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The Pulse CHATTANOOGA'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE
Index to Advertisers Chattanooga Brewing Company . ...................... 22 The Acropolis ....................................................... 23 Big River Grille & Brewing Works . .................... 25 Toscano Italian Grill ........................................... 26 The Ice Cream Show ............................................ 27 TerraMáe Appalachian Bistro . .......................... 29 Beast + Barrel . ..................................................... 30
Chattanooga Restaurant Listings ...................... 31 The Camp House .................................................. 41 Mellow Mushroom .............................................. 43 The Big Chill . ....................................................... 44 Taconooga . ............................................................ 45 Brewhaus ............................................................... 46
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Chattanooga Brewing Company Pride, skill lead to growth in craft beers
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raft beer continues to grow in popularity in the United States—and in Chattanooga. Nationwide, new breweries are opening at a rate of three breweries every two days. In 2010, the rate was one every day. Locally we now have six breweries, with at least one new one on the way next year. The driving force behind this is an ever-expanding demand for new craft and local beers from customers. This bodes well for the industry, but there are signs that the market is becoming saturated. I was one of the founders of Chattanooga Brewing Company in 2010, and have lived through this growth spurt. In the early days, we couldn’t sell much beer outside of the downtown area. Now, we are getting most of our new accounts around here in suburban areas. During the same period, we have seen our town go from one growler fill store to at least five with another on the way. At Chattanooga Brewing, we continue to ride this wave and have moved into a significantly larger facility on the Southside. This satisfies our current demand and adds some capacity for future growth. We now have a tasting room with food service to accommodate the ever-growing crowds of craft beer enthusiasts. We’ve just added our products to the Cleveland market and are off to a booming start.
We have seen some pushback lately, though, as we try to sell our product to out-of-town distributors. It seems they are being bombarded with offerings from new breweries and it’s a buyers’ market for them. I believe we are headed for a market shake-out soon, a bubble burst, as it were, but we don’t fear this. You, the customers, are demanding high-quality, greattasting beers and those of us who can deliver will survive and grow. Many of these new breweries are being started by home brewers. It’s the modern-day American Dream, starting out in their garage and ending up on television with their head buried in a pile of hops. The truth is much more sober. It’s a business, and there is plenty of work. There are a lot of business skills, technical brewing skills and a lot of money needed to get one
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of these things going. It’s so much more than just making good beer, so it’s hard to believe this boom will continue unabated. So be wary as you try all the new brews making their way to your neighborhood tavern—but try them all. It’s the only way to find the good ones. What’s next in the craft beer scene? It’s hard to say, but the market is always looking for new beer styles and new variations. The wide variety of styles make it possible to find something for almost anyone. The sweetest part of our business has resulted from people who have only tried mass-produced beer. They are either bored with it, or think they don’t like beer. Our reward comes when they visit us, try our beer and decide they do like it after all. Cheers, Chattanooga! — Marc Marcum
The Scoop Join them for Trivia Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.where they promise to have plenty of beer! Chattanooga Brewing Co. Originally founded in 1890 and born again in 2010. 1804 Chestnut St (423) 702-9958 chattabrew.com
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Acropolis Grill
Celebrate Life. Eat Well.
Embark on a taste vacation to Greece
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hen it comes to Greek food, the family-run Acropolis Mediterranean Grill has it down to an art. For the Kyriakidis family, hospitality is key, and “eating Greek” means dining on flavorful food with friends and family, a tradition that has been going on at Acropolis for 20 years now. Acropolis partners with local farmers and suppliers to provide the delicious and fresh ingredients essential to Greek cuisine. One popular menu item at Acropolis is their signature Greek salad. Featuring mixed greens, tomatoes, red cabbage, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, spiced herbs, and lemon dill ranch dressing, this salad is truly a delight to the taste buds. And then, of course, there is the moussaka, which consists of layered baby eggplant, sliced potatoes, seasoned ground sirloin, fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and creamy béchamel sauce. Or, if you’re interested in a heartier meal, be sure to try the Greek lemon chicken, which consists of sautéed boneless chicken breast in lemon caper sauce with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes served over linguine.
Another popular dish is the lamb kabob. The marinated lamb is complemented by the accompanying flavors of bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions, and all of it is served over basmati with feta-stuffed tomato, tzatziki, and pita. Acropolis imports some of the finest wines from Greece and boasts daily drink specials that will always leave you thirsty for more. Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The aptly named Martini Monday features $5 martinis, while High Tea Tuesday is all about Long Island iced tea (and its Electric and Raspberry variations). Stop by on Wine Down Wednesday for $12 wine bottles and sangria pitchers, or enjoy Thirsty Thursdays with $3.50 margaritas and mojitos. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays round out the week with $2 mimosas, $2 Bellinis, and $3 Bloody Marys. Whether you go for food, drink, or both, be sure to bring your family and friends along to experience a true taste of Greece. You won’t be disappointed!
2213 Hamilton Place Boulevard • Open 7 Days (423) 899-5341 • www.acropolisgrill.com
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Big River Grille & Brewing Works Old favorites, new taste sensations
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ig River Grille & Brewing Works has been a staple in local Chattanooga dining for over 20 years now. The restaurant and brewery started downtown at the Broad Street location and has since expanded to Hamilton Place and even Florida’s DisneyWorld. So—what makes Big River Grille & Brewing Works such a success? To begin with, Big River serves that good-feeling comfort food we all love. Eclectic–American cuisine is what we call it, but it’s so much more than that. Nearly everything that comes on your plate is made in-house, from scratch. The menu’s got everything from seafood to pizza, salads to enchiladas—and it’s all fantastic. And the food is only half of it. The brewery crafts a variety of excellent local beers right there in the restaurant. A beer at Big River is as fresh as it gets. Big River keeps six home brews on tap at all times. They also rotate two-tofour seasonal or small batch beers, depending on the time of year. Of course, if you just want your go-to American beer, Big River always has plenty available. The brewery occasionally throws a tapping party whenever a particularly good new beer is tapped. The last tapping party happened in late October, and celebrated a new pumpkin ale…and the next tapping party is scheduled for December 4. A restaurant’s environment is al-
most as important as its food, and Big River delivers on both counts. The music that plays overhead is that feel-good rock n’ roll from all eras. The entire restaurant is well lit, but the lighting is low enough to keep the mood relaxed. The ceiling goes up, up, up, and the dining areas are huge. Big River is essentially broken down into three sections: dining, billiards, and south bar. Within these sections, you can easily find some privacy or nestle yourself in the crowd. If you look around during the dinner rush, you’re bound to see people aged anywhere from 18 to 80. And, depending on the season, the ratio of tourists to locals hovers around 1:1. This is the best part about Big River—its wide-reaching accessibility. There’s something for everyone to enjoy here. To keep the myriad restaurantgoers on their toes, Big River con-
stantly tweaks its menu. Twice every year, Big River reinvigorates the old menu with new ideas, and the time for a new menu is now. The local favorites are still there: the delicious Cajun fish tacos and the flame-grilled meatloaf. But now we’ve got access to a new Maker’s Mark bourbonglazed salmon and fresh Black Angus burgers. Then there’s the whole new “Hot Off the Grill” section that offers filet medallions, top sirloins, and cold smoked sockeye salmon. To top it all off, Big River’s created sauces like the whiskey gorgonzola cream sauce and the charred habanero tomato salsa. With the combination of classic and new available at Big River, you can’t go wrong. Come in any day of the week and have yourself a homemade brew and that American comfort food you love.
