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Lifestyle Letter

Dear Brentwood:

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irst, a quick word of “thanks” as this issue marks the First Anniversary of Brentwood Lifestyle. At this time I recall all of the amazing people we’ve met along the way. I’m thankful to you, our readers, for providing feedback and accepting us into your homes each month. I’m thankful for the outstanding support we’ve received from local businesses and organizations. And I’m thankful for our amazing team of writers, photographers, and advertising partners.

This has been an amazing journey and I’m happy to announce that because of our magazine's success, I’ve accepted a new position that provides me the platform to produce and develop publications just like ours across the nation.

As my new position begins, I've brought in a dynamic publisher and media consultant, Christian Houston. A Brentwood resident, Christian has been a successful media and advertising consultant for several reputable companies including The Tennessean, L’Oreal, Chanel and Armani. She has always had a dream of running her own publication, and she is very excited to get out to work with both Brentwood and Franklin communities.

You'll find Christian's experience, creativity, and drive invaluable and I expect big things from our publication.

This is our Second Annual Food Issue and in it we’ve profiled some of the top local chefs Brentwood has to offer: Skylar Bush of The Honeysuckle, Jeff Herman of Brentwood Country Club and Christopher Smithing of Mere Bulles. We chose them for their innovative fare, hospitality and diversity of styles. The depth of culinary talent in this town is amazing!

Along those lines we’ll tell you about a nearby restaurant that not only serves great food but gives back to the community every day. And if you want to take your own cooking skills up a notch, we’ll tell you how to get started on designing your own outdoor kitchen.

As you know, February is also the month for Valentine’s Day and we think you’ll enjoy reading about one local love story in particular, and you’ll find the Valentine Gift Guide to be a great resource for unique gifts, many of which are designed locally.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local’s Choice

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Giving Back

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

12 Cool Gifts to Warm Your Lover's Heart

Our Valentine's Gift Guide features unique products,

including many made locally.

14 Get Out of the Kitchen

Enhance your entertaining and culinary skills

in an outdoor kitchen.

16 Chefs at the Top of their Game

Have a seat at the table as Brentwood's best chefs talk shop.

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AROUND TOWN

MyNEXUS, the leader in post-acute technology and home-based services, partners with insurer clients to reduce the risks and costs associated with home-based health care services, ensuring members get the right care at the right time. Founded in 2014, myNEXUS uses a proven clinical model to help members heal at home and avoid common, costly readmissions to health care facilities.

“Providing individuals with more opportunities for home-based care is a rapidly growing segment of the health care system and is key in building healthier communities,” VanOsdale said. “Being a

CITY ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR 2017 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

native Nashvillian, I am passionate about being a part of Nashville’s continued economic development, and myNEXUS is excited about

It may be the dead of winter but the schedule for Brentwood’s 2017 Summer Concert Series has been set. This year’s series includes seven shows at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park.

being a contributor toward bringing career opportunities to the Greater Middle Tennessee area.”

MyNEXUS’ expansion is driven by new contracts and expanding

The series begins on June 4 with a performance by The Answer Band and runs for seven consecutive weeks, concluding on July 16 with Rubix Groove.

business with current clients. The company will invest $1 million to expand its footprint in Greater Middle Tennessee.

As part of the expansion, myNEXUS will hire additional staff for the

All concerts are on Sunday at 7 p.m. with the exception of the Independence Day show and fireworks display on Tuesday, July 4.

company’s corporate office, including IT support, clinical operations and quality control. The majority of hires will be administrative support

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staff that will manage service delivery to members across the country.

2017 Brentwood Summer Concert Series Crockett Park Eddy Arnold Amphitheater 1500 Volunteer Parkway June 4 The Answer Band June 11 The Nashville Symphony June 18 The South Street Players June 25 The WannaBeatles July 4 The Kadillacs and Fireworks July 9 The Celebrity All-Star Band

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HEALTH CARE IT COMPANY TO CREATE 260 JOBS IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Nine members of the Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and myNEXUS®, Inc. CEO McArthur

recently participated in an on-field presentation to accept a $144,270

VanOsdale recently announced that the health care information

check from the Tennessee Titans to Dolly Parton’s “My People Fund.”

technology company will expand in Greater Middle Tennessee and

The substantial donation will help those families impacted by the fires

create 260 new jobs.

