any concerns about dinner plans. With school the next day, it was time for families to head home, tired and comforted knowing they had raised funds to cover school trips for 10,000 children who will experience Cheekwood free of charge.

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Sparkle and flair at the Signature Chefs Auction

alking into the Signature Chefs Auction felt like stepping straight into another culture. The real horse waiting outside, the giant metallic vases overflowing with orange and purple blooms, the henna tattoo artists, the Ganesh statues and the lively Indian music brought the Bollywood theme to life. Event planner Meredith Zeller even created an entryway filled with vibrant orange, purple and deep pink lanterns, which was a lovely backdrop for people to snap photos in front of. From then on, the night was infused with sparkle and flair. The food did not disappoint with Maneet Chauhan serving as the chair of the event. Aatul Jain, executive chef at Chauhan Ale & Masala House, worked alongside her as the culinary chair, dishing out potato and pea-filled Indian puff pastry and pomegranate stewed chickpeas topped with tamarind and mint chutneys, yogurt raita and sev noodles. The local culinary talent was represented superbly with 21 different restaurants all there to support March of Dimes. The Mockingbird, one of two new restaurants from Maneet coming soon to the Gulch, served grilled bread with whipped brie, jalapeño jam, chimichurri and heirloom grape tomatoes. (Chef Brian Riggenbach recently made the move from Chicago with husband Mikey Corona to help the project come to life.) Jason Kroll, executive chef of Gaylord Opryland Resort, wowed the crowd with two sanddollar-sized tacos, and Tom+Chee had the creamiest, smoothest beer cheese soup for all to sample. In the final seconds of the silent auction, everyone started to find their seats. “Tonight is a night for all of us to join March of Dimes in saving lives,” said Maneet, donning her glamorous purple sari. She went on to talk about her own child who was born prematurely and how special this organization is to her family. Following her story was the live auction that offered personal dinner parties prepared by some of the most famous Nashville chefs, a three-course kids cooking class with Maneet herself, and even a trip that included a train ride, cruise and more. The evening ended with stuffed bellies, full hearts and all-around success for March of Dimes.

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A Decade of Philanthropy

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Celebrating a sisterhood of service at the Tiffany Circle Fall Luncheon

s the Tiffany Circle commemorates its 10th anniversary this year, the local Nashville branch — one of the founding chapters — celebrated a banner year as well, welcoming 17 new members into the fold, the largest increase in a single year since they launched. This sisterhood of devoted Red Cross supporters gathered at the Belle Meade Country Club for their biggest Fall Luncheon to date, joined by members from Alabama, Kentucky and across Tennessee. Co-chair Anne Russell greeted guests as they took their seats and invited them to “kick off the fall season — even though it’s going to be 90 today.” And it may have been hot outside, but inside the country club, it looked — and tasted — as though fall had arrived. Vivid autumnal hues warmed up the tables in centerpieces comprised of deep orange roses, green hydrangeas, red cockscombs, yellow daisies and burgundy berries. The ladies dined on a sweet butternut squash soup with crème fraîche, a spinach and Gruyère quiche, and warm fried apple pies topped with vanilla ice cream and a caramel drizzle. One of the most impactful moments of this annual event is the brief address from the keynote speaker, and this year was no exception. Co-chair Barbara Bovender introduced “the most inspirational, can-do person I know,” Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, chairman of the Red Cross board and the founder of Tiffany Circle. Between humorous anecdotes about her mom and poignant memories from her years of service, Bonnie took the opportunity to remind the crowd of Tennessee’s impressive history of volunteerism and the incredible work of the Tiffany Circle. In the past 10 years, the Red Cross has responded to 660,000 disasters, taught CPR to 23 million people, served 3.6 million military families and immunized 2 billion children. And with chapters of the Tiffany Circle as generous as our Nashville one, which has raised nearly $1 million this year alone, this important, life-saving work will continue for generations to come.

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The Power of Love End Slavery Tennessee proves that love changes everything

t the End Slavery Tennessee annual luncheon, the Music City Center was packed with more than 850 supporters of the organization that confronts slavery in our state and promotes healing for human trafficking survivors. Its “What is 13?” campaign drives home the message that 13 is the average age of entry into human trafficking — a tragedy that happens to 94 Tennessee teens each month. Co-chairs Susan Reinfeldt and Mary Trapnell themed the event “Love Changes Everything,” referring to the restorative power of love in the lives of survivors. The program opened with honorary co-chairs Crissy Haslam and Cary Slattery announcing that Tennessee is now one of the toughest in the nation with its laws against human trafficking. Founder and Executive Director Derri Smith spoke of ESTN’s latest accomplishments: It partnered with the district attorney’s office to start a specialized human trafficking court — one of only five in the country. ESTN is on track to receive and care for 150 survivors this year, almost twice that of 2015. They will soon move into a portion of the old Nashville Memorial Hospital to accommodate the increase in survivors and additional staff. State senator Bill Ketron received the 2016 Human Trafficking Impact Award for sponsoring and cosponsoring bills that protect children, help victims and stop traffickers. Presenting the award, Derri said, “[He] has used his influence not just for good but for greatness, helping to make Tennessee one of the best states in the nation for human trafficking laws.” The keynote address was a powerful and moving performance depicting the stark contrast between a typical 13-year-old’s life and that of one being trafficked, using video and a young actress reading actual journal entries of a survivor. The Heimermann Children’s Choir brought the luncheon to a close with a beautiful rendition of “What the World Needs Now is Love.” ESTN Board Chair Bill Decker summed the day up perfectly, saying, “We know that love does indeed change everything. At End Slavery Tennessee, we witness the healing power of unconditional love in the lives of human trafficking survivors.”

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Bill Decker, Derri and Bill Smith

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Joan Cheek, Trey Lipman, Laurie Eskind

Hal Cato, Wendi Powell

Caleb Followill and Lily Aldridge, Kerr Tigrett, Butch Spyridon

Living Large The Nashville Zoo celebrates World Rhino Day at Sunset Safari

Greg Hagood, Heather and Drew Robers, Heather Maki, Ann McKinney

Ralph Davis, Julie and Breck Walker, Suann Davis

t was an evening of “rhinormous fun” at the Nashville Zoo’s annual Sunset Safari. Scheduled on World Rhino Day, the fall fundraiser celebrated the arrival of two very special — and very large — new residents of the zoo: Mortimer and The Cheetah, male white rhinos weighing in at a respectable 3,700 pounds each. The gentlemen, who will be joined by four females in the new white rhinoceros exhibit opening in 2017, were still in quarantine for the party (mandatory for their first few weeks), but that didn’t stop the festivities from carrying on in their honor. Sunset Safari co-chairs Lisa Henderson, Cile Scanlan and Melanie Tigrett made the very smart decision to move the Patrons Party into the former gift shop, more centrally located in the zoo, giving VIPs a chance to check out several restaurants and other animals on display before popping into the party. Once inside, a rhino ice sculpture was the first thing to catch the eye, but between the two-toed sloth and giant snake being carried through the room and the two clouded leopards in a cage in the corner, there was plenty to entertain. Outside of the Patrons Party, the zoo was filled with hundreds of revelers sampling bites and drinks from local eateries. More than 50 Music City restaurants had tables set up throughout the park, offering tastings of their newest or most popular dishes. There were grits cakes topped with pulled pork from Edley’s, Nutella milkshakes from Flip Burger Boutique, three types of ceviche from Virago, kale salad from Adele’s, a salsa and guacamole bar from Bajo Sexto and ice cream cookie sandwiches from Ben & Jerry’s. And the list goes on and on! Everyone had their fill and then some, pausing between bites to watch fire twirlers, DJs and a metal sculptor. Zookeepers entertained crowds with animals ranging from giant tortoises to a blue and gold macaw, reminding everyone that big or small, the animals at the Nashville Zoo are always worth celebrating! by Nancy Floyd photographs by Eric England continued on page 38

