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$75  + Tax/Tip
Tue, 3/15
7:00 PM
Buena Vista

EG&MC

5-Course Southern Style Tapas Tasting Event

Opened in July 2021, this hip cocktail bar on Nashville’s historic Jefferson Street is the brainchild of the team that brought you the popular Slim + Husky’s Pizza, the first black-owned eatery on Broadway, which Eater Nashville named to its list of Best Downtown Restaurants. Located in the old Garden Brunch Café building, EC&MG is a sort of modern speakeasy that invites you to move right in. Here, you’ll find local artwork and a tapas-inspired menu that approaches Southern favorites in new and inventive ways. Executive Chef Malissa Burton turns out dishes like southwestern egg rolls with cheddar, corn, tomatoes, and green chilies, smothered salmon sliders, buttered cornbread with blackberry jam, sweet potato fries tossed with cinnamon, pumpkin spice, brown sugar, and chipotle, and awesome chicken wings in four varieties. We are excited to visit EC&MG and talk to its creators, hearing about their approach to food and their vision of their restaurant as a total sensory experience.

About the Host:

Malissa Burton

Executive Chef

Hailing from the small town Hightstown, New Jersey, Chef Burton moved to Nashville at just eleven years old. After a stint in Montgomery, Alabama, Chef Burton returned to Nashville four years ago, and attended Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. She started her culinary career with Thompson Hospitality at Tuskegee University around 2014, then moved to cooking for Fisk University in Nashville, and most recently cooked at the Omni hotel.

The Lineup

All courses will be individually plated.

  1. Cajun Caviar

    black eyed peas with succotash, pork belly, and hoe cakes

  2. Mardi Ball

    crawfish étouffée egg roll

  3. Slidin'

    lamb sliders with a creamy thyme sauce

  4. Sea & Grits

    blackened salmon with creamed collards and gouda grits

  5. Something Sweet

    banana foster bread pudding

EG&MC

924 Jefferson St

Nashville, TN 37208

Event FAQs

Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
No tickets are needed.
What does the ticket price cover?
The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
What must I bring to the event?
Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
What COVID safety precautions will be taken at this event?
At this event, we will be accommodating all requests for separate tables rather than communal seating. Additionally, all food will be served individually-plated rather than family-style. As per local guidelines, as well as the restaurant’s own policy, attendees will not be required to present proof of vaccination for entry.

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