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Signature Dishes & Drinks

Three Local Spots Highlight Some of Their Signature Menu Items

Article by Sophie Brock

Photography by Photography Provided

Originally published in Brentwood Lifestyle

HoneyFire BBQ:

The Southern Shine:  One of their most popular signature sandwiches, only found at HoneyFire BBQ. Features hickory-smoked pulled pork (smoked for over 14 hours), a made-to-order fried green tomato, homemade Popper’s Pimento Cheese, and topped with candied bacon on a buttery toasted bun.  It’s finished off with a drizzle of the HoneyFire Original BBQ sauce and a dusting of their award-winning pork rub.  The owner’s favorite substitute for this is to exchange the pork with HoneyFire’s Prime Smoked Brisket and HoneyFire’s Heat BBQ sauce.

Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings:  They can’t keep these on the shelf, as these wings sell out almost every night.  Their wings are smoked daily using hickory wood.  They have multiple ways to enjoy them. Customers can choose between having them tossed in one of their many signature sauces or just dry rub. The choices to choose from are HoneyFire Original BBQ sauce, HoneyFire HEAT BBQ sauce, HoneyFire SWEET BBQ sauce (more like a competition BBQ sauce), Alabama White sauce, traditional Buffalo sauce, or stick with just the Honey Dry Rub.  Owner’s pro tip:  Order the dry rub and all the sauces on the side.  It’s the best of all the worlds.  My favorite is the dry rub dipped in Alabama White sauce. 

Jonathan's Grille:

All of their menu items contain fresh, house-made ingredients & they pride themselves on preparing the best quality food with a variety of items to choose from- so there is something delicious for everyone, no matter what they are in the mood for!  

The Rustic Italian Bake:

Their house-made meatballs are baked in a creamy marinara sauce, served with warm garlic bread.

The Salmon Tango Tacos:

Green cabbage, baked salmon, and house-made cilantro-lime créma (whip is what the menu lists versus créma), topped with a fresh mango salsa.

Leiper’s Fork Distillery’s House of Spirits:

Locke’d n’ Loaded - A Spirited Signature:

At Leiper’s Fork Distillery’s House of Spirits, every cocktail tells a story, and Locke’d n’ Loaded might just be the boldest chapter yet. Built on the backbone of their Bottled in Bond Whiskey, this drink is a testament to Tennessee craftsmanship—smooth, complex, and unapologetically strong.

The velvety texture from hand-shaken egg whites melds seamlessly with their house sour mix, while Early’s Tennessee Clover Honey lends a soft, golden sweetness. Orange bitters bring a delicate bite, balanced by the deep richness of an Amarena cherry. Topped with a bruléed orange, this cocktail is more than a pour—it’s an experience. Served on the rocks, Locke’d n’ Loaded strikes that perfect balance between refinement and rugged charm, a true reflection of the spirit of Leiper’s Fork.

Raise a glass, and taste the Spirit of Tennessee!