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CHATTANOOGA'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE

CHOW Fall 2016 Guide Café on the Corner ............................................... 20 Rodizio Grille ........................................................ 21 The Ice Cream Show ............................................ 23 The Hot Chocolatier ............................................ 24 The Big Table ......................................................... 25 Dish T'Pass ........................................................... 26 Chattanooga Restaurant Listings ..................... 28

Lupi's Pizza ........................................................... 33 Sing It or Wing It ................................................. 34 Terra Máe ............................................................... 35 Brewhaus Gastropub ........................................... 36 Mojo Burrito .......................................................... 37 Mellow Mushroom .............................................. 38

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CHOW FALL 2016

Café On The Corner Repurposing a small town grocery into a place of community with great food

Café on the Corner is a cool and

comfortable restaurant that is nestled atop Lookout Mountain, and stands as one of Chattanooga’s optimum dining establishments. They offer an extensive wine and beer menu that supports many local winery and brewing companies, and frequently utilizes local produce, meats, and goods. All the seafood that they offer is domestic, and it only comes from geographically specific locations such as Mahi from Hawaii.

Owner Ruth Oehmig, and her son Chef Sven Lindroth have created a food menu influenced by classical French food, and infused it with southern comfort food; it is considered southern comfort food redefined. Executive Chef JR Crutcher creates daily specials and brings the southern flare with him.

The inside setting has a warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, with a lounge/bar area, and a fireplace for people to gather around to blend. The outside patio area provides an additional outdoor fireplace, and a light, easy area that is a perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. Its comfortable environment and the inimitable menu makes it a local favorite, and regionally traveled to restaurant.

Though the menu is full of delightful items, the meatloaf is a standout dish. It is made with mirepoix, beef and pate, giving it a very different and flavorful taste. Other crowd pleasers are the Candied Pecan Salad, Cornmeal Crusted Flounder,

Red Beans and Rice, Fried Green Tomato BLT, and the Shrimp and Grits that is made with chorizo, andouille sausage, peppers and onions.

Café of the Corner has made some significant local ties with their consummate customer service, delicious food, and efforts to help to strengthen the community through fundraisers and events. They recently finished a fundraiser for the local volunteer firefighters, and they currently have teamed up with the Chattanooga Brewing Company, and the two groups are working on a fundraiser focusing on helping the Community Kitchen.

A beer is being brewed specifically for Café on the Corner, and all the proceeds from the beer will be given to the Community Kitchen.

These are just a couple of examples of the many things that they do for the community in terms of attempting to fortify and unite it.

After a fire devastated Café on the Corner in 2014, they had an uphill

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battle to face in order to get their restaurant back in functioning order.

Roughly a year and a half after the disaster struck, they were open for business once again, and fulfilling passion, and the area taste buds.

Oehmig said that while the business was being rebuilt, the regulars would frequently ask her to make them the meatloaf that they had grown so fond of. She said she normally would oblige the request.

The bar area has just recently kicked off a line of seasonal specialty drinks, and a daily happy hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Café on the Corner offers on and off site private parties, as well as executive lunches, and catering. They also offer Thanksgiving services for those that are simply too busy to cook for the holidays.

This lively and zealous establishment is lighting up the lives of people all over Chattanooga, and is more than worth the ten-minute drive up the mountain to visit it.

The Scoop Classic Southern fare served in a 1900s former grocery with patio seating and simple, classy decor.

Café On The Corner 826 Scenic Hwy. Lookout Mountain, TN (423) 825-5005 cafeonthecornerlookoutmountain.com

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Rodizio Grill: The Brazilian Steakhouse Brazilian food, family and culture find a home in Chatanooga's burgeoning downtown

The moment you walk through the

doors of Rodizio Grill, you feel as if you’ve stepped into another country. Brazil, to be exact. Which is exactly what the owners had in mind when they decided to open the first authentic Brazilian steakhouse in downtown Chattanooga.

For those that haven’t had the good fortune to experience Brazilian dining before, it’s far more than just great food (of which they have plenty). In Brazilian culture, meals are as much about sociability as they are about eating. You’ll feel like you’ve been invited to eat with a big happy family.

And the centerpiece of the Rodizio Grill experience is the steak. Served Brazilian style on skewers brought directly to your table, the choice cuts are grilled over an authentic imported Brazilian grill. And if steak isn’t your thing, don’t worry: they have a wide variety of tasty entrees to entice your taste buds, including delicious ham, pork loin, fish, and chicken.

They even have lots of vegetarian choices, including one of the best salad bars in the city, which features both build-your-own fresh vegetables and toppings as well as a wide variety of prepared salads.

There’s also a hot bar with local and South American dishes.

Of course, a great meal also needs something great to drink. And Rodizio Grill’s selection of South American and Argentinean wines is second to none. Or if you’re just in the mood for a nice drink or handmade cocktail, they have one of the

best bars in the city, with imported spirits from South America that are hard to find anywhere else.

General Manager Jon Riede explains that the goal of Rodizio Grill is to celebrate the joy of Brazilian food and hospitality and to make you feel like you were part of the family. “We are all about family,” he says. And it really doesn’t matter how large or small your family is; they can accommodate almost any size group in their open-area dining room (with a great view of the open kitchen).

In fact, one of the best aspects of how Rodizio Grill is laid out is that it is perfect for both intimate anniversary dinners or a memorable first date all the way up to big birthday parties or office holiday

celebrations.

But what about the price?

“Rodizio Grill offers high-end dining without high-end prices,” Riede explains. “We are all about family, and being able to bring your entire family to dinner should be affordable. In fact, we have special prices for kids to make family dining very affordable. We like to think of ourselves as an upscale family restaurant.”

If you’ve ever wanted to travel of South America, don’t worry about getting a passport. Just head downtown to the corner of Broad and 5th Streets and visit Brazil without leaving Tennessee.

And remember, at Rodizio Grill, it’s more than a meal: it’s a celebration.

The Scoop As Ambassadors of Brazil, they welcome you to their home and invite you to celebrate with them the warmth, alegria, and abundance of a truly authentic Brazilian dining experience.

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse featuring a wide variety of South American cuisine and a fantastic lounge.

439 Broad St. (423) 777-4999 rodiziogrill.com

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The Ice Cream Show Be it ice cream or great coffee, there’s something here for everyone

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s the cool, autumn air begins to breeze through the Scenic City, it’s time to delight in the euphoria of fall beverages. Delectable gourmet hot or iced coffees, herbal teas, and hot chocolate are waiting to enter your cup at the foot of the Walnut Street Bridge. What better way to spend a lazy, autumn afternoon than with a hot beverage for yourself and a sweet treat for the kids? (Because there is no season too cold for ice cream.)

