Entertainment

Second Line, Second Act

Chef Kelly English brings New Orleans spirit and hard-earned perspective to Laurelwood Article by Lindsey Tonkin | Photography by Sarah Voigt There’s a certain ease to the new location of Second Line in Laurelwood; the kind you feel before you even sit down. Maybe it’s the church pew sourced from First Presbyterian Church downtown that greets you just outside the door or the familiar glow bouncing off the copper bar. Or maybe it's the quiet hum of a dining room that already feels broken in...

Professional Services

Building A Legacy of Excellence

The Story of Grinder Taber Grinder Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt Driving through Memphis, it can feel like there is a Grinder Taber Grinder (GTG) sign on every corner. At the helm of this successful third-generation family construction business is Brett Grinder, who works alongside his father Fred and brother Justin on projects that continue to benefit our city. The story of GTG began in the postwar boom of the 1950s and 60s when Brett’s grandfather Ed and his...

Food + Beverage

Sous Vide Like a Pro

Take the guesswork out of steak night with "sous vide" precision. Article by Morgan Zanone When I was deciding what culinary article to write for the men’s issue, my husband had an immediate suggestion: "sous vide". It is our favorite way to cook steaks because it is practically foolproof. There is almost no risk of overcooking, which makes it the ultimate “set it and forget it” method. While steaks are our go-to choice, "sous vide" also works beautifully for chicken, pork, fish and...

Health + Wellness

Beyond the Appointment

Dr. Lucas Trautman on building systems of stability and love and redefining modern psychiatric and addiction care Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt When Dr. Lucas Trautman speaks about his profession, he describes it as much more than a series of appointments and treatments. Trautman says, “My work sits at the intersection of addiction medicine, psychiatry and public safety.” Trautman is a fourth-generation physician and describes how his ancestors were leaders within their...