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Contents August 2021 | Vol. xxviii, No. 8

parties

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Local food pros share their favorite dining recommendations and what’s next for their businesses

features

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departments

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Same as It Ever Was Whitland Avenue welcomes back its Fourth of July Celebration

Men at Work The latest men’s fashion trends for heading back to the office

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A Day in the Life Going behind the scenes of four of the city’s most fascinating jobs

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Gary Smith, Nashville SC Bob Mueller, WKRN-TV News 2 Kyle Young, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Kenny Tallier, Nashville Humane Association

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Dishing It Out

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Q-Juan Taylor, Sinema and 8th & Roast Hal Holden-Bache, Lockeland Table Chris Carter, Porter Road Butcher Linus Hall, Yazoo Brewing Company Hatton Smith II, Campesino Rum

Chef Deb Paquette elevates the sports bar with Jasper’s

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Samantha Phypers marries Guy Simmons

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Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

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Looking back at Whitland Avenue’s Fourth of July Celebration

Taking Vows

Best Behavior

Nretrospect

In Our Words Getting to know some of the city’s most interesting gents

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Behind the Scenes Getting a fresh take on men’s fashion from personal stylist Bentley Caldwell

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ON THE COVER

Michael Mau (AMAX) photographed by Daniel Meigs at Hastings Architecture. Styling by Bentley Caldwell. Hair and makeup

by Anaïs Shiba. For more men’s fashion, turn to page 19.

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Herbert Fox, Jr. Nancy Floyd managing editor Jonathan Sims associate editor Holly Hoffman social correspondent Gloria Houghland contributors Beth Alexander, John Bridges, Whitney Clay, Geert De Lombaerde, Carrington Fox, Laura Hutson Hunter, Sandy Nelson, Ellen Pryor, Jennifer Puryear, Megan Seling, Varina Willse founding editor editor-in-chief

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Last August, we unveiled our inaugural men’s issue. Despite the fact that we produced it in the middle of a pandemic, which posed its fair share of challenges, the response was overwhelmingly positive from both our male and female readers, so we decided to keep the tradition going this year.

We’re no strangers to fashion coverage in Nfocus, but it’s typically the ladies that are taking center stage in our editorials. We were thrilled to work alongside men’s stylist Bentley Caldwell and the dashing Michael Mau for a fashion shoot highlighting back-to-work trends.

After more than a year of working from home, fashion — especially business attire — is changing, so we pulled together great styles that are comfortable, cool and work-appropriate on page 19. You can also read more about Bentley on page 12.

Speaking of getting back to work, we’re taking you behind the scenes of four of the city’s most fascinating jobs in A Day in the Life. Find out what life is like for the Nashville SC head coach, the Nashville Humane Association’s public media relations director, the Country Music Hall of Fame’s CEO and one of Nashville’s most beloved TV anchors. The full story, with fabulous photos from Daniel Meigs, begins on page 27.

We also caught up with five local culinary pros for an update on their restaurants and businesses. They were kind enough to share some recommendations, as well, of their favorite spots to dine, drink and relax. Flip to page 37 to read more.

Next month, it’s going to be all about the ladies again, but, in the meantime, I hope you enjoy getting to know some of the city’s most interesting men. We sure did.

BY NANCY FLOYD

Nancy is a reader of books, rider of bikes and lover of all things local. She lives in East Nashville with her husband, Kyle, and beagle, Gus. Email her at nfloyd@nfocusmagazine.com.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Bringing Dapper Back Getting a fresh take on men’s fashion from personal stylist Bentley Caldwell Retail brought Bentley Caldwell to Nashville, and since that time, he’s been a singer-songwriter and model traveling the world before combining all he learned to found Bentley Caldwell Styling. When a friend asked for advice on how to dress for a photo shoot, the bells went off. Now, he works exclusively with men and helps them uncover their personal style, take the guesswork out of shopping and access the confidence to elevate their lives and businesses to the next level. “This is not a makeover; it’s a lifestyle enhancement,” explains Bentley, whose clients The Basics range from everyday guys to Vanderbilt proName: Bentley Caldwell fessors to New York Times Profession/Title: Men’s bestselling authors.

