Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2021 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

The greatest privilege of my job is our mission as your city magazine: to help our readers. We are lucky enough to get the opportunity to tell the stories of our town. We get to meet the most interesting people. We get to share with you what is new. This April edition, to me, is the perfect intersection of all of those things. As a magazine publisher, picking your favorite issue is like choosing your favorite child. But, the annual Restaurant Issue is like my best behaved, A-plus student child who got a scholarship and founded a charity in my name after becoming a billionaire. It’s a tough act to follow! This issue is a resource for you to try new dishes—dine-in or takeout—from the newest places that opened this…

Peter Frampton is one of the greatest guitar players in the history of rock, so if anyone were to put out an album of instrumental tracks, why shouldn’t it be him? But here’s the catch: though Frampton, a Nashville resident since the mid-’90s, is a world-class songwriter, having penned hits like “Baby, I Love Your Way” and “Show Me the Way,” his latest album is a compilation of cover songs. Frampton Forgets the Words (out April 23) includes The Peter Frampton Band’s spin on tunes including Roxy Music’s “Avalon” and Lenny Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go My Way?” The rock legend shared the inspiration behind the album, what he’s been up to in the past year, and some favorite cover versions of his own songs when he called from his…

While there is no shortage of excellent food in Music City, one cherished cuisine seems significantly harder to come by. Think fresh baked bagels with heavenly schmears, lox, potato latkes, kishka, homemade pastrami and corned beef, and a classic egg cream. Drawing inspiration from his beloved grandfather, restaurateur Howard Greenstone, along with Ken Levitan and Pennington Pribbenow, set out to change that. Now, at Shep’s Delicatessen, Nashvillians can enjoy a taste of these traditional NYC-style Jewish comfort foods and so much more right in the center of East Nashville. A passion project for Greenstone, Shep’s Deli holds a place in his heart that’s close to home. Named after his grandfather Israel “Shep” Shapiro—one of 13 children, with a legendary love of food that led him to open Shepard’s Baking Company—Shep’s…

This month Tennesseans will have the chance to enjoy a glass of their new favorite wine—and get to know their new favorite winemaker. Ultraviolet Wines, a Cabernet Sauvignon and sparkling rosé made by award-winning winemaker Samantha Sheehan in Napa, California. With over a decade of winemaking experience under her belt, Sheehan is known for producing some of the best and most delightful wines coming out of the Napa region, so it’s no surprise that Whole Foods has selected her as a Featured Winemaker with plans to showcase her work across the country—including in Nashville. It’s a milestone that’s not lost on the winemaker, who has already achieved immense success in her career. Sheehan has created and grown two other brands, POE Wines and Mommenpop Spirits, and was named one of…

Behind the scenes of New York Fashion Week, teams of hairstylists swirl around models creating works of art in the form of hair. It takes a team to craft one immaculately perfected look, everyone implementing their own specialty while simultaneously working as a unit. That sense of community inspired hairstylist Jon Reyman to create Spoke & Weal Salons. And with their outpost in Green Hills, Nashvillians can experience luxurious specialized services for transformative beauty within that’s inspired by gorgeous hair. As a renowned leader and educator in the hair industry, Reyman brought the technique of dry-cutting into the mainstream of modern haircutting practice, and serves as the creative force behind Spoke & Weal’s haircutting and styling programs. Throughout his extensive experience as a hairstylist for Fashion Weeks around the world,…

YOLAN/DENIM Located inside The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, internationally renowned chef Tony Mantuano and his wife, wine and hospitality expert Cathy Mantuano, offer high-end Italian cuisine at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Yolan. The couple also oversees The Joseph’s stunning rooftop lounge, Denim, which features seasonally inspired craft cocktails, and a thoughtful menu of American fare with Mediterranean influences. (403 4th Ave. S., 615-231-0405; yolannashville.com; Denim, 401 Korean Veterans Blvd., 629-231-3180; thejosephnashville.com/denim) THE NASHVILLE GRANGE Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, The Nashville Grange is located on the lobby level of the Grand Hyatt Nashville. Specializing in “Tennessee to table cuisine,” the restaurant features unique Southern flavors with a modern twist using the highest quality ingredients. (1000 Broadway, 615-622-1234; thenashvillegrange.com) LOCUST Trevor Moran’s little dumpling and shaved ice shop on 12…

For Courtney McKay, community is everything. “It’s how I got my start with my business when I moved here five years ago,” she explains. “I was cooking for friends, they’d refer me to other friends, and that led to me opening a private chef company in 2019.” Later that year, when her favorite local cheese monger, Follow Me Cheese, let her know they were leaving their space in the Shoppes at Fatherland, McKay jumped at the opportunity to expand her offerings with her aptly named shop, In Good Company. From the tornado to COVID-19, IGC’s first year was rife with challenges, but McKay stresses that being “in good company” literally got her through. “It really is all about the company you keep, and my East Nashville community really came together…

PARKER MILLSAP BE HERE INSTEAD A fiery folk troubadour wrestles with his virtual reality on Be Here Instead, Parker Millsap’s fifth studio set. Known for rowdy performances, a snake-bitten vocal rasp, and gritty fictional characters, Millsap’s effort here is more tempered and thoughtful, seeking concrete connection in the Zoom age. (Available April 9) RYANHOOD UNDER THE LEAVES Acoustic fusion aces Ryanhood offer an all-natural shot in the arm with Under the Leaves, the latest from an underappreciated Arizona duo. Mixing bluegrass speed, jam-ready melodies, and pop-rocking forward momentum, two guys with guitars challenge decades of easy-listening “rules.” (Available April 16) ERIC CHURCH HEART & SOUL A visionary country rocker outdoes himself on Heart & Soul, an ambitious triple album with a purpose. Experimenting with in-the-moment music-making, Church and friends wrote…

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, just a quick spin from Nashville in Oak Grove, Kentucky, is the area’s newest entertainment destination. Featuring over 1,300 state-of-the-art gaming machines, four restaurants, plus a 128-room luxury hotel, RV park, outdoor amphitheater, and Equestrian Center, it is easy to see why they say it is “so Vegas, so close.” Fun and excitement abound at the entertainment complex just off I-24, Exit 86. You can play the latest and greatest gaming machines ranging from a penny to $1 in denomination. The Sports Bar is the place to catch all of the home runs, slam dunks, touchdowns, and more on the 300-square-foot video board surrounded by eight 84-inch televisions. You can also enjoy live music on the Sports Bar Stage on weekends and select holidays.…

A grand and celebratory restaurant, Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille came from humble beginnings: a family butcher shop and deli in Houston, Texas, opened in 1979. Seven years later, Chris Perry convinced his father to add tables to the place. By 1993, Chris achieved his big dream—a fine dining restaurant highlighting the premier cuts of meat and attentive service that his family business had become known for. Over the years, his vision has grown: to date, there are 20 locations spread across Texas and throughout the nation. And now Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille commands a view of middle Tennessee’s rolling hills in the McEwen Northside development of Cool Springs. It’s an impressive Texas-sized site, in contemporary design. The 11,000 square foot building houses an expansive bar, a main dining room with…