Act II: The family behind TomKat stays in the culinary realm

In a city that thrives on reinvention, the late 2024 return of Saffire to The Factory at Franklin is a satisfying addition.

TomKats Morales — Kendall (L) and Lauren Morales
Photo: Angelina Castillo

Once a beacon of Southern hospitality and cultural creativity, the restaurant had long been shuttered, leaving a vacant space in both the Morales family’s legacy and the hearts of its local patrons. Enter sisters Kendall and Lauren Morales, who have not only reopened Saffire, but are taking the reins of leadership in their family business.

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