Personal Stylist Bentley is excited Hometown: Paducah, Kentucky that men are starting to Zip Code: 37206 care more about their Years in Nashville: 10 appearance. “I love that Number of shoes in your the narrative is changing wardrobe: Over 100 pairs. and men are asking quesNo shame. At all. tions of themselves in the realm of fashion and physical appearance,” he says. “True masculinity is about being confident in your body and in the clothes you’re wearing.

If a man feels confident in those two areas, that confidence spills over into every aspect of his life.”

To help a client do just that, Bentley’s customized services range from closet assessments to on-call styling and seasonal upgrades.

Whether shopping for a client or for himself, Bentley, a strong proponent of shopping locally, makes Franklin Road Apparel a first stop and looks to Hunker Goods for handmade leather products. Eric Bornhop of Eric Adler Clothing is his favorite local designer for his imaginative use of colors, patterns and fabrics that result in beautiful, classic suits. He also considers Eric a Nashvillian with great personal style, along with Manny LeGrair and Stryker Warren, to name a few. When we caught up with Bentley, he shared the five items every man should have in his closet, his best fashion advice and his most memorable purchase.

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What five staples should every man have in his closet? A crisp, white button-down, a fitted navy blazer, dark blue selvedge denim with a cuff, brown leather dress shoes and a beautiful timepiece. You put these five things together, and you’re already more stylish than 95 percent of the men in the room.

What fashion trend do you wish would go away? Fast fashion. Brands like Zara, H&M, Forever 21, etc., are environmentally destructive, in terms of production and disposal. Fast fashion releases chemicals and toxins into the soil and water supply. It also takes money out of the pockets of local clothing and accessory designers. My advice: Shop and buy local! You buy local with your food, why not do the same with your clothes? Everyone wins!

What’s your most memorable purchase? My most memorable purchase was a pair of red John Varvatos Chuck Taylors. I bought them when I was teaching English in Korea [and] fresh out of college. I remember them costing $125 and thinking I wasn’t cool enough to wear them. I changed the laces to black and went for it. That was 12 or 13 years ago. I still own those shoes to this day.

What’s the best fashion advice you would give to someone? Keep it simple, keep it classic

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and, for the love of God, make sure it fits! The first two don’t matter if the third is lacking.

The most important fashion advice is to own it. I believe that bodes well in other aspects of life, too.

What’s the best place for cocktails? My house! I was a bartender in my former life. I can still whip up a good concoction every now and then. I love a good French 75. Pinky finger out, of course!

What is one luxury you can’t live without?

Good conversation. In this day and age, it is the highest of luxuries.

What’s one thing you want to cross off your bucket list? In the end, I want to say that I made this world a better place than before I arrived. I heard a quote once that really stuck with me: “Our ultimate duty as humans is to lighten one another’s burdens.” That’s been my life mission statement ever since.

What’s the one thing you hope never changes in Nashville? The spirit of the city. I’ve been here through floods, tornadoes, a bombing and a pandemic. The one thing that is absolutely unbreakable is the spirit of Nashville. It rallies!

I think that’s why so many people come here and never leave. It changes you.

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ne of the main things that makes the Whitland Fourth of July Celebration so special is that it has remained essentially the same for more than 40 years. After almost 18 months of pandemic-related closures, shutdowns and cancellations, including the parade, the Whitland Avenue Neighborhood Association brought back its all-American block party for 2021 and, with it, the elements and excitement of years past.

As always, hundreds of adults, teens, babies and dogs were decked out in their best — or wackiest — red, white and blue attire to fill the historic neighborhood and celebrate Independence Day with a parade, patriotic songs and a program. As flag bearer, John Cooper led the procession, and a pint-sized train chugged behind him, loaded with tots and their parents. Junior patriots rode along in festive wagons, bikes and strollers while onlookers waved and cheered them on from under the shade of stately, old trees.