Big River Grille & Brewing Works A Chattanooga tradition for great food and locally brewed beer. Downtown 222 Broad St, (423) 267-2739 Hamilton Place 2020 Hamilton Pl Blvd. (423) 553-7723 bigrivergrille.com
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Toscano Italian Grill Mouthwatering flavors of Italia are calling
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ooking for a true taste of Italy right here in Chattanooga? Look no further than Toscano Italian Grill for your next meal. Located at the corner of Highway 153 and Lee Highway, in the shopping center across Lee Highway from Sportsman’s Warehouse, Toscano is a family-owned restaurant that prides itself on having everything on the menu made fresh in-house every day. Though the restaurant has only been open for about six months, the owner, Terry, has been in the restaurant business for more than 15 years. And his experience shines through in the inviting atmosphere and the great variety of food Toscano has to offer. You will not find clumsy imitations of Italian food, but the real thing, with authentic and great-tasting dishes. From typical favorites, such as calzones and homemade pasta dishes, to various
seafood dishes and Philly cheesesteaks, you’ll find you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. And, of course, there is the New York-style pizza. Made with fresh dough and baked in their brick ovens, Toscano’s pizzas come with all types of toppings and combinations to choose from, including vegetarian options. Toscano also recently started offering glutenfree pizzas on request. There really is a pizza for everyone at Toscano: “Nobody Doughs It Better,” as their slogan says. If there’s still a little bit of room left once you’ve enjoyed your meal, there are tasty desserts to choose from on the menu, adding deliciously to the list of hard decisions. Delectable options may mean some tough choices—but choosing to sit down for a meal at Toscano Italian Grill is one of the easier (and probably one of the best) decisions you can make.
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The Ice Cream Show Create your dream ice cream...17,000 ways
The Secret's in the Combination Hot Coffees & Hot Chocolate
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he Ice Cream Show is changing the way Chattanoogans think about ice cream…one scoop at a time. With the main store on Walnut Street near the bridge, the Ice Cream Show is as convenient as it is delicious! The process begins with choosing either chocolate or vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. You then select from over 40 fresh ingredients to create your own flavor. This list includes fruits, nuts and candies. The ice cream and ingredients are then blended together in a special machine to create the perfect treat. Ask for it in one of their hand-baked waffle cones— and you will keep coming back for more.
Cappuccino Mochas Lattes Hot Chocolate Mexican Hot Chocolate With over 17,000 different combinations of soft serve, you are bound to find something you love! If you have a little trouble deciding, try their most popular combination, strawberry cheesecake, made with fresh strawberries and “Cheesecake Factory” cheesecake. They also offer all-natural, 100-percent-fruit smoothies Customers can enjoy both inside and patio seating, which is great for parties. Free Wi-Fi and gift cards are also available. Come see us at 129 Walnut Stree at the South end of the Walnut Street Walking Bridge. We are open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. You'll be glad you did.
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Mon-Sat 9am-11pm • Sun 1-11 pm 129 Walnut Street, at the south end of the Walnut Street Bridge Chattanooga • 423-702-5173
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“...true passion on a plate.” — The Pulse Magazine
SERVING SOPHISTICATED REGIONAL CUISINE
Our Hours DINNER Mon - Thu: 5 – 9 pm Fri - Sat: 5 – 10 pm
BRUNCH Sun: 11 am – 2 pm
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TerraMáe Appalachian Bistro Seasonal, comfortable and steeped in tradition
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he new fall menu at TerraMáe Appalachian Bistro reflects owner Mark Oldham’s dedication to offering his guests comfort foods steeped in tradition. An emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients means frequent changes to the menu that can make dining at the restaurant a deliciously serendipitous experience. The Warm Kilt Cabbage Salad, for example, combines fresh greens charred in a cast-iron skillet with beene seed bacon and a dressing of black-eyed pea vinaigrette. “It is a very classic flavor combination that pairs beautifully,” explained Executive Chef Shelley Cooper. “To round that dish out, we have pimento cheese cornbread crouton. When you eat beans, you eat cornbread. Guests who order that dish are very pleasantly surprised with the taste. It is cooked very quickly in the cast iron and isn’t stewed or braised down the way cabbage normally is, so it has a lighter texture.” Farm-to-Table rules the day at TerraMáe as ingredients, harvested at the peak of flavor, are chosen based on local availability and prepared with care. At present, they are serving a plethora of vegetables from places such as Gratitude Farms in Alabama. “I’m loving these new greens that we’ve got in,” Cooper said. TerraMae’s seasonal vegetable platter includes wild rice stuffed red pepper, roasted artichoke heart, truffled cauliflower steak, sautéed seasonal veggies, and spaghetti squash gratin. Mark and Sharon Oldham, who also own the StoneFort Inn where Ter-
raMáe is located downtown, have operated a farm near Nashville to grow many of the foods used in the kitchen and bar. Other items are sourced locally as well for better-tasting meals. Adding ingredients as they become available means the menus change often at TerraMáe, but some of the items diners are likely to find available right now include Braised Rabbit and Rosemary Biscuits, Roasted Duck Breast, Wild Striped Bass and Prawn, Crab and Corn Rainbow Trout, Painted Hills Beef Tenderloin, Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, Seafood Chowder, Crispy Veal Sweetbreads, Butter Poached Shrimp and Crispy Pork Belly, Beef Short Ribs Pot Roast, Heritage Pork Osso Bucco, and 20-ounce Heritage Angus Cowboy Cut Ribeye. While the menu is always changing, the chefs gradually add new selections to it to give servers a chance to learn about the dishes so they can recommend items. The recent addi-
tion of Manager Brent Tate translates into a focus on all-around excellence. The TerraMáe process gives dining guests frequent opportunities to discover new culinary fare to fall in love with, but the popular Appalachian Lunchable (a heavenly combination of deviled eggs, pickled shrimp, beene seed bacon, blue cheese pimento spread, rosemary biscuits, Tennessee country ham, and pickled vegetables) is typically on the menu for those who prefer a side of predictable. For those who truly savor surprises, earlier this year TerraMáe began serving family-style meals on Monday nights and choosing a different theme and dishes each week. TerraMáe pays homage to the essence of familiar foods, but this kitchen is not constrained by convention. They add dashes of flavor and component combinations, often coordinating meal and wine pairings to highlight the appeal of particular foods.
