Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2016 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

For her: 1. Oeuf baby bikini in blue gingham, $55 (Arcade, 2106B Acklen Ave., 615-928-7660; arcadenashville.com ) 2. Sons + Daughters Bobby sunglasses in black, $75 (Arcade) 3. Bobo Choses Matisse straps dress, $70 (Arcade) 4. DCXV Industries baby buffalo tee, $20 (DCXV Industries, 727 Porter Rd., 615-295-8905; dcxvindustries.com ) 5. Rachel’s Ribbons fabric knot headband, $7.99 (Jollifrogs, 8074 Hwy. 100, 629-888-4171; jollifrogs.com ) 6. Peppercorn Kids metallic star hairclip set, $9 for two (Sugar Bit, shopsugarbit.com ) 7. Peppercorn Kids pompom hairclip set, $7 for two (Sugar Bit) 8. Rich Hippies walnut and pine teether, $17 (Rich Hippies, 725 Porter Rd., 615-212-2823; richhippies.co ) 9. Raine…

It wasn’t so long ago that downtown Nashville boasted a few honky-tonks and a barbecue joint, reminiscent of a dusty saloon town in an Old Western film. To anyone who still thinks of downtown that way, it’s time to fast-forward. Broadway and its sister streets now house as many modern and edgy establishments as classic Southern ones. A day in the neighborhood will please everyone from food lovers to CMA Fest fans—and even pleasantly surprise locals who might need to be reminded of the true magic of Nashville. 9 A.M. Begin your downtown adventure at Steadfast Commons in the Icon building. Sister property of Steadfast Germantown, the Commons is known for its cocktail and coffee creations. Since it’s early, try the brûléed latte and savory porridge for a sweet-and-savory start…

$5 AND UNDER $3.50 Banh Mi Xa Xiu VN Pho & Deli A powerhouse of flavor comes out of this tiny, family-run kitchen-café, not the least of which is the banh mi xa xiu, a version of a barbecue pork belly sandwich. With fragrant tastes of anise, ginger, and cinnamon, the red-cooked pork belly would be luscious on its own. But, combined with sliced cucumber, green chilis, cilantro, pickled carrots, and daikon, all encased in a crackly baguette spread with house-made butter, you’ve got a sublime sandwich: vibrant and refreshing in every bite. 5906 Charlotte Pk., Ste. C, 615-356-5995 $4 Rebel Yelp Hot Dog I Dream of Weenie When it comes to inexpensive and portable summer food, it’s tough to beat the humble hot dog. The fun quotient is upped…

“It’s all about the crust and the sauce. I’ve had to educate the customers that it’s like barbecue in that it takes eight to 12 hours to make, so, if we run out, we can’t just whip up another batch.” —Chris Futrell As proud residents of Music City, some of us were pretty indignant when KFC came up with a “training wheels” version of our famous hot chicken and rolled it out to select locations. Perhaps revenge is a dish best served hot in the form of a new local example of spicy KFC—in this case, the Korean fried chicken at The Birdhouse in East Nashville. Long an underground favorite of chefs and food fans, Korean fried chicken differentiates itself from the traditional Southern staple with its thin, crispy crust…

A longstanding tradition of the CMA Music Festival, the City of Hope celebrity softball game is set for June 7 at First Tennessee Park. The game will round up some of country music’s hottest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Scotty McCreery, and Vince Gill. City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. The event directly benefits the organization’s mission to find cures for cancer, and last year’s 25th anniversary game raised more than $200,000 for research. Donna Lee Ubertalli, vice president of marketing at City of Hope, says this year will be extra special. “We really want the Nashville community to see the direct impact this event has—so we will have one of…

“My painting [to be displayed] is an expression of what I saw and experienced in the streets. It’s a special piece for me—every brushstroke in there is for the hungry, homeless, and suffering people throughout the world.” Having a piece displayed at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is a worthwhile life goal for any artist—the museum is internationally acclaimed for the quality of its exhibitions and has hosted works by the likes of Michelangelo, Wassily Kandinsky, and Chuck Close. But most artists have already passed on or are late into their career by the time their masterpieces reach the Frist’s vaunted halls. Ashshahid Muhammad, an illustrator, artist, and student at Nossi College of Art, admits that he has nearly died many times over. He’s alive and well, of…

Lightness of Body and Mind: A Radical Approach to Weight and Wellness by Sarah Hays Coomer (Rowman & Littlefield) When Sarah Hays Coomer found herself 20 pounds overweight and frustrated, despite a headful of knowledge about diet and exercise from more than a decade of experience as a certified personal trainer, she knew traditional weight loss plans were not the answer. Believing that a life of deprivation and restriction was neither productive nor sustainable, Coomer set out to find what actions made her body feel good, not guilty. “It makes no sense to strong-arm ourselves into doing things we hate in order to achieve results we want to love,” she writes. With a lighthearted and quick-witted approachability, Lightness of Body and Mind offers paradigm-shifting suggestions for sustained weight loss and…

