Sipping on wine and munching on small plates in Knoxville’s wine bars
A rapidly growing segment of the population has found wine bars a cozy and comfortable place to indulge in the fruits of the vine. From curious novice to established expert, East Tennessee wine lovers are piling into new and…
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Five ways to spend Father’s Day with your dad
Looking for something to do with your dad on Sunday? Sure, he’d love a burger and a cold beer in…
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Celebrating Knox County History
Happy 230th anniversary, Knox County! Gov. William Blount created Knox County on June 11, 1792,…
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Four state parks with beautiful waterfalls
If you’ve visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you know that water tumbles down rock faces…
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A Marbled Masterpiece
A winter’s feast by Chef Danny Wilhoit at the Avalon Country Club
The Avalon Country Club has relaunched T-Prime Steak & Seafood, the formal dining room in the clubhouse, which is nestled in the Avalon subdivision off Hickory…
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Pasta-bilities
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” – Frederico Fellini
I am stating this at the outset: pasta is my favorite food. Nothing comes close. Growing up, spaghetti was the only meal that kept me and my brother quiet at the…
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Authentic Appalachia
Jeff Carter, the original Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro chef, has returned to his roots
Before anything else, make a note to visit the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro in Townsend and order Executive Chef Jeff Carter’s North Carolina…
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Sim Por Favor
At Brazeiros, fine dining meets a Brazilian tradition of generous offerings of carne
If you get movie star treatment from owner Vilmar Zenzen at Brazeiros in Bearden, it’s because he’s had practice. After he launched a…
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Coffee Shops
Locally grown shops prove java and ambiance go hand in hand
Coffee is in an era called the Third Wave. Mass-produced and nationwide coffee chains were so Second Wave. Production origins and methods that are fair and sustainable pervade…
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Old City Eats
Historic downtown character enhances a flavorful Knoxville experience
Knoxville’s historic Old City has become a walkable foodie tour, where cultures and cuisines collide to bring a variety of tastes sure to please all palates. I’ve…
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Céad Míle Fáilte
Finn’s Restaurant & Tavern makes diners feel at home—even with the ghost
With his light green eyes, close-cropped red hair and tall, trim frame, owner Jon Ferrie of Finn’s Restaurant & Tavern could fit easily into a Colin…
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Burger Battle
Testing out some local takes on an American classic
Burgers are my second favorite food ever. (Watch this space for a future food battle to find out my favorite). Few things are more American than the classic hamburger. Add cheese,…
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Good Vibes & Libations
Maryville’s Diamondjack Wine Bar evokes the spirit of speakeasies past
Tucked into a two-bedroom Craftsman house on the edge of downtown Maryville, Diamondjack Wine Bar combines the intimacy of its interior design, the bonhomie of…
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