The Scoop To make a reservation, visit their website and book via OpenTable. TerraMáe Appalachian Bistro Farm-to-table regional cuisine & craft cocktails 122 E 10th St. (423) 710-2925 terramaechattanooga.com
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Beast + Barrel Class and sass on the Northshore
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east + Barrel may be Frazier Avenue’s “new kid on the block,” but owners Ryan Chilcoat, Matt Lewis and Geoff Tarr aren’t new to the restaurant business at all. Joining The Honest Pint, The Hair of the Dog Pub, and The Terminal Brewhouse as the fourth restaurant for Chilcoat, Lewis and Tarr, Beast + Barrel offers a unique atmosphere and menu that will have customers wanting to return again and again. Described as a “gastro smokehouse,” Beast + Barrel is sure to satisfy any meat lover. Combining traditional meat dishes such as smoked pork, smoked brisket, grilled chicken, and crab cakes, with a hint of Southern- and French-influenced culinary flare, the dishes at Beast +Barrel are different from the pub-style cuisine of the other three restaurants. While meat is a primary ingredient in many of the dishes, Beast + Barrel offers vegetarian options like the Chickpea Burger, a house-made chickpea mix grilled with lettuce, tomato, house pickles, crumbled feta, and lemon dill dressing served on a slice of Niedlov’s challah bread, and the Market Veggie Plate, described on the menu as, “we went to the market, your server better know what we got. Test ’em.” In addition to lunch and dinner, Beast + Barrel also serves brunch. Along with their take on favorites
like Eggs Benedict and biscuits and gravy, Beast + Barrel’s brunch includes dishes like Merica’ (two eggs any style, Beast bacon, house sausage, local grits or smoked potatoes, and a biscuit) and the Cannoli Style French Toast (a thick-cut slice of challah bread stuffed with fresh ricotta chocolate chip filling and topped with walnut syrup). To complement your food, Beast + Barrel offers a large selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails. Featuring import and domestic, including a delicious chocolate stout, the beer menu is categorized by taste to help you select the best choice for your palate. Wine lovers have a large selection of white, red, sparkling, and dessert wines to order by the glass or bottle, but if they are having a tough time choosing, Beast + Barrel offers a wine sampler that allows customers to try 2-oz. samples of all six of
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their wines on tap. Beast + Barrel’s cocktail menu includes several classics like the Sazerac, Old Fashioned, and Dark and Stormy, as well as seasonal ones like The Great Pumpkin Manhattan, a stirred martini made with pumpkin infused Cumberland Cask Tennessee whiskey, amaretto, Carpano Antica vermouth, aromatic bitters and a brandied cherry. For brunch, customers can choose their own juice or puree for a mimosa or bellini, or their own mix and liquor for a Bloody Mary at the Bloody Bar. For larger groups, Beast + Barrel offers brunch carafes, which serve three-to-four people. Next time you’re in the mood for a classy night out on the town, head to at Beast + Barrel. Open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to Midnight, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
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The Scoop Locally sourced, inventive food in a more sophisticated environment Beast + Barrel Gastro Smokehouse on the Northshore 16 Frazier Ave. (423) 805-4599 beastandbarrel.com
Chattanooga Restaurant Listings American 1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 485-3050 1885grill.com
2 Squares a Day 3399 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 697-7595
We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant. For updates and special deals, please visit www.chattanoogapulse.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 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 armandosmnst.com
Back Inn Café 411 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 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
Beyond The Garden Gate 9508 Church St. (423) 238-2929
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 Rock Grill
Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, Ga. (706) 820-2531
Big Table 118 Cross St. (423) 634-0772 bigtable.net
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 Grill 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-3175 bonefishgrill.com
Bourbon Grill 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 468-2064
Broad Street Grill 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 7 Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, Ga. (706) 820-2531
Café Lemont 801 Dodds Ave. (423) 629-1388 lemontscatering.com
Café on the Corner 826 Scenic Hwy. (423) 825-5005
Canyon Grill 28 Scenic Hwy. #189 (706) 398-9510 canyongrill.com
Cavern Cafe Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Hwy (423) 821-2544 rubyfalls.com
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
Chato Brasserie 200 Manufacturers Rd. Ste. 101 (423) 305-1352 chatodining.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
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., Ste. 200 (423) 468-3729 chickensaladchick.com
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
Dairi Kreme 1401 S. Lee Hwy. (423) 472-8852
Dockside Café 8411 Harrison Bay Rd. (423) 344-9998 dockside-cafe.com
Dub’s Place 4408 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-3151
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Easy Bistro & Bar 203 Broad St. (423) 266-1121 easybistro.com
Einstein Brothers Bagels 7737 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 355-5380 einsteinbros.com
Eleven H20 Bar DoubleTree Hotel 407 Chestnut St. (423) 756-5150 doubletree3.hilton.com
Epicurean Restaurant
introducing our soon to be famous Hoagies!
