We stepped back in time to an eighty year-old burger joint, and then the illusion was completed when a classic car show pulled into the downtown area. Continue reading “The Spot, Cleveland TN”
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Fiamma, Chattanooga TN
I think you can argue that Neapolitan pizza is still largely unknown in this city. Earlier this summer, we got to check out the first place in town that specializes in these kinds of pies. Continue reading “Fiamma, Chattanooga TN”
Griffin’s Foot Long Hotdogs, Chattanooga TN
The business has changed hands many times over the last seventy-plus years, but today’s owners keep the original recipes intact and have a loyal lunchtime crowd, including, several times this summer, my very impressed son. Continue reading “Griffin’s Foot Long Hotdogs, Chattanooga TN”
Dari-Kreme, Cleveland TN
My son and I took a little trip to visit an old restaurant, but found the business closed. Just down the street, though, we found that another very old restaurant was still hanging in there. Continue reading “Dari-Kreme, Cleveland TN”
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, Knoxville TN
Over the last three years, this small chain has expanded into Georgia and Texas. We’ve stopped by their original store twice for a couple of really good desserts. Continue reading “Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, Knoxville TN”
Sweet P’s Barbeque and Soul House, Knoxville TN
The barbecue that I enjoyed most on this trip – actually, the barbecue that I’ve enjoyed most in this city, period – came at a little place that I didn’t know about beforehand, and which I visited on a whim. Continue reading “Sweet P’s Barbeque and Soul House, Knoxville TN”
The Original Freezo, Knoxville TN
There’s a very neat old restaurant in a very neat old neighborhood called Happy Holler, and while the list of places in this city to get some ice cream is already as long as your arm, we have added to it. Continue reading “The Original Freezo, Knoxville TN”