Amanda Craig and Derek Reynolds opened Leigh, Edwards & Company (a combination of their middle names) early last year, uniting their comprehensive industry experience and passion for their craft. Craig is a sought-after stylist in the music industry—she’s worked with Blake Shelton, Raelynn, Cassadee Pope, and Miranda Lambert—while Reynolds is a salon veteran, having worked with renowned stylist Rodney Cutler. Their White Bridge space, decorated with childhood photos and vintage finds, is welcoming and private—so much so, that some celebrity clients forego a private room for the main salon floor. With plenty of festival-season experience, these pros know how to create a look that’s both effortless and functional, carrying a girl from the early hours to late at night. “It has to be comfortable and something that feels good, but…

The Carillon 1001 4th Ave. N.; embreydc.com Projected opening: Early this month Types of units: One- and two-bedroom rentals Price range: $1,811 average per month Perks: Private pool, Starbucks Coffee station, and a pet-washing station. Element Music Row 1515 Demonbreun St.; elementmusicrow.com Open now Types of units: One-, two-, and three-bedroom rentals Price range: $1,685-$10,000 per month Perks: Modern kitchens, floor-to-ceiling windows, and pool (complete with poolside bar). 909 Flats 909 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.,; 909flats.com Projected opening: August Types of units: Studios, one-, and two-bedroom rentals Price range: $1,250-$2,300 per month Perks: Green building, dog run, and a guitar-shaped swimming pool. 1818 Church Apartments 1818 Church St..; takemeto1818church.com Projected opening: June 15 Types of units: Studios, one-bedroom rentals, and lofts Price…

CORN “When it’s as hot as molasses, corn is like the Southerner’s reward for getting through the summer,” food stylist and blogger Callie Blount laughs. A native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Blount moved to Nashville with her husband this past winter, and she immediately set about getting to know our city’s food scene through its history. She’s been cooking her way through The Nashville Cookbook: Specialties of the Cumberland Region and blogging about her discoveries along the way. Published in 1976 by the Nashville Area Home Economics Association, the book, Blount says, “is full of so many stories and historical facts. Every chapter introduction includes a story about places like the Parthenon or the Maxwell House.” The recipes, meanwhile, are rooted in this region’s traditions. Blount updated this one for fried…

With what seems like a new brewery opening every month, Nashville is making an inexorable conversion into Brewsic City, USA—and we’re not complaining. Here’s a rundown of the latest players and suggestions on what to order. Mantra Artisan Ales Mantra is a collaboration between two sets of Nashville imports who have already proven themselves to be tastemakers: chef Maneet Chauhan and her husband Vivek Deora—the team behind Chauhan Ale & Masala House—along with brewmaster Derrick Morse, his wife Kaleigh, and assistant brewer Chad Frost. Morse left the hoppy world of Colorado for Tennessee and was the brewer at Cool Springs Brewery before joining Mantra. Together, they’ve created one of the area’s most innovative breweries and now reside in the Franklin location vacated by Turtle Anarchy Brewing. Their decidedly food-friendly beers…

AT THE HUTTON HOTEL Nashville Lifestyles hosted the sixth annual SAVOR NASHVILLE: CELEBRITY CHEF DINNER at the HUTTON HOTEL. AT THE HUTTON HOTEL This year’s dinner featured chefs JAKE STRANG, of the 1808 GRILLE; JASON STANHOPE, of FIG in Charleston, South Carolina; STEVE PHELPS, of INDIGENOUS in Sarasota, Florida; JUSTIN APRAHAMIAN, of SANFORD RESTAURANT in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and HOSEA ROSENBERG, of BLACKBELLY MARKET in Boulder, Colorado. JORDAN WINERY and GLORIA FERRER provided wine pairings, and guests enjoyed live music by THE ROOSEVELTS. A portion of the proceeds benefited the JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION and MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION. SYMPHONY FASHION SHOW The Nashville Symphony Orchestra League presented the 2016 Symphony Fashion Show, featuring designer Carolina Herrera, in partnership with Gus Mayer and entertainer Sara Evans. Holly Williams emceed the event, which also featured…

UNION COMMON UNCONVENTIONALLY SOPHISTICATED Union Common, 1929 Broadway, is a social-dining steakhouse where friends and family join for a memorable meal. The customizable menu offers everything from foraged mushrooms to beer battered crab legs, paired with more than 200 wines and craft cocktails. Open for dinner daily, weeknight happy hours, and Sunday brunch. Visit unioncommon.com . SWIG FREE COPY! Receive a free copy of our second issue of SWIG: 44 Best Bars and Places to Swig in Music City! Visit shop.nashvillelifestyles.com for more information and to shop all publications. PURE BARRE SUMMER SLIM DOWN SPECIAL With three locations throughout Nashville, clients have multiple opportunities to lift, tone, and burn their way to their best summer body! Try the new Platform class to incorporate more cardiovascular conditioning into…

“This has been way better than I ever could have imagined.” One could argue it was chef Margot McCormack’s East Nashville restaurant, Margot Café, that finally convinced locals to cross the river. We are certain it kick-started a food and dining revolution, which has turned Nashville into an international culinary destination. This month, Margot Café celebrates its 15th anniversary. McCormack’s ability to create an experience that feels both new and familiar continues to cement her restaurant as one of Nashville’s most sought-after dining spots. (margotcafe.com) —Kate Parrish Age: 52 Getting started: McCormack, a Nashville native, first had the idea for her own restaurant while working for legendary Nashville restaurateur Jody Faison in the 1990s. She recalls a moment when she imagined creating a restaurant like Faison’s one day. After a…