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All nine of the firefighters on the field were part of the deployment to Gatlinburg or East Tennessee.

But

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"We have inherently dangerous jobs but this deployment changed

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choosing to expand in Williamson County. The creation of 260 new

giving. No hot coffee or friendly Brentwood faces, just a whole burn-

jobs by myNEXUS brings us closer to our goal of making Tennessee

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The health care industry supports more than 250,000 jobs in Middle Tennessee with an economic impact of nearly $39 billion.

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inding the right gift for Valentine's Day can be as elusive as your search for that special someone. That’s why we turned

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Bringing the Indoor Out Enhance Your Outdoor Living and Entertaining Space with an Outdoor Kitchen ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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re you a fan of those HGTV shows that feature glamorous outdoor living spaces? Have you decided you need to have one of those fabulous outdoor kitchens and bring the glamour to your own backyard? But you’re a little confused about where to begin? We did some of the legwork for you and talked with the experts at the locally and family-owned Embers Store to help take some of the guesswork out of the equation and make your outdoor living space a reality.

Whatever it is that rings your inspiration bell, Crystal Watson of Embers Store says, "In addition to budget, you need to consider style and functionality, but there are beautiful and functional options for any size space and budget." She adds, “Anything you can do inside, you can also do outside.”

For starters, “Any type of yard is suitable for an outdoor kitchen as they can range from a simple built-in grill area to a fully functional

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gourmet kitchen.” And size isn’t really an issue either. “You don’t really need much space to have something that is both beautiful and functional.”

When designing an outdoor area, there are several factors to consider regarding layout, flow and function of the space.

Perhaps the most important element is creating an experience where kitchen prep space transitions seamlessly into the entertaining area. Then there are the details: appliances, culinary and beverage options, countertops, lighting and of course, product durability. You'll want equipment and furnishings that can withstand the punishment of seasonal weather extremes.

Watson says, “We are fortunate to have many great outdoor living contractors here in the Brentwood, Franklin and Nashville area. These are contractors that really focus on outdoor living and outdoor kitchen builds and understand all that goes into creating a space and structure to provide the ultimate outdoor living experience.”

The folks at HGTV say you can spend anything you want on an outdoor kitchen, from $500 for a freestanding grill and a rolling side cart to $25,000 for a fully outfitted cooking and entertaining zone with built-in appliances, stone countertops and plenty of room for guests. How much you should invest in the project should be proportionate to how much you'll use the space.

Says Watson, “I think for many of our customers, outdoor kitchens have provided opportunities for them to connect with their neighbors, parents from their kids' schools, friends and family because it gives them a space where they can cook and entertain many people in their own home.”

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Mere Bulles

THE BEST AT W H AT THEY DO & HOW THEY DO IT BRENTWOOD'S BEST CHEFS ARE ON THE SLICING EDGE OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE'S CULINARY RENAISSANCE.

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The Honeysuckle

Brentwood Country Club

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n the same way that music in Music City inspires one to sing or play guitar, our city’s signature dishes inspire many of us to dabble in the culinary arts. And while entertaining family and friends can be exciting and fun, throwing a lavish dinner party can be the source

of an extra large slice of stress.

But what about the chefs around town who do this every day? What inspires them? How do they stay at the top of their game? What does it really take to produce an exceptional dining experience?

Recently we sat down at Brentwood Country Club for a Chefs Roundtable Discussion with some of Brentwood’s very best chefs. They chatted candidly about the nuances of their craft and what they try to bring to the table for their guests. These culinary masters of different genres run the show at some of Brentwood’s most beloved restaurants. Our discussion included: Skylar Bush, executive chef at The Honeysuckle; Jeff Herman, head chef at Brentwood Country Club; and Chris Smithing, general manager and executive chef at Mere Bulles.