Classic Italian or Mama’s Meatball
4301 Ringgold Rd. (423) 622-4139 theepicureanrestaurant.com
Famous Dave’s 2212 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 954-3227 homeofthebigslab.com
Fanatics 7601 E. Brainerd Rd. Ste. 5A (423) 894-2524 fanaticssb.com
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 2107 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 308-1090 firebirdsrestaurants.com
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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 and 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
Fox and Hound Pub and Grille 2040 Hamilton Pl Blvd. (423) 490-1200 foxandhound.com
Fresh To Order 1919 Gunbarrel Rd. Ste. 103 (423) 826-5000 freshtoorder.com
Gardens Restaurant 1400 Market St. (423) 266-4107 choochoo.com
Giggles Grill 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.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 & Catering 3821 Brainerd Rd. (423) 624-5715
Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy (423) 468-4192 thehonestpint.com
Innside Restaurant 800 Chestnut St. (423) 266-7687
J Alexander’s Restaurant 2215 Hamilton Pl Blvd. (423) 855-5559 jalexanders.com
JPM Restaurant 538 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 475-5259
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
Ken’s Burgers Plus 5515 Highway 58 (423) 344-9979
Keri’s Restaurant 2400 Executive Park NW (423) 303-3108
Kevin Browns Burger 8228 Mahan Gap Rd. (423) 344-8344
Kevin’s Grill & Chill 7001 Middle Valley Rd. (423) 847-0100
Kim’s Southern
Restaurant 3224 Dayton Blvd. (423) 877-9295
Kitchen at Union Square 200 MLK Blvd. (423) 634-9172 kitchenatunionsquare.com
Lakeshore Grille 5600 Lake Resort Terrace (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
Lucky’s Pool Room 5017 Rossville Blvd. (423) 468-4222
Maggie G’s
400 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 757-7722
Marsha’s Back Street Café 5032 ½ 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
Merv’s Restaurant 713 Mountain Creek Rd. (423) 877-0221
Mike’s Hole in the Wall 538 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 475-5259
Moccasin Bend Brewing Company 4015 Tennessee Ave. (423) 821-6392 bendbrewingbeer.com
Mocha Restaurant & Music Lounge 511 Broad St. (423) 531-4154 mochajazz.net
Moss Place II 711 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
Mt. Vernon Restaurant 3535 Broad St.
(423) 266-6591 mymtvernon.com
Nephews Lounge 4380 Dorris St. (423) 531-8036
Nick and Linda’s 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 386-5404
Niedlov’s Breadworks 215 E. Main St. (423) 756-0303
Nikki’s Drive Inn 899 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 265-9015
Noodles & Company 405 Market St. (423) 531-6900 noodles.com
North Chatt Cat 346 Frazier Ave. (423) 266-9466
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
Outback Steakhouse 501 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 870-0980, 2120 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-2600 outback.com
Over There Casual Dining 388 Somerville Ave. (423) 468-4647
Panera Bread 417 Market St. (423) 266-2253 620 Northgate Mall (423) 877-0223, 1810 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 899-2253 panerabread.com
Piccadilly Cafeteria 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 892-4909 piccadilly.com
Pickle Barrel
1012 Market St. (423) 266-1103 goodfoodchattanooga.com
Porter’s Steakhouse 827 Broad St. (423) 643-1240 porterssteakhouse.com
Proni’s Pizza & Sub 5001 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-0770 pronispizza.com
Public House 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com
Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe 4001 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6477 purpledaisycafe.com
Red Lobster 2131 Northgate Mall Lane (423) 870-2371 2200 Bams Dr. (423) 490-3488 redlobster.com
Red Robin 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 296-2520 redrobin.com
Rhapsody Café 1201 Hixson Pike (423) 266-3093
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
Ronnie’s Grill 408 Dodson Ave. (423) 622-9398
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 singitorwingit-chattanooga.com
Sky Zoo 5709 Lee Hwy. (423) 521-2966 chattazooga.com
Slick’s Burgers 3950 Tennessee Ave. (423) 385-8392
Sofa King Juicy Burger 1743 Dayton Blvd. (423) 490-7632 sofakingjuicyburger.com
Southern Burger Company 9453 Bradmore Lane Ste. 101 southernburgerco.com
Southern Star 1300 Broad St. (423) 267-8899 southernstarrestaurant.com
Southside Saloon and Bistro 1301 Chestnut St. (423) 757-4730 southsidesaloonandbistro.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
Station House Restaurant 1400 Market St. (423) 308-2472 choochoo.com
Stepping Out Pub & Grill 4249 Shallowford Rd. (423) 624-2148
SturmHaus Beer Market 1120 Houston St., Ste. 120 (423) 648-1120 sturm-haus.com
Stumble Inn
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2925 Rossville Blvd. (423) 624-0290
Sugar’s Ribs 507 Broad St. (423) 508-8956 sugarschattanooga.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
Terminal Brewhouse 6 E. 14th St. (423) 752-8090 terminalbrewhouse.com
Texas Roadhouse 7016 Shallowford Dr. (423) 899-8293 texasroadhouse.com
The Bitter Alibi 825 Houston St. (423) 362-5070 thebitteralibi.com
The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com
The Foundry 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3775 chattanooganhotel.com
The Growler 1101 Hixson Pike, Ste. A1 (423) 785-1005 thegrowlercraftbeer.com
The Social 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com
The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. (423) 499-5055
thepalmsathamilton.com
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
Vaudeville Café 200 Market St. (423) 266-6202 funnydinner.com
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
World of Beer 412 Market St. (423) 668-6808 worldofbeer.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
Asian Asia Buffet
6901 Lee Hwy., Ste. 112 (423) 499-8865
Buffet King 5230 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-8816
Chef Lin Buffet 5084 S. Terrace (423) 510-1998 cheflinbuffet.com
China Cafe 14 E. 7th St. (423) 266-1521
China Cafeteria 511 Market St. (423) 265-1522
China Garden Restaurant 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 2273 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
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Genghis Grill 138 Market St. (423) 634-1188 genghisgrill.com
