Once upon a time, Gatlinburg was a quiet and unassuming mountain getaway. There’s very little of those days left for tourists to see, but there’s one tiny little sandwich counter that serves as the most relaxing throwback room in the entire city. Continue reading “Parton’s Deli, Gatlinburg TN”
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S & S Cafeteria, Knoxville TN
This old Georgia-based chain is continuing to shrink, but we found that the location closest to us has actually expanded its Saturday hours. That’s a good sign, isn’t it? Continue reading “S & S Cafeteria, Knoxville TN”
Jefferson Soda Fountain, Oak Ridge TN
Earlier today, we took a day trip to the Knoxville area, and had breakfast at a place where the scientists and servicemen who worked on the Manhattan Project may well have enjoyed breakfasts while they worked on the atomic bomb. The Jefferson Soda Fountain opened in what was then one of America’s three “secret cities” in 1944. Continue reading “Jefferson Soda Fountain, Oak Ridge TN”
The Original Louis’ Drive-In Restaurant, Knoxville TN
Poor reading led to a misunderstanding, and so we didn’t come to this old favorite for the right reason, but it turned out okay. We made a very neat discovery. Continue reading “The Original Louis’ Drive-In Restaurant, Knoxville TN”
Love That BBQ, Knoxville TN
The last time we were in the area, we ran out of time and missed out on visiting this restaurant. I made sure that didn’t happen this time and we enjoyed a pretty good lunch after our hike. Continue reading “Love That BBQ, Knoxville TN”
Duck Donuts, Knoxville TN
I wasn’t really aware that this breakfast spot was a growing chain with stores all over the country when I scheduled a stop here, but they have a neat concept and their food is incredibly tasty. Continue reading “Duck Donuts, Knoxville TN”
Petro’s Chili & Chips, Knoxville TN (take two)
I had planned for us to sample one more barbecue place around Knox County, but our day was too long and we were too late. Plans B and C crumbled and so we hit a reliable old friend for a bowl of chili before coming home. Continue reading “Petro’s Chili & Chips, Knoxville TN (take two)”
Marie, Let's Eat! 