The march stopped at the dais, where the Whitland band was playing familiar tunes. They were soon joined by Chris Simonsen, who burst into his traditional repertoire of anthems, such as “God Bless America,” and the throng joined in to sing along on some. Chip Arnold was back for his eloquent reading of the Declaration of Independence. Considering baseball is our national pastime, it was only appropriate that Vanderbilt head baseball coach Tim Corbin, fresh from the College World Series, spoke.

The only changes from past celebrations were that the fiercely competitive food contest and traditional potluck were not held — a wise decision, post-pandemic. While some may have been dismayed, no one went hungry, thanks to a squad of volunteers who manned smoking grills and churned out massive numbers of that classic American food: hot dogs.

Life in Nashville has been improving steadily since the commencement of vaccinations, loosening of restrictions and return to larger gatherings in public. This year’s Whitland parade assured us that everything will keep getting better.

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A DAY I N THE LIFE

Ain Day the Life Going behind the scenes of four of the city’s most fascinating jobs

Even the most covetable jobs are far more complicated than anyone sees. And although it’s easy to admire from afar those careers that seem particularly exciting, glamorous or fun, we rarely get a glimpse at the preparation and work that goes on behind the scenes.

In an effort to pull back the curtain on four of the most fascinating jobs in Nashville, we followed four interesting men — a professional soccer coach, a news anchor, a museum CEO and an animal adoption public relations director — to get a closer look at how they spend their days, the challenges they face and what they love most about their work.

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Gary Smith Head Coach, Nashville SC

When Gary Smith first came to Nashville, he was presented with a daunting task: create a Major League Soccer team from scratch. While he was no stranger to coaching, having coached all across England and in the States in Denver and Atlanta, building a team from nothing has been a unique challenge.

A “footballer” from Harlow in Essex, England, Gary grew up playing soccer. He became a professional player in his teens and went on to make more than 200 appearances for Fulham, Colchester United and a number of lower-league English teams until a series of injuries forced him into retirement at 24. That twist of fate kicked off a successful coaching career, albeit a little earlier than he expected, that brought him to Music City in 2017. When he arrived, there were three others in the office, and together, they have been working hard to build the Nashville Soccer Club.

Most times, when you see Gary, he’s either speaking with the press or he’s on the pitch, leading his team to victory. During the games, he’s constantly on his feet, making dozens of split-second decisions every minute, and during 90 minutes of play, that’s a lot of decisions. No matter where you’re sitting in the stadium, you can look down and see him moving back and forth, inches from the sideline, watching every move his players and their opponents make, giving orders, and encouraging the team and the staff around them.

Off the pitch, though, he’s making a million other decisions to make sure every player and staff member has exactly what they need to do their respective jobs well on game day. His weekdays are filled with debriefings and statistical analysis of the previous game; working with individual players, groups or the whole team on techniques and tactics; planning the structure of the team and their plays; preparing for the next game; and watching hours upon hours of video footage.

Considering his immense workload since the moment he arrived in Nashville, he hasn’t had much opportunity to explore the city. “Generally, I’m either at a game, preparing for a game or trying to get over a game that I’ve not necessarily enjoyed,” he explains. But he says he has relished getting to know the people. “Nashville has so many things that have been enjoyable, and I would say that the people have been as instrumental in that as anything — very welcoming, with that Southern charm that we’ve come to know and love.”

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Bob Mueller Anchor, WKRN-TV News 2

Few cities are fortunate enough to have a broadcaster with the longevity, integrity and respect that Bob Mueller has. For more than four decades, Middle Tennesseans have counted on him to deliver news that is fair, compassionate and tough — when necessary — as anchor for WKRN-TV News 2. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including 10 Emmy Awards, the coveted George Foster Peabody Award for investigative reporting and induction into the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame.