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Anna Currie with Fern

Alex Leitten, Molly Lyons, Denise Vogel, Kellye Stuart

Donna and Lee Gilliam

Cari Freitag, Judy Spencer Melody Telfer, Tim and Katherine Fuller

Chris and Susan Holmes, Kate and Steve Ezell

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Jim and Sally Hunt

Kelcy Moore, Shannon Pruitt

Dustin Reese, Kristie Linstead, Jade Linstead, Hannah Feeley, Kelly Shelburne David and Lisa Manning

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David Webber, Jennifer and Jamey Parker, Tarah Webber, Ben Sanford

Back Again

Nancy Smith, Holly Hines, Mary Pearce, Gregory Flittner

The Pilgrimage Festival returns to Franklin for a successful second year

fter a wildly successful inaugural run in 2015, the Pilgrimage Festival returned to Harlinsdale Farm for two days of live music and local art. The profile of the boutique music festival, which supports Franklin Parks and MusiCares, was raised significantly when Leiper’s Fork newest celebrity resident, Justin Timberlake, signed on as a producer and partner. Although JT was out of the country for this year’s festival, his best friend and business partner, Trace Ayala, was backstage taking in many of the shows. Some 15,000 music lovers filled the park each day to watch more than 60 artists perform across four stages. And while the festival continued to welcome worldrenowned performers like Beck, Violent Femmes, Cake and Grace Potter, the lineup also included a lot of local talent as well. Country darling Kacey Musgraves packed in a crowd on Sunday afternoon despite sweltering temperatures; Miranda Lambert danced side-stage as her boyfriend, Anderson East, performed; singer-songwriter Margo Price proved more than worthy of her recent Americana Emerging Artist of the Year Award with her fantastic set, and Nashville resident John Oates reunited with Daryl Hall as Sunday night’s headliner. Although the temperatures were less than ideal, there were plenty of places for fans to cool off. VIP areas were stationed throughout the park, each with its own unique personality and vibe. The bohemian Shangri Lounge boasted hammock chairs swaying from trees and massage stations; the Midnight Sun VIP Lounge offered freshly smoked barbecue and football games on flat-screen TVs, and the Score Towers were filled with comfy couches, ceiling fans and elevated views of the Kimbro Harpeth River stage. A curated selection of paintings and photography in the Art Barn included the works of local artists like Lexie Armstrong, Anne Goetze and Arthur Kirkby, and in the Merchant Market, an impressive roster of makers and artisans were selling everything from cigars to hammocks to handcrafted jewelry. Fresh off another amazing year, the team behind the festival was already back at work planning for the 2017 festival. Here’s to hoping JT keeps his schedule clear!

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Chic Happens Sharp-dressed ladies and gentlemen at Chic Awearness

he invitation said 6:30 p.m., but by that time, parking spaces at Prima were scarce for the fourth annual Chic Awearness. More than 200 guests filled the swanky space for a night of fashion and fun — with a goal of raising awareness of ovarian cancer’s subtle signs and symptoms and funding promising research to aid early detection and treatment. The room was awash in teal, the color for ovarian cancer awareness. Attendees sported dresses, scarves, ties and vests in the shade, and they sipped on a similarly hued cocktail, the Butterfly Kiss, before delving into a buffet teeming with delicious food. Prima’s chefs outdid themselves preparing house-cured Cecina with pumpkin seeds, bay shrimp with gigante beans, fried pork belly, braised octopus salad with corn and chimichurri, grilled broccoli with blue cheese and almonds and eggplant carpaccio. Chic Awearness Founder, ovarian cancer survivor and event chair Marci Houff welcomed everyone before launching into a program with words from NewsChannel 5’s Carrie Sharp, survivor Jayne Wochomurka, and Laura Heatherly, CEO of the T.J. Martell Foundation, the beneficiary of the night. Proceeds from this year’s Chic Awearness will fund the foundation’s innovative cancer research program at the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Without a doubt, the high point each year is a fashion show in which the models are ovarian cancer survivors or family members of someone affected by the disease. For the fourth year in a row, Levy’s provided the best of fall trends, and they were thrilled to style men, who walked the catwalk for the first time. The crowd cheered as the models descended the stairs and strutted through the room to tunes spun by DJ Ron, who flew in from Chicago. The evening was a huge success, raising more than $95,000 to promote ovarian cancer awareness, education and research that will continue making a difference in the lives of women affected by the disease.

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Many Miles to Go Dinner on the Bridge celebrates 10 years

ith so many social events filling up the calendar, organizations are always looking for ways to elevate their affairs or present attendees with unique or once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and entertainment. For 10 years, the folks at Greenways for Nashville have found a way to showcase the important work they do and treat guests to a rare and memorable evening at Dinner on the Bridge. At this always-fabulous fall event, hundreds of patrons dine together at community tables along the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge overlooking the skyline, and this year’s 10th anniversary proved to be even more special than most. For starters, the weather was absolutely fantastic. Despite the threat of rain earlier in the week, the evening proved to be clear and crisp, a welcome change to the unbearably hot temperatures of late. The only thing rivaling the brilliant colors of the sunset reflected off the Cumberland River as guests arrived was the sight of aerialists suspended from the top of the bridge on gold ribbons. These talented ladies spent the entire evening flipping, swaying and swinging high above the crowd, eliciting gasps of admiration from onlookers. After a convivial cocktail hour, guests took their seats at tables draped in blue cloths with green runners and topped with potted rosemary plants and candles in mason jars. As dinner was served, Mark Deutschmann, chairman of the board, hailed the past and future work of Greenways, including plans to connect eight major corridors throughout the city. “We’re creating a legacy with our greenway system,” Mark said, “but we have many more miles to go.” Megan Barry echoed his remarks, calling Nashville’s greenway system “critical” and sharing the exciting news that the government has designated $5 million to build 3 ½ additional miles this year. Now that’s city growth that everyone can get excited about!

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Clayton and Kate Brown

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Joining Forces Nashville Fashion Alliance and Goodwill Industries team up for The Reclamation

ashville Fashion Alliance and Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee did something seldom seen in the nonprofit world when they co-presented a new fundraiser, The Reclamation. The event sold out, and the crowd of supporters filled Track One for an evening that celebrated the collaborative spirit in our community. For anyone wondering what these two entities have in common, Goodwill President and CEO Matthew Bourlakis explained, “Our most important common thread is that we help people. We train and empower them so that we can improve their lives and, in turn, improve the lives of those around them.” The steering committee, led by co-chairs Miranda Pontes and Donna Yurdin, tapped the best creative minds in art, fashion, food and music for a nonstop sensory night. Visual artists created large-scale installations to decorate the venue. Guests were most curious to see items from 12 fashion designers who shopped exclusively at Goodwill stores and created garments and accessories from those materials. These one-of-a-kind pieces — including a pair of shoes made from broken glass — were the main topics of cocktail chatter. The multi-course dinner was a fantastic partnership of local chefs and growers. Margot McCormack used Eaton’s Creek Organics in her salad; Julia Sullivan blended up Greener Roots produce for a late summer gazpacho, and Sal Avila tapped Six Boots Growers’ Collective for his entrée. Finally, Kayla May and Bloomsbury Farm sated everyone’s sweet tooth. The meal concluded with words from honorary chair Megan Barry, who is frequently spotted in local fashions. Her fabulous leather coat was made by participating designer Eric Bornhop of Eric Adler. The menswear designer found a Butterick pattern for guidance to cut his big foray into womenswear. As Guilty Pleasures took the stage, Late Party guests swarmed in, alternatively taking in the art and dancing to ’80s cover tunes. Earlier in the night, Van Tucker, CEO of the Nashville Fashion Alliance, said, “[Tonight] will spotlight values such as collaboration, social responsibility and the sustainability of a vibrant and creative economy that make this community great.” Those values make a great party too!

