Saffire Restaurant to preview new menu at The Factory at Franklin’s celebratory Tennessee Whiskey Week Dinner
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (May 3, 2024) — Saffire Restaurant joins The Factory at Franklin in celebrating Tennessee Whiskey Week with a three-course dinner in Liberty Hall from 6-8 PM on Monday, May 13th.
Locals and visitors alike who have missed the elevated flavors of Saffire’s Southern cuisine will have the chance to sample their new menu later this month. Last year, TomKats Hospitality announced their plans to bring Saffire back to The Factory after closing in 2017.
As Tennessee Whiskey Week rolls through Franklin, TN, The Factory will host an evening in honor of the state’s favorite spirit with the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Each main course will be paired with whiskey samples from Nashville Barrel Company, alongside a performance by Charles “Wigg” Walker.
For those curious about which Saffire favorites will be served, the menu follows:
Salad:
Ribbons of iceberg and romaine, crumbled blue cheese, spicy candied pecans, white peach vinaigrette, crispy root vegetable shards
Main Course:
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
Sides:
Grilled broccolini with black garlic and saffron aioli
Roasted fingerling potatoes with herbs and garlic butter
Dessert:
Bourbon peach bites with cinnamon crumble and whipped cream
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at https://factoryatfranklin.com/event/tn-whiskey-week-at-the-factory/.
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.