Hibachi Express 7401 E. Brainerd Rd. Ste. 100 (423) 508-8033 hibachiexpresschattanooga.com
Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet 6734 Lee Hwy. (423) 855-8070
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 8652 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-4878
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 5621 Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-0404 5035 Hixson Pike (423) 875-047 5425 Highway 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
Old Saigon 2601 Dayton Blvd. (423) 876-0322
P.F. Chang’s 2110 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 242-0045 pfchangs.com
Red Ginger Bistro 1801 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-6480 redgingerbistrotn.com
TakoYaki 172 Old Mouse Creek Rd. (423) 728-3010 gotakoyaki.com
The Rice Boxx 3600 Hixson Pike Ste. 104, (423) 305-0855 riceboxchattanooga.com
Typhoon Of Tokyo 3953 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-6142
Bakery A Bountiful Harvest 5228 Hixson Pike (423) 342-4171 abountifulharvest.com
Bluff View Bakery 430 E. 2nd St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com
Couture Cakes 5228 Hixson Pike (423) 876-1922
Cupcake Divas 60 25th St. NW (423) 473-2788 cupcakedivas.net
Cupcake Kitchen 500 Broad St. (423) 668-8060 cupcakekitchenusa.com
Einstein Brothers Bagels 7737 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 355-5380 einsteinbros.com
Federal Bakeshop 1966 Northpoint Blvd. (423) 870-2255
Jackson’s Bakery 5862 Brainerd Rd. (423) 894-2871
Koch’s Bakery 1900 Broad St. (423) 265-3331 kochsbakery.com
Niedlov’s Breadworks 215 E. Main St. (423) 756-0303 niedlovs.com
Tennessee Moonshine Cakes 100 Cherokee Blvd. (855) 323-5814 tnmoonshinecakes.com
Vine St. Bakery 1313 Hanover St. (423) 266-8463 vinestreet.market.com
Famous Dave’s 2212 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 954-3227 homeofthebigslab.com
Hickory Pit BBQ 5611 Ringgold Rd. (423) 894-1217
Bone’s Smokehouse 9012 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 894-2663
Choo Choo Bar-B-Que 6410 Hixson Pike (423) 843-9554 3951 Ringgold Rd. (423) 629-1313 7910 East 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
Sugar’s Ribs 2450 15th Ave. (423) 826-1199 sugarsribs.com
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Little Billy’s BBQ 3147 Broad St. (423) 321-8407
Lockhart’s Fire & Smoke Catering 909 Belvoir Hills Cir. (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
BBQ
507 Broad St. (423) 508-8956 sugarschattanooga.com
1201 Hixson Pike (423) 266-3093
Rib and Loin 5946 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-6465 5435 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-7675 ribandloin.com
Shuford’s BBQ 924 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 267-0080
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill 2225 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 893-7850 smokeybones.com
Sticky Fingers 2031 Hamilton Pl Blvd. (423) 899-7427 420 Broad St. (423) 265-7427 stickyfingers.com
Sugar’s Ribs
Cajun/ Creole Blue Orleans Seafood Restaurant 1463 Market St. (423) 757-0088 blueorleansdowntown.com
Coffee Cadence Coffee Company 16 Patten Pkwy. (423) 521-7686
11 straight years voted Best Chinese Restaurant by CityScope
Camp House Espresso 1427 Williams St. (423) 702-8081 thecamphouse.com
Eat In | Take Out Take & Bake Catering
Chattz Coffee 1010 Market St. (423) 756-8890
Choo Choo Cafe Espresso 1400 Market St. (800) 872-2529 choochoo.com
Grayfriar’s Coffee & Tea Co. 406-B Broad St. (423) 267-0376
Mean Mug Coffeehouse 114 W. Main St. (423) 825-4206
Whole Pies & By-the-Slice Mini & Monster Calzones Meaty & Veggie Lasagna Garden Salads 40+ Toppings
40+ Beers • Fine Wines Local Beef & Ground Sausage Local Produce Seasonally Dough Made Fresh Daily Whole Wheat Dough
Pasha Coffee & Tea 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 475-5482 pashacoffeehouse.com
Rembrandt’s Coffee House 204 High St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com
Downtown 4th & Broad St 266-5874
Ooltewah 9453 Bradmore Ln 602-7499
Hixson 5504 Hixson Pike 847-3700
East Brainerd 1414 Jenkins Road 855-4104
Cleveland 2382 N. Ocoee St 476-9464 lupi.com Facebook/Lupi’sPizza Closed Mondays
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149 River Street at Coolidge Park 423.355.5486 • cashew@epbfi.com Tue-Thu 10:30-3 Fri 10:30-8 Sat-Sun 10:30-4 facebook.com/CashewChattanooga
Serving plant based foods that are low in oil, nutrient rich, and full of flavor!
2217 Hamilton Pl Blvd. (423) 553-6961 5610 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-9042 27 Broad St. (423) 643-1242
Stone Cup Coffee House 330 Frazier Ave. (423) 521-3977 stonecupcafe.com
Stroud’s 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3770
The English Rose 1401 Market St. (423) 265-5900 englishrosetearoom.net
Velo Coffee Roasters
Catering Available • Custom desserts to meet any dietary restrictions
509 East Main St. (423) 718-8161 velocoffe.com
Deli Ankar’s Downtown 510 Broad St. (423) 266-0017
Ankar’s Hoagies 5018 Hixson Pike (423) 876-7158 4764 Highway 58 (423) 894-3808 5966 Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-3074 ankarshoagiesonline.com
Bleacher Bums 850 Market St. #102 (423) 634-1083
River Street
New York Style Deli 151 River St. at Coolidge Park Sun-Fri - 10:30am - 3pm Saturday - 10:30am - 5pm 423.756-DELI • riverstreet-deli.com RiverStDeli@epbfi.com 36 • The Pulse • november 20, 2014 • chow dining guide • chattanoogapulse.com
Daved’s Deli 7639 Middle Valley Rd. (423) 842-9088
Einstein Brothers Bagels 7737 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 355-5380 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 7025 Shallowford Rd. (423) 899-7733
Golly Whoppers 6337 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 855-2001 gollywhopperstn.com
Jason’s Deli 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. Suite 14 (423) 296-1096 jasonsdeli.com
Jimmy John’s 973 Market St. (423) 305-6900 5111 Hixson Pike Rd. (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 penn-station.com
River St. Deli 151 River St. (423) 756-3354 riverstreet-deli.com
Steamboat 5950 Shallowford Rd. (423) 499-6355
Steamboat Super Sandwiches 812 Broad St. (423) 756-8388
Willie’s Deli 7701 N. Lee Hwy. (423) 336-8008
Dessert & ICe Cream Baskin-Robbins 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., Suite 301 (423) 893-0505 4767 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 Company 26 Frazier Ave. #B (423) 267-5425 clumpies.com
Cocoaberry Frozen Yogurt 541 Signal Mountain Rd.