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Down on the Farm Once in a Blue Moon honors the past and the future

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ach year, The Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee welcomes the arrival of autumn with gusto. The group’s annual Fall Harvest Dinner embraces the changing of the season during Cheekwood Harvest, our botanical garden’s festival reveling in all things fall. This year, the weather was perfect for checking out the new pumpkin house in the pumpkin patch, tracking down the scarecrows in the Turner Seasons Garden and being wowed by the explosion of more than 5,000 richly colored chrysanthemums in the Robert Ellis Color Garden. Proceeds from the dinners underwrite the profusion of fall’s official flower, which is planted specifically for the seasonal celebration. The weather was also perfect for holding this year’s dinner outside. Co-chair Carla Nelson returned in part because “last year’s week-long nonstop rain forced us inside, and I really wanted a redemption year with dinner served in the garden!” Her co-chair, Gretchen Wilson, designed a picturesque, elegant setting, including understated centerpieces of seeded eucalyptus garlands that ran the length of whitewashed wood tables and fresh rosemary sprigs at each setting for an extra touch. The sizable crowd attested to everyone’s enthusiasm for the al fresco event. Attendees gathered on the Rose Terrace where they nibbled on bacon-wrapped dates and smoked Gouda pimento cheese corn-cake bites and chose among wines, traditional libations and the tempting bourbon-tasting bar, which offered five single-barrel Southern bourbons from Red Spirits & Wine. When everyone finally found their seats at the community tables lining the Color Garden paths, they were treated to a scrumptious meal from d.Kates Catering of fried green tomatoes with lump crab meat, sliced tenderloin of beef, roasted rosemary new potatoes, asparagus, and chocolate budino with a salted caramel and cinnamon palmier. The evening came to an end far too soon — but not before everyone had made plans to return at least once more to see the ever-changing color show of chrysanthemums.

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n a night when the city of Nashville is bustling with those finishing out a long and busy week, it was a nice respite for many to gather in recognition of a man’s life that changed so drastically. Held at City Winery, the Blake McMeans Evening of Promise was a moving reminder of “the importance of making strong, healthy choices throughout life.” Once one of the nation’s top-ranked high school tennis players, Blake McMeans made the decision to drink and drive, resulting in an accident that left him without the use of the right side of his body. In support of his nonprofit outreach, the Blake McMeans Foundation and Promise Tour, the people of Nashville came together for a night to show support and give generously. This lively event continues to grow each year and with co-chairs Rebecca Rutledge and Blair Murfree — who is also Blake’s sister — at the helm, this year was no exception. After a refreshing cocktail hour where patrons engaged in warm conversation and had the opportunity to bid on prizes with a clever tennis-themed raffle, guests were welcomed into the dining room, and the night’s entertainment began. Following a brief introduction of the festivities, the live auction kicked off as guests opened their hearts as well as their pocketbooks. Shortly after, songwriters Tony Arata and Pat Alger won over the crowd with top hits like “Unanswered Prayers” and “The Thunder Rolls” while the brother-sister trio The Cains raised the roof with their folksy harmonies. However, it was Blake’s own testimony that solidified the night’s true purpose with a powerful and forthright message: “It’s a decision you make in a matter of seconds ... Please don’t drink and drive. It’s stupid.”

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Breaking Barriers The YWCA inducts eight inspiring leaders into the Academy for Women of Achievement

or 25 years, the YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee has been honoring tremendous female leaders and humanitarians in our community at the Academy for Women of Achievement induction celebration. And despite the fact that the YWCA has bestowed this honor onto more than 140 women in the past two and a half decades, there was no shortage of qualified ladies to select from for this year’s class. As our city grows, so does the generosity and service of its citizens as proven by the eight incredible women spotlighted at this event. Everyone wanted a chance to say congratulations to the honorees as evidenced by the serious bottlenecking and deafening chatter awaiting them at the entrance to the party at the Omni. Guests barely made it past the check-in table before having to navigate through the throng gathered around a YWCA backdrop where the members of this year’s class — Megan Barry, Katherine Brown, Marilyn Dubree, Claire Gulmi, Cordia Harrington, Sharon Hurt, Beverly Keel and Aleta Trauger — were having their photos taken. In a few moments of calm before the event, Megan Barry and her security team, who had just spent time hanging out with Lady Gaga the night before, chatted about being equally excited to head over to Ascend Amphitheater following dinner to see Kings of Leon, further proving that in addition to being our first female mayor, Megan is arguably our coolest. After the convivial cocktail hour, guests were ushered into the ballroom for the program, which celebrated each woman’s unique contributions to our city. With backgrounds and accomplishments in corporate finance, health care, politics, baking, journalism and law, there are few corners of our community that have been untouched by the class of 2016. As leaders and barrier breakers, they embody the YWCA’s mission of empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all and set an example for young girls and women everywhere, from the kitchen to the courthouse.

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ot that anyone ever needs a reason to drink Champagne, but when it’s for a great cause, it’s absolutely impossible to say no. That’s why more than 200 women spent the evening at Lucy McCullough’s Laurelbrooke home at Champagne & Chardonnay. The Nashville Wine Auction’s “just for ladies” event is an entertaining way to spend time with friends, enjoy excellent wines and help fund the fight against cancer. While sipping bubbly and wine from The Wine Shoppe at Green Hills, the ladies nibbled on decadent appetizers including seared duck breast, grilled prawns, adobo summer crab salad, and lobster and pimento cheese tater tots from G Catering. They kept a close eye on exceptional wine lots offered at the silent auction, which wrapped around Lucy’s inviting pool, and a frenzied bidding for Keith Urban tickets took place during the live auction. Those wanting to take home a sure thing spent their time and money shopping for fall fashions from Emerson Grace. Meanwhile, across town, the gentlemen were enjoying a little fun of their own at The Men’s Event, a lavish evening of dining and drinking at Prima. Co-chairs Harvey Crouch and Jim Lewis welcomed 100 gents to the Gulch restaurant, which was closed all night for the party. The night was a tribute to one of the Nashville Wine Auction’s most devoted patrons — the late Billy Ray Hearn — who was known for organizing “boys’ nights” to enjoy some of the world’s best food and wine. The five-course dinner (and pairings) from Prima’s executive chef, Salvador Avila, included lamb tartare with sweet potato chips, cured duck breast atop a roasted Brussels sprouts salad, braised beef cheeks and pumpkin risotto, dry aged ribeye with charred green beans and pumpkin pie. The wine pairings for each course were from smaller wineries — less than 1,000 cases per vintage — adding another level of decadence and exclusivity to the evening. Billy Ray most certainly would have approved!

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Maneet Chauhan Crown Roast of Lamb

Growing up in India, Maneet has memories of learning about the holiday tradition of crown of lamb. This is Maneet’s take on the tradition, but like all of her dishes, it has an unexpected twist. For Maneet, cooking for friends and family is all about togetherness. She recommends serving the lamb and potatoes family-style along with cranberry rice, roasted root vegetables and mint cilantro chutney.

