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
A fanatic ranks his favorite things on the menu at the famous Texas chain, Buc-ee’s After years of road trips and even witnessing one of the country’s largest Buc-ee’s being recently installed in our hometown, we’ve been able to soak in the Buc-ee’s travel center experience in multiple locations. Famous for its size, its snacks and its clean restrooms, I
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 restaurants with live music, events in the Great Smoky Mountains Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar Aldean’s is the newest addition to the Gatlinburg music and food scene. The food is quite good – I was surprisingly pleased with my BBQ sandwich – and the rooftop bar and great music line-up add to the experience. Live music
Local lists favorite BBQ restaurants in Gatlinburg Delauder’s Smoky Mountain BBQ Delauder’s BBQ is a holy place. The pro move here is to get the sampler dinner. For a bargain price, you can get a Five Meat Plate. It has ribs, pulled pork, brisket, grilled chicken breast and smoked sausage plus your choice of two sides, the best of which
Local lists favorite breakfast restaurants in Gatlinburg Crockett’s Breakfast Camp Crockett’s Breakfast Camp is famous for its cabin-chic atmosphere, hearty breakfasts, ultra-thick griddle cakes and fried cinnamon rolls. But really, you can’t go wrong at Crockett’s. Everything is excellent. There is limited parking available and a waitlist is available online. Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant A cozy, quaint restaurant located on
This is where to get the best pancakes in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN The Smokies have become something of a pancake hub, starting with the opening of the Pancake Pantry many years ago. Visitors and locals alike look forward to a good breakfast before heading out for the day. With this in mind, here are our suggestions for the
Tennessee native lists favorite things about local favorite attraction The Apple Barn Cider Mill and General Store is a popular, iconic destination in Sevierville Tennessee, very close to the Pigeon Forge line. I love going there for the shopping, apple treats and especially the winery. Plus, two local favorite restaurants are on the property – Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Farmhouse
I’ve eaten at dozens of lunch spots in Gatlinburg, these are the best It’s Gatlinburg’s job to keep the tourist business going. What does that mean? It means giving the people what they want. Which is, among other things, to be fed well. There are a few million places to eat in Gatlinburg. You can certainly get a good lunch from most