Concept
Independently owned, Lilly’s is named after a beloved pet dog named Lilly, and operated by Nancy Tesmer (the Swede) brings a wealth of hospitality service and experience to Arkansas. She is a nationally recognized wine expert, studying under the only non-French person to be awarded the Certificate Chevalier du Taste Vin, and honing her skills as a wine consultant to many of Chicago’s finest restaurants. Tesmer hosts wine tastings, wine classes and dinners, and consults with individuals on topics ranging from setting up a wine cellar to learning how to read a restaurant’s wine list. Tesmer is also a spirits consultant, and works with a number of the country’s top chefs and restaurateurs.
Tesmer and the staff are passionate about Lilly’s food, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, guest services, community involvement, and staff development. Every full-time team member at Lilly’s is eligible for paid vacations, paid bereavement leave, and paid community service.
Lilly’s supports local farmers, and recycles glass, cooking oil, and cardboard. Lilly’s uses no styrofoam products. Nancy is a co-founder of the Arkansas Green Restaurant Alliance (AGRA).