Nashville’s bagel recreation has moved into a brand new league in recent times, with plenty of new gamers in addition to expansions. Earlier this month, All or Nothing, purveyor of sourdough bagels that had beforehand been situated in an Airstream trailer in East Nashville, moved into its first brick-and-mortar spot.
All or Nothing has opened its store on Buchanan Road, and founder and proprietor Kathleen Sharpe says the brand new area will permit her and the enterprise to broaden creatively. All or Nothing bagels are hand-shaped, naturally fermented and baked in a wood-fired oven — and doing that outdoor was a problem.
“Working any enterprise outdoors is troublesome — it was troublesome for our employees and our merchandise,” she says, noting that having the ability to present a constant setting, by way of humidity and different situations, is necessary for sourdough success.
Kathleen Sharpe
Now that All or Nothing has indoor local weather management, Sharpe has been in a position to broaden the menu by launching a pastry program. Pastries are on show so prospects can see what they’re ordering — one thing that was not potential from a small window in an Airstream. There’s additionally a brand new sandwich line, and the menu options about 4 instances as many choices as earlier than. The brand new spot, whereas larger than a trailer, continues to be small at 400 sq. toes, and Sharpe likes that vibe. She’s leaning into the offbeat nature of the Buchanan Arts District and feels that All or Nothing may also help contribute to a European cafe-style tradition within the neighborhood.
The bakery’s identify was born from a few completely different meanings. First, it has to do with the bagels themselves. They’re obtainable in two varieties: with all the things seasoning (aka “All”) or plain (“Nothing”). On an even bigger stage, the phrases additionally replicate Sharpe’s philosophy of going all-in on her tasks, from increasing a small enterprise to creating an inclusive setting that welcomes a various inhabitants as employees and prospects.
All of Nothing is open Friday via Sunday.