Ever since watching coverage following President Kennedy's assassination, Bob wanted to pursue a career in journalism. He started at a local radio station at 15, and in college, he was at NPR covering the Watergate hearings. Since arriving at News 2, he has reported on the first space shuttle launch; reported from Plains, Georgia, when then-President Jimmy Carter arrived after the hostage release; and spent two weeks with the 101st Airborne in Kandahar, Afghanistan. But closer to home, it’s “meeting the people we cover and the folks whose lives we’ve touched [that] is really the best part of the job,” he says.

At 1:30 every weekday afternoon, Bob starts his days in meetings with the respective producers of News 2’s broadcasts at 5, 6 and 10 p.m., going through the basic blueprint for each show, inevitably making changes as stories develop. He tracks down, writes and edits his own stories for the evening news while working on his Sunday morning political show, This Week With Bob Mueller, which he also produces and hosts. Additionally, he manages his four social media accounts — as much a part of his job as anchoring the news.

“You make time for what’s important,” explains Bob about his history of community involvement. “Those of us with visibility have a duty to show that we care and give back. It sets a good example.” Among the nonprofits he’s served are Second Harvest Food Bank and Rocketown, and his golf tournament, the Bob Mueller MS Celebrity Golf Scramble, has raised over $1.5 million to fight the disease.

“It’s really been an interesting life,” reminisces Bob. “I’m a farm kid from the Midwest, [and] my dream came true. I’ve never really had a day of work. I’m still as passionate today about coming in here as I was then.” It sounds like Middle Tennesseans can look forward to many more years of him sharing special events and covering history from behind the News 2 anchor desk.

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Kyle Young

CEO, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum In the home of country music, it’s good to be the head of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and in a multitude of ways, CEO Kyle Young has been a driving force for one of Nashville’s favorite and most popular institutions for the last 45 years.

When he first applied for a job selling tickets to the museum in 1976 — back when it was in the old barn-shaped building on Music Row — Kyle had never even been inside the museum. Now, he’s running the show and playing an active role in every aspect of the museum’s operation, including (but certainly not limited to) curation of the artifacts and exhibits; organizing the medallion ceremony for the three new artists inducted into the hall of fame each year; planning events and programming; building community partnerships and collaborations; managing the physical space, including the move to the new location in 2001 and the major expansion in 2014; and so much more. One of the things he looks forward to most each year, though, is String City: Nashville’s Tradition of Music and Puppetry, the museum’s collaboration with the Nashville Public Library that tells the story of country music using puppets.

While Kyle tries to limit the number of hours he’s in meetings, a great deal of his job involves working with people. “It’s an interesting gig,” he explains, “because we’re dealing with tourist amenities and we’re dealing with the artist community and the music industry and we’re dealing with Nashville business.” Despite not wanting to be in meetings, his office has itself been the site of some wonderful moments, such as when Dolly Parton and Kris Kristofferson met again for the first time in a decade.

Like so many other industries, the pandemic greatly altered the nature of his job. The lockdown gave Kyle and his team the opportunity to figure out how digital programming works and how to use the internet to reach their audience. Since they redeveloped their programming, their virtual reach has increased from one million visitors every year to more than seven million. Now that everything is slowly opening up again, he’s working hard to find the best ways to marry the digital world and the physical one in a way that makes the past and the present of country music alive and accessible to the world.

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Kenny Tallier

Public Media Relations Director, Nashville Humane Association As public media relations director for Nashville Humane Association (NHA), Kenny Tallier wants every dog — and cat — to have its day, and to do that, he works to find each animal in the shelter’s care a forever home. His love of animals and professional background make him the perfect person for the job.

Originally from New York, Kenny had a successful career in television production, including winning the first Daytime Emmy for VH1. He moved to Nashville to follow a similar path before deciding to pursue his passion and work with animals.

Fourteen years ago, he started at NHA in animal care before working up to his current position. “It’s just kinda perfect,” he says. “I want to be the person to talk for the animals.”