“I grew up in a music scene with a very defined genre. For me to have cut my teeth on that makes me lucky. I never really fit into it, but I had a lot of performance experience under my belt before I even stepped foot in Nashville.” With a soaring voice and a charming stage presence, Maren Morris emanates an air that she’s always been in the spotlight—but she was, and always will be, a songwriter first. Since the release of her self-titled EP last November, the Dallas-born songstress has taken the reins as one of country radio’s most recognizable voices, scoring regular airplay with sing-alongs like “80s Mercedes” and the Billboard “Hot Country Songs” chart-topping, “My Church.” Before paving her way toward becoming Nashville’s next star, the 26-year-old…

DAN + SHAY Obsessed If heartfelt harmonies are your thing, then the sophomore release for this country-pop duo is made to suit. Riffing from a fan-inspired album title, Dan + Shay melt with heady ballads, like “From the Ground Up” and “How Not To.” Blast “All Nighter” and “Road Trippin’” this summer, from the guys who’ll be on the road with Darius Rucker. BRANDY CLARK Big Day in a Small Town You’d hardly believe this is Clark’s first major-label release, what with all her Grammy nominations and a CMA Song of the Year. Big Day in a Small Town is rich with her characteristically flawless songwriting, like on “Love Can Go to Hell” and “Daughter.” Plus, each small-town narrative is clever and complex. VAN SOEST War Sleep Songwriter Michael Van…

If Nashville had a backyard, Scottsboro-Bells Bend would be it—a sweep of unspoiled, rural beauty, unexpectedly close by. A drive to this corner of Davidson County takes 15 minutes, but the shift from pounding urban beat to gentle pastoral hum makes it feel like light years. When I make my first trip there one hazy fall afternoon to meet Eric Wooldridge of Bells Bend Farms, I arrive early, overestimating the distance. I wait for the farm manager in the shelter of an open work shed and kitchen, built by a creek. All is still, except for the rustle of dry grass and the distant whirring of a tractor. On a counter by a sink are baskets of late summer tomatoes and peppers. In a corner sits crates of butternut squash…

Arizona-based natural and organic food store, Sprouts Farmers Market, opened its doors in Franklin this spring, offering fresh food at great prices. “It’s perfect for people who are health-curious,” regional marketing manager Caitlin Harvey says. If the heart of healthful eating is fruits and vegetables, the heart of a grocery store should be its produce section—and that’s exactly where you’ll find the bounty at Sprouts: in the center of the store. In addition to regional favorites, like heirloom tomatoes, there are exotics, like dragon fruit and rambutan. “We describe products as ‘local’ if they are made or produced in a particular store’s state or within 500 miles,” explains Harvey, noting that stores generally showcase upward of 60 local and regional products. There are fresh-pressed juices, a salad bar, and premade…

THE TREEHOUSE 1011 Clearview Ave. 615-454-4201 treehousenashville.com What to order: Charred Kale Raab, $15 Dry-Aged Beef Tartare, $16 Uni Cacio E Pepe, $16 Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs, $18 Buttermilk Mousse, $10 The Treehouse made waves when it opened in 2013, most notably for the space it occupied: a well-recognized home on Clearview Avenue in Five Points, once owned by famed fiddle player Buddy Spicher. The restaurant’s namesake came from a tree house in the back. Co-owners (and family members) Corey Ladd and Matt Spicher renovated the space themselves, bringing new life to the iconic property. Opening chef Todd Alan Martin drew fans, too, with his Latin-inspired menu, but it was the late-night dining scene that garnered the restaurant most of its buzz. It became a haven for industry workers…

Maybe you’ve heard the song of the summer by a certain Queen Bee named after our favorite refreshing warm weather beverage? Or perhaps you’ve been reading about the bee-sting facial endorsed by her royal blondness and arbiter of all overpriced lifestyle trends? In either case, all eyes are honing in on bees this summer and for good reason. Honey! It’s making everything sweeter. Jack Daniel’s recognized the power and resilience of honey years ago, long before it became trendy, and whisked a soupçon of the nectar into Old No. 7, creating Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey. It has the same warm caramel, toasted oak and vanilla flavors of Jack with a sweeter, nuttier finish—exactly what you need for your porch-sittin’, summer-sippin’. JACK DANIEL’S HONEY LEMONADE 1 part Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey…

June 26-27, 2015 NASHVILLE PRIDE FESTIVAL, PUBLIC SQUARE PARK Thousands descended on Public Square Park last year to celebrate Middle Tennessee’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. This year’s event, set for June 24 and 25, will feature En Vogue, Daya, and Shawn Hook. (nashvillepride.org) NL Have you captured an incredible moment from a recent show? We’re accepting submissions for Encore, our monthly feature that spotlights local stages, big and small. Send your best photos to wehearyou@nashvillelifestyles.com or tag them #NLEncore.…