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Food + Beverage
The Art of Food
Local Mount Juliet Chef, Brandon Frohne; Food as a way of life Article by Courtney Stockton | Photography by Various In a world full of social media influencers, it is a breath of fresh air when you encounter a real one who rises to prominence the old-fashioned way - through the earned respect of his customers and peers. Inspired by life and his day-to-day experiences growing up around food and the restaurant business, local Chef (Brandon) Frohne organically made his way to stardom through...
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Life + Culture
Music City Squeeze
The Hitch Family Turns the Hallmark of Childhood into a Family Business Article by Courtney Stockton | Photography by Amber Hitch (Music City Squeeze) If you were asked to recall the hallmarks of childhood, it’s likely that operating a lemonade stand would top the list. For many children, it’s the quintessential entrepreneurial pursuit – kids learn important lessons about economics and the value of hard work. And because it’s ‘fun,’ most kids arrive at the idea like a rite of passage – with...
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Professional Services
Food Industry Sparks a Dream
Clint Benefield of CB Mechanical dug small business roots through his experience in the food industry Article by Courtney Stockton | Photography by Jennifer Percy, Looking Glass Photography It’s never a good time when a system goes down – whether it’s plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or kitchen-related. But it spells particularly bad news for a restaurant, given the lead times for repairs. That is unless you know Clint Benefield of local LLC, CB Mechanical. Prior to opening his own business...
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Entertainment
Olympics-Inspired European Food Tour
Local foodie, Staci Bishop, traveled to the Summer 2024 Olympics and shares her tips and takeaways for dining in Europe Article and Photography by Staci Bishop Raise your hand if you were glued to the Olympics this summer! The unity and the underdog stories have always inspired me, so I was thrilled to attend this summer’s 2024 event. It was absolutely exhilarating to see that level of athleticism in person. Plus, I was able to experience my favorite part of traveling – the food! If eating...
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