Table Talk: Haggis, poetry and bagpipes in store for Robert Burns Night
Bog & Barley owner DJ Naylor (let) and chef Reny Alphonso will host Robert Burns Night on Saturday, Jan. 25. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Robert Burns was a Scottish poet. (Courtesy Library of Congress)
A centuries-old Scottish tradition will return to Memphis next week, when Bog & Barley celebrates Robert Burns Night on Saturday, Jan. 25.
An 18th-century Scottish poet and lyricist, Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Throughout Scotland (and the world) celebrations are held on his birthdate of Jan. 25.
It will be the third time Bog & Barley and Celtic Crossing owner DJ Naylor has hosted the event.
“We wanted to bring a taste of Scotland to Memphis,” Naylor said. “Our Robert Burns Night celebration is a chance to immerse ourselves in Scottish culture and heritage, honor the legacy of Robert Burns and share an evening of poetry, storytelling and bagpipes with good company.”
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Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
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