¼ cup chopped fresh mint 4 tablespoons fresh ginger-garlic paste 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 crown roasts of lamb, 14 chops each (two 7-rib racks of lamb tied together) Olive oil Chaat masala for sprinkling Preheat oven to 450 F. Mix mint, ginger-garlic paste, cilantro, fenugreek, salt and black pepper in small bowl. Place crown roasts of lamb, spaced apart, on a large baking sheet. Brush lamb with olive oil. Rub on herb mixture. Cover bones loosely with sheet of foil. Roast lamb until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 125 F to 130 F for rare, about 20 minutes; 130 F to 135 F for mediumrare, about 30 minutes; or 135 F to 140 F for medium, about 35 minutes. Transfer lamb to platter; let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Remove foil and string. Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve with mint cilantro chutney and smashed lemony sage roasted fingerling potatoes.

Mint Cilantro Chutney 2 cups cilantro leaves 2 cups mint leaves 1 cup mango pulp ½-inch piece of ginger

5 or 6 green chilies ½ cup lime juice Salt, to taste Grind all ingredients to a fine paste, adding a little water if needed.

Smashed Lemony Sage Roasted Fingerling Potatoes 2 large sage leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon kosher salt 4 pounds fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Freshly ground pepper Preheat the oven to 425 F. In a mini food processor, pulse the sage, rosemary and thyme until finely chopped. Add the lemon zest and pulse to blend. Add the salt and pulse until finely ground. Transfer the herb salt to a small bowl. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and butter and season with pepper. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on 2 large rimmed baking sheets and roast for 25 minutes. Season the potatoes generously with the herb salt, toss well and continue baking for 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and golden. Gently smash potatoes and serve on a platter with the crown of lamb.

About the Chef A James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author and TV personality, Maneet opened Chauhan Ale & Masala House in 2014. She is presently working on two new restaurants next door: a modern diner called The Mockingbird Nashville, with Chopped winner Brian Riggenbach, and Tansuo, a Chinese restaurant.

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Sarah Gavigan Smoky Paella For a holiday party or for the first night together with family and friends, Sarah’s go-to dish is smoky paella. “The richness of the dish with the smoke of the grill is just a magical combination,” she says. The key to the dish is good chorizo. (Sarah gets hers from Carniceria San Luis on Harding Place.) And stay away from charcoal bricks and lighter fluid as the paella takes on the flavor of the smoke. Opt for highquality charcoal and maybe even some smoking chips.

4 cups chicken stock, warmed ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat 1 pound chorizo, removed from casing 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 bell peppers (preferably red, yellow and orange), roughly torn into 1-inch pieces 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 cups medium-grain Spanish rice ½ teaspoon saffron 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded Salt and freshly ground pepper Lemon wedges for serving Light grill and begin cooking at peak heat. (Have backup coals ready or enough of a coal base to stay at high heat for an hour.) Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Set a paella pan

or a very large wide skillet on the grill and add olive oil. Add chorizo to pan and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add chicken to the pan and cook, turning once, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken directly onto grill to finish cooking, about 10 minutes. Add the onions, peppers and garlic to the pan with the rendered chorizo fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes. Add the rice to the pan and stir until golden, about 3 minutes. Add warm stock. Roll the saffron between your hands and add with a large pinch of salt. Add the chicken thighs and chorizo back in and cover the grill. Cook until the stock has reduced to 2 cups, about 12 minutes. Arrange shrimp, clams and mussels into the rice, cover the grill again and simmer until the chicken, shrimp and shellfish are cooked through and the clams and mussels are open, about 10 minutes. Discard any shellfish that don’t open. Serve in shallow bowls with a crispy baguette and a nice Spanish red wine. Serves 8.

About the Chef Sarah is the owner of Otaku Ramen in the Gulch and POP Nashville on the east side. Her newest venture, Little Octopus, will be relocating to the Gulch later this year.

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Margot McCormack Continuing a long family tradition, Margot bakes spritz cookies every holiday season — just the way her mother did. She says the secret is using a cookie gun attachment that makes long, thin cookies instead of fat, round ones. Perfect for kids and grownups alike, Margot decorates these holiday treats with a variety of sprinkles and serves them both at home and on her cookie plate at the restaurant every year.

Spritz Cookies 3 sticks unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of kosher salt Sprinkles for decorating (optional) Preheat oven to 400 F. Cream butter and sugar. Beat egg with milk and vanilla and then add to creamed mixture. In a separate bowl, sift together

flour and baking power with a pinch of salt and add gradually to creamed mixture. Stir to incorporate ingredients but do not over-mix. Place dough into cookie press and pipe onto ungreased cookie sheets in four rows. Cut cookies into 2- or 3-inch rectangles and decorate as desired. Bake for 8 minutes until just beginning to brown; do not allow to fully brown. Let cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to cool on a rack. Repeat process until all dough is used. Make sure your cookie sheet is clean from debris. Leftover decorations will burn. Eat right away or wrap carefully in cookie tin or Tupperware. These are very fragile and do not travel well; use caution when stacking. Makes approximately 72 cookies.

About the Chef A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Margot honed her skills in a European cafe in New York City’s East Village before returning to Nashville. She opened her East Nashville namesake, Margot Café & Bar, in 2001 followed by neighboring restaurant Marché Artisan Foods in 2006.

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Julia Sullivan Raw Oysters With Meyer Lemon Mignonette With a handful of vegetarians in her immediate family, Julia developed the butternut squash mac and cheese to be a flavorful fall side that doubles as a hearty main for non meateaters. While the mac and cheese reminds her of holidays spent with family, the raw oysters with Meyer lemon mignonette remind her of a Christmas Eve spent at a neighborhood pub in West Village with her industry friends for an “orphans” feast that included raw oysters, pâté and goose with all the trimmings.

4 dozen oysters ½ cup Champagne vinegar 4 Meyer lemons, juiced and zested 4 green chilies, finely minced 4 tablespoons finely minced shallot Combine vinegar, lemon juice and zest, chilies and shallot and let macerate for 30 minutes before serving. Can be refrigerated and served for up to four days. Shuck oysters, removing top shell and carefully loosening the muscle from the bottom so it can easily slide out. Keep cold until ready to serve. Serve atop rock salt instead of ice to avoid melting. Mignonette can be served atop oysters or on the side in a small bowl.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese 1 butternut squash, cut lengthwise, seeds removed 5 ounces extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces dried pasta (macaroni, rigatoni, gemelli, etc.) 3 cups Lacinato kale, cleaned, stems removed and torn into 2-inch chunks 10 ounces white button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and quartered 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing baking dish ½ Spanish onion, diced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk 4 ounces Parmesan, grated

4 ounces Gruyère, grated 8 ounces white cheddar, grated ½ teaspoon ground mustard 1 dash cayenne pepper 2 cups breadcrumbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Score inside of butternut squash and season with 1 ounce olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast, scored side up, for 45 minutes or until the squash is cooked throughout and lightly browned. Once cooled, scoop cooked squash from skin, breaking into 1- to 2-inch pieces as you go. Set aside. Increase oven temp to 375 F. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta for 2 minutes less than package instructs. Strain and set aside. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining olive oil to the pan. When oil shimmers, add mushrooms and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown. Add kale, season with salt and pepper and stir until wilted. Remove mushrooms and kale from pan and set aside with squash. Sweat onions in butter over low heat until translucent. Add flour and cook, stirring often, until it has a lightly nutty smell. Add milk and whisk to combine. Simmer until milk begins to thicken and add all but 1 cup of white cheddar. Continue to whisk until cheese has melted and is blended in. Add ground mustard and cayenne pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Combine pasta, squash, kale, mushrooms and cheese sauce in a 3-quart casserole dish or Dutch oven coated with butter. Mix remaining cheese with breadcrumbs and spread over top of pasta. Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is gold and bubbly. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

About the Chef A Nashville native, Julia developed and refined her cooking skills at the Culinary Institute of America and in the kitchens of several highprofile New York City restaurants. After returning to Nashville, she served as the opening sous-chef at Pinewood Social and developed menus for Steadfast Commons and Dozen Bakery. She is opening her first restaurant, Henrietta Red, in Germantown in early 2017.

