Sage offers solid standards and inventive twists on popular dishes
Sage, located at 94 S. Main St., serves a variety of classic dishes with fresh new twists, like the fish and chips with Sumanas salt and jalapeno coleslaw. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Chef Elijah Townsend’s restaurant, Sage, serves classic tapas-style dishes with a modern flair. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Sage offers a myriad of cocktails that will suit any taste, such as the Ciroc Royal, Cotton Candy Mimosa or 24-karat martini. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Hand-battered fried green tomato and kimchi salad with zucchini and squash tapenade and kimchi sauce. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Crispy Soul Waffles stuffed with southern style greens, mac and cheese and fried chicken, deep fried and topped with sage-infused syrup and confectioners’ sugar. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Farm-raised phyllo fringe catfish with Mississippi caviar, sautéed bok choy, and chowchow relish. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
Chef Elijah Townsend is cooking up creative takes on popular dishes at his South Main restaurant, Sage.
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