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The story behind the restaurant: Natalie Lieberman writes the design

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: April 13, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: April 13, 2025 4:00 AM CT

One person in Memphis was key to the successful openings of restaurants Hog & Hominy, The Liquor Store, Bar Ware, Kinfolk and Sugar Ghost. And that person isn’t a chef, a financier or a fixer.

It’s designer Natalie Lieberman. 

Lieberman, founder of Collect + Curate Studio, has had her work featured in hundreds of restaurants nationwide, including more than a dozen in the Memphis area.

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Jennifer Chandler

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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