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Deb Paquette Deb’s cooking is an amalgamation of tradition and flair. Wanting to change things up because of the “yahoos” in her family who have been “food geeks since day one,” Deb threw some blue cheese in with the sweet potatoes one day, and the foundation was born for the blue cheese sweet potato casserole. The apple pie, on the other hand, is a recipe passed down from her grandmother. It’s the recipe that made her fall in love with apple pie — “and it reminds me of a really great woman!”

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4-5 medium sweet potatoes ½ cup vegetable oil 2 medium onions, diced 3 teaspoons cinnamon, divided ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon Amarillo (Peruvian hot sauce) ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided ¼ cup candied ginger, macerated 3 ounces blue cheese crumbles 2 cups finely crushed corn tortilla chips 1 cup unsalted butter, melted /3 ½ teaspoon cayenne

½ large ripe pineapple, grilled, cooled and roughly chopped 3 tablespoons sugar 1 ½ cups unsalted butter

Preheat oven to 350 F. Microwave sweet potatoes until halfway cooked (about 4 to 5 minutes). Allow to cool. Peel and dice into small to medium cubes. In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until they begin to brown. Add sweet potatoes. Stir often and cook the hash until sweet potatoes are soft. If sticking occurs, add a splash of water. Add 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ginger, salt, pepper, Amarillo, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and candied ginger. Taste and add salt if needed. Place in a casserole dish and let cool. Crumble blue cheese over top. In a mixing bowl, stir together crushed tortilla chips, remaining teaspoon of cinnamon, butter, cayenne and remaining ¼ cup brown sugar. Taste and add salt if needed. Top casserole with tortilla mixture. Bake for 10 minutes. Serve casserole at room temperature with roasted pineapple butter.

In a small sauté pan, heat sugar and grilled pineapple over low heat until sugar melts into pineapple. Cool and chop well. Soften unsalted butter and whip with the pineapple. Add a pinch of salt. If too thick, add hot water one drop at a time.

Grated Apple Pie 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust, chilled 6 ounces pecan pieces ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Preheat oven to 350 F. Grate apples on a box grater and dump into a strainer over a large bowl. Place a heavy weighted bowl on top of shredded apples for 30 minutes to press out excess liquid. Apples should be fairly dry. Drain off juice. Combine sugar, lemon juice, egg, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and drained shredded apples in a bowl and mix well. Spoon the apple mixture evenly into pie shell. Combine pecan pieces and melted butter in bowl and toss to combine; spoon evenly over top of pie. Set pie on a baking sheet, cover lightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until filling is bubbling and top is golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely before slicing. Serve topped with foie gras Angel’s Envy ice cream (recipe online at nfocusnashville.com).

About the Chef For more than 30 years, Deb has been a trailblazer on Nashville’s culinary scene. After 13 years as the award-winning chef and owner of the critically acclaimed Zola, Deb closed the restaurant and took a break in 2010. She returned to Nashville in 2012 to open Etch downtown, and her newest endeavor, Etc., opened in Green Hills this summer.

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry Two sommeliers weigh in on the perfect holiday pairings Elise Loehr is sommelier and beverage director at Green Hills mainstay Table 3. She has passed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ Advanced Exam and two of three portions of its Master Sommelier Diploma. table3nashville.com

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Pascal Janvier Coteaux du Loir 2015 or Dupont Cidre Réserve 2014 With assorted cheeses, I always find it best to go with an off-dry or semi-sweet fruity white wine like riesling or chenin blanc ... Alternatively — and my preference — a rustic dry sparkling cider from Normandy or Brittany is absolutely perfect with any cheese.

Arndorfer Grüner Veltliner 2014 With roast turkey, I like to play on the seasonings used by pairing it with a white wine that mirrors the herbal notes without too much acidity or tartness ... either a richly oaked California chardonnay or, for something different that knows its place at the table and accompanies a wide variety of dishes, grüner veltliner.

La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva 2009 Lamb is so much fun to pair with wine, and there are so many variations and possibilities. With a simply roasted rack, I love softer savory reds like those based on tempranillo or sangiovese or grenache.

Emile Beyer Gewürztraminer 2014 With an array of rich, flavorful accompaniments (even sweet potatoes), I just love the somewhat clichéd holiday wine: gewürztraminer! Spicy and fruity without being cloyingly sweet.

Rare Wine Company Boston Bual Special Reserve Madeira is my absolute favorite dessert wine for fall and winter. Richly aromatic, nutty and mature, it plays so very well with holiday desserts. As an added bonus, once opened, the wine will stay fresh for months to come, unlike other dessert wines or ports.

Mattie Jackson is sommelier and owner at Salt & Vine, the gourmet marketplace, wine bar, restaurant and tasting room in Sylvan Park. She shopped Salt & Vine’s Bottle Shop for her recommendations. saltandvinenashville.com

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What do tart, savory and funky cheeses have in common? A creaminess of body with accents of salt. Albeit an unexpected start to a meal, this salty, caramelized, off-dry rainwater-style Madeira bridges the satiating gap between three fundamentally different styles of cheese.

Failla Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2014

Roasted Turkey

With white meat dishes, I aim my focus more on accoutrements and preparation than on the base protein itself. Assume the turkey is more of a canvas for the attributing flavors: herb, lemon, butter. In this case, Failla Vineyard prevails with its delicately oaked, cedar- and lemon curdlaced chardonnay from Sonoma Coast.

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Barón de Ley Rioja Reserva 2010 Lamb is one of the most beautifully confusing proteins I’ve found to work with. Classic reserva Rioja — a magnificently mellow style of tempranillo from central Spain — boasts matured, plummy fruit, sweet herbs and dusty tannins that both aromatically and texturally parallel this luscious roasted lamb.

Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau 2014 The most daunting enemy in wine and food pairing is sugar. Sweetness, in any capacity, if greater than the sweetness in a wine will cause any accompanying vinous partner to taste sour or bitter. A traditional, off-dry (slightly sweet) chenin blanc from the French town of Vouvray is a beautifully flexible partner for sweet fruits and root veggies as well as spicy sausage. Also, low alcohol [is easy] to enjoy throughout all of Thanksgiving Day!

Lustau Solera Sherry NV, Oloroso/Pedro Ximenez An oft forgotten style of Spain’s best fortified wines, this barrel-aged sherry encompasses all of the sweet spice flavors we long for moving into cooler seasons. Toffee, nutty, salted and peppered with holiday spice, Lustau offers a perfect pair for most any pie or baked good on your table.