All of The Ice Cream Show’s coffees are double espresso shot based, and Italians visiting Chattanooga have said it is the best espresso they’ve had in the states—and you never question the Italians on espresso. Take your pick from the full espresso bar, try one of their many herbal teas, or the always-enticing option for a chilly afternoon, a Mexican hot chocolate. Try their Pumpkin Spice Latte while it lasts and prepare to see the Ice Cream Show for all future PSL needs.

Why not treat your inner child and have your ice cream, and a coffee too? Add any coffee to your ice cream, creating a masterpiece of childlike wonderment with a kick of adulthood. Try a Barrel-Racer, a vanilla or chocolate milkshake with a double shot of espresso, or an Affogato, a small scoop of ice cream with a double shot on top, drizzled in caramel and chocolate with a dollop of homemade

whipped cream. Let me give you a moment to wrap your head around that…

Perhaps a fruit smoothie is more your style. Sip it back in good conscience because their smoothies are made entirely with fresh, but frozen fruit, no sweet, sticky syrups. Maybe you’re just in need of some crisp hydration. If so, ask for alkaline water, which filters out the acidic water from alkalinized water, leaving you the crispest, most hydrating water on a hot summer day.

Whether you’re a coffee lover or just want to stop in for a smoothie, there’s something for everyone at The Ice Cream Show, including 17,000 different possible ice cream flavors. Now you’re surely wondering, how on earth is that even possible?

“It starts with your choice of local Mayfield ice cream, Mayfield yo-

gurt, sugar-free vanilla, or dairyfree ice cream,” says owner Lynda Curtis. Next, you take your pick of vanilla or chocolate. And then the magic begins. You create your flavor by adding up to three ingredients—if you’re feeling crazy, add four, add five, however many it’ll take to curb the excitement of your inner child.

Choose from 50 ingredients including fresh fruits like blueberries, strawberries, or bananas, Ghirardelli chocolate chips, premium nuts, cheesecake bites, brownies, chocolate chip cookie dough, and more.

Once you’ve made your picks, the show begins as your ice cream and ingredients will be blended together and deposited into one of their mouth-watering, homemade waffle cones. And voila! The show is finished and you’re taking home the Oscar of ice cream cones.

The Scoop Featuring custom blended ice cream and the smoothest gourmet coffees from their Seattle roaster.

The Ice Cream Show Enjoy over 17,000 flavor combinations!

105 Walnut St. (423) 702-5173 theicecreamshow.com

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The Hot Chocolatier

The Hot Chocolatier, a local es-

tablishment that has been in business for eight years, specializes in drinks, pastries, gelato, and handmade chocolates. The name is a dead giveaway for what their forte is, as it offers a large assortment of twenty different hot chocolate type drinks that are sure to melt the hearts of anybody that tries them.

The top sellers are the Smores Hot Chocolate and the Hottie that is full of chocolatey delight and spices.

A large assortment of coffee and espresso options help to round out their drink offerings.

Located on Market Street directly across from the Choo Choo Hotel complex, The Hot Chocolatier offers an extensive list of baked goods.

So much so that it is hard to narrow down the standout desserts.

The truffles and bonbons are made in small batches with love and come in dark, milk, and white chocolate.

Special and seasonal varieties are also offered throughout the year.

The Squirrels, however, are the apparent superlative menu item at the Hot Chocolatier. Squirrels are, essentially, nuts hidden under layers of caramel and chocolate and

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flipped into a truffle cup. They are offered in an assortment of flavors such as the White Chocolate Macadamia, and Milk Chocolate Pistachio Squirrel.

In addition to the mouthwatering desserts already mentioned, The Hot Chocolatier offers many other varieties of baked goods such as cakes, cookies, coffee cakes, brownies, scones, cheesecakes and cupcakes.

With the holidays drawing near, the Hot Chocolatier offers prepackaged holiday goods perfect for parties, coworkers, and stocking stuffers. They have a wide variety of options that are sure to make the gift recipients very happy people.

Corporate gifts and baskets are also available year around.

The Hot Chocolatier prides itself on using fresh ingredients, flavors, and fruits that are in season. They do not use preservatives, so they recommend that their food is eaten within ten days of purchase. The Hot Chocolatier seldom worries about customers reaching the ten-day mark with their products because, let’s face it, whichever item is purchased will meet its end of life virtually immediately.

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The Big Table The Big Table is a cafe-style res-

taurant that is extremely cozy and makes you feel right at home. They are family owned and run, and that is why they master the family friendly, make yourself at home aspect.

The restaurant is full of individual tables, but when seated and eating a meal it feels as if you were around one “big table” as a family back home. Outdoor seating is also provided on the front porch.

The Big Table has a full menu of gourmet comfort food. Everything from delicious sandwiches, steak, and pot roast to casseroles, crab cakes and much, much more. They also have a soup of the day that

makes you think of being back home.

One big hit is their homemade sweet potato chips. You certainly can’t eat just one of those. They offer lunch and dinner menus, which includes a wide selection of simply marvelous desserts to grab your attention after the meal. And if you don’t have time for a nice sit-down meal, they can easily accommodate dine out orders.

The Big Table would also love to cater your next event. From weddings to dessert parties, they will provide incredible food, marvelous displays, and friendly service at a price you can afford. Their cater-

ing options include everything from a full hot buffet to box lunches to hors d ’oeuvres for your more formal gatherings.

They would also love to take care of all the cooking for you this Thanksgiving. They have a Turkey Package, vegetable casseroles, and all kinds of pies to for you to add to your Thanksgiving spread and to amaze your family and

friends.

The Big Table Restaurant is located conveniently across the river at the base of Signal Mountain at the corner of Signal Mountain Blvd. and Mountain Creek Rd, only a 10-minute drive from downtown.

Full menus and catering options along with their business hours and directions can be found on their website at bigtable.net

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Dish T'Pass S

arah Hooper and Amanda Varnell have been serving their brand of “foodlove” to the Tennessee Valley for the past four years. Since opening in December 2012, Dish T’Pass has focused its operations on corporate and non-profit clients offering boxed and hot lunches, after-hours events, cooking classes and team buildings from its commercial kitchen located on the first floor of Chattanooga Workspace building.

In June of 2016, they expanded operations and opened a Grab & Go Café—geared to the busy professional—on the bottom floor of The 300 Building at the corner of

6th & Pine Streets.

Dish T’Pass was excited to be named 2016 Small Business of the Year by the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and to be named a finalist in the people’s choice Best of Best contest in the Times Free Press for a second time.

When asked what drives them in their business, Sarah & Amanda replied that they have a shared passion for the magic that happens around food and complimentary ways to get people there. Amanda loves to teach cooking classes focused on the weeknight cook and weekend chef, empowering eaters to become creators of foodlove.

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Sarah loves creating recipes and leading a team of cooking professionals to deliver delicious bites directly to your table. Drawing from an arsenal of heirloom recipes and years of experience in their own kitchens, Chattanooga can’t seem to get enough of this culinary duo.

