Reprinted from the May 2010 issue of MidSouth Magazine The Design of Restaurant Iris by Margaret B. Atkinson When describing his work at Restaurant Iris, designer Jackie Glisson is filled with excitement and pride over the rebirth of this Midtown restaurant space, previously home to La Tourelle. In fact, Glisson is so enthusiastic about the [...]
Jackie Glisson’s latest project, Restaurant Iris , is now open and serving to a full house every night. Restaurant Iris is a French Creole restaurant in Midtown Memphis, located in the space that was formerly occupied by La Tourelle, near the historic Overton Square. Together with Restaurant Iris’ owner, Chef Kelly English, and Mike Hinton [...]
“My Blueberry Nights” is a film that I worked on as Set Decorator Buyer. The film, starring Norah Jones, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, and David Strathairn, was the Opening Film for the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Golden Palm Award. Click here to see the trailer Click here to [...]