Kenny's duties are a blend of rigorous planning and bursts of spontaneity, with animal adoptions being his key objective. He manages the NHA’s social media accounts, where scheduled posts include the popular “Gotcha Day" photos of recently adopted pets. Now that the NHA is back open without appointments, he also entices people to visit the shelter with adorable photos and videos that shout, “Come visit me now!” In addition to getting the word out about adoptions, he promotes the nonprofit’s four annual charitable events and its programs for fosters, volunteers, donations, food banks and other services.

Most people recognize Kenny from the Pet of the Week series, where he travels to local media outlets to talk about the featured dog or cat and what’s going on at the NHA. Before heading out, he spends extra time with each animal to build trust and to make sure he or she has the personality to enjoy all the attention they will get. On Mondays, you’ll find the pair at The Big 98’s Wayne D Show for Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Monday, and on Thursdays, they visit Woody and Jim at 107.5 The River and Battle at sister station 105.9 The Rock. In August, they’ll return to Today in Nashville, now that WSMV studios are reopening. These appearances always result in calls, visits and, ultimately, adoptions of the featured pet and others at the shelter.

"No matter what I do to show a dog or cat off, I still have those butterflies of excitement thinking, ‘Is this the one that’s going to do it for you?’” Kenny reveals.

“It’s bittersweet when they get adopted, because you get a crush on them. But there’s always going to be another one that needs your help.” As long as Kenny continues to spread the word on air and online, Nashville Humane Association animals will continue finding their forever homes.

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Nashville’s culinary scene and the people behind it have always been known for creativity, but 2020 revealed how much resilience and innovation is at the heart of the city’s food and beverage industry. New business models, menu overhauls and clever marketing are just a few of the ways that local restaurants and businesses managed to stay afloat during the pandemic, and now that the city has reopened, our local culinary stars are finding their footing again. Not only have they opened the doors to their own businesses, but they’re also getting back out there to the places they love. We caught up with five men who represent different aspects of Nashville’s food and drink scene — a restaurateur, a chef, a butcher, a brewer and a distiller — to find out their favorite spots in town, the challenges facing the industry and what’s next for them and their businesses.

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What is the best burger or sandwich in town? The best burger in town is the cheeseburger at Bare Bones Butcher.

It’s simple, yet made perfectly, and the freshly ground local beef is hard to beat. I love the combination of mayo and mustard.

Who has the best baked goods? I go to different places for specific things, and the donut holes at Five Daughters Bakery immediately come to mind. I spend a lot of time in our shops at 8th & Roast, and I find myself reaching for the fresh blueberry muffins often.

Where’s your favorite place to go late at night? Flamingo in Wedgewood-Houston, for sure. They’ve got a great staff, and they do a good job on the music vibes. Atmosphere makes a big difference.

What’s your favorite restaurant when you want to splurge? I go see my friends Tandy down at City House or Mike over at Sunda every time!

What’s your favorite international fare? I’m a huge fan of jerk chicken. There is a food truck next to Green Fleet [Bicycle Shop] off Jefferson Street called Jamaica Me

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the Farmers Market Quiche at Henrietta Red.

Where’s the best place for cocktails? I’m incredibly proud of the team behind The Lounge at Sinema, so I must mention it. The seasonal cocktail list is always innovative and fresh, and we have a top-notch whiskey selection with hundreds of bottles.

What’s the greatest thing about being a restaurant owner/operator? I never tire of seeing so many young people grow and flourish, either within our business or when they move on to other opportunities.

What’s your favorite place for brunch? OK, this is tough.

The cinnamon roll pancakes and the fried chicken at Sinema’s Bottomless Brunch are unmatched. If I’m going somewhere else, it’s got to be

What are the next big things for Sinema and 8th & Roast?

Right now, our biggest focus for 8th & Roast is opening the second airport location. At Sinema, we are focusing on rebuilding our events. It’s one of the things we do best.