This holiday season treat your

foodlovin’ family & friends to a Holiday Gift Certificate from Chattanooga’s foodlove experts, Dish T’Pass. Gift Certificates can be used for Cooking Classes, Grab & Go Meals, and Catering. Available in $50 increments.

Reach out to them at (423) 3095353 or foodlove@dishtpass.com

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Chattanooga Restaurant Guide AMERICAN 1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 485-3050 1885grill.com 2 Sons Kitchen & Market 1120 Houston St. (423) 661-8709 2 Squares a Day 3399 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 697-7595 212 Market Restaurant 212 Market St. (423) 265-1212 212market.com 3rd Deck Burger Bar 201 Riverfront Pkwy., Pier 2 (423) 266-4488 chattanoogariverboat.com A Bountiful Harvest 5228 Hixson Pike (423) 876-1922 abountifulharvest.com Alchemy Spice Company 2502 E. 12th St. (423) 402-0319 alchemyspicecompany.com All-American Grilled Delivery 3507 Ringgold Rd. (423) 698-2040 all-americangrilleddelivery.com Applebee’s 5606 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 553-9203 401 Market St. (423) 826-4996 356 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-8353 2342 Shallowford Village Rd. (423) 499-1999 applebees.com Aretha Frankensteins 518 Tremont St. (423) 265-7685 arethas.com Armando’s 8018 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-3705 1814 E. Main St. (423) 629-9218 4767 Hwy. 58 (423) 894-1413 7330 Hixson Pike (423) 842-0479 7024 Lee Hwy. (423) 855-0772 1105 Lafayette Rd. (706) 861-2252 5700 Ringgold Rd. (423) 867-5950 Back Inn Café 412 E. 2nd St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com Bar Louie 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-4155 barlouieamerica.com Bea’s Restaurant 4500 Dodds Ave. (423) 867-3618

We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant.

pulleybones.com Beast + Barrel 16 Frazier Ave. (423) 805-4599 beastandbarrel.com Becky’s Restaurant 2503 Westside Dr. (423) 485-3873 Beef O’Brady’s 5958 Snow Hill Rd. #100 (423) 910-0261 ooltewahbeefobradys.com Big Chill & Grill 103 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 267-2445 bigchillandgrill.com Big River Grille & Brewing Works 222 Broad St. (423) 267-2739 2020 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 553-7723 bigrivergrille.com Big Table 118 Cross St. (423) 634-0772 bigtable.net Blue Orleans Seafood Restaurant 1463 Market St. (423) 757-0088 blueorleansdowntown.com Blue Plate 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 theblueplate.info Bluegrass Grill 55 E. Main St. (423) 752-4020 bluegrassgrillchattanooga.com Bluewater Grille 224 Broad St. (423) 266-4200 bluewaterchattanooga.com Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar 1459 Riverside Dr. (423) 622-0122 boathousechattanooga.com Bonefish Grille 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-3175 bonefishgrill.com Bourbon Grill 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 468-2064 Broad Street Grille 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3700 chattanooganhotel.com Bud’s Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-9878 budssportsbar.com

Buffalo Wild Wings 120 Market St. (423) 634-0468 5744 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-3338 buffalowildwings.com Café Lemont 801 Dodds Ave. (423) 629-1388 thechattroom.com Café on the Corner 826 Scenic Hwy. (423) 825-5005 cafeonthecornerlookoutmountain.com Canyon Grill 28 Scenic Hwy. #189 (706) 398-9510 canyongrill.com Cashew 149A River St. (423) 355-5486 cashewchattanooga.com Cavern Cafe Ruby Falls 1720 S. Scenic Hwy. (423) 821-2544 Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken 526 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 752-9198 champyschicken.com Charlie’s Restaurant & Lounge 8504 Dayton Pike (423) 842-9744 charliesrestaurantlounge.com Chattanooga Billiard Club 725 Cherry St. (423) 267-7740 cbcburns.com Chattanooga Billiard Club East 110 Jordan Dr. (423) 499-3883 cbcburns.com Chattanooga Brewing Company 1804 Chestnut St. (423) 702-9958 chattabrew.com Cheddar’s 2014 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 805-2233 cheddars.com Cheeburger Cheeburger 138 Market St. (423) 265-4108 cheeburger.com Chicken Salad Chick 629 Market St., Ste. 101 (423) 668-0098 chickensaladchick.com 1820 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 468-3729 chickensaladchick.com

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Chili’s 408 Market St. (423) 265-1511 5637 Brainerd Rd. (423) 855-0376 1921 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-6319 123 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-4344 chilis.com Chop House 2011 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-1222 thechophouse.com City Café Diner 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191 7641 Lee Hwy. (423) 485-8222 citycafemenu.com Clyde’s On Main 122 W. Main St. (423) 362-8335 clydesonmain.com Cookie Jar Café 1887 Kelly Cross Rd. (423) 949-5852 johnsonfamilyfarm.com Countryside Café 8223 Mahan Gap Rd. (423) 344-8646 countrysidecafe.net Dish T’Pass 302 W. 6th St. (423) 309-5353 Dockside Café 8411 Harrison Bay Rd. (423) 344-9998 dockside-cafe.com Dub’s Place 4408 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 875-3151 Easy Bistro & Bar 203 Broad St. (423) 266-1121 easybistro.com End Zone 3660 Ringgold Rd. (423) 867-1351 Epicurean Restaurant 4301 Ringgold Rd. (423) 622-4139 theepicureanrestaurant.com Famous Dave’s 2122 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 954-3227 homeofthebigslab.com Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 2107 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 308-1090 firebirdsrestaurants.com

Firehouse Subs 3849 Dayton Blvd. Ste. 101 423) 877-2345 6025 E. Brainerd Rd. Ste. 110 (423) 893-3473 1820 Gunbarrel Rd. Ste. 700 (423) 475-5491 firehousesubs.com Fireside Grille 3018 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-9898 Five Guys Burgers & Fries 124 Stuart Rd. (423) 476-4878 401 Broad St. (423) 531-8267 2020 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 664-3500 5110 Hixson Pike (423) 870-7772 fiveguys.com Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. (423) 602-5980 flyingsquirrelbar.com Food Works 205 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 752-7487 foodworksrestaurant.com Fresh To Order 1919 Gunbarrel Rd. Ste. 103 (423) 826-5000 freshtoorder.com Full Moon American Burger Bar 61 Market St. (423) 521-6666 www.fullmoon.bar Gardens Restaurant 1400 Market St. (423) 266-4107 choochoo.com Good Dog 34 Frazier Ave. (423) 475-6175 eatatgooddog.com Griffin Footlong Hot Dogs 847 E. Main St. (423) 265-5280 Hair of the Dog Pub 334 Market St. (423) 265-4615 hairofthedogpub.net Heaven & Ale 304 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 602-8286 heaven-and-ale.com Heavenly Wings 5231 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-9949 chattanoogawings.com Hennen’s Restaurant 193 Chestnut St. (423) 634-5160 hennens.net Herman’s Soul Food 3821 Brainerd Rd. (423) 624-5715 Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy.

