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Saffire Restaurant celebrates its return to Franklin with ‘sneak peek’ dinner, whiskey pairings from Nashville Barrel Company as part of TN Whiskey Week

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Saffire Restaurant celebrates its return to Franklin with ‘sneak peek’ dinner, whiskey pairings from Nashville Barrel Company as part of TN Whiskey Week

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 17, 2024)—On Monday, May 13 from 6 – 8 p.m., Saffire Restaurant will celebrate its official return to The Factory at Franklin later this fall with a special three-course dinner at Liberty Hall featuring selections from the restaurant’s new menu. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase online through Eventbrite.

To toast the start of Tennessee Whiskey Week 2024, each course will include expertly paired whiskeys from Nashville Barrel Company, makers of award-winning small-batch rye and single barrel bourbon whiskey. The evening will also feature a live performance by legendary soul singer and Nashville native, Charles “Wigg” Walker.

Menu items will include:

  • Ribbons of iceberg and romaine, crumbled blue cheese, spicy candied pecans, white peach vinaigrette, and crispy root vegetable shards

  • Shrimp and grits with bbq beurre blanc

  • Espresso-rubbed brisket with cippolini and cilantro pesto

  • Grilled airline chicken breast with Nashville Barrel Company bourbon sauce

  • Grilled broccolini with black garlic and saffron aioli

  • Roasted fingerling potatoes with herbs and garlic butter

  • Bourbon peach bites with cinnamon crumble and whipped cream

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About The Factory at Franklin

Originally built in 1929, The Factory at Franklin served its surrounding community as a manufacturing hub before transforming into a vibrant mixed-use dining, retail, and entertainment center. Located just 20 miles south of Nashville in the picturesque city of Franklin, Tennessee, The Factory spans a historic 20-acre campus featuring dozens of locally owned shops, restaurants, and art venues alongside a variety of event spaces available for weddings, conferences, and more. The Factory was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and has been owned and operated by Holladay Properties since 2021. Plan your visit at factoryatfranklin.com.

Photo Credit: TomKats Hospitality.