Ste. 225 (423) 668-8392 cocoaberryusa.com
Cold Stone Creamery 100 Chestnut St. (423) 267-0888 coldstonecreamery.com
Cool Swirl 7540 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 521-6300 coolswirl.com
Dunkin Donuts 7647 East Brainerd Rd. (423) 521-7264 5311 Hwy. 153 (423) 710-1873 627 Signal Mtn. Rd. (423) 531-3845
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
Las Esperanza Bakery 5400 Brainerd Rd. (423) 893-6263
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 North Market St. (423) 521-3123 milkandhoneychattanooga.com
Mr. T’s Pizza and Ice Cream
3924 Tennessee Ave. (423) 821-5084 mrtspizza.com
Nana’s Frozen Custard 6707 Hixson Pike (423) 842-3003 nanasfrozencustard.com
Perkits Yogurt 3306 Keith St. NW (423) 476-1668 perkits.com
The Farmer’s Daughter 1211 Hixson Pike (423) 355-5372 thefarmersdaughterchattanooga.com
German Brewhaus 224 Frazier Ave. (423) 531-8490 brewhausbar.com
Rita’s Italian Ice 100 Market St. (423) 531-2735
Sugary Creations 3626 Ringgold Rd. (423) 421-3108
Sweet CeCe’s 330 Frazier Ave. (423) 710-1633 sweetceces.com
Sweet Frog 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
Farm To Table 212 Market Restaurant 212 Market St. (423) 265-1212 212market.com
Main Street Meats 217 E. Main St. (423) 602-9568 mainstreetmeatschatt.com
Root Kitchen & Wine Bar 313 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 648-9160 rootkitchenandwinebar.com
TerraMáe Appalachian Bistro 122 E. 10th St. (423) 710-2925 terramaechattanooga.com
(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
Community Pie 850 Market St. (423) 486-1743 communitypie.com
Greek Acropolis Mediterranean Grill 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-5341 acropolisgrill.com
Kabob-ster 1408 Gunbarrel Rd., #111 (423) 475-5370 kabob-ster.com
The Epicurean Restaurant 4301 Ringgold Rd. (423) 622-4139 theepicureanrestaurant.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 Alfredo’s Italian Restaurant 3450 Cummings Hwy. (423) 702-5133
Alleia 25 E. Main St. (423) 305-6990 alleiarestaurant.com
Biba’s Italian Restaurant 5918 Hixson Pike
IL Primo 1100 Hixson Pike (423) 602-5555 primochattanooga.com
Mom’s Italian Villa 1257 Market St. (423) 266-2204
Nino’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria 720 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain (423) 886-1900
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 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
Proni’s Pizza & Sub 5001 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-0770 pronispizza.com
Provino’s Italian Restaurant 5084 S. Terrace Plaza (423) 899-2559 provinos.com
Rafael’s Italian Restaurant 3877 Hixson Pike (423) 508-8561
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 Old Lee Hwy #8 (423) 805-3888 toscanositaliangrilltn.com
Japanese Fuji Steak and Sushi 5437 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-3183 fujihixson.com
Fuji Japanese Steak & Sushi 2207 Overnite Dr. (423) 892-2899 fujisteakchattanooga.com
Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet 6734 Lee Hwy. (423) 855-8070
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 5621 Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-0404 5035 Hixson Pike (423) 875-0473 5425 Highway 153 (423) 875-0473 yourichiban.com
Kanpai of Tokyo 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-8204 kanpaioftokyo.com
Little Tokyo Express 4516 Hixson Pike (423) 874-0500
Mikado Sushi Bar Noodle House 7003 Lee Hwy. (423) 899-3236
Rice Plate 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 296-2899
Sekisui 1120 Houston St.
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(423) 267-4600 sekisuiusa.com
Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi 1806 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 296-6500 shogunchattanooga.com
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C O M E T RY O U R B R A N D N E W LU N C H M E N U ! 5450 Highway 153 in Hixson • (423) 875-8049
Sushi Nabe of Kyoto 110 River St. (423) 634-0171 sushinabechattanooga.com
Teriyaki House 5908 Ringgold Rd. (423) 892-8483
Typhoon Of Tokyo 3953 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-6142
Juice Bar Southern Sqweeze 1210 Tremont St. (423) 805-4440 southernsqweeze.com
The Local Juicery + Kitchen 48 E. Main St. (423) 521-5389
Mean Mug C O F F E E H O U S E
Korean Seoul: Korean and Vietnamese Cuisine 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 855-9113
COFFEE TEA ESPRESSO DRINKS
FRESH BAKED GOODS
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7PM OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 7AM7AM-5PM ................................................................. 114 W MAIN ST 423.825.4206 MEANMUGCOFFEE.COM
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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 Road Ste. 720 (423) 779-3100 tazikiscafe.com
Kabob-ster
1408 Gunbarrel Rd., #111 (423) 475-5370 kabob-ster.com
Middle Eastern International Market 5600 Brainerd Rd. Suite D29 (423) 892-1293
Kabob-ster 1408 Gunbarrel Rd., #111 (423) 475-5370 kabob-ster.com
Latin American Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 2102 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-7400 abuelos.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 7010 Lee Hwy. (423) 894-1942
Conga Latin Food 207 E. Main St. (423) 201-4806
Dos Amigos 3208 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 495-1802
El Macho Taco
811 Market St. (423) 3805-4553
El Matador Mexican Restaurant 9203 Lee Hwy. (423) 238-6655
El Meson Restaurante Mexicano 2204 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 894-8726 248 Northgate Park (423) 710-1201 elmesonrestaurant.com
El Metate 5922 Hixson Pike (423) 842-1400
El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant 6700 Ringgold Rd. (423) 826-2950
Five 8 Burrito 5715 Hwy. 58 (423) 710-1858 five8burrito.com
La Altena 364 Northgate Mall (423) 877-7433 314 W. Main St. (423) 266-7595 615 Commercial Lane (423) 877-1477
Las Margaritas 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 3100 Cummings Hwy. (423) 825-0304 4604 Skyview Dr. (423) 892-3065
Los Amigos 3536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 521-7676
Los Potros 5611 Ringgold Rd. (423) 296-2229
Mexiville 809 Market St. (423) 805-7444
Mexi-Wing VII 5773 Brainerd Rd. (423) 296-1073
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
"World-renowned flavor with a local twist." Chattanooga's fine oil and balsamic tasting room. 3029 Rossville Blvd. (423) 805-4443
Mrs. B’s Reggae Cafe 3103 Broad St. (423) 815-9930
Molcajete Mexican Restaurant 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 760-8200
Poblano’s Mexican Cuisine 551 River St. (423) 490-7911 poblanoschattanooga.com
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 894-7144 salsaritas.com
Taco Mamacita 109 N. Market St. (423) 648-6262 tacomamacita.com
Taco Roc 6960 Lee Hwy. (423) 653-1001
Taconooga 207 A Frazier Ave. (423) 757-5550 taconooga.com
Taqueria Jalisco 1634 Rossville Ave. (423) 509-3430 850 Market St. Ste 102 (423) 362-8056
Peruvian Aji Peruvian Restaurant 9413 Apison Pike (423) 396-3919 ajiperuvianrestaurant.com
Pizza Crust Pizza 3211 Broad St. (423) 756-4040 100 Signal Mtn. Rd. (423) 710-3780 crustpizza.com
Hill City Pizza 16 Frazier Ave. (423) 702-5451
Howz about a Pizza 8909 Hwy. 58 (423) 344-5757
Hungry Howie’s Pizza 4345 Ringgold Rd. (423) 629-7007 hungryhowies.com
Jet’s Pizza 3600 Hixson Pike (423) 757-1616 jetspizza.com
Lupi’s Pizza Pies 406A Broad St. (423) 266-5874 2382 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
Mom’s Italian Villa 1257 Market St. (423) 266-2204
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
Rafael’s Italian Restaurant 3877 Hixson Pike (423) 508-8561
Sports Bars 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
Cheap Seats Sports Bar 2925 Rossville Blvd. (423) 629-5636
Christy’s Sports Bar 3469 Brainerd Rd. (423) 702-8137
112 Woodland Ave off of Frazier Ave in the NorthShore 423.266.4044 olivechattanooga.com
Den Sports Bar & Lounge 1200 E. 23rd St. (423) 475-6007
Fanatics Sports Bar 7601 E Brainerd Rd., #5A (423) 894-2524 fanaticssb.com
Hooters 5912 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-8668 hooters.com
Jimmy D’s Sports Bar & Grill 3901 Rossville Blvd. (423) 867-2624
Kevin’s Grill & Chill 7001 Middle Valley Rd. (423) 847-0100
Mitch’s Sports Bar 2555 Harrison Pike (423) 698-4123
Silhouettes Bikini Bar & Gril 1401 E. 23rd St. (423) 622-6734
Tipoff Sports Bar & Grill 830 Dodson Ave. (423) 622-2900
T-Bones Sports Cafe 1419 Chestnut St. (423) 266-4240 tbonessportscafe.com
T-Roy’s 2300 Glass St.