(423) 468-4192 thehonestpint.com

Hooters 5912 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-8668 hooters.com Innside Restaurant 800 Chestnut St. (423) 266-7687 J Alexander’s Restaurant 2215 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-5559 jalexanders.com J. Gumbo’s 5123 Hixson Pike (423) 760-3995 jgumbos.com Jack’s 3530 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-6888 eatatjacks.com Jefferson’s 618 Georgia Ave. (423) 710-1560 jeffersonsrestaurant.com Jenkins Country Style Buffet 4134 Ringgold Rd. (423) 629-5449 jenkinsbuffet.com Kacey Home Cooking 6921 Lee Hwy. (423) 490-0896 kaceyhomecooking.com Karl’s Family Restaurant 5100 Hixson Pike (423) 875-5506 Keri’s Restaurant 2400 Executive Park NW (423) 303-3108 Kim’s Southern Restaurant 3224 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 877-9295 Lakeshore Grille 5600 Lake Resort Terrace Suite 300 (423) 710-2057 lakeshoregrille.com Lamar’s Restaurant 1018 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 266-0988 lamarsrestaurant.com Lawrence’s Lounge 1201 E. 37th St. (423) 710-2035 Lillie Mae’s Place 4712 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 875-8999 Local 191 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 local191.com Logan’s Roadhouse 2119 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 499-4339 3592 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-2948 504 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-4443 logansroadhouse.com Lois’s Lounge & Restaurant 3013 Dodson Ave. (423) 698-4982 Longhorn Restaurant 129 N. Market St. (423) 265-2354 Longhorn Steakhouse 5771 Brainerd Rd. (423) 490-0573 5583 Hwy. 153

(423) 870-2722 longhornsteakhouse.com Lucky’s Bar & Grill 2536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 825-5145 Maggie G’s 400 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 757-7722 Main Street Meats 217 E. Main St. (423) 602-9568 mainstreetmeatschatt.com Marsha’s Backstreet Café 5032 Brainerd Rd. (423) 485-7911 Mary’s Lounge 2125 McCallie Ave. (423) 493-0246 Mayo’s Restaurant & Lounge 3820 Brainerd Rd. (423) 624-0034 McAlister’s Deli 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 510-8299 541 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 265-2003 mcalistersdeli.com McHale’s Brewhouse 724 Ashland Terrace (423) 877-2124 mchalesbrewhouse.com Mean Mug 114 W. Main St. (423) 825-4206 meanmugcoffee.com Merv’s Restaurant 713 Mountain Creek Rd. (423) 877-0221 Mike’s Hole in the Wall 538 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 475-5259 Moss Place II 709 Tunnel Blvd.

(423) 493-9006 mossplace2.com Mountain City Club 729 Chestnut St. (423) 756-5584 mountaincityclub.org Ms. Debbie’s Nightlife Lounge 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 485-0966 Mrs. B’s Reggae Cafe 3103 Broad St. (423) 702-5808 Mt. Vernon Restaurant 3535 Broad St. (423) 266-6591 mymtvernon.com Nick and Linda’s 4762 Hwy. 58 Ste. 116 (423) 386-5404 Niedlov’s Breadworks 215 E. Main St. (423) 756-0303 Nikki’s Drive Inn 899 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 265-9015 North River Pub 4027 Hixson Pike (423) 875-0407 O’Charley’s 5301 Hixson Pike (423) 877-8966 2340 Shallowford Village Dr. (423) 892-3343 ocharleys.com

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom 250 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-3450 oldchicago.com Outback Steakhouse 501 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 870-0980 2120 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 899-2600 outback.com Panera Bread 417 Market St. (423) 266-2253 620 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-0223 1810 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 899-2253 panerabread.com Pickle Barrel 1012 Market St. (423) 266-1103 goodfoodchattanooga.com Porter’s Steakhouse 827 Broad St. (423) 643-1240 porterssteakhouse.com Public House 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant 2 W. Aquarium Way #110 (423) 708-8505 puckettsgro.com Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe 4001 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6477 purpledaisycafe.com Raw Bar & Grill 409 Market St. (423) 756-1919 rawbarandgrillchatt.com Red Lobster 2131 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 870-2371 2200 Bams Dr. (423) 490-3488 redlobster.com Red Robin 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 296-2520 redrobin.com River St. Deli 151 River St. (423) 756-3354 riverstreet-deli.com Riverside Catfish House 18039 Hwy. 41 (423) 821-9214 Rob’s Restaurant & Lounge 5308 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 875-6164 Root Kitchen & Wine Bar 313 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 648-9160 rootkitchenandwinebar.com Rumors 3884 Hixson Pike (423) 870-3003 Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2321 Lifestyle Way (423) 602-5900 ruthschris.net Silver Diner 1400 Market St. (423) 266-5000 choochoo.com Sing It or Wing It

410 Market St. (423) 757-9464 Sky Zoo 5709 Lee Hwy. (423) 521-2966 chattazooga.com Slick’s Burgers 309 E. Main St. (423) 760-4878 Sluggo’s North Vegetarian Cafe 501 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 752-5224 Sofa King Juicy Burger 1743 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 490-7632 sofakingjuicyburger.com Southern Burger Co. 9453 Bradmore Ln. #101 (423) 825-4919 southernburgerco.com Southern Star 1300 Broad St. (423) 267-8899 southernstarrestaurant.com Southside Saloon and Bistro 1301 Chestnut St. (423) 757-4730 southsidesaloonandbistro.com Southside Social 1818 Chesnut St. (423) 708-3280 thesouthsidesocial.com St. John’s Meeting Place 1274 Market St. (423) 266-4571 stjohnsrestaurant.com St. John’s Restaurant 1278 Market St. (423) 266-4400 stjohnsrestaurant.com Stir 1444 Market St. (423) 531-7847 stirchattanooga.com Sugar’s Ribs 2450 15th Ave. (423) 826-1199 sugarsribs.com Talus 812 Scenic Hwy. (423) 602-5604 T.MAC 423 Market St. (423) 267-8226 tmacrestaurants.com T-Bones Sports Cafe 1419 Chestnut St. (423) 266-4240 tbonessportscafe.com Teasers Bikini Bar & Grill 1401 E. 23rd St. (423) 622-6734 Terminal Brewhouse 6 E. 14th St. (423) 752-8090 terminalbrewhouse.com TerraMáe 122 E. 10th St. (423) 710-2925 terramaechattanooga.com Texas Roadhouse 7016 Shallowford Rd. (423) 899-8293 texasroadhouse.com The Bitter Alibi 825 Houston St. (423) 362-5070 thebitteralibi.com