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BRENTWOOD’S TOP CHEFS

(CON TI N U ED)

B R E N T WO O D’ S TO P C H E F S

THE HONEYSUCKLE

C H R I S TO P H E R SMITHING

BRENTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

Age: 28

MERE BULLES

Age: 31

Years as a Professional Chef: 8

Age: 43

Years as a Professional Chef: 11.

Primary Knife and Pan:

Years as a Professional Chef: 12

Primary Knife and Pan: I prefer a

Forschner Victorinox 8-inch chef

Primary Knife and Pan: I use a

5-inch Santoku knife for most of my

knife. Cast iron pan, well-seasoned.

10-inch chef knife and a 10-inch

prep work. For me, it’s not about

Favorite Meal or Cuisine:

sauté pan. The brand is not

the brand - it’s about the feel of the

South Indian.

important for me. I like a good

knife in the hand. For pans it really

saucepan as well.

depends on what it is you’re trying

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Favorite Meal or Cuisine:

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JEFF HERMAN

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ite? I am enamored with cuisines from around the world, but my true loves are the traditions of Southern and French cuisines.

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Mere Bulles

Brentwood Country Club

W H A T I N S P I R E S Y O U T O C O O K E V E R Y D AY ?

D O YO U H AV E

CHRISTOPHER SMITHING, Mere Bulles: I get out of bed to make my guests happy. It really is the driving force behind the decisions I make.

JEFF HERMAN, Brentwood Country Club: My whole objective is to open

ANY TIPS FOR

people’s eyes. I love being creative.

THE ASPIRING

perfect food, and being stubborn enough to try and create it.

H O M E C H E F ?

BUSH: Have fun! Don't try and get too serious with it. Cook what makes you happy and try as many new things as possible.

SMITHING: Try everything and taste it even if you know you did it wrong, because you might have done one part of it awe-

SKYLAR BUSH, The Honeysuckle: The fact that there is no such thing as

W H AT D O E S I T TA K E TO P R O D U C E A N O U T S TA N D I N G D I N I N G / H O S P I TA L I T Y E X P E R I E N C E ?

some. The recipes are a guide and can be

BUSH: It takes vision, desire, dedication, communication and follow-through. Great din-

changed as you like.

ing experiences can be trained. Outstanding dining experiences are a life's work of constant refinement.

D O YO U H AV E A N Y PA R T I C U L A R

SMITHING: A great, dedicated team from owner, management to staff. No one does it alone.

BUSH: Having a good team is where it matters. It’s what makes you smile.

SMITHING: You have to be humble enough to admit when you are wrong.

HERMAN: In the country club industry, we hear about it every single day. That’s what keeps us going.

TO O L S O R G E A R T H AT

W H AT ’ S YO U R

YO U C A N ’ T D O W I T H O U T ?

B E S T- S E L L I N G

Santoku I use is actually one I’ve had for something like a decade.

DISH?

My Santoku is so well-used, in fact, that the brand name and symbol

BUSH: Duck and Brussels. Hands down.

HERMAN: It’s not the gear you use. It’s what you can do with it. The

has worn off!

SMITHING: Our fresh catch is the number one selling item we have. It is usually a mild white fish - think grouper or snapper – pan-seared and roasted with a daily prepared sauce, risotto and roasted or sautéed vegetables.

HERMAN: We have so much variety here that it changes all the time.

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BRENTWOOD’S BEST CHEFS (CON TI N U ED)

W H AT M A K E S T H E M I D D L E

BUSH: Just the sheer influx of people in the past few

TENNESSEE DINING SCENE

ing community. Combine that with really great local

SO UNIQUE?

years has given us such an eclectic and demandfarmers and chefs communicating and throw in a lit-

tle artistry as is the Nashville way, and you have a recipe for a unique dining scene.