T-Bone’s Sports Café on Chestnut Street in Chattanooga is downtown’s best sports bar. Join us for our daily lunch specials. T-Bone’s would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Come In For These Weeknight Specials Monday — Natural Light Draft: $1.00 pints, 4-7pm Tuesday — Rolling Rock: $1.50 16oz cans, 4-7pm Thursday — Craft Tap: $2.50 per glass, 4-7pm 1419 Chestnut Street Chattanooga, TN (423) 266-4240 www.tbonessportscafe.com
Monday-Wed 11a.m.-10p.m. Thursday 11a.m.-11p.m. Friday and Saturday 11a.m.-3a.m. Sunday 1p.m.-9p.m.
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(423) 629-8908
World Of Beer 412 Market St. (423) 668-6808 worldofbeer.com
Southwestern
NOW FEATURING NIGHTLY DINNER SPECIALS! SPEND $30, GET TWO FREE DESSERTS DOWNTOWN WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 1200 Taft Highway Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Take Away Dinners Until 7 p.m.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 1820 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 553-6930 moeschattanooga.com 615 McCallie Ave. (423) 425-4200 moeschattanooga.com
Mojo Burrito
1300 Broad Street Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
3815 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6656 1800 Dayton Blvd. (423) 870-6656 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 296-6656 mojoburrito.com
Sushi Fuji Japanese Steak & Sushi 2207 Overnite Dr. (423) 892-2899 fujisteakchattanooga.com
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 5621 Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-0404 5035 Hixson Pike (423) 875-0473 5425 Highway 153 (423) 875-0473 yourichiban.com
Kanpai of Tokyo 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-8204 kanpaioftokyo.com
Kumo Hibachi & Sushi 6025 East Brainerd Rd. (423) 468-3385 kumohibachi.com
Sekisui 1120 Houston St.
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(423) 267-4600 sekisuiusa.com
Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi 1806 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 296-6500 shogunchattanooga.com
Sushi & Pho 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-3462
Sushi Nabe of Kyoto 110 River St. (423) 634-0171 sushinabechattanooga.com
Totto Sushi Bar & Grill 330 Frazier Ave. #124 (423) 508-8898 tottonooga.com
Tapas Cloud 9 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 521-4737 c9lounge.com
Terra Nostra Tapas & Wine Bar 105 Frazier Ave. (423) 634-0238 terranostratapas.com
Vegetarian/ Vegan Cashew 149 River Street (423) 355-5486
Grocery Bar 100 W. Main St. (423) 486-9312 grocerybar.com
Sluggo’s North Vegetarian Cafe 501 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 752-5224
Whole Foods Market 301 Manufacturer’s Rd. (423) 702-7300 wholefoodsmarket.com
Vietnamese Old Saigon 2601 Dayton Blvd. (423) 876-0322
Seoul: Korean and Vietnamese Cuisine 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 855-9113
Sushi & Pho
Thai
5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-3462
Rain Thai Bistro 6933 Lee Hwy. (423) 386-5586 rainthaibistro.com
Rice Plate 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 296-2899
Sawasdee Thai Restaurant 4008 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-9001
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 5845 Brainerd Rd. (423) 485-8836 sweetbasilthairestaurant.com
Thai Smile 3 219 Market St. (423) 266-2333
Wine Bar Brix Nouveau 301 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 833-2650 brixnouveau.com
Odds & Ends Chattanooga Pints & Pedals 1110 Market St. (423) 380-8359 pintsandpedalstn.com
Olive Chattanooga 112 Woodland Ave. (423) 266-4044 olivechattanooga.com
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The Camp House Southside favorite relocates downtown, better than ever
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ust in time for the holidays, Chattanooga’s favorite Southside coffeehouse will be packing its bags and moving to historic Martin Luther King Boulevard. The Camp House’s new location, which opens in December, will match the fast-paced lifestyle of downtown Chattanooga with an expanded menu that includes breakfast, bites, brunch and sandwiches. Six craft beers will be available on tap and the new spot will also be adding a selection of wines to the menu.The relocated restaurant will open at 7 a.m. and serve food until 9 p.m. In order to spice up the kitchen, Matt Busby, executive director of the Camp House, recruited local chef extraordinaire Jose Alfaro and Dan Rubino, an award-winning culinary master from New York City. Rubino earned his honors for opening Café Mirage, a three-time New York Times Critics Choice award winner for “Best Restaurant of the Year.” Along with a new address, The Camp House will also be treating Chattanooga to the bao bun. This delicious type of sandwich, a steamed bun filled with vegetables, meats, and cheeses, will be served in a Chattanooga restaurant for the very first time. The bao originated in China and its popularity has risen in recent years. Six different types of bao buns will be offered on the menu, and each week they will introduce a mouthwatering bao bun special. One entrée sure to be a Scenic City favorite is the Chattabao. This sa-
vory standout is stuffed with pimento cheese, bacon, avocado, pickled slaw and a house-made spicey sauce. It promises to satisfy even the harshest critic’s appetite. Downtown Chattanooga needs energy in the morning, and the Camp House prides itself on brewing the city’s freshest cup of coffee. It’s known for introducing Chattanooga to brews from all over the world, and the tradition will continue at the new location. Along with a hot cup of coffee, breakfast lovers can continue to order The Camp House Waffle. One of the most popular items on the menu, the Camp House Waffle is topped with berries, granola, yogurt and syrup. This treat ensures a healthy start to the morning. For an afternoon pick-me-up, look no further than the Camp House’s “bites and sweets,” menu. Featuring bruschetta, cheese platters, and
an assortment of hummus dips, these quick snacks will revitalize your energy without overstuffing your belly. The Camp House not only provides the public with great food and fresh coffee, but it also brings the entertainment. Every weekend, the restaurant transforms into a venue that will continue to play host to some of the country’s most exciting musical acts. Restaurant-goers will be encouraged to dine at the Camp House’s outdoor heated patio. The patio will stay open all day and on the weekends provide a place for guests to drink wine and eat food without paying a cover for the music act of the evening. At the Camp House, everyone is a part of their family, and this holiday season, they will unlock the doors to their new home and invite everyone inside for hot coffee, a warm meal and lots of good vibes.