The Foundry 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3775 chattanooganhotel.com The Social 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. (423) 499-5055 thepalmsathamilton.com The Pub on Frazier 346 Frazier Ave. (423) 208-5293 Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike (423) 266-1996 tremonttavern.com Tupelo Honey 1110 Market St. (423) 779-0400 tupelohoneycafe.com Universal Joint 532 Lookout St. (423) 468-3725 ujchattanooga.com Urban Stack Burger Lounge 12 W. 13th St. (423) 475-5350 urbanstack.com Valley Tavern 2819 Cummings Hwy. (423) 508-8170 Vine St. Bakery 1313 Hanover St. (423) 266-8463 vinestreet.market.com Wally’s Restaurant 1600 McCallie Ave. (423) 698-4643 6521 Ringgold Rd. (423) 899-6151 wallysrest.com Walt’s Karaoke Café 6238 Bonny Oaks Dr. (423) 485-9080 waltskaraoke.com Yellow Deli 737 McCallie Ave. (423) 468-177 yellowdeli.com Zarzour’s Cafe 1627 Rossville Ave. (423) 266-0424 Ziggy’s 607 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 265-8711 ziggysbarandgrill.net

ASIAN Asia Buffet 6901 Lee Hwy., Ste. 112 (423) 499-8865 Buffet King 5230 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-8816 Chef Lin Buffet 5084 South Terrace (423) 510-1998 cheflinbuffet.com China Cafe 14 E. 7th St. (423) 266-1521 China Cafeteria 505 Market St. (423) 265-1522 China Garden Restaurant

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4839 Hwy. 58 (423) 894-6776 China Gourmet 321 Browns Ferry Rd. Ste. B (423) 821-8500 chinagourmetchattanooga.com China House 7601 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-8670 China Lee 3815 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 877-6917 chinaleerestaurant.com China Moon 5600 Brainerd Rd. (423) 893-8088 chinamoon.com China Rose 9203 Lee Hwy. (423) 238-1268 gochinese.com Forbidden City 2271 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 305-1087 forbiddencitytn.com Formosa Restaurant 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-6953 formosarestaurant.com Fortune House Restaurant 1210 Taft Hwy. (423) 517-8999 Fuji Japanese Steak & Sushi 2207 Overnite Dr. (423) 892-2899 5437 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-3183 fujisteakchattanooga.com Genghis Grill 138 Market St. (423) 634-1188 genghisgrill.com Hibachi Express 7401 E. Brainerd Rd. #100 (423) 508-8033 hibachiexpresschattanooga.com Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 8644 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-4878 Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 5621 Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-0404 5035 Hixson Pike (423) 875-047 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-0404 yourichiban.com Imperial Garden Restaurant 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 499-9333 Kanpai of Tokyo 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-8204 kanpaioftokyo.com Kumo Hibachi & Sushi 6025 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 468-3385 kumohibachi.com Little Tokyo Express 4516 Hixson Pike (423) 874-0500 Mikado Sushi Bar Noodle House 7003 Lee Hwy. (423) 899-3236 Na Go Ya

4921 Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-9252 chattanooganagoya.com New China Buffet & Grill 3544 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-6988 New China Buffet & Grill 531 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 756-8788 newchinabuffechattanooga.com New China Restaurant 3710 Ringgold Rd. (423) 495-1818 1900 Broad St. (423) 267-5941 Noodles & Pho 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-3462 Old Saigon 2601 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 876-0322 P.F. Chang’s 2110 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 242-0045 pfchangs.com Rain Thai Bistro 6933 Lee Hwy. (423) 386-5586 rainthaibistro.com Red Ginger Bistro 1801 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 875-6480 redgingerbistrotn.com Sawasdee Thai Restaurant 4008 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-9001 Sekisui 1120 Houston St. (423) 267-4600 sekisuiusa.com Seoul: Korean and Vietnamese Cuisine 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 855-9113 Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi 1806 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 296-6500 shogunchattanooga.com Sushi Nabe of Kyoto 110 River St. (423) 634-0171 sushinabechattanooga.com Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 5845 Brainerd Rd. (423) 485-8836 sweetbasilthairestaurant.com TakoYaki 172 Old Mouse Creek Rd. (423) 728-3010 5908 Ringgold Rd. (423) 892-8483 gotakoyaki.com Thai Smile 3 219 Market St. (423) 266-2333 The Rice Boxx 3600 Hixson Pike, #104 (423) 305-0855 riceboxchattanooga.com Totto Sushi Bar & Grill 330 Frazier Ave. #124 (423) 508-8898 tottonooga.com Typhoon Of Tokyo 3953 Dayton Blvd.

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BBQ Choo Choo Bar-B-Que 6410 Hixson Pike (423) 843-9554 3951 Ringgold Rd. (423) 629-1313 7910 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 553-8888 900 Appling St. (423) 622-1802 Chubby’s Barbeque 3801 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 867-4422 Couch’s Barbecue 8307 Old Lee Hwy. (423) 238-4801 Dixie BBQ 1530 Boy Scout Rd. (423) 842-4025 Famous Dave’s 2212 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 954-3227 homeofthebigslab.com Hickory Pit BBQ 5611 Ringgold Rd. (423) 894-1217 Lockhart’s Fire & Smoke Catering 1829 Carter St. (423) 421-8872 Memo’s 430 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 267-7283 Nooga-Q Smokehouse & Grille 301 Signal Mtn. Rd. (423) 752-1935 nooga-q.com Porkchops Bar & Grill 6727 Ringgold Rd. (423) 296-2571 Porker’s BBQ 1251 Market St. (423) 267-2726 Rhapsody Café 1201 Hixson Pike (423) 266-3093 Rib and Loin 5946 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-6465 5435 Hwy. 153 (423) 800-8179 ribandloin.com Shuford’s BBQ 11320 Dayton Pike (423) 451-7102 Shuford’s Smokehouse 924 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 267-0080 Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill 2225 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 893-7850 smokeybones.com Sticky Fingers 2031 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 899-7427 420 Broad St. (423) 265-7427 stickyfingers.com Sugar’s Ribs 2450 15th Ave. (423) 826-1199 sugarsribs.com

DELI Ankar’s Downtown

510 Broad St. (423) 266-0017 Ankar’s Hoagies 5018 Hixson Pike (423) 876-7158 4764 Hwy. 58 (423) 894-3808 5966 Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-3074 ankarshoagiesonline.com Daved’s Deli 7639 Middle Valley Rd. (423) 842-9088 Einstein Brothers Bagels 7737 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 355-5380 5237 Hixson Pike (423) 877-2447 einsteinbros.com Figgy’s Sandwich Shop 805 Chestnut St. (423) 266-8675 Flatiron Deli 706 Walnut St. (423) 266-2620 flatiron-deli.com Glen Gene Deli 5748 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-9997 Greg’s Sandwichworks 6337 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 855-2001 gollywhopperstn.com Jason’s Deli 2115 Gunbarrel Rd., #14 (423) 296-1096 jasonsdeli.com Jimmy John’s 973 Market St. (423) 305-6900 5111 Hixson Pike (423) 602-7827 jimmyjohns.com Lenny’s Sub Shop 1913 Gunbarrel Rd. #101 (423) 899-5539 lennys.com Little Lunch Box 5959 Shallowford Rd. #201 (423) 510-9860 McAlister’s Deli 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 510-8299 541 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 265-2003 mcalistersdeli.com Mindy B’s Deli 826 Georgia Ave. (423) 521-7932 Nick’s Deli & Marketplace 5149 Hixson Pike (423) 877-5818 Niedlov’s Breadworks 215 E. Main St. (423) 756-0303 niedlovs.com Penn Station East Coast Subs 411 Broad St. (423) 362-5195 5241 Hwy. 153 (423) 485-3536 penn-station.com River St. Deli 151 River St. (423) 756-3354 riverstreet-deli.com Steamboat Super