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Mary Margaret Lee “Maggie” Waltemath married Jonathan Austin Ash on May 29 at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum of Art. The couple currently resides in San Francisco. Photo by Cassidy Carson PhotograPhy

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Stevens and The Rev. Canon Gene B. Manning officiating. The wedding music included violin pieces chosen by Elizabeth and played by her Hume-Fogg classmate Lizzy Plotkin. The bride wore the same strapless silk taffeta and lace dress previously worn by her two sisters. It was designed and then modified twice by Maria Elena Bishop of Romantic Creations. Her bouquet and the wedding-party flowers included white clematis, rosemary, mint and more picked from a friend’s garden and designed by A Village of Flowers. The reception was at Belle Meade Country Club, where wedding guests danced to the music of The Long Players, a collection of some of Nashville’s finest musicians. As a special gift to Elizabeth and

Chris, the flowers for the reception were arranged by family friends Missy Voigt, Wendy Martin, Honey Doramus and Celeste Reed. The couple left the reception in a vintage Packard owned by Ann Marie and Martin McNamara. After a wedding trip to Thailand and Cambodia, the couple returned to Nashville where Chris, a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has started Boomalang, a languagelearning technology company, and Elizabeth, a graduate of The University of Virginia, works for Stony Creek Colors, a manufacturer of bio-based textile dyes.

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Forget Tired Leftovers What to do with the extra Thanksgiving bird Take a look at menus in every Nashville restaurant segment and you’ll see that it’s quite possible to have a bowl of Mexican tortilla soup every day for weeks without a repeat. (And if you want to include Mas Tacos’ runaway tortilla soup on your list, you’d better get there early.) Traditional chicken noodle soup has clearly been pushed aside by its more flavorful cousin, so if a pot of turkey soup made with your leftover holiday bird is in the plans, spicy Thanksgiving pozole is the way to go. Our pozole is a cool-weather comfort soup combo of tortilla soup and the hominy-driven Mexican pozole more commonly made with pork. It’s chock-full of vegetables like carrots, cabbage, celery and tomatoes — which is probably a wise move right after the Thanksgiving feast. Like all useful soup recipes, this one is easy to customize by adding more or less of anything to suit your style. For the chili component, go red or green; use canned green chilies, ancho or chipotle chili powder or even everyday red chili powder. Make your own turkey broth, or — if you’re going super easy — store-bought chicken or vegetable broth. Add whatever turkey survived the late-night turkey sandwich fest, and if there’s none left, use chicken; it’s just as good. Canned hominy provides the distinctive earthy corn flavor at the heart of pozole, but if it is too corny for you, just swap it for regular corn kernels and/or diced potatoes. The all-important garnishes top this healthy, hearty soup with color, crunch and contrast, so remember to add these to the Thanksgiving week shopping list, and be sure to get the avocados early enough to ripen in time. With a pot of pozole, stacks of crispy tostada shells and cold Mexican beer, you’re ready to text a few friends to pop over for a post-holiday hangout.

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Broadway, 615-244-3340, fristcenter.org. The Music of Whitney Houston The Nashville Symphony, a full band of backup singers and Broadway’s own Rashidra Scott pay tribute to Whitney Houston with songs like “I Will Always Love You” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Nov. 6. Tickets $22-74.

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New Dialect presents FoCo The Nashville-based contemporary dance company hits the stage performing choreography by Yin Yue from China, Idan Sharabi of Israel and Banning Bouldin, a Nashville native. Nov. 11-12. Tickets $1555. TPAC James K. Polk Theater,

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Despite its longtime reputation as a spring break destination, the South Florida coastal city of Fort Lauderdale is home to a wealth of cultural attractions, scenic beaches, luxurious resorts and spectacular places to drink and eat. What’s more, an off-season visit to Fort Lauderdale — whether you’re bringing the family or on a quest to pamper yourself — means a quiet and relaxing vacation, free from cluttered beaches and crowded nightlife. If you find yourself in the mood for some urban bustle, take a daytrip to Miami; the Atlantic metropolis is just a 30-minute drive away. And with nonstop service from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue and Southwest, you can be on the beach in roughly two hours.

Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar As tasty as the Mexican dishes at this downtown restaurant are — hearty entrées and fresh made-at-your-table guacamole — it’s the specialty drinks and unbelievably vast tequila selection that make Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar special. Ask your knowledgeable server or bartender for a recommendation from hundreds of tequila options, or sample one of the Rocco’s many margaritas, including the Black Diamond, made with Maestro Dobel Diamond tequila and black-cherry purée. 1313 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, roccostacos.com. 4

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STAY Pelican Grand Beach Resort With its food and drink options, spa treatments, and well-appointed guestrooms, suites and premier suites, the oceanfront Pelican Grand is one of the more versatile luxury resorts in Fort Lauderdale. The Pelican’s boutique Swedish-inspired rooftop Pure Spa provides indoor and outdoor treatments with a remarkable ocean view. There’s a zero-entry pool with a lazy river as well as a veranda-boasting restaurant, a cocktail bar and an ice-cream parlor. 2000 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, pelicanbeach.com. 1

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort A large all-suite hotel with a touch of fa-

miliarity, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort features an exceptionally attentive staff and spacious rooms. The Hilton bills its event venue and lounge, BalQony, as an “adults-only hideaway,” and its truly striking sixth-floor Sunrise Terrace offers private cabanas and poolside service. There are several drinking and dining options — including Le Marché Gourmet Market, S3 Restaurant and Ilios — as well as indoor and outdoor treatments at Spa Q. 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, hilton.com. 2

Mai-Kai

While Mai-Kai’s extensive dinner menu and phenomenal tiki drink selection are more than worth the trip, the true draw of this restaurant in Fort Lauderdale’s Oakland Park neighborhood is its Polynesian dinner show. Mai-Kai’s performers offer dances and demonstrations from around the South Pacific, including elaborate fire dances. 3599 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, maikai.com.

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In the spirit of elegance and style The American Friends of Chantilly with the patronage of Hubert de Givenchy are pleased to project the iconic film

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5:30 PM: Champagne and wine, Hors d’Oeuvres 6:30 PM: Video by Frederic Nancel with the participation of Hubert de Givenchy 7:00 PM: Viewing of the newly enhanced film Funny Face

Frederic and Candice Nancel, Trey Lipman, Gail Danner, Steve Sirls and Allen DeCuyper. The beautiful wedding gown worn by Audrey Hepburn at the films finale has so generously been recreated by Lee Ann Hawkins and Mary Hawkins. Thanks to the Belcourt Theater for their assistance and help with this Soire To benefit the restoration of the facade of the Chateau Reine Blanche in Chantilly France and American Friends of Chantilly

quirky décor but also one of the best and freshest cups of coffee in the area. The menu is made up primarily of light fare — English muffins, croissants and openfaced half-sandwiches called “slicers” — and The Alchemist’s outdoor seating offers a pleasant option for a casual bite and dose of caffeine. 2430 NE 13th Ave., Wilton Manors, thealchemist.cafe.

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O2K Lounge Pelican Grand’s in-resort bar, O2K Lounge, is a fine place for a seaside cocktail — mojitos, margaritas and mai tais are poured tall and strong. The bar, which overlooks the Pelican’s zero-entry pool, hosts a daily happy hour and other special events — but who needs more incentive than tall and strong cocktails? 2000 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, pelicanbeach.com.

