Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2020 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

The Nashville Wine Auction will host a three-day celebration of exceptional wine and food, “Pairings with Our Favorite Chefs,” from February 27 to 29. The event will feature some of the Nashville Wine Auction’s most supportive chefs, who have worked hard to support the organization’s mission of uniting the wine community to fund the fight against cancer. The festivities kick off on February 27, with 11 Private Vintner Dinners held in fine restaurants and private homes throughout Nashville. The fun continues throughout the next two days at City Winery with “Wined Up!” on February 28, and “Pairings” on February 29. “Pairings” serves as the grand finale to the fun-filled three days, as guests will enjoy a six-course gourmet meal in which talented chefs create tasty pairings for special wines. The…

The Great Blue Hills of God by Kreis Beall (Convergent Books) What started out as a quaint bed and breakfast in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains has now become an international culinary destination. In her debut memoir, Blackberry Farm co-founder Kreis Beall provides a behind-the-scenes look into the rise of the world-class farm-to-table retreat and the devasting events that have happened in her life along the way. Divorce, an accident that would steal her hearing, a tragic death—for Beall, moving through adversity and finding meaning in her pain would require all the strength she had. (Available February 4.) All the Ways We Said Goodbye by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White (William Morrow) Spanning two World Wars and five decades, three authors teamed up on this historical novel…

This month, we asked wine pro Rey Mora of The Wine Shoppe at Green Hills for his recommendations for a few mid-winter wines. “The list is endless, really, but I do have some favorites. I typically say: full-body white and light, easy drinking, low alcohol reds. This is to say minimalist wines that are ‘glou glou;’ easy drinkers meant to be enjoyed without pretention,” he says. He typically leans toward natural, biodynamic, minimalist wine production that, he says, “is respectful of the fruit.” Here are his top three picks. (The Wine Shoppe at Green Hills, 2109 Abbott Martin Rd., 615-297-5220; wineshoppegreenhills.com) 1. UIVO DOURO BRANCO, 2018, $21 The grape is Moscatel Galego, from the Douro region of Portugal. True to Portuguese roots in the Douro, winemaker Tiago Sampaio of Folias…

The 2020 Ballet Ball is bringing a Versailles inspired, black-tie evening filled with music, dancing, and entertainment to celebrate its 31st anniversary as Nashville Ballet’s largest fundraising event. The event, held on February 29 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, includes a cocktail hour, a seated dinner catered by Kristen Winston, and a highly anticipated performance by the Nashville Ballet with Maren Morris and Rayland Baxter. The evening will conclude with dancing until 1 a.m. to entertainment by Sing a Song Dance Band. This year’s Ballet Ball will be chaired by Allison Cotton and Emily Humphreys, along with honorary co-chair Suann Davis. “We chose to honor Suann as our honorary co-chair because of her many years of commitment to the Ballet through service on the Board, as a Ballet Ball Chair, and…

Ask anyone who knows hair and they will tell you that Kacey Welch is the best of the best when it comes to hair extensions. Her uber-successful Kacey Welch Method, which combines a tailored technique and unrivaled silk wefts, has been rocked in the locks of LeeAnn Rimes, Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, and Erin Andrews. “Kacey is the celebrity go-to for extensions, and that is something not taken lightly,” says Andrew Pentecost, co-owner of Bea Rose Salon in The Nations. “Expectations at that level are high, and she created a product and method to meet those demands. And who wouldn’t want a celebrity-quality experience?” Welch, who lives in Los Angeles but travels around the country to teach her techniques to certified artists, was a 25-year-old assistant in an A-List salon…

Carly Pearce and Michael Ray are just like most newlyweds. They love cozy nights at home, grocery shopping together, and hitting up their favorite taco spot. They just happen to also be rising country stars. While gearing up for their respective upcoming tours, the musical couple chatted with Nashville Lifestyles about life and love on the road, together time, and that magical proposal in Mexico. Nashville Lifestyles: How did you meet? Michael Ray: We met about five years ago through a group of friends in Nashville. Carly Pearce: He doesn’t really remember meeting me but I remember thinking he was super hot. I was still working retail, so I remember being like, “Oh my God, who gets to date Michael Ray? He’s so hot.” MR: Fast…

