Ollie and Iggy
Right here’s slightly peek behind the web curtain: It’s solely taken me 15-plus years of writing on-line to study that the selection of photographs is nearly as essential to a publish’s success as something that I’d really kind. One greatest observe is that you simply shouldn’t simply function a duplicate of a flyer for an occasion.
However what for those who don’t have every other picture? What’s a author to do? Properly, it’s by no means a foul concept to function a cute image of a canine. And because the first merchandise on this week’s Monday Menu is a fundraiser for Wags & Walks Nashville, and since my canine Ollie’s second birthday was this previous weekend, right here’s an image of candy Ollie (the baby within the again) and impish Iggy (the fats one within the entrance). Completely satisfied birthday, little man!
Now on to the information.
Wags & Walks Nashville is a priceless group working to scale back the quantity of euthanasia in native shelters, and The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Backyard is teaming up with them for a particular Giveback Day on Saturday, Sept. 20. From midday till 3 p.m., you’ll have the ability to swing by The Pharmacy at 731 McFerrin Ave. in East Nashville to fulfill some adoptable puppies and older canine. Representatives can be on website to facilitate adoptions if one (or extra) of them sweeps your coronary heart away. Belief me. We have been solely planning to undertake Ollie, however the company informed us he wanted a good friend. Oy!
To assist have a good time the day of giving, attendees can even have the possibility to attempt a particular limited-edition Jackalope Brewing Co. brew, accessible solely at The Pharmacy Burger and Bar Jackalope, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Wags & Walks.
Christina Tosi
Many native restaurant watchers have been keeping track of latest East Nashville transplant Christina Tosi and her husband Will Guidara to see what they’ve been as much as. Tosi has an intensive historical past as an award-winning pastry chef and entrepreneur and the founding father of dessert chain Milk Bar, and that is to not point out her numerous tv appearances. Guidara is a hospitality powerhouse, greatest often called the previous co-owner and basic supervisor of Eleven Madison Park.
Whereas the rumors are nonetheless floating round about if/what they plan to do in Nashville, the nice information is that Tosi hasn’t left the kitchen and continues to be baking. Specifically, she is partnering with Babychan Bakery & Cafe, together with another superb native bakers and cooks for a must-visit bake sale at Babychan (1313 Adams St.) on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m.
Tosi sits on the board of Cookies for Youngsters’ Most cancers, a gaggle that has granted greater than $23 million to main hospitals, together with Vanderbilt College Medical Heart. Christina and Brian Lea and Leina Horii of Babychan have recruited a few of their favourite native heroes to bake treats to assist elevate cash for the trigger, and you may wager that it’s going to in all probability promote out early!
On Sunday, Sept. 21, Audrey chef Sam Jett is welcoming two of my favourite cooks into the kitchen for a night of Appalachian cooking. Most individuals don’t even know pronounce ap-puh-LATCH-uh accurately, a lot much less respect the truth that the area gives much more than only a single monolithic delicacies. For generations, Appalachian cooks have developed recipes primarily based across the very particular substances that develop of their specific nook of the area, and the mountains and the hollers and the streams within the 423 counties throughout 13 states that span 206,000 sq. miles signify a complete lot of selection.
To assist drive that truth residence, Jett has invited famous chef (and Air Jordans collector) Travis Milton of Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards and former Husk chef and charcuterie grasp Andrew McLeod of King Salumi to hitch him in getting ready a family-style meal that showcases the particular residence areas of every chef.
Tables can be seated communally to encourage interplay, and the $85 mounted menu will come out on platters for sharing to emphasise the Sunday supper vibe. Chef Milton has a variety of expertise cooking for World Central Kitchen, particularly serving to out within the wake of Hurricane Helene, in order that group would be the beneficiary of proceeds from the dinner.
Reservations for a number of seating can be found on Resy, and within the official invitation, the cooks ask that visitors “come hungry for a meal rooted in custom, ready with love, and served with function.” Amen to that!
Lastly, West Nashville favourite Miel is celebrating 17 years of excellent meals and repair this month at 343 53rd Ave. N., together with the staff that has made every part potential. Specifically, proprietor Seema Prasad desires to name out some staff members who’ve made the previous 5 years a few of the better of the long term. She’s even naming (first) names within the announcement of an upcoming particular week of options:
“For the previous 5 years, Chef Jason, Sous Chef Michelle, Lead Server Sean, and Bartender Peyton (with Mack becoming a member of three years in the past) have created certainly one of Miel’s most memorable eras. Collectively, they’ve launched visitors to the enjoyment of culinary by oysters, Amaro, distinctive wine and delish seasonal bites.”
So from Sept. 23 to 27, Miel will showcase a menu of the restaurant’s “Best Hits,” together with Duck Breast Roulade, Calabrian Chili Shrimp With Polenta, Hen Liver Rigatoni, Mushroom Bisque, Creamed Collards and Apple Fritters With Prosciutto Fats Crème Anglaise, alongside cocktail favorites just like the Cinque Terre Manhattan and Finochietto Spritz.
All you must do to take pleasure in a style of historical past is make your reservations at Tock.
