Popular with rafters and hikers and very, very busy during the summer months, this place serves barbecue that seems to be more in line with what we know about the North Carolina mountains than with eastern Tennessee, and offers a powerful secret weapon in its hot slaw. Continue reading “Bears Den BBQ, Ocoee TN”
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Shuford’s Smokehouse, Chattanooga TN (take two)
I was familiar with the chopped pork at Jeff Davis’s tiny little restaurant, but had been wondering about brisket in town and correctly guessed that they do a good job with this meat as well. Continue reading “Shuford’s Smokehouse, Chattanooga TN (take two)”
Uncle Gus’s Mountain Pit Bar-B-Que, Decatur TN
“We’re an hour from home,” Marie said. “It would be just typical for you to really love that barbecue since we’re so far away.” I paused, fork hovering, wondering whether she’d be correct again. Continue reading “Uncle Gus’s Mountain Pit Bar-B-Que, Decatur TN”
Barbecue in Georgetown and in Soddy-Daisy
Back around Christmas, we came home from a short trip via TN-58 and drove past three restaurants which I added to the to-do list. A few weeks later, I visited the furthest one for a pretty nice picnic meal. Continue reading “Barbecue in Georgetown and in Soddy-Daisy”
Our Favorite East Tennessee Barbecue (So Far)
Happy blogaversary to us! Today, Marie, Let’s Eat! turns seven years old, and I decided to celebrate by giving a little love to the barbecue in this part of the state, since my pleasure has been somewhat moderated in the last seven months of writing. Continue reading “Our Favorite East Tennessee Barbecue (So Far)”
Merv’s, Chattanooga TN
I was aware that Merv’s came with a big reputation and that many called their burger one of the best in town. But then I saw the sign, proclaiming theirs the “greatest” in the state. I do love it when places talk big. Continue reading “Merv’s, Chattanooga TN”
Cori’s DogHouse, Mt. Juliet TN
When we were in Nashville in November, our friends encouraged us to visit a popular hot dog restaurant with more than three dozen regional specialties. A couple of months later, we took the long detour and were rewarded with a really fun supper. Continue reading “Cori’s DogHouse, Mt. Juliet TN”
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