Almost since we began the blog, readers have been suggesting we visit this sixty-six year-old Southern buffet and try their fried chicken. It took us a while, but we finally made it over here. Continue reading “Bea’s Restaurant, Chattanooga TN”
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Hillbilly Willy’s Bar-B-Q, Chattanooga TN (take two)
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)”
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”