What to order: The Lobbyist’s white fish spread
The Lobbyist white fish spread is presented in a small caviar tin. The wow factor comes when the server removes the lid, revealing a perfect layer of bright orange smoked trout roe on top of the spread. (Jennifer Chandler/Special to The Daily Memphian)
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.
At The Lobbyist, the white fish spread has been a “must” appetizer for me since I first discovered it earlier this year, when chef Jimmy Gentry added it to the menu.
I will be the first to say that “white fish spread” does not sound like the most appetizing or intriguing dish.
But anyone who has eaten at The Lobbyist knows that Gentry has perfected the art of elevating even the most common ingredients.
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