Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2023 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

Don’t you just love being in love? Scientists tell us our body releases high levels of dopamine and a related hormone, norepinephrine, during attraction. It is a feeling you can’t replicate and in February we all get to celebrate it. It is the time of year when kids make Valentine’s cards and Hallmark makes a fortune. My advice: You will want to get your restaurant reservation right now! Fortunately, we have the full list of the most romantic restaurants in this issue. I always like a dimly lit booth and good chicken tender. But your romantic dining may differ. This year I got ordained. A friend (and former Nashville Lifestyles coworker) who is so dear to me asked me to officiate her wedding. It might be the highest honor I’ve…

SWEETS FOR YOUR SWEETIE Surprise your beloved with a sweet treat: Goo Goo, the iconic Nashville candy brand, has brought back their fan favorite Red Velvet Premium Goo Goo. Filled with red velvet fudge, cream cheese nougat, and Oreo crumbles wrapped in decadent dark chocolate, it’s an indulgent way to say, “I love you.” $12 (Goo Goo Chocolate Co., 116 3rd Ave. S.; googoo.com) ROMANTIC RELAXATION Rhapsody Spa is offering a special 110-minute Valentine’s Day couples treatment featuring Oud body oil and scrub. Oud is known as the “wood of the gods” with a scent that is as sensual and exotic as it is precious, rare, and intriguing making this a romantic way to relax together. Embark on a voyage of cleansing, nourishment, and revitalization: Dry Brush Detoxification will stimulate…

Church & Union’s Flourless Chocolate Torte Executive Pastry Chef Emily Wilson looks to her childhood in the South when seeking inspiration for the tempting desserts that grace Church & Union’s menu. “The recipes were passed down from my grandmother and then my mother,” she says. “At our potlucks and family gatherings, there were staple desserts that we shared with the people we love.” Wilson’s dessert menus favor classic preparations with unexpected seasonal twists, like a classic buttermilk cake finished with spiced pear, Bombay chai fluff, whipped mascarpone, and honeycomb or this decadent chocolate torte, amped up with a plating of malt, espresso, and hazelnut. While you won’t find the chocolate torte on the Valentine’s Day menu, it is part of the winter menu and is such a hit that Wilson…

On Saturday, December 10, the Nashville Symphony held their annual Symphony Ball at the enchanting Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Since 1985, the Nashville Symphony Ball has been the South’s premier winter white-tie gala. The elegant evening of dinner, drinks, and dancing included a Nashville Symphony performance and presentation of the Harmony Award to influential entertainers. This year’s honorees included multiplatinum, award-winning band Lady A. The 2022 Symphony Ball was co-chaired by Shaun Inman and Sheila Shields, with Martha Ingram as honorary chair.…

It’s the season of love and this issue is packed with all things Valentine-related. If you’re looking for the perfect place to wine and dine your love on Valentine’s Day or beyond, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most romantic restaurants in Nashville. Whether you’re looking for a dark and moody place to share a meal or a sun-soaked spot to grab a cocktail, we’ve got something for everyone. Speaking of cocktails, we’re sharing two romance-ready recipes for drinks at home—but if you don’t fancy yourself a mixologist, fear not. They’re also available at some of our favorite hotspots. If staycations are your love language, we have three hotels in (or near) Nashville that will set the mood for a weekend getaway for two. Stunning décor, fine dining,…

It’s pretty rare that a hometown kid reaches the top of Nashville’s most famous business. But then again, Ernest is an uncommon country star. A singer-songwriter whose unique lyrical approach wins him fans from the old school and the new, “Ern’s” debut single “Flower Shops” (feat. Morgan Wallen) became a Platinum-certified success in 2022 – and that was just one headline in a rare bouquet of news. Along with the hit as an artist, he also plucked a CMA Triple Play Award for writing three Number Ones in a single year, delivering Flower Shops (The Album), and arranging a sold-out headlining Sucker For Small Towns Tour. On Feb. 10, he’s back with Flower Shops (The Album): Two Dozen Roses, and in March joins Wallen on the massive One Night At…

On February 4, Friends of Nashville Opera will host their annual black-tie gala, La Bella Notte. This year’s theme, La Primavera, looks toward spring with an evening of fine dining and song in support of the Nashville Opera’s education and engagement programs. Co-chairing this year’s gala are Sharon and Todd Sandahl. The philanthropists are each accomplished in their own right: Sharon holds a pharmaceutical license in both Tennessee and her home state of Mississippi. She is also the go-to florist for many special occasions for MBA and Harpeth Hall students, weddings, and dinner parties for those in the know. She has served her community well as a volunteer through the years all while raising three beautiful children with her husband, whom she met while they were students at Ole Miss.…

SUGAR & SPICE Tempered Fine Chocolates Decisions, decisions. Wine and chocolate or whiskey and chocolate? The Tempered chocolatiers have designed flights of both for your pleasure. They’ve selected a specific truffle, bar, or confection to go with each glass of red wine or brown liquor. Note: This is by reservation only, held in the late afternoon: a testament to the wisdom of dessert before dinner and a great way to enjoy a day date. (1201 5th Ave. N., Suite 103, 615-454-5432; temperedfinechocolates.com) Lockeland Table Community Kitchen and Bar There’s nothing like a warm chocolate chip cookie to stir feelings of nostalgia and contentment: it warms a heart. A mainstay at neighborhood gem, Lockeland Table, the LT Skillet Chocolate Chip, topped with Vanilla Bean Bravo gelato, is so big and rich…

3-5 THE ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW OF NASHVILLE Celebrating its 33rd anniversary, the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville returns as one of the most highly anticipated design events of the year. The 2023 show features an incredible lineup of lectures led by some of the most renowned talent in the industry; more than 150 antique, art, and horticulture dealers; and three stunning interactive garden displays presented by acclaimed landscape designers. Additionally, all proceeds benefit two beloved local organizations: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and Economic Club of Nashville (ECON) Charities. (Music City Center; times vary; antiquesandgardenshow.com) 9 ANDREA BOCELLI IN CONCERT FOR VALENTINE’S WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY Award-winning Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli joins forces with the beloved Nashville Symphony for their first-ever performance together. The multi-platinum-selling artist has captured…

The holidays are behind us and summer looms just a little too far in the future. But you don’t have to travel far to enjoy a luxurious getaway right here in Tennessee. Each of these hotels provides a unique lodging experience, less than three hours from home. So go ahead and pack your car and treat yourself to a night or a weekend stay at one of these distinctive properties. The Harpeth (Franklin) For: Authentic Southern hospitality on a quaint, small-town square. Historic Franklin was just begging for somewhere cozy for visitors to rest their heads without having to drive out into the parking lot-clad burbs, and The Harpeth answered the call with its premium location—just off the main roundabout in Franklin’s charming Downtown—and Southern-inspired décor that blends…