SEE Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Built in 1920 by affluent Chicago couple Helen Louise Birch and Frederic Clay Bartlett — an heiress and a noted artist, respectively — the historic Bonnet House is a carefully preserved home and studio tucked away on 35 lush acres. Open to public tours, the property features stunning plant life and wildlife, and the house itself — named for the Bonnet Lily, which shares a similar yellow hue — is home to Bartlett’s collection of artwork from the Art Deco period and beyond. 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, bonnethouse.org. 5

Flamingo Gardens A short drive west from Fort Lauderdale,

Flamingo Gardens features 60 acres of tropical botanical gardens, a wildlife sanctuary and the historic Wray Home Museum. An extremely knowledgeable staff, wildlife encounter shows and narrated tram tours — where you can see the state’s largest collection of native Florida wildlife including panthers, alligators, otters and flamingos — provide an authentic Florida experience. And if that’s not enough, there’s even a bear named Josh who likes French fries and has his own Facebook page. 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, flamingogardens.org. 6

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Corsair Red absinthe Boozy Caramels, $10.50 >> Bang Candy Co.; Pecan praline with Disaronno amaretto, $25 >> Leon’s Candy; Good for What Ale’s You popcorn, $5 >> Moose Head Gourmet Kettle Corn & Popcorn; Bourbon Nib Brittle, $14.99 >> Olive and Sinclair; Rosé gummy bears, $10.99 >> Seersucker Candy Co.; Pink Champagne macarons, $12 >> Sweet Darling Pâtisserie

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Thanksgiving Theatrics Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

A STIRRING WHISK? My husband and I just bought our first home, and he offered to host Thanksgiving for his family this year. I’m a nervous wreck! His mother is an incredible cook, and while I’m not too shabby in the kitchen, I know she’ll be judging my every chop, sauté and whisk. She’s been known to stick her finger into the saucepan and give it a tasting. Get me through this big day, please. —Stephanie, Green Hills

For decades the YWCA has provided critical services to women and children fleeing violent homes.

She’s a perfectly lovely lady. (I’m sure.) And your house is almost perfect — except for the paperwork in the powder room and the wall color in the children’s rooms and the parquet in the foyer. She wouldn’t mention any of that. (Would she?) You’ve got a cooktop-hovering mother-in-law, and your husband didn’t ask before he invited her and her husband over. (He’s just so proud of the TV in the den.) Cut to the chase, quickly; tell your mother-in-law, ahead of time, that you’re inviting her into the kitchen, and give her lots to do — maybe chopping, sautéing, whisking — not just giving advice. If the dish doesn’t work, she’s responsible for it. And don’t let her bring dessert. Ever.

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My boss overheard me telling some coworkers that my parents will be in Europe for Thanksgiving, essentially abandoning me for the holidays, so she invited me to join her family. But I can’t imagine anything more awkward! We’re not particularly close and have never spent much time socializing outside of the office. How do I politely decline without offending her? —Anonymous, Nashville I assume you’re young. If you have anything else to do on Thanksgiving Day, do that. If not, come up with a legitimate excuse (not the flu at the last hour), or endure the hospitality of your host — for just a few hours. Let the awkwardness pass. It will. Take a bottle of rosé. It’s always the right wine with turkey. (Or bring a bottle of seltzer.)

ALL FRACAS AT HOME My nephew just moved back to town and is one of my least favorite people — dim-witted, loudmouthed, self-centered — with the added bonus of hating every person who is not exactly like him. Did I mention he is unemployed? But I’m compelled to celebrate family and holiday meals with this person. He wears his baseball hat backward at my dinner table. I would love to challenge his beliefs and draw him into a discussion but realize that it would cause a huge family situation and not change him one bit. Why am I ranting? —Jennie, Green Hills

Love is expressed in so many ways—holding hands and listening, giving an extra hug or having open conversations because the path of Alzheimer’s is hard for the whole family.

The fellow sounds like a jerk, bad enough to send you off on a spin. Why are you “compelled” to have holiday fun with this guy? If he’s prone to misbehave, you’re not going to change his hair, his manners or his opinions at a dinner table. Call his parents and tell them, forthrightly, that he can’t come to your dinner. They may choose to stay home, in his company. Nothing else is negotiable.

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John is the author of How To Be a Gentleman and the co-author, with Bryan Curtis, of other books in the GentlemannersTM series. Send your Best Behavior questions to jbridges@nfocusmagazine.com, and check out his up-to-theminute advice on life’s puzzling problems every Friday at nfocusnashville.com.

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Adventures in Meals by Mail The missing ingredient

A few weeks ago, I finally acknowledged what Spouse has understood for the last decade: I have come to dislike making meals. I was slicing radishes and olives and chopping cucumbers and peppers for a dinner party salad. I realized that I was gritting my teeth. And I hadn’t even gotten to washing, tearing and spinning the greens. It was a bad day for hosting. I’d been in meetings until 3, then dashed home, pushed the vacuum around, dusted furniture, cleaned the bathroom and set the table before hauling bags out of the crisper drawer. I felt as frazzled as Lucy and Ethel in the candy factory. An applesauce cake, however, was already out of the freezer thawing, and the Professor had previously made the pizza dough and was poised to sauté toppings. So circumstances didn’t fully warrant the clenched jaw. Yes, I could have purchased salad in a bag. (The mediocre contents of those bags, however, don’t meet my salad standards.) So I clenched, sliced and chopped. That evening, one of our guests offered a way out. She spoke glowingly of a healthy meal delivery service to which she and her husband subscribed — of how ingredients are already measured out — and subsequently sent us a coupon for two free kits for two. We perused offerings and placed our order online, and the following week, a large carton arrived from PeachDish. Inside were the fixings for late summer superfood salad and gnocchi with chicken, pesto and snap

beans surrounded by ice packs and swathed in cushions of what looked like yoga mats. We marveled, unpacking tubs and bags containing — in addition to the obvious lettuce and snap beans — one lemon, one shallot, two eggs, two apples, garlic (already peeled), ¼ cup of chickpea crumbs, ¼ teaspoon of Beautiful Briny Sea’s French Picnic Sea Salt and a urine-cup look-alike in which to mix the salad dressing. Also included: nutrition facts charts and instructions detailed enough to encompass how to boil the eggs. That night, Spouse made — and we both enjoyed — the salad. The next evening, he put water on to boil for the gnocchi and prepared what the instructions call the mise en place, assembling shiitakes, beans and pesto. But where were the chicken breasts? For 15 minutes we scoured the fridge fruitlessly. “Do you think the chicken went into the recycling bin with all the packaging?” I finally asked. “I don’t remember tossing a bag marked ‘chicken,’ ” he said, adding, “at least not in BIG BLOCK LETTERS.” I grinned, and after a long moment, Spouse did too. We had gnocchi with pesto & snap beans for dinner. And we considered that maybe meals by mail are too millennial for us. After all, I like to shop — even for groceries. Spouse doesn’t mind — and sometimes even likes — cooking. And we both feel awfully precious getting two eggs from Atlanta. Bon appétit!

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Christine Kreyling writes about architecture, urban and interior design, with the occasional detour into narratives about her dogs and cats. She’s the author of several books about Nashville’s architectural and planning history, but is most widely known as the oldest living writer for the Nashville Scene.