Chocolate If you’ve ever had the pleasure of indulging in one of pastry chef Rebekah Turshen’s chocolate desserts at City House, chances are you’ve tasted her simple yet satisfying chocolate glaze. Whether sandwiched between layers of cake or drizzled over pastries, one of this versatile recipe’s many benefits is that it maintains its “chocolaty” flavor no matter how it’s used, Turshen says. “With a ganache, your tongue doesn’t melt it quickly enough so you lose some of the flavor when it’s cold,” she explains. “But with this one you get plenty of chocolate flavor, whether it’s cold or at room temperature, spread in a thick layer or thinned out for drizzling.” For a decadent Valentine’s Day treat, Turshen tops vanilla ice cream with gently warmed chocolate glaze, bourbon cherry and…

Owning a doughnut business was always in the cards for Constance and Jonathan Farro, co-founders of Conny & Jonny Doughnuts. For seven months, the couple bridged the gap in their long-distance relationship with a mutual love of the ringed confection. “I was in California and he lived here,” Constance explains. “If I missed him, I’d go get a doughnut and send him a picture and he would do the same. It just kind of became our thing.” Some couples have songs that bring them together—these two had delicious pastries. “Doughnuts were our mixtape,” Jonathan adds. The two even tied the knot on National Doughnut Day. The couple’s doughnut-centric love story is a whirlwind. Constance made the move to Nashville in 2014, and, eager to start a new business, the couple…

The San Diego native, who has co-hosted the syndicated country radio show Nash Nights Live alongside Shawn Parr for the last six years, is going solo. With a new show, Nights With Elaina, launching February 3, and a third season of her podcast, Breaking Thru With Elaina, on the horizon, Smith is poised to rule the airwaves. The on-air personality, who came to Nashville by way of a pop radio gig on Florida’s Space Coast, filled us in just ahead of the show’s official announcement. Age: 31 On moving to Nashville: It was a wild experience, especially because when I was working in Florida, it was a very small town. Then, here I am in this new show, and I think when we started we were on on about 50…

Julia Martin: Solo Through March 28 Ever stylish, and with a sophisticated-as-a-couture-collection color palette, Julia Martin’s work continues to evolve, as evidenced in the show, In Media Res. On view at her eponymous gallery, the exhibit contains images of the feminine that reveal the increasing maturity of Martin’s trademark style. As she says, “The work is heavier and maybe a bit darker in some cases.” (juliamartingallery.com) Zoey Frank: Exploring the Ordinary February 6-March 7 Gritty, technically strong, and at points surreal, the oil paintings of Zoey Frank will be on view through March 7 at Haynes Galleries in Exploring the Ordinary. Frank’s immense ability in classical painting is clear, while her translation of modern scenes is thoroughly contemporary. It’s fascinating to see how she channels everyday scenes—a collection of cleaning…

Sophie Simmons’ namesake lingerie collection includes rompers, slips, camisoles, undies, bralettes, and more. The high-end delicates are made from 100-percent Japanese ribbed cotton with French embroidery. Born to an American father and a French mother, Simmons was raised in both Paris and New York City. She grew up wearing dessous, French underpieces for layering, which she inherited from her grandmother. “I think that maybe my aesthetic came from growing up in France,” Simmons says. “And my entrepreneurial spirit came from living in a place like New York.” Simmons spent almost 20 years in New York. She attended Parsons School of Design and launched two brands: Thread Bridesmaid, a bridal line, and later Dessous, a lingerie collection. “One of my best friends was an editor for Vogue,” Simmons says. “We were…

What happens when two of the city’s most talented rising star chefs decide to combine forces? No, it’s not a hot spot with hard-to-get reservations. It’s take-out chicken. BokBox debuted in late October—a take-out service that operates out of the Otaku To-Go space in East Nashville weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The options are straightforward: roasted half chicken served with a choice of side, a sauce, rice, and a soft roll, all packaged up in a sturdy little box. On Tuesdays they offer a fried chicken sandwich with fries, and fried wings on Wednesdays. And that’s pretty much it. BokBox is the brainchild of Dauer Ellis and Tom Bayless, who both launched their Nashville careers at The Catbird Seat. Ellis went on to become co-sous chef at Rolf…

Step aside, “Dry January.” Low-to-no alcohol beverages are hot right now—and here to stay. Today, hospitality venues around the country, and here in Nashville, are capitalizing on the growing trend. You can thank Millennials and Gen Z for this budding teetotaler movement. As these two groups capture more marketplace influence and power, breweries and liquor companies are paying closer attention to how and what they drink. Interestingly, a 2018 report from Berenberg Research found that respondents in their early 20s were drinking more than 20 percent less per capita than Millennials—who drank less than Baby Boomers and Gen Xers—did at the same age. Chances are, the next time you skim over a cocktail menu at a bar, you’ll find a strong representation of booze-free (or, almost booze-free) beverages populating the…