Revisiting this popular restaurant on the west side of town, Marie and I were very pleased by the rub used on the ribs. It’s a Memphis-style rub, which isn’t very common in these parts. Continue reading “Hillbilly Willy’s Bar-B-Q, Chattanooga TN (take two)”
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Sofa King Juicy Burger, Chattanooga TN
Barbecue in the Chattanooga area might be letting me down, but this city has no shortage of great places to get a burger. A new favorite is one we’ve heard about for years. Continue reading “Sofa King Juicy Burger, Chattanooga TN”
Old Plantation Bar-Be-Que, Chattanooga TN
I ordered a pork shoulder plate and got a rib as a sample as well. “This is how I hook you,” she said, passing me the rib. “You’re mine now.” Oh, boy. Continue reading “Old Plantation Bar-Be-Que, Chattanooga TN”
Pete’s Coffee Shop, Knoxville TN
Last month, we took a trip through the Carolinas and stopped in Knoxville along the way for some breakfast at a thirty year-old diner that I was pretty sure Marie would enjoy. Here’s what she had to say about it… Continue reading “Pete’s Coffee Shop, Knoxville TN”
Nooga-Q Smoke House & Grille, Chattanooga TN
Just off the highway on the way to Signal Mountain, there’s a metal bunker on the right. They offer one of those barbecue baked potatoes that Marie really likes, but they also serve some really good pulled chicken. Continue reading “Nooga-Q Smoke House & Grille, Chattanooga TN”
Doughnuts in Chattanooga
I’ve never seen a city with more independently-owned doughnut places than Memphis. Atlanta’s no slouch, either, with a whole pile of great places to stop in the morning, particularly in Cobb County. Chattanooga may be a distant third to these cities, but we’ve found some great places for breakfast or a midday snack. Over a few days in late October, we visited three local favorites. Continue reading “Doughnuts in Chattanooga”
Smokin’ J’s BBQ, Knoxville TN
We found a barbecue place in Knoxville that is definitely outside the usual tourist route, but they serve up some pretty tasty chopped pork from their location in a former gas station. Continue reading “Smokin’ J’s BBQ, Knoxville TN”
Marie, Let's Eat! 