SMITHING: Given the history of being a chain-restaurant town, the influx of new residents that wanted something different has helped Nashville's food scene. And also, the overall popularity of national television cooking shows has helped people to open their minds to what they eat. With all that said, there was a lot of room to grow from what we were 2-3 years ago.

HERMAN: We’ve got so many people moving here every day. And our local produce is amazing.

I S T H E RE A LO C AL C HEF THAT YO U PA RTI C ULA RLY A D MI RE? A FAVORITE LO C AL RESTAU RANT ?

BUSH: There are too many to name. They are all so great.

SMITHING: I respect all of the local chefs who are stepping up to do something new or renew something old. As far as favorite local, I seem to eat at my restaurants as that is where I am most of the time. (Editor’s Note: Smithing serves in a similar capacity at Green Hills Grille.)

HERMAN: City House in Germantown, never disappoints. City House’s Executive Chef, Tandy Wilson, uses those ingredients to emphasize elements of authentic Italian and deeply Southern American cuisines and does so to great effect.

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BUSH: Cheese whiz. Nothing beats a cheesesteak sandwich.

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I’m still encouraging my daughters to expand their palates. One is coming along nicely, but the other would rather have a chicken tender and baby carrots for the rest of her life.

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They’re a dollar apiece! And they’re not half bad so long as you finish them in the oven to make sure the crust has a nice crispness. The sodium count is pretty outrageous but sometimes I can overlook that.

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Brett Swayn Photo Ashley Miller

Devin Adams

O

n the surface, The Cookery looks much like any other Nashville café. A new highrise building is taking shape just down the street, and the sounds of a jackhammer can be heard through the main dining room windows. There’s quiet music playing, and a few people work diligently on laptops around the room. It’s late afternoon and with the exception of occasional laughter, the kitchen is fairly calm.

But a closer look reveals that one of the men behind a laptop is

But, as Human Resources Manager Danae Felsch explained,

studying for food safety certification. Pause for a moment to converse

these men don’t just leave with a new skill set and a piece of paper

with one of the warm and friendly staff members, and his weathered

to prove it. “Our goal here is whole restoration, body and soul,” she

face tells you that he’s been through hell and back.

says. Men come to The Cookery at varying levels of health, and

Besides being a bustling casual restaurant, The Cookery is an

revenue from The Cookery as well as donations help Lambscroft

important piece of Lambscroft Ministries, an organization founded

Ministries fund medical treatment, food, clothing, and housing for

in 2009 by Australian-born Brett Swayn. After living on the streets

students. The Cookery provides a place to find purpose and fulfill-

himself when he first moved to Nashville in 2002, Swayn spent eight

ment in work, but the ultimate mission is to build community and

years working his way from prep cook to sous chef at Fleming’s Prime

create a safe place for all kinds of healing.

Steakhouse on West End Avenue. In late 2009, he signed a lease for

Late last year, 29-year-old Devin Adams found himself without

The Cookery’s 12 South location, and three years later opened its

a place to live. He met Swayn and decided to make a change in

doors. Since then, he has put his experience to good use teaching

his life. He completed his ServSafe certification and has since

culinary skills to formerly homeless men.

worked at The Cookery and at a local hotel to gain experience in

During a five-month period, the men live in one of Lambscroft

catering and event management.

Ministries’ two Discipleship Houses while they learn under Swayn

“This isn’t just a program,” Adams said, “It’s a top-notch experience.

and his staff. At the end of their experience, they will have earned

I’ve learned a lot from Brett. Professionalism, cooking. He’s really tal-

a ServSafe certification—a vital requirement when applying for a

ented, and he cares a lot about us guys.”

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Giving Back (CON TI N U ED)

Photo Alysha Knudsen

“You see that man over there? If I were to pat him on the back and say, ‘Good job, brother,’ you’d see a little glimmer in his eye.” He pauses, and the smile on his well-worn face is infectious.

“That glimmer? It’s hope.”

