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Thursday on Howell & Yarbrough we talked about the best local businesses. The conversation focused on food and the best local, sometimes little-known, gems. Here is the list we compiled from listener calls and social media posts:
Artistic Bean – 1328 N Broadway- all organic coffee house & espresso bar (also has Townsend location)
Asian Yummy – 11503 Chapman Hwy in Seymour
Bayou Bay Seafood House– 7117 Chapman Hwy
Big Ed’s Pizza– 101 Broadway Ave, Oak Ridge -nostalgic pizzeria in Jackson Square
Blackberry Farm- Walland – pricey, but renowned gourmet farm-to-table cuisine
Blue Chips Sports Bar- 7815 Montvue Rd NW- for St. James Gate sandwich is beef marinated in Guinness Beer
Bombay Palace – 10901 Parkside Dr #101- Great authentic Indian food
Bullfeathers– 10535 Kingston Pike- known for wings and karaoke
Cardin’s Drive-In -8529 Asheville Hwy- We’re told they have an incredible peanut butter milkshake
Chandler’s Deli -3101 E Magnolia Ave- known for great soul food
(The) Chow Hall- E. Emory Rd- listener says retired vet makes great burgers & fried bologna sandwiches
Coal Creek Smokehouse– 211 S Main St, Rocky Top- known for ribs, brisket, & buttermilk pie
(The) Diner– 550 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville- Retro 50’s diner with great milkshakes and vast menu options
Elidios Pizza– 6714 Central Avenue Pike # J- great pizza and Italian
Foothills Bakery 1420 E Broadway Ave, Maryville
Fountain City Diner– 3029 Tazewell Pike- quintessential diner that serves breakfast all day
Frank Alen’s Market & Grill – 930, Parkway, Sevierville- great burgers
GruJo’s– 1420 E Emory Rd,- Fast German food – good kabob, gyros
Harby’s Pizza & Deli– 3718 Walker Blvd- order the “Wedgie” or the hummus
Holy Land Market – 3601 Sutherland Ave – best gyro & steak in a sack
Hoskins Drug Store– 111 N Main St, Clinton
Jackie’s Dream– 2223 McCalla Ave – great soul food, awesome fried chicken
K-Brew- 1138 N Broadway – great coffee place
King Tut’s – 4132 Martin Mill Pike- Serves authentic Egyptian & Greek cuisine, often with a fun atmosphere
Le Noir Restaurant – 123 E Broadway St, Lenoir City,- Great Belgian food – nice atmosphere (We were serenaded by violinist while we were there)
Little China– 725 Clinch Ave, Clinton
Little Nicky’s New York Pizza – 8917 Oak Ridge Highway (Solway)
Litton’s Market & Restaurant – 2803 Essary Dr – known for awesome cheeseburgers and red velvet cake
Long’s Drug Store-4604 Old Kingston Pike- great burgers & shakes
Mountain Lodge Restaurant– 913 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg- good casual eatery
Naples Italian Restaurant– 5500 Kingston Pike- good Italian, a place that feels nice but won’t break the bank
(The) Original Freezo– 1305 N Central St-We’re told the peanut butter milkshake is just as good or better than Cardin’s (you be the judge)
(The) Original Louis Drive-In Restaurant– 4661 Old Broadway, Knoxville- Drive in Italian (need we say more?)
Parton’s Deli- 332 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Pete’s Coffee Shop– 540 Union Ave, Knoxville,- great local breakfast spot and homemade biscuits
Philippine Connection Carry Out Food – 3225 E Magnolia Ave- call ahead because they’re busy
Pizza Palace- 3132 E Magnolia Ave- good pizza, portions, & prices
Rocky’s Jamaican Sunrise – 2162 East Broadway Ave. Maryville – Any place where you can get drive up Jamaican food with Bob Marley on the building is a win
Roland’s Bistro– 1805 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville – German gem
Roosters Bar and Grill– 7585 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville,- good hamburgers
Round up Restaurant -3643 Sevierville Pike- large portions of country cooking and ice cream treats
Scotties of Powell- 7143 Clinton Hwy- good breakfast and burgers
Seymour Grille– 11612 Chapman Hwy, Seymour
Smokin’ J’s BBQ– 5200 Rutledge Pike- Try the fried okra (and obviously the BBQ)
Smokin’ Joes– 7753 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend- Try the prime rib and lemonade
Sticky Rice Cafe– 120 Jack Dance St,- new cafe with Laotian cuisine
Sutherland Deli– 2608 Sutherland Ave # D- great chili dogs (2 for about $1.50?)
Sweet P’s Barbecue – Maryville Pike & Jackson Ave – great bbq and live music
Taste of Thai- 8926 Town and Country Cir- great classic dishes like Pad Thai and Massaman Curry
Tellico Grains Bakery – 105 Depot St, Tellico Plains- great local bakery and homemade sandwiches
Tomatohead – 7240 Kingston Pike & Market Square – pizza and good gluten free options
Tomo – 7315 Kingston Pike- great sushi- for an authentic experience take off your shoes and sit on cushions on the floor
Whitestone Country Inn – 200 Paint Rock Rd, Kingston – pricey, but lovely resort with gourmet food – Whitestone Delight dessert is fantastic
Ye Olde Steakhouse– 6838 Chapman Hwy- delicious steaks and woodshed potatoes
