Etch 1 Year Anniversary + a giveaway!
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.
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!
#41 abbyleigh
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
I tweeted! :)
Love the roasted cauliflower app!
like etch on facebook!
I followed Etch on Facebook!
I’ve been a big fan of the butter tasting from the very beginning!
I tweeted! @lesleyeats
love love the scallops!!!
follow you on twitter and just tweeted .. tweet tweet!
i already like Etch on FB :)
Hi! GREAT giveaway! I haven’t been yet – been out of town too much :) However, I cannot wait to try the roasted cauliflower since almost everyone I know that has been there LOVES it and recommends it! I also can’t wait to try the berries & beets salad, because beets in a salad are pretty much my favorite thing on earth!
Just tweeted, too! I am already follow you :)
I already follow/like Etch on Facebook, too! Love them!
I love the food! I’ve been twice and ordered the papusas both times. Soo delicious!
I always get the cauliflower and duck confit as appetizers!
I already liked Etch on Facebook
I haven’t been yet, but coming from ‘the country’ and being raised on wild game I’d love to try their Venison dish!
I’ve liked em’ since one of your previous posts.
I haven’t been here yet and am dying to go! Would definitely love to try the Scallops!
I liked Etch on facebook as well so I can keep up with their happenings!
I haven’t been yet, but all this cauliflower talk in the comments has me hungry! Just checked out their menu and I would definitely try the roasted cauliflower, butter tasting & venison.
Love the service and the delish cauliflower app!
I just moved to Nashville two weeks ago and I would love to try Etch! I read the menus and my initial craving was the scallop trio, but then I spotted the ginger grits and my newfound desire for all foods southern kicked in (and pear butter?? yum!). Thanks for the restaurant tips! xo
I love Etch’s Happy Hour. Also the service is outstanding and you can’t beat free valet!
Oh and I already Etch on Facebook
I would love to try the Cauliflower that everyone raves about!
The Roasted Cauliflower is on my “really want to try it” list!
Have never eaten at Etch, but the Ratatouille Crudo with Chicken sounds great! Would love to try the catfish too!
I tweeted! Also I already follow @betheats on twitter.
big fan of etch. my favorite is the duck butter. i’m already a fan on facebook.
Enough has probably been said about the amazing cauliflower, so… the octopus and shrimp bruschetta floored me, and the cold caribbean fruit soup with ahi tuna was my wife’s favorite thing of the night. Etch is an unbelievable restaurant, and Deb is a magician in chef’s clothing.
Liked on facebook too!
I love the roasted cauliflower
I like them on facebook
I never thought I liked Brussels sprouts until I tried them here. They are awesome. I also love the short ribs! would love to try it in Quesadilla form.
Liked Etch on Facebook!
The Venison sounds awesome.
Retweeted.
Liked Etch on FB.
I haven’t been yet, but the katafi pastry sounds incredible. The etch salad sounds great as well.
The white bean party melt sounds delicious. I’ve been dying to try Etch.
I’m not original at all…butter tasting & cauliflower are both pretty amazing. Although we’ve had several lunch sandwiches that were terrific as well. Deb can do no wrong!!!!
I tweeted!! Fingers crossed I win!!
Have “liked” Etch on FB!
Our visit to Etch was stellar! Delicious, interesting food, love the open kitchen and what really made it memorable was our fabulous waiter!
I can’t believe its been a year and i STILL havent made it for a meal there. Hopefully that will be remedied soon :wink wink: :)
So all that to say – I keep hearing amazing things about the cauliflower dish so that is certainly high on my list!
I also already like them on Facebook!
and last but not least I has twittered
the roasted cauliflower dish is hands down the best thing i’ve had there. also, their homemade ice creams are fantastic.
I already like Etch on FB!
The butter tasting was pure decadence, and I also loved watching Deb do her magic from my seat at the bar. Art in motion!!