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HAL HOLDEN-BACHE Chef and Co-owner, Lockeland Table

What is the best burger or sandwich in town? I’m really a pizza guy, but when I want a burger, I go to Hugh Baby’s. As for sandwiches, I’m enjoying East Side Banh Mi, like so many others. We’re ordering it for my birthday lunch.

What’s your favorite restaurant when you want to splurge? I’m excited to visit The Continental. The Hermitage Hotel has always been one of our favorite spots. That’s where my wife and I got engaged, and we look forward to going back when the renovations are done.

What’s your favorite international fare? We love Korea House, and for dinner to go, we always order pork bulgogi.

I love Vietnamese food on my days off and go to Kien Giang, but you have to remember to have cash.

One restaurant in Nashville that everyone should try is: The Farm House and Black Rabbit. I like what my buddy Trey Cioccia is doing there. With downtown back open, I hope they’re getting some muchneeded attention.

What’s the greatest thing about being a chef? I have followed my passion to get where I am in life. I always cooked with my mom, and it was the one thing I was drawn to. Mom helped me follow this path when I started looking into culinary school in the 11th grade.

I’ve never looked back.

What’s the next big thing for Lockeland Table? We are back up to our pre-COVID pace and, like everyone else, dealing with the ripples that COVID caused.

Once these get resolved, we can continue to focus on good local ingredients, good execution and brisk service.

What’s the biggest challenge facing the restaurant industry in Nashville right now?

Definitely staffing. This is also causing financial problems because if you are forced to close on an extra day just to sustain your staff, you’re losing money. We look forward to being [fully] staffed up again and getting back to what we used to do. We are doing that now, but [we want to be able to do it] in a more feasible fashion in the future.

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CHRIS CARTER

Co-founder and CEO, Porter Road Butcher

What is the best burger or sandwich in town? I can’t get enough of the Woodstock burger at Burger Up. Our dry-aged ground beef plus bacon, cheddar and Jack Daniel’s ketchup makes a perfectly balanced burger.

Who has the best baked goods?

If you haven’t had the breakfast biscuits and peanut butter explosion at Sweet 16th Bakery, you are missing out. I also love a chocolate croissant from Dozen.

What’s your favorite restaurant when you want to splurge?

Josephine has been one of my

favorites for years. Chef Andy Little isn’t scared to work with our more unique cuts, like beef tongue, and combines classic comforting flavors with fine dining perfectly.

One restaurant in Nashville that everyone should try is: Lockeland Table. Their Community Hour (happy hour with proceeds donated to local nonprofits) is the perfect place for a late afternoon drink and shareable snack, and their dinner menu is always spot on. Chef Hal Holden-Bache was one of our first wholesale customers, and we always suggest

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people stop in to see what he’s got on the menu.

What’s the greatest thing about being a butcher? Teaching customers about new cuts and preparations has always been a high point. Now that the business has grown, I love working with awesome farmers to help them grow their businesses.

What’s the next big thing for Porter Road Butcher? [My business partner, James Peisker, and I] just celebrated the ribboncutting at our new butchering and shipping facility in Princeton,

Kentucky. This space is five times the size of our current facility and will give us the opportunity to partner with more farms to serve more customers. We also signed the deed on an additional space in the same town. Stay tuned for exciting updates!

What’s the biggest challenge facing the restaurant industry in Nashville right now? There are just more jobs out there than people willing to work them.

People are ready to get back out to restaurants, but limited dining capacity due to a lack of staff makes it hard.

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President and Co-founder, Yazoo Brewing Company

What’s the best burger or sandwich in town? In my opinion, the best burger in town is the Local Burger, a long-time favorite that has followed John Stephenson all around town at his various stops before founding Hathorne in West Nashville.

A close second is the Seamus Burger at Gabby’s.

Who has the best baked goods? Dozen Bakery in Wedgewood-Houston is the best bakery in town, owned

by Claire Meneely, who takes her baguettes so seriously she moved to Paris to learn how to perfect them.

What’s your favorite restaurant when you want to splurge?