Sandwiches 5950 Shallowford Rd. (423) 499-6355 812 Broad St. (423) 756-8388 Willie’s Deli 7701 N. Lee Hwy. (423) 336-8008

DESSERTS & ICE CREAM Baskin-Robbins 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 301 (423) 893-0505 4795 Hwy. 58 (423) 894-5931 6990 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-5131 6510 Ringgold Rd. (423) 531-3911 625 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 490-9931 baskinrobbins.com Ben & Jerry’s 201 Broad St. (423) 265-8606 benjerry.com Bruster’s Real Ice Cream 1406 Jenkins Rd. (423) 510-9993 4241 Hixson Pike (423) 877-9119 brusters.com Clumpies Ice Cream 26 Frazier Ave. #B (423) 267-5425 3917 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 821-0807 clumpies.com Cocoaberry Frozen Yogurt 541 Signal Mtn Rd. #225 (423) 668-8392 cocoaberryusa.com Cold Stone Creamery 100 Chestnut St. (423) 267-0888 coldstonecreamery.com Dunkin Donuts 7647 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 521-7264 5311 Hwy. 153 (423) 710-1873 627 Signal Mtn. Rd. (423) 531-3845

4535 Hwy. 58 (423) 468-3732 dunkindonuts.com Hot Chocolatier 1437 Market St. (423) 266-3066 thehotchocolatier.com Ice Cream Show 129 Walnut St. (423) 702-5173 theicecreamshow.com Incline Ice Cream Depot 3917 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 821-5000 Julie Darling Donuts 121 Frazier Ave. (423) 591-3737 jdonuts.com Kay’s Kastles Inc. 8804 Dayton Pike (423) 332-3310 La Esperanza Bakery 5400 Brainerd Rd. (423) 893-6263 laesperanzabakeries.com Marble Slab Creamery 1913 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 899-6480 marbleslab.com Menchie’s 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 531-8020 menchies.com Milk and Honey 135 N. Market St. (423) 521-3123 milkandhoneychattanooga.com Mr. T’s Pizza & Ice Cream 3924 Tennessee Ave. (423) 821-5084 mrtspizza.com Perkits Yogurt 3306 Keith St. NW (423) 476-1668 perkits.com Rita’s Italian Ice 100 Market St. (423) 531-2735 Sugary Creations 3626 Ringgold Rd. (423) 421-3108 sugarycreations.com Sweet CeCe’s 330 Frazier Ave. (423) 710-1633

sweetceces.com Sweet Frog 5760 Hwy. 153 (423) 710-8559 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 305-0696 sweetfrogyogurt.com Tasty Daylight Donuts 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 531-3444 tastydaylightdonuts.com Top It Off 401 Broad St. (423) 475-5192

GERMAN Brewhaus 224 Frazier Ave. (423) 531-8490 brewhausbar.com

INDIAN India Mahal Restaurant 5970 Brainerd Rd. (423) 510-9651 Sitar Indian Cuisine 200 Market St. (423) 894-9696 The Curry Pot 6940 Lee Hwy. (423) 648-5069 currypotcuisine.com

ITALIAN Alleia 25 E. Main St. (423) 305-6990 alleiarestaurant.com Biba’s Italian Restaurant 5918 Hixson Pike (423) 843-0001 bibasitalian.com Boccaccia Restaurant 3077 S. Broad St. (423) 266-2930 boccacciarestaurant.com Carrabba’s Italian Grill 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 894-9970 carrabbas.com IL Primo 1100 Hixson Pike (423) 602-5555 primochattanooga.com Mom’s Italian Villa

1257 Market St. (423) 266-2204 Olive Garden 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 899-7707 5525 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-7704 olivegarden.com Portobello’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria 4976 Hwy. 58 (423) 499-6001 portobelloschattanooga.com Portofino Italian Restaurant 6407 Ringgold Rd. (423) 499-9696 Provino’s Italian Restaurant 5084 S. Terrace (423) 899-2559 provinos.com Rafael’s Italian Restaurant 3877 Hixson Pike (423) 508-8561 9607 Dayton Pike (423) 332-4559 Romano’s Macaroni Grill 2271 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 894-2221 macaronigrill.com Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria 212 High St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com Toscano Italian Grill 6219 Lee Hwy. (423) 805-3888 toscanositaliangrilltn.com

MEDITERRANEAN Acropolis Mediterranean Grill 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 899-5341 acropolisgrill.com Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe 432 Market St. (423) 779-3100 2020 Gunbarrel Rd., #720 (423) 443-4479 tazikiscafe.com Kabob-ster 1408 Gunbarrel Rd., #111 (423) 475-5370 kabob-ster.com The Epicurean Restaurant 4301 Ringgold Rd.

(423) 622-4139 theepicureanrestaurant.com

SOUTH OF THE BORDER Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 2102 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-7400 abuelos.com Aji Peruvian Restaurant 5035 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd. (423)396-3919 ajiperuvianrestaurant.com Amigo Mexican Restaurant 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-8049 5794 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-5435 1906 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 870-9928 3805 Ringgold Rd. (423) 624-4345 6701 Hwy. 58 (423) 710-8970 amigorestaurantonline.com Ayala Mexican 1832 Taft Hwy. (423) 886-0063 Cancun Restaurant 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 Ceniza Cambridge Square 9454 Bradmore Ln. (423) 760-4198 cenizalounge.com Conga Latin Food 207 E. Main St. (423) 201-4806 Dos Amigos 3208 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 495-1802 El Matador Mexican Restaurant 9203 Lee Hwy. (423) 238-6655 elmatadormexican.com El Meson Restaurante Mexicano 2204 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 894-8726 248 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 710-1201 elmesonrestaurant.com El Metate 5922 Hixson Pike (423) 842-1400

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9332 Dayton Pike (423) 332-3190 1238 Taft Hwy. (423) 886-0054 Embargo 62 301 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 551-4786 embargo62bar.com Fresh Pot Cafe 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 805-3773 La Altena 8644 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 893-9047 364 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-7433 314 W. Main St. (423) 266-7595 615 Commercial Ln. (423) 877-1477 Las Margaritas 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 3100 Cummings Hwy. (423) 825-0304 7015 Shallowford Rd. (423) 553-8686 4604 Skyview Dr. (423) 892-3065 Los 3 Amigos 3536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 521-7676 Los Potros 5611 Ringgold Rd. (423) 296-2229

lospotrosrestaurant.com Mexiville 809 Market St. (423) 805-7444 mexivilletn.com Mexi-Wing VII 5773 Brainerd Rd. (423) 296-1073 mexi-wingchattanooga.com Moe’s Southwest Grill 1820 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 553-6930 5510 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-8757 moeschattanooga.com Mojo Burrito 3815 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6656 1800 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 870-6656 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 296-6656 mojoburrito.com Poblano’s Mexican Cuisine 551 River St. (423) 490-7911 poblanoschattanooga.com Rodizio Grill 439 Broad St. (423) 777-4999 rodiziogrill.com Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 894-7144 271 Northgate Mall Dr.

