I’ve eaten at dozens of restaurants in the Smokies, these are my picks for the best burger joints in town In my over 30 years living in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, I’ve sampled dozens of local restaurants, everything from chains to hole-in-the-wall restaurants, in search of the best burger in town. Until recently, the best burger I’d ever
Local reviews Gatlinburg’s first pancake eatery In 1960, a pair of tourists from Indiana decided to bet their futures on a specialty pancake restaurant in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. I think of June and Jim Gerding as visionaries determined to start a hotcake revolution. When the Pancake Pantry opened, it was Tennessee’s first and only pancake house. And
A local shares his picks for best restaurants in the Smoky Mountains The times, they are a changing. Not long ago in Sevier County, there were only a handful of good restaurants. The key was low price, high volume and acceptable taste. But today, visitors will find the mountains full of delicious and interesting dining options. What are the criteria
An honest review of Graze Burgers in Sevierville with menu items, parking and all you need to know I appreciate a restaurant that focuses on one specialty item. With places like these, the specialty is usually right in the name. This is the case with Graze Burgers in Sevierville, Tenn. The name behind Graze Burgers is undoubtedly inspired by its
Move over Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg – There’s a new foodie scene in Sevier County There is a movement afoot in Downtown Sevierville, a changing of the culinary guard. It is a movement of artisanal burgers, of top-shelf barbecue and homemade bacon. It is a movement of locally sourced, high-end elevated mountain cuisine. And it is a movement of lobster. As
Local ranks most romantic restaurants in the tourist town Gatlinburg, Tennessee Gatlinburg is a popular wedding, honeymoon and romantic getaway destination. As such, it is appropriate that this village in the mountains offers a certain amount of romantic dinner destinations. After all, not every bride wants to dine at Dick’s Last Resort on her wedding night. But each person has
A local’s guide to the top restaurants and cuisines in Pigeon Forge In my opinion, the most challenging part of a Pigeon Forge vacation may well be picking a place to eat. Do we want to be daring? Or do we want to play it safe? Do we want dinner and an experience? Especially with over 100 different restaurants to choose
I tried yardbirds at more than 24 eateries in Pigeon Forge – these were my findings In my experience, when it comes to cuisine in the South, I think barbecue is probably most people’s first association. Especially in Tennessee. But the Smokies are also a great place to find Southern-style crispy fowl done just right. With that in mind, I took
An honest review of the popular Cumberland Jack’s in Gatlinburg TN On a recent journey to downtown Gatlinburg, I was able to visit one of the relatively newer restaurants, Cumberland Jack’s Leconte Kitchen. The restaurant is a member of the KBS Restaurant Group, which includes other popular restaurants like Crockett’s Breakfast Camp, Five Oaks Kitchen and The Greenbrier – all
Local lists top spots to have a great bachelorette party in the Smokies Bachelorette parties come in all shapes and sizes. Some may prefer a calm, peaceful atmosphere. They may come to the national park, stay in a rustic cabin and soak in the natural beauty of places like Cades Cove. Others may like a little more raucous time. And