Dylan and Jordan Morrison's restaurant, 1892, the year in which the property was built, fell into their hands in 2017. Through renovations and preservation, the historic establishment has become a culinary destination.
1892 is a warm and welcoming Victorian country home. Old fashioned floral wallpaper hugs the curtain-drawn windows and spindle back chairs await exciting conversations. Rustic cheese boards line the ceiling and antique cupboards hold decorative dishware. Chandeliers and a fireplace illuminate romantic table settings. Dylan says, “In parts of the space, we uncovered and kept the original olive paint, scattered with what some call little ‘moments.’ It’s perfectly imperfect; the walls tell a story.” The atmosphere complements the beautifully arranged cuisine on plates by Nashville potters.
After years of cooking for upscale restaurants, Dylan’s entrepreneurial spirit motivated him to take the leap and open his own restaurant where he grew up: Leiper’s Fork. Dylan is the head chef while his wife Jordan directs the front of the house. Their tight-knit staff works like a fine-tuned clock and presents a personal fine dining experience. They are open for lunch and dinner reservations in their two dining rooms, one for private parties. During normal operations, they can entertain up to 30 guests.
The menu, from homemade starters to desserts, is constantly changing with the season and with what crops are available. They are learning how to make the most of their own garden, complete with an apiary, down the road at The Benton Orchard while also sourcing other local ingredients. Dylan says, “Our mission is to build a sustainable micro-community with the restaurant and surrounding farmers.” Dylan mentioned they once harvested thousands of pounds of tomatoes in one week and had fun finding creative ways to use all of them. In
addition to fresh produce, Dylan loves to incorporate meats such as lamb and pheasant. He plays with different sauces and flavor profiles to expand your palate.
They also offer a well-rounded beer and wine selection, carefully curated by wine enthusiast Jordan, and three handcrafted cocktails. Their favorite, Benton’s Bourbon & Pear, uses Leiper’s Fork Distillery’s Colonel Hunters Select Barrel. Don’t miss out on a farm to table meal at 1892 in the quaint village of Leiper’s Fork this autumn.
1892
4150 Old Hillsboro Road
Leiper's Fork
615.614.3964
1892leipersfork.com