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November 2016 What: Harvest Moon Ball For: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee When: Sat., Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. Where: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Tariff: $250 per person, $75 per late party attendee Info: secondharvestmidtn.org/ball

01 What: Shop Save Support

For: Junior League of Nashville When: Nov. 1-20 Where: Participating retailers Tariff: $40 per card Info: jlnashville.org

03 What: Night of the

Silver Screen For: Nashville Film Festival When: Thurs., Nov. 3, 6 p.m. Where: The Cordelle Tariff: $250 per person Info: nashfilm.org

04 What: Celebrating a World of Friendship For: Sister Cities of Nashville When: Fri., Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Where: Nashville City Center Tariff: $75 per person Info: scnashville.org th 04 What: 25 Anniversary Gala

For: Siloam Family Health Center When: Fri., Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. Where: Omni Nashville Hotel Tariff: Gala tickets are sold out; $35-40 per after party attendee Info: siloamhealth.org

04 What: An Evening With Friends For: Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt When: Fri., Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Where: Loveless Barn Tariff: $75 per person Info: childrenshospital. vanderbilt.org/evening What: Viva la Diva Run

05 For: FiftyForward

When: Sat., Nov. 5, 6 a.m. Where: Nissan North America Tariff: $45-55 per person Info: vivaladivarun.org

05 What: Battle of the Paellas For: Conexión Américas When: Sat., Nov. 5, 4 p.m.

Info: unitedwaynashville.org/ tocqueville-society

For: Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee When: Sat., Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Where: Main Street in Franklin Party note: VIP reception at The Red House at 6 p.m. Tariff: $200 per VIP, $85 per person, $35 per designated driver Info: winedownmainstreet.com

06 What: Taste 2016

For: Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce When: Sun., Nov. 6, 5 p.m. Where: Nissan Stadium West Club Tariff: $100 per VIP, $75 per person Info: nashvillelgbtchamber.org

06 What: A Renewal House

Thanksgiving For: Renewal House When: Sun., Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. Where: Maddox Grand Atrium at Belmont University Tariff: $75 per person Info: renewalhouse.org

06 What: Bal d’Hiver Patrons Party For: CASA, Family & Children’s Service and the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation When: Sun., Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m. Where: Home of Kim and Bob Looney Info: nashvillethetas.org

09 What: TocquevillethSociety

Alpha Chapter 35 Anniversary Celebration For: United Way When: Wed., Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center

For: High Hopes When: Sun., Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Ryman Auditorium Tariff: $29.50-49.50 per person Info: highhopesforkids.org

th 10 What: 50 Anniversary

Annual Dinner For: Agape When: Thurs., Nov. 10, 6 p.m. Where: Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Tariff: $50 per person, gratis per child under 12 Info: agapenashville.org

Where: Casa Azafrán Tariff: $125 per person Info: conexionamericas.org

05 What: Wine Down Main Street

13 What: Hats Off to High Hopes

What: BSA Extravaganza For: Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America When: Thurs., Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. Where: Nissan Stadium West Club Tariff: $100 per person Info: mtcbsa.org

11 What: Light Up the Night

For: T.J. Martell Foundation When: Fri., Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Where: Home of Sylvia Roberts Tariff: $250 per patron couple, $40-50 per person Info: tjmartell.org What: Christmas Village

11 For: Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts When: Nov. 11-13 Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville Tariff: $8-10 per person Info: christmasvillage.org

12 What: Nashville Jewish Film

Festival Closing Night Dinner For: Gordon Jewish Community Center When: Sat., Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. Where: Gordon Jewish Community Center Party note: Includes viewing of The Pickle Recipe Tariff: $40 per person Info: nashvillejff.net

What: Houses of Hope Luncheon For: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville When: Mon., Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m. Where: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Co-chairs: Mendy Mazzo and Ridley Wills Tariff: $250 per person Info: habitatnashville.org/hoh What: Powerfully Thankful

15 For: You Have the Power

When: Tues., Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. Where: Cabana Tariff: $40 per person Info: yhtp.org What: Cherish the Night

17 For: Stars Nashville

When: Thurs., Nov. 17, 6 p.m. Where: Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum Tariff: $275-500 per patron, $175 per person Info: starsnashville.org/ cherish-the-night What: Holiday Lights

18 Member Preview

For: Cheekwood When: Fri., Nov. 18, 5 p.m. Where: Cheekwood Tariff: $15 per adult, $10 per youth Info: cheekwood.org

18 What: Fostering Joy

For: Monroe Harding When: Fri., Nov. 18, 6 p.m. Where: Rocketown Tariff: $125 per person Info: monroeharding.org

What: Symphony Ball Patrons Party For: Nashville Symphony When: Tues., Nov. 15, 7 p.m. Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Melissa Mahanes and Elizabeth Papel Tariff: $3,000 per patron couple Info: nashvillesymphony.org

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What: Bal d’Hiver For: CASA, Family & Children’s Service and the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation When: Fri., Nov. 25, 6 p.m. Where: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Co-chairs: Mary Bess Corbin and Jenney Springer Keaty Tariff: $150-350 per person Info: nashvillethetas.org

18 What: Best Dressed Ball

For: American Cancer Society When: Fri., Nov. 18, 6 p.m. Where: The Bell Tower Tariff: $100-250 per person Info: gala.acsevents.org

20 What: An Evening With Scott Hamilton & Friends For: Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation When: Sun., Nov. 20, 5 p.m. Where: Bridgestone Arena Party Note: Performances by Sheryl Crow, Ben Rector, Jewel and more Tariff: $35-75 per person Info: scottcares.org

18 What: Literary Award Gala

Patrons Party For: Nashville Public Library Foundation When: Fri., Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. Where: Home of Margaret Ann Robinson Tariff: $850-1,450 per patron, $5,000-10,000 per patron couple Info: nplf.org

18 What: Sparkle & Twang

For: Tennessee State Museum Foundation When: Fri., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Where: Bound|ry Co-chairs: Angel and Steve Cropper Tariff: $90 per person, $175 per couple, $50 per young professional Info: tnmuseum.org

What: Boulevard Bolt For: The homeless of Nashville When: Thurs., Nov. 24, 8 a.m. Where: Belle Meade Blvd. Tariff: $35-70 per person Info: boulevardbolt.org

What: Better Beginnings Breakfast For: Big Brothers Big Sisters When: Tues., Nov. 29, 7:30 a.m. Where: Renaissance Nashville Hotel Info: mentorakid.org

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What: Night of Lights

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When: Tues., Nov. 29, 5:30 p.m. Where: Alive Hospice Residence Nashville Tariff: $40 per memorial luminary Info: alivehospice.org/lights

19 What: Literary Award Gala

For: Nashville Public Library Foundation When: Sat., Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. Where: Nashville Public Library Co-chairs: Phyllis and James Hildreth and Lydia Howarth and Nicholas Zeppos Party note: Honoring John Lewis Tariff: $1,450 per patron, $600 per person Info: nplf.org

What: Belmont Mansion Christmas Auction and Patrons Party For: Belmont Mansion When: Wed., Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m. Where: Home of Debbie White Info: belmontmansion.com

19 What: Agape Animal Ball

For: Agape Animal Rescue When: Sat., Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Where: Hutton Hotel Tariff: $100 per person Info: agaperescue.org

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In 1925, Peabody Demonstration School (now University School of Nashville) completed its classical building at 2000 Edgehill Ave., creating “an atmosphere characterized by freedom, good habits of work [and] proper use of leisure ... ” During the construction, one “use of leisure” nearly didn’t come to fruition due to budgetary constraints: the indoor pool, one of the oldest in Nashville. The Peabody Woman’s Club’s Auxiliary (female graduates of the school) stepped in to raise the $7,000 needed to keep it by holding a Mardi Gras ball at The Hermitage Hotel. Tickets cost $1, and Francis Craig’s Orchestra played. Over 90 years later, volunteers continue to make a difference in the lives of students at USN through a variety of activities and programs, including Artclectic, a totally volunteer-run fundraising event that raises funds to support and inspire classroom excellence and curricular innovation.

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