While we chat, Adams recommends a “Porky’s Tater” for me, which is a baked potato covered in a well-seasoned mountain of pork. After the first bite, I could taste exactly what he meant by “top-notch.” It was consumed in record time.

Since coming to The Cookery, Adams has stayed busy, and is currently working as much as he can to build savings for a new chapter in life. He hopes to move into an apartment soon, and his ultimate goal is to set an example for current students at The Cookery. “I want these guys to see someone who’s been on the streets, came here and worked hard, and kept going,” Adams said.

Ray Arnett, kitchen manager and trainer at The Cookery, met Swayn during a bout of extreme winter weather in early 2015. Arnett sought safety in the gymnasium at Woodbine Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where Lambscroft Ministries still provides meals and temporary shelter to men and women twice a week.

With an incredible story of redemption and faith, Arnett now spends his days working alongside Swayn and teaching men vital kitchen skills. The program at the Cookery now has 13 graduates, and Arnett is proud to be one of a handful who now work on staff.

Because he can relate to those who have experienced homelessness, Arnett thinks of students at The Cookery as his brothers and comrades. He beams when describing his favorite part of his management and training role. “You see that man over there? If I were to pat him on the back and say, ‘Good job, brother,’ you’d see a little glimmer in his eye.” He pauses, and the smile on his well-worn face is infectious.

“That glimmer? It’s hope.”

To learn more about The Cookery, stop by and experience their entirely made-from-scratch menu at 1827 12th Avenue South in Nashville, or visit their website at TheCookery.org.

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Parting Thoughts

a strong cup of

LOVE ARTICLE ALLIE WINDOM MYSZKA PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Editor's Note: Allie Windom has been a con-

Blank stare.

tributor to these pages for the past year. In

“I went to high school with him. You

honor of Valentine's Day, here's her first-per-

two would get along great.”

After two months of spending nearly every free moment together and insisting that we were “just friends,” we finally went on our first

son account of the events that led her to be-

Glazed expression.

“official” date a year after we’d met. Soon after, I

come Allie Windom Myszka.

“He works in music! You’re trying to get an

moved back to Athens, Ga. to finish school. We

internship in music! He could help. Come on,

dated long-distance for two years, and Luke pro-

just get some coffee and stay until he gets here.”

posed just before I graduated in 2014. I moved

Grunting noises. Loud sigh. Long glare. “Fine.”

to Franklin while he lived in Nashville, and we

Like lots of people, I’m far more productive

I trudged to the counter of the 12 South

started the process of planning our wedding.

when I’ve had my morning java. I once saw

Frothy Monkey, ordered an iced coffee to

Nowadays, I don’t need a barista. My

a giant posse of my favorite celebrities—

combat the ridiculous July heat, and waited

favorite cups of joe are the ones I share with

together—in a coffee shop. For a while, I even

for this “Luke” to arrive.

Luke, my husband.

T

he best things happen to me when I have a good cup of coffee.

worked for the first locally-owned coffee shop

He did, and I thought he was loud and

to open in my hometown. But, probably the

egotistical. Somehow, the group convinced

best of all, I met my husband in a coffee shop.

me to go out to dinner after we left Frothy

I was a college student on a road trip to

Monkey, so my conversation with Luke

Nashville with some friends in 2012. I’ve always

continued. I wasn’t interested in him roman-

been an I-need-a-plan type of person, but

tically, but he did know a lot of people in the

everything about that trip was spontaneous.

industry I wanted to break into. And hey, he

As much as I tried to be OK with that, I was

had some cool stories.

struggling mid-trip. I announced to my friends

We talked on the back porch of a friend’s

that I was going to catch a cab and settle-in for

house for several hours, and in true millennial

the evening, and I’d see them in the morning.

fashion, we were Facebook friends by midnight.

One of them argued, “Hey, I really think you

I didn’t hear from him again until I moved to

should stick around and meet my friend Luke.”

Nashville for an internship the following summer.

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