My wife, Lila, and I love to go to some of the great Nashville restaurants that have been around a while and have perfected their menus and deserve support — places like Margot Café & Bar, Lockeland Table [and] City House.

One restaurant in Nashville that everyone should try is: Hathorne in West Nashville. Not only will the food blow you away, but the idea of small communal plates that come out as they are ready is such a natural way to relax and enjoy the company at the table.

What’s the greatest thing about being a brewer? It’s much like a chef; it’s long, hard, hot days in the brewery, but at the end of the day, not only can you personally enjoy what you’ve created, but it is also so satisfying to see other people enjoying it, as well.

If you hadn’t become a brewer, what would you be? Something where I worked with my hands but that was somewhat technical — an engineer somewhere.

What’s the next big thing for Yazoo Brewing? We’re busy planning our next big party in October, our annual Funkfest, a celebration of all beers wild and funky.

What’s the biggest challenge facing the restaurant industry in Nashville right now? From the clients we talk to, the biggest problem is finding employees.

The demand is back, but many aren’t able to be open more than three or four days a week because of staffing problems.

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HATTON SMITH II Founder and President, Campesino Rum

What is the best burger or sandwich in town? Cafe Roze’s Smashburger. Cafe Roze also makes homemade tepache, a fermented Mexican drink, that I love to mix with Campesino Rum. It’s fantastic with the Smashburger.

Who has the best baked goods? Nicky’s Coal Fired for bagels and Dozen for baguettes.

Where’s your favorite place to go late at night? Henry James in East Nashville. The best time to go is after midnight to hear some classic tunes on the jukebox, take some Campesino shots, hustle some pool and sling a dart or two.

What’s your favorite restaurant when you want to splurge? The Optimist. I start off with a Campesino Hemingway daiquiri and a dozen oysters, but before that comes the best thing not on the menu: the free butter roll, which comes out automatically. That place really makes you feel like a king.

What’s your favorite international fare? The toro and walu at Two Ten Jack — the fattier, the better.

Where’s the best place for cocktails? Old Glory. Best overall cocktails, atmosphere and people-watching. The place has 60-foot-high ceilings and a whole lot of sex appeal.

What’s your favorite place for brunch? I’ve got two spots I love. On a beautiful summer day, it’s hard to beat the ahi tuna wontons by the pool at the top of the Virgin Hotel at The Pool Club. In the fall and winter, you can find me eating steak and eggs at Pinewood Social.

One restaurant in Nashville that everyone should try is: Superica. The fajitas that consistently come out of that kitchen will make you a regular.

What’s the next big thing for Campesino Rum? We are working on an exclusive single barrel collection containing some of the rarest, most expensive rums in the world.

What’s the biggest challenge facing the restaurant industry in Nashville right now?

Staffing. Some of the city’s best restaurants are not at full capacity because they can’t find proper staffing to seat the full capacity of the space.

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Raising the Bar Food Chef Deb Paquette elevates the sports bar with Jasper’s Fifteen flat-screen TVs? Check. Wings and fries? Check. Plenty of drinks on tap and happy hour specials? Check, check. But this is no ordinary sports bar. And these are no ordinary wings and fries. Acclaimed Nashville chef Deb Paquette is at the helm of Jasper’s, which opened in October at 1918 West End Ave., her third collaboration with 4 Top Hospitality.

While the atmosphere — and the menu — is decidedly more casual than her other two restaurants, etch and etc., it’s hard to miss Deb’s culinary signature. A popular menu item, caulipoppers — tempura cauliflower, pea pesto, feta cream and red bell essence — is a lighthearted take on a cauliflower dish at etch. “The food is fun and adventuresome,” says Deb, “but nothing to be afraid of.”

