Etch 1 Year Anniversary + a giveaway!

posted on September 9, 2013 by Beth // 126 Comments »

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Roasted Cauliflower at Etch with truffled pea pesto, salted almonds and feta crema

 

Over the past year I haven’t been shy about my love of Etch. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve recommended it to friends, acquaintances and strangers. I’ve written about it here on the blog a couple of times. In fact, I ranked it #1 on my “Top 12 of 2012” list. Heck, I even wrote about it for a publication in another country- The Guardian in the UK!

So it is only appropriate that I take a moment and wish them a Happy 1 Year Anniversary! And a successful year it has been. So successful that they’ve already seen a need to add more space; an additional 1200 square feet will accommodate more private dining, growing bakery operations, and additional storage.

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Etch’s Shortrib Quesadilla with parmesan onion cream, broccoli & poblano on flour tortilla and Yellow Beet, Tomato & Pepper Bisque with tempura shallots & celery essence

 

This interview with Chef Deb Paquette for Food Arts magazine touches on pretty much all of the reasons I’m completely enamored with this restaurant, so if you have 4 minutes to spare, be sure to take a moment to watch and listen.  In her words, “Eating out is like going on a journey for the day, going on a mini vacation. Give them that piece of somewhere else they’re not going to get somewhere else.” EXACTLY.

In honor of their anniversary, and because I want you to experience that journey that Deb speaks of, I’ve got a little something to share today– a gift certificate for Lunch for Two (2) at Etch!

 

~Contest Closed~

Congratulations to the winner!

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To enter, all you have to do is this:

Mandatory

1. Leave a comment telling me your favorite thing about Etch (the butter tasting? the open kitchen? the free valet?)  -OR- if you still haven’t been there yet, check out the menus and tell me what you’d like to order once you do go.

For up to 2 additional entries, you can do either or both of the following. Note: You must leave a separate comment for each optional entry.

2.  Follow me on Twitter (@betheats) and tweet “Win a free lunch for two at @etchrestaurant from @betheats! http://bit.ly/1e7gqA1”, then leave a comment telling me you’ve done so.

3.  Like Etch on Facebook and come back and tell me you did so (or just tell me you already do if that’s the case!)

 

Contest ends on Wednesday, September 11th at 9 pm CST. Once the winner is chosen, I’ll make contact via email and post the name here on the blog. If they don’t respond within 48 hours, I’ll be forced to choose another, so be sure to check your email!

 

Etch

303 Demonbreun St
Nashville, TN 37201
(in the Encore)
615-522-0685