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...

Health + Wellness

New to Town

Dr. Moneim Elomeiri of Plastic Surgery Group Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Amy Threadgill Dr. Moneim Elomeiri runs along the Mississippi River as much as he can. A short drive to Harbor Town and he is transported. “I grew up on the Nile River. Different view - but it manages to feel the same. Nothing beats a sunset on a river,” Elomeiri remarks. Born in Wisconsin, he spent most of his childhood in Sudan and Abu Dhabi. His parents were agricultural engineers and worked for...

Food + Beverage

The Philosophy of Flavor

Luc Olsen embodies hospitality and curiosity at JEM Restaurant Article by Anna Gsanger | Photography by Sarah Voigt Memphis is filled with spaces that are comfortable and homey, based on the decor, the lighting or the location, yet the most important factor is the people. Luc Olsen, Beverage Director at JEM Restaurant in the Edge District, is a person who creates a welcome and congenial atmosphere. His enthusiasm and knowledge of flavors allow him to create unique cocktails, put together one...

Arts + Culture

Jonathan Caples

A patient vision blooms as Memphis Botanic Garden enters new chapter Article by D'Angelo Connell | Photography by Provided by Memphis Botanic Garden Long before Jonathan Caples held the title of director of horticulture and facilities at Memphis Botanic Garden, he was just a little boy in Texas, pulling carrots from his great-grandmother's garden and chasing pecans across his grandparents' sprawling 60-acre property south of Austin. Those early memories - dirt under his fingernails, the smell...

Finance + Legal Services

Built on Trust

Marking 40 years of female ownership, Reliant Investment Management continues a legacy of service to Memphis families and institutions. Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt In Memphis, where relationships matter as much as balance sheets, Susan Logan Huffman has spent four decades building an investment firm on a foundation of trust and personal relationships. As a founder and principal of Reliant Investment Management, she has guided the firm from a startup to a...

Health + Wellness

Your Wellness Roadmap

Expert advice from Memphis’ own Dr. Leslie Hayden on staying proactive through every life stage. Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt For Dr. Leslie Hayden, women's healthcare is about more than just medicine; it’s about ensuring local women feel truly heard and empowered at every turn. As a founding partner of Bluff City OBGYN and a staff physician with ZupMed, she understands that navigating health transitions can be daunting. By providing a clear roadmap for the journey...

Home + Design

Looking Good, Living Well

Lisa Mallory's signature style blends familiar with fresh Article by Lindsey Tonkin | Photography by Sarah Voigt For more than 30 years, Memphis interior designer Lisa Mallory has approached each project with a clear intention: to create spaces that reflect not just how a home looks, but how it truly lives. “When I start a project, I’m really trying to understand how someone lives day to day,” Mallory says. “Not just what they want it to look like, but how they use their space.” Rather than...