In the mid-1970s, the eleven-store Scottie’s chain failed, leaving the stores independent. Today, three remain in Tennessee, and we have visited each of them. The last that we enjoyed is actually in the newest building, since they moved from their aging diner to a new place down the road with an eye on nostalgia. Continue reading “Scottie’s Diner, Etowah TN”
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Taco Town, Hixson TN
We have visited several Mexican restaurants in town looking for the best tacos. Even though I’m becoming a little weary about going up and down TN-153, our current favorite place is a no-frills joint on Hixson Pike with some great salsas and an amazing cheese dip. Continue reading “Taco Town, Hixson TN”
Main Street Meats, Chattanooga TN
In late August and for much of September, I visited a lot of no-frills places that offered simple and inexpensive burgers. But there are some restaurants around town that offer up a premium patty that will really blow your mind. Continue reading “Main Street Meats, Chattanooga TN”
Dixie Freeze, South Pittsburg TN (take two)
Last month, we revisited a great little dairy bar that serves up reliably good meat-and-two meals. It’s a bit of a drive from our house, but worth a visit if you’re in the area. Continue reading “Dixie Freeze, South Pittsburg TN (take two)”
Uncle Larry’s Restaurant, Chattanooga TN
After a run of disappointing dinners, my spirit of discovery was low. Then I got smacked by the smack ’em sauce at this fish house on MLK and could not have been more thrilled. Continue reading “Uncle Larry’s Restaurant, Chattanooga TN”
Armando’s Restaurant, Chattanooga TN
One of the neatest discoveries that I’ve made since moving here is finding there’s a small chain of burger joints I’d never heard of before, each quietly doing their own thing at locations dotted around the city. I visited three of them across five days to see what I could learn. Continue reading “Armando’s Restaurant, Chattanooga TN”
Sequatchie Valley BBQ, Dunlap TN
I was in the mood for a drive and decided to find some barbecue a little ways out of town. Not too far, but not too close by, either. Continue reading “Sequatchie Valley BBQ, Dunlap TN”
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