The goal is that the 13,000-square-foot space with ample parking, previously home to Saltine, will attract couples out for date night, a group of friends who want to catch a game on TV at the bar or families excited to spend an afternoon together. Guests can even bring fourlegged family members to join them on the patio. It’s fitting that dogs are welcome. Jasper’s is named in memory of Deb’s beloved, high-energy Jack Russell terrier. His presence is felt throughout, whether it’s his likeness on the menu or the Jack Russell bookends in the built-in bookshelves, which flank a fireplace in the restaurant’s game room.

“This is my other living room,” says Deb. The centerpiece is a shuffleboard table. There are also assorted classic board games, such as Monopoly, Candy Land and Operation, for guests to enjoy.

When the seafood restaurant Saltine closed and before Jasper’s opened, there was a lot of painting to do. “It was really blue and white in here,” Deb says with a laugh. The blue-andwhite wicker chairs remained, but 4 Top Hospitality staff built booths and banquettes, and the vibe became less beachy and more home away from home, with distressed rugs covering wood floors, black-and-white photographs of Nashville on the walls, and cookbooks and board games filling bookshelves.

A focal point, when guests walk in, is the bar, with its frozen drink machines, one for the especially popular Frosé, consisting of rosé, St-Germain, vodka, grapefruit and lemon whipped into a frothy, frozen concoction. Another highlight is the Market at Jasper’s, a Southernthemed gift shop with much of the merchandise from local purveyors.

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STOP AND SHOP, Y’ALL The Market at Jasper’s is chock-full of the requisite Goo Goo Clusters and Nashville-themed hats and T-shirts, but there’s also hot sauce by the East Nashville-based company Blister; locally made, hand-crafted bath products from Thistle Farms; and mugs by Lebanon’s Southern Fried Design Barn that read “Dolly for President.” There are even dog treats and toys. For anyone with a sweet tooth, there’s a grab-and-go section with sorbets and sherbets and various other sweet treats by acclaimed pastry chef Megan Williams, who also works with etch and etc.

ON THE MENU An all-day menu offers items such as avocado bacon toast, featuring applewood bacon, avocado relish and cherry tomatoes on brioche, with shrimp as an optional add-on. A charcuterie board with a twist includes a rotating selection of meats and cheeses, smoked salmon and pickled veggies, accompanied by crackers, mustard and jam. Entrées include pork tenderloin served with bacon, kale, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mustard fried potatoes and rosemary gravy. A brunch highlight is Megan’s Beignets, served with seasonal fruit compote and vanilla ice cream.

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Samantha Phypers met Guy Simmons in 2017. They were introduced by Guy’s mother, Sissy, who was one of Samantha’s professors at Lipscomb University in Nashville. Guy proposed in October 2020 at the historic Rippavilla Plantation in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

With the help of his mom and sister, Guy surprised Samantha with a Mexican margarita engagement party at his parents’ home, where all their family and friends were waiting.

The wedding took place in March 2021 on the front steps of the Rippavilla mansion, with Ellis Sloan officiating. Classical string wedding music was performed by Viva La Strings of Nashville.

Samantha wore an ivory couture gazar gown with a beaded tulle veil by Zang Toi. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas and white peonies designed by Susan Ables of Flower Smithy. Bridesmaids wore floor-length dresses with spaghetti straps and carried white bouquets accented with anemones.

The reception was held outside the mansion until the rain and tornado warning came and everyone moved inside. Tables were decorated with white flowers in blue-and-white vases from a collection owned by the mother of the bride. Table for 2 Catering prepared the seated dinner of baked mustard chicken, green beans, tossed salad and sweet potato casserole. The wedding cake designed by

Shivonne Hood was layers of vanilla and red velvet.

Emerald Empire Band provided the music.

After a wedding trip to Casa de Campo Resort in the Dominican Republic, the couple returned to Nashville, where she is an accessory and dress buyer at Gus Mayer, and he is a sales consultant at DePuy Synthes.

Samantha has a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising from Lipscomb University, and Guy has a bachelor’s in exercise science from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Their parents are Kathy and Craig Phypers of Lake Placid, Florida, and Sissy and Mark Simmons of Nashville.

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