The crisp air of fall in Nashville brings with it a number of culinary and beverage-focused occasions, and the approaching weeks provide a packed schedule for these trying to indulge somewhat bit.
First on the docket is the return of the beloved Von Elrod’s Beer Backyard & Sausage Home‘s annual Oktoberfest from Thursday, Oct. 2, by way of Sunday, Oct. 5. Von Elrod’s is thought for its large-scale celebrations, and this 12 months’s occasion will go a step additional with a avenue closure to accommodate a bigger crowd.
The festivities start on Thursday and Friday, that are free and open to all ages. DJ Man Fell will present music within the beer backyard from 4 to 11 p.m., and a stein-holding contest is scheduled for 8 p.m. on each nights.
The first occasion, dubbed “THE BIG PARTY,” takes place on Saturday, Oct. 4, and is ticketed and restricted to ages 21 and older. Common entry prices $10 on the door and features a can of Paulaner Oktoberfest. For these searching for further advantages, the Prost Occasion Cross is out there on-line. This cross presents skip-the-line entry, a commemorative ceramic stein, re-entry privileges, and two cans of Paulaner Oktoberfest upon entry. Stein holding and costume contests will run all through the day, so dig out your lederhosen and begin working in your bicep curls!
The celebration concludes on Sunday, Oct. 5, which is once more free and open to all ages. The day will function a particular menu of biscuits and different gadgets, with DJ Man Fell acting from 11 a.m. to five p.m. All transactions throughout the occasion might be cashless, so company ought to be ready to make use of a card for all purchases and positively contemplate ridesharing choices to get residence afterward.
For a scrumptious Spanish meal and a facet of studying, head to Franklin for a singular culinary expertise at The Harpeth Resort. The resort is internet hosting a Paella and Wine Tasting Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 4 to six p.m. For $75 an individual, you possibly can be a part of chef Thomas Tuggle and his culinary staff in The Courtyard as they put together two distinct kinds of paella over an open flame on their Massive Inexperienced Egg. This is not only a meal — it’s a lesson. You’ll be taught the fundamentals of paella making and grilling methods whereas tasting dishes scorching off the pan. The cooks might be serving a Tennessee-inspired paella Valencia and a seafood paella.
To enrich the wealthy Spanish delicacies, there might be a guided tasting of rigorously chosen wines. The occasion is a two-hour, standing-room-only expertise in a gaggle setting, excellent for sharing with family and friends. Since alcohol might be served, this can be a 21-and-up occasion with a legitimate ID required. Area is proscribed, so seize your tickets quickly.
On Sunday, Nov. 16, wine lovers and consultants from throughout city will collect on the Purpose Put up Membership in Geodis Park for the Nashville Wine Public sale‘s second annual Somm Showdown to boost cash for organizations whose objective is instantly associated to most cancers analysis, revolutionary affected person therapy and caregiver/affected person assist.
Throughout the occasion, contestants might be challenged by way of three rounds: a wine-and-food-pairing contest, a Jeopardy-style wine data contest and a blind tasting. Better of all, the viewers will get to play (and style) alongside in rounds one and three. Nashville Wine Public sale is happy to welcome again Jonathan Ross, Grasp Sommelier, wine importer and the present wine director for the Twelve-Thirty Membership, and Calvin Webster, DipWSET and wine advisor, as moderators for this 12 months’s occasion.
Sommeliers and cooks paired for this 12 months’s Somm Showdown, in Nashville Wine Public sale’s personal phrases, are:
LeeAnne Arnold, CMS Licensed Sommelier and Common Supervisor of Harvest Wine Market, might be paired with Chef Anthony Pell, Government Chef of The Iberian Pig.
Eric Bowers, CMS Licensed Sommelier and Beverage Director of Bastion, might be paired with Chef Jason LaIacona of Miel Restaurant.
Scott Herrmann, CMS Licensed Sommelier, CSW, WSET Stage 2, and Wine Director & Assistant GM of The Detroit Cowboy, might be paired with Chef Greg Giebler government Sous chef of The Twelve Thirty Membership.
Phillip Patti, DipWSET, CMS Licensed Sommelier, and Proprietor of Southeastern Beverage Training, might be paired with Chef Alyssa Gangeri, Government Pastry Chef and Companion at The Butter Milk Ranch.
Jiby Philip, CSW, CMS Licensed Sommelier, and Model Supervisor AOC Wine Distribution, might be paired with Chef Christopher Von Egger, Regional Chef for Halls Chophouse.
Derick Spangler, CMS Licensed Sommelier and Sommelier at The Twelve Thirty Membership, might be paired with Chef Josh Homacki of Fancypants.
“It’s inspiring to see so many up-and-coming wine professionals in Nashville,” says Webster in a launch. “Final 12 months’s Somm Showdown confirmed precisely what we already knew: The wine market is rising right here. I’m excited to return for the second Somm Showdown and assist crown the subsequent winner — all whereas elevating funds for an excellent trigger!”
The profitable sommelier will take residence a $2,000 money prize, and the runner-up will take residence a cool grand. Different individuals will take residence some very nice wine.
Restricted tickets stay for Somm Showdown 2025, so seize yours on-line right here.
