An honest review: Has a change of scenery had an effect on Delauder’s BBQ? There is exquisite beauty in the world, and I’ve been lucky enough to see some of it. A meteor shower over the Gulf of Mexico comes to mind, as does the sun rise over the Atlantic. I’ve been in some of the world’s most magnificent museums and
Two iconic restaurants are minutes apart on Dolly Parton Parkway – which is best? There is an interesting battle shaping up on the edge of Sevierville. Two iconic Sevier County restaurants are located just minutes apart on Dolly Parton Parkway, competing for your dining dollars. Which one deserves your support? There has been a fascinating development that is changing the
What Sevierville’s latest shopping Mecca brings to the Smokies I wanted a little more chaos, a little more of the odd, the weird, and the bizarre. And, if I’m being honest, I wanted a little more savings. A couple of weeks after its grand opening, I purchased a $15 discounted membership to BJs in Sevierville. And so, the wife and I
The Recipe for Authentic Down-Home Cooking in the Smokies It’s hard to believe this, but there are giant swaths of underdeveloped real estate along major roadways in Sevier County. For years, the focus has been on the strip in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. Specifically, piling attraction after attraction on top of each other while other easily accessible parts of the county
Ranking your best options when choosing from Delauder’s smoked meat options It’s not just the content creators. Ranking things is part of the human condition. For years, decades, generations, centuries, heck, maybe even eons, ranking stuff has been the default conversation starter. Running out of things to talk about? Who are your favorite bands? What are your favorite movies? TVs.
Aubrey’s vs Holston’s Kitchen: A Culinary Battle Located a half mile apart, drive time depending on the traffic, a pair of American-style restaurants are battling it out for Sevierville’s mid-tier dining business. It’s Aubrey’s vs Holston’s. What do I mean by mid-tier? It’s not necessarily an indication of experience, as I think both are good to find. Certainly, they are
DŌ Scratch Made Pizza and Pasta, an honest review As someone who remembers when Downtown Sevierville was a utilitarian part of town – there are still paint shops and hardware items sold there – I have enjoyed its transition to the foodie capital of this side of the mountains. Excellent restaurants that approach the culinary arts from a variety of angles
Holston’s Kitchen: An honest review Is it bad that the first thing I think of when I think of Holston’s Kitchen – part of the KBS Family of Restaurants – is the design of the building? Holston’s looks like a good place to eat. Strong brick design on a building that doesn’t look like somebody put a façade on a
Hankering for a hunk of beef? How to choose between Graze Burgers and Blue Moose Burgers and Wings There’s a saying that all pizza being good pizza but some pizza is better than others. I don’t think that’s exactly true with burgers, but I think it’s close. Look, if you take a nice hunk of beef, season it, cook it
Ranking the restaurants in Downtown Sevierville You ever have an idea that seems really good in the moment but when it comes down to it you realize you have bit off more than you can choose? Today, I have given myself a culinary Sofie’s Choice – which is a bit dramatic but closer to the truth than anyone is likely