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(423) 661-8600 salsaritas.com Taco Mamacita 109 N. Market St. (423) 648-6262 tacomamacita.com Taco Roc 6960 Lee Hwy. (423) 653-1001 tacoroc.com Taconooga 207 A Frazier Ave. (423) 757-5550 174 E. Brainerd Rd., Ste. 100 (423) w475-6192 taconooga.com Taqueria Jalisco 1634 Rossville Ave. (423) 509-3430 850 Market St. Ste. 102 (423) 362-8056

PIZZA Community Pie 850 Market St. (423) 486-1743 communitypie.com Crust Pizza 3211 Broad St. (423) 756-4040 103 Signal Mtn. Rd. (423) 710-3780 crustpizza.com Fiamma Pizza Company 405 N. Market St.

(423) 713-7742 Jet’s Pizza 3600 Hixson Pike (423) 757-1616 jetspizza.com Lupi’s Pizza Pies 406A Broad St. (423) 266-5874 2382 N. Ocoee St. (423) 476-9464 5504 Hixson Pike (423) 847-3700 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 855-4104 9453 Bradmore Ln. (423) 602-7499 lupi.com Mellow Mushroom 205 Broad St. (423) 266-5564 2318 Lifestyle Way (423) 468-3737 mellowmushroom.com Mr. T’s Pizza and Ice Cream 3924 Tennessee Ave. (423) 821-5084 mrtspizza.com New York Pizza Dept.

5731 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-8830 indoughwecrust.com Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom 250 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-3450 oldchicago.com

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Lupi's Pizza

L

upi’s Pizza is the winner of Best Pizza in Chattanooga for the past 10 years, and for a very good reason: they make great pizza.

When they first opened their doors downtown way back in 1996, they wanted to be the first Chattanooga pizzeria to serve authentic hand-tossed pizza. Now they have five locations in the metro area that supply customers with delicious pizzas featuring homegrown ingredients.

They also serve calzones, lasagna, fresh baked bread and garden salads, along with a large beer selection and fine wines that are available at reasonable prices. And the one main thing that makes Lupi’s Pizza such a unique place to eat is their funky, familyfriendly atmosphere.

Lupi’s has been known for sourcing local food whenever possible. They have local ground beef and ground sausage year round. The vegetables at the restaurants are either bought from local farms such as Flying Turtle Farm and Sequatchie Cove Farm.

Other locally sourced products are whole wheat flour, eggs, honey, cheddar cheese and mushrooms. The ingredients don’t travel much farther than you to get to the restaurants. A list of currently available local products can be found at each location.

Besides eating at one of the five locations in Hixson, East Brainerd, Cleveland, Ooltewah or Downtown, you can pick up a pizza and take it home and bake it. Lupis pick up ready-to-bake pizzas are super easy and no mess.

They would also love to cater your next event. Since 2001 they have been baking pizzas in their mobile unit all over the Southeast Tennessee Region (you’ve probably seen them at the Chattanooga Market).

As the holidays approach and you are looking for gift ideas, Lupi’s gift cards make a wonderful gift. They can be purchased at any Lupi’s location for any denomination desired. A full menu, plus hours and locations, can be found on their website at lupi.com THE PULSE • CHOW DINING GUIDE • NOVEMBER 17, 2016 • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • 33

CHOW FALL 2016

Sing It or Wing It

There might be a lot of restaurants

that do karaoke, but there’s only one karaoke restaurant, and that title is held by Sing It or Wing It on Market Street.

Locally owned by Gina Bennett for the past six years, Sing it or Wing It has found a place in Chattanooga’s heart as a favorite for birthdays, office parties, family gettogethers, or just a great night out with friends.

Sign-ups for a spot on the karaoke stage can be filled online or at the door, and you’ll have over 25,000 karaoke songs to choose from. Need a little liquid courage to get yourself up on stage? Not a problem: Sing It or Wing It has a full bar with daily drink specials, about 60 different beers, and an array of mixed drinks.

If singing isn’t your forte, even after a few drinks, you’ll still have songs to choose from, thanks to Bennett’s creatively crafted menu.

The Sing It or Wing It menu boasts

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such samplings as the “Put A Ring On It” onion rings, vowing to have “Single Ladies” fall “Drunk in Love;” the “B.B. Skins” potato skins, made with cheddar and pepper jack cheese, bacon, and sour cream and the perfect cure for the “Midnight Blues;” or the “Alluring Adele,” deep fried cheesecake topped with powdered sugar, chocolate syrup and whipped cream that’ll have you “Rolling in the Deep.”

Entrees include the “Baby Got Back” ribs and the “Cash Cow”, a Johnny Cash-inspired 10-ounce rib-eye steak. But taking the main stage at Sing It or Wing It is, of course, the wings. They offer both smoked and grilled wings, along with thirteen different sauces, most of which are homemade.

They are open Tuesday through Sunday, and available for private parties only on Mondays. No one ever said eating out had to be boring, certainly not anyone who’s ever been to Sing It or Wing It.

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Terra Máe Restaurant H

ave an anniversary or an important date coming up? Want to treat your significant other to a romantic night of unique food and sophisticated ambiance? Whatever your reason, Terra Mae has a table ready with your name on it.

Terra Máe is an elegant restaurant located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on 10th Street, serving a variety of decadent options that will delight the senses and enthrall your palate.

Everything from classic American dishes to distinct creations inspired by exotic locations finds a home on the menu, nestled beside comfortable favorites that are sure to delight.

An extensive wine list and craft cocktail program complements the food perfectly, ensuring that every bite is a memorable one.

However, this is not your everyday run of the mill American bistro. It is a place of charm and delicacy that truly engages all the senses in homage to the best traditions of high-end dining.

With a calming atmosphere, Rosemary Clooney and Eartha Kitt over the speakers, and a classy yet retro look, Terra Máe sets the mood for a night that you and your guests will be sure to remember. The subtle mid-century décor and original art add an old Hollywood feel that seems to enhance the sense of elegance and prestige, acting as a portal to bygone days of splendor and decadence.

