Food & Dining

There’s a lot more to Italian cuisine than pasta—but there’s also the pasta. Growing up, a night out at a nice restaurant with the family almost always meant Italian. Perhaps it’s just that my parents found that spaghetti was a safe option when they had me and my little sister in tow, but I like
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Cheap Eats

8 restaurants all $20 and under Don’t want to cook at home, but also don’t want to break the bank dining out? We’ve got you covered. Even though eating in is usually considered the price-efficient option, eating out can be just as
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Irasshai

Anaba offers welcoming authentic Japanese cuisine on Northshore Drive The moment you step inside the doors of Anaba, you’re greeted with a warm “Irasshai,” Japanese for welcome, from the team of chefs behind the sushi bar, led by
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Date Night

Pick out a great outfit and brush up on your wine knowledge—we’re heading out for date night in East Tennessee For first dates, third dates, or sometimes only dates, East Tennessee has a variety of eateries that will help set the mood
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Fire + Smoke

A high-end southern prime steakhouse fills a niche on Northshore Drive Tucson, Arizona, native Mandy Glenn was new to Knoxville when she tasted Fire + Smoke’s prime tenderloin tartare small plate, Japanese kuroge wagyu New York
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Comfort Food

From cozy warm dishes to melt-in-your-mouth desserts, East Tennessee's food scene has become synonymous with comfort When was the last time you said the word comfort and not immediately said the word food right after it? As the cold and
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Barbeque & You

From Knoxville classics to smalltown favorites, East Tennessee is chuck full of opportunities to eat the best BBQ around Barbeque is an American staple and a Knoxville favorite. While we’re not known specifically for a type of barbeque
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New Eats

The year is far from over, but 2023 has brought fresh eateries for us all to indulge in To say I’m impressed with the 2023 additions would be an understatement. From a renovated church to a multi-level brew pub, East Tennessee
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Lost in the View

Rooftop spaces in East Tennessee offer a unique environment to kick back, relax with a drink, and enjoy the view To see and be seen. A view from the top is a summertime fave in East Tennessee, but with only a handful of rooms with a
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