Executive Chef Brumm has mastered cooking techniques and flavor profiles from all over – but his love of the south pulled him back to Merchants restaurant to be the Executive Chef of the downtown icon.
Brumm was intrigued by the ability to offer casual, creative food on the first floor bistro and chef-inspired fine dining on the second floor. He strives to use old-fashioned cooking techniques that stay true to Merchants roots, but to always allow the rules to be bent in order to create inspirational new dishes.
Merchant’s Restaurant opened in 1988 in the old Merchant’s Hotel, which was constructed in 1892. Many notable Nashville legends stayed at the old Merchant’s Hotel, including Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Porter Waggoner, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Roy Acuff to name a few.
When you walk through the building you can see the vestiges of the original hotel rooms with fireplaces. Downstairs original marble counters and tile are still maintained and every effort has been made to hold on to the unique history and architecture of this renowned Nashville establishment. from http://www.merchantsrestaurant.com)
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