If you are hoping to make a lasting impression or just looking to score a few extra brownie

points with your loved one, you can do so and possibly more by treating them to night out at Terra Máe. Go big or go home, right?

Terra Máe is open Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

And remember, they'll always have a table waiting just for you.

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CHOW FALL 2016

Brewhaus Gastropub Maybe you’ve walked across the

Walnut Street Bridge and seen the twinkling of string lights from the outdoor porch. Or maybe you’ve driven past the small blue-grey building with the wooden doors and the rusty sign. Chances are, if you’ve been downtown in Chattanooga, you’ve seen the GermanAmerican gastro pub Brewhaus.

If you haven’t made it inside yet, it’s highly recommended; and if you have but it’s been a while since your last visit, it’s time to go back.

Open for five years, Brewhaus has comfortably integrated itself into the Chattanooga community as the only German-American res-

taurant and pub, welcoming locals and tourists alike. Why GermanAmerican? According to Michael Nolan, it was meant as a warm welcome to Volkswagen, along with “a niche thing nobody else was doing.”

The result, Nolan says, is “wholesome German food that makes you feel like Thanksgiving,” including schnitzel, bratwurst and pretzels the size of your face (a rough estimate).

Alongside the hearty array of food, Brewhaus also serves a wide assortment of bottled beers, both German and local craft, and constantly rotating tap specials.

Along with the great food and

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the tasty beer selection, there’s also a unique atmosphere.

Nolan describes how Brewhaus is meant to be a place for people to “just come and hang out,” explaining the main difference between Brewhaus and other restaurants: “We don’t rush you to leave like other restaurants.

We want you to stay.”

As if the great food and better beer isn’t incentive enough, Brewhaus also offers several community events, from trivia nights to parking lot parties. Nolan even teased

Brewhaus’ upcoming 5th Annual Tacky Sweater Christmas Party, with specials on tap from between six to eight breweries, live music, and a Toys for Tots drive.

Regardless of what brings you to Brewhaus, you’ll be welcomed with open arms, a sentiment Nolan echoes, saying, “When you walk through our door, you’ll be treated like family.”

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Mojo Burrito

Mojo

Burrito is a fun “holein-the-wall” spot that opened its doors for the first time in St. Elmo in 2002, enticing both local residents and people from all over with their tasty handmade burritos and other Tex-Mex style specialties.

And they’ve become so popular, they now have two more locations in Red Bank and East Brainerd, as well as a new location opening next year in Hixson.

The name was coined after owner Eve Williams was inspired by the cheeky British Character, Austin Powers. Which goes a long way to explain the often groovy décor, which is sure to spark interesting conversations. The bright colored walls and intriguing choice of local art work and furniture is enough to make anyone a fan of these little burrito bars.

Mojo Burrito has a wide variety of meal choices on their menu to accompany any number of diets, including vegan and vegetarian friendly meal choices. Any burrito or taco creation you can think up, Mojo Burrito will have it. Along with

some not-so-traditional choices like the shrimp Po boy burrito, the Nemo burrito, and their classic signature meat burrito.

They also offer a variety of meal options for the kiddos in the family, so everyone is bound to find something they will love.

Burritos and tacos aside, Mojo Burrito also offers a variety of other family favorites, like quesadillas, nachos, multiple salsas and queso, and delicious taco bowls. One patron described their experience as their “taste buds never having it so good.”

Better yet, their goal is to give back to the community that gives so much to them by keeping their restaurant, food and ingredients local.

If you’re looking for a new family friendly restaurant, with good food, a fun atmosphere, and wanting to get the most bang for your buck, you definitely need to take a trip over to Mojo’s and try them out.

And if you’re looking for a recommendation, the Macho Nachos with lots of guacamole can’t be beat.

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CHOW FALL 2016

Mellow Mushroom Chattanooga's destination for food, drinks and good times!

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ellow is a state of mind, and for Mellow Mushroom, it’s also a way of being. The first location was born in Atlanta in 1974, a product of the “free-wheelin’ hippy culture” of the 1970’s. The idea back then was the same as it is now: to make the most delicious, craveable pizza on the planet. The founders of Mellow Mushroom dreamed of a world where happiness could be found in the simplest things, like a mouthwatering slice of pizza and an ice-cold beer.

Today the Mellow Mushroom family encompasses a wide variety of restaurant locations across the country. Walking into one Mellow is a totally different experience from any other in America. Open since 2001, the downtown Chattanooga Mellow Mushroom at 205 Broad St. is in the original Coca-Cola bottling plant and features oversized Coke bottle caps as awnings over its sidewalk patio.

The Hamilton Place Mellow Mushroom at 2318 Lifestyle Way, which was built from scratch in 2011, features an Alice in Wonderland theme and stadium seating for viewing the pizza bakers perform their doughy antics.

When it comes to Mellow Mushroom’s specialty pies, creative combinations abound. Popular choices include the Thai Dye, which begins with an olive oil and garlic base topped with grilled curry chicken, mozzarella, roma tomatoes, onions, fresh basil, cucumbers and a swirl of Thai chili sauce. The Magical Mys-

tery Tour has a pesto base and crust with button and portobello mushrooms, mozzarella, feta, spinach and jalapeños. Ragin’ for Cajun?

The Bayou Bleu’s spicy bleu cheese base is topped with grilled shrimp and andouille sausage, then covered in mozzarella and garnished with chives.

Diners can also enjoy vegan and vegetarian options like the Mega Veggie—mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives, roma tomatoes, broccoli, feta, banana peppers, artichoke hearts and tofu—or hit the opposite end of the spectrum with carnivore choices such as the Mighty Meaty, a pizza featuring pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, ham and applewood smoked bacon. In addition to specialty pies on their spring water dough, Mellow Mushroom also offers calzones, hoagies and salads with a wide variety of ingredients and toppings.

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Complementing the eclectic menu is a robust selection of beers. The downtown Mellow Mushroom has 40 selections on tap, while the Hamilton Place Mellow offers 64 draft choices. Both locations have additional bottled offerings, and upto-the-minute beer menus are available on the Untappd app.

Thursdays are $2 wine days at both locations, and both Mellows offer hand-crafted cocktails for $5 every Sunday. Happy hour at both locations feature $3 draft beer selections along with $3 appetizers including bruschetta, hummus, pretzel bites and Capri salads.

Both of Mellow Mushroom’s Chattanooga locations are locally-owned and regularly support the community through give-back events. Recent partners have included Battle Academy, the TN 2 chapter of veterans’ advocacy group Rolling Thunder, and Partnership for Families, Children and Adults.

The Scoop

The originators of Classic Southern Pizza featuring a unique and flavorful crust that is a true original.

Mellow Mushroom 205 Broad St. (423) 266-5564 2318 Lifestyle Way (423) 468-3737 mellowmushroom.com

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