The Scoop They are all about great coffee & beer, friendly community, and lots of great music! The Camp House Restaurant | Venue Third Space 149 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 702-8081 thecamphouse.com
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Craft Pizza, Craft Beer Always a Lot of Fun! is a state of mind, a culture, a way of
being. Our mission is to provide delicious food in a fun and creative environment. We are the originators of the Classic Southern Pizza, & our unique and flavorful crust is a true original.
205 Broad Street • 423.266.5564 Mellow Mushroom Chattanooga
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2318 LifestyleWay • 423.468.3737 Mellow MushroomWaterside
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Mellow Mushroom Never a dull moment—or a dull pizza
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here are a number of pizza places in Chattanooga, but there’s one well known for its pizza, beer, art—and mellow ambiance. Starting in Atlanta in 1974 as Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, Mellow Mushroom has since opened several locations across the United States, including its first Chattanooga location downtown in 2002, and its second at Hamilton Place in 2012. Celebrating 40 years of craft pizza and beer, hoagies, hummus, buffalo mozzarella meatballs, oven-roasted wings, salads, calzones, and specialty cocktails, Mellow Mushroom creates a new mellow experience for customers each time they visit. For those few who haven’t been to Mellow Mushroom, popular pizzas include the Kosmic Karma (a red sauce base with feta and mozzarella cheeses, spinach, and sun-dried and Roma tomatoes with a pesto swirl) and the Mellowterranean (an olive oil and garlic base with all-natural grilled chicken, onions, roasted red peppers, black olives, chives, and feta and mozzarella cheeses with a side of tzatziki sauce). Specialty pizzas aren’t the only stars at Mellow Mushroom. Put your culinary skills to the test and choose your own sauce base, cheeses, meats, fruits, and veggies to build your own pizzas, calzones and salads. Topping favorites such as black olives, mushrooms, Italian sausage, and pineapple—as well as not-socommon ones, like avocado, tofu, broccoli and bleu cheese—create
endless possibilities for a pizza masterpiece. If you’re looking for a nice cold beer to complement your food, Mellow Mushroom won’t let you down. With 40 beers on tap downtown and 64 at Hamilton Place, including popular and seasonal brews, customers are sure to find either a beer they’ve had before, or a new favorite they haven’t tried. If you’re having a tough time choosing which to try first, Mellow Mushroom offers flights of four beers for sampling. Game-night fanatics should head downtown at 7:30 p.m. on Monday nights and to Hamilton Place on Thursday nights for live trivia. Looking for a fun night with the kids? Mellow Mushroom at Hamilton Places hosts a family night every Friday starting at 4 p.m. With an adult purchase, kids’ meals are 99 cents, and as you wait for your food, prepare to be entertained by an illusionist.
Additionally, Mellow Mushroom offers $3 gathering hours every week, Monday through Friday, from 3-7 p.m. Grab a beer, a glass of wine, or a cocktail and get a bite to eat with a selection of Mellow Mushroom’s “munchies”—pretzel bites, Capri salad, bruschetta, and hummus—each for $3. Mellow Mushroom not only strives to create a mellow atmosphere for customers, but they also have their own “customer appreciation” day on Mondays, during which customers can order small cheese pizzas for $5. The party continues on Thursday for $2 wine nights and on Sundays for $1 Bud Light, Shock Top and Yuengling drafts.
Open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. – 12 a.m., Mellow Mushroom is the place to go for a mellow meal of pizza and beer.
The Scoop Casual and fun hangout with great pizza and lots of craft beer. Mellow Mushroom Craft pizza, craft beer. 205 Broad St. (423) 266-5564 2318 Lifestyle Way (423) 468-3737 mellowmushroom.com
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OPEN 11A-3A DAILY HAPPY HOur 4P-8P DAILY bruNcH 11A-3Pm sAt/suN
103 Cherokee Blvd On The North Shore
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The Big Chill Way beyond bar food to homecooked yum
NIgHtLY DrINk sPEcIALs suNDAY-tHursDAY
Now booking holiday parties or office luncheons. We have space for your small gathering to a large office party. Call or stop by to make reservations! HOLIDAY HOurs: Thanksgiving 6 pm- 3 am Christmas Eve 6 pm- 3 am Christmas Day 6 pm- 3 am New Year’s Eve 11 am- 3 am New Year’s Day 11 am- 3 am
rINg IN 2015 wItH tHE bIg cHILL AND grILL! Party starts at 7pm on December 31. We’ll have a Live DJ playing all our favorite songs. Now taking table reservations: $65.00 for a table of 4. This includes a complimentary bottle of champagne and all your party favors to ring in the new year. These tables go quickly, so call TODAY!
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or 16 years, patrons crowded into the Big Chill & Grill on Market Street to get their favorite food and beverages. Last year, the establishment moved to the Northshore, right across from Renaissance Park. And according to long-time employee Brianne O’Dell, their customers couldn’t be happier. Nestled across from a 24-hour gym and walking distance from some of the trendiest living spaces in Chattanooga, Big Chill & Grill’s extended hours (staying open till 3 in the morning most nights) come in handy. After 7 p.m., the place is 21-and-up. But for lunch and dinner, it’s a great place to bring the whole family. There’s even a kid’s menu. Lots of TV screens play sports in a well-lit atmosphere that’s smokefree. They even serve a brunch between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays AND Sundays. O’Dell says there are still some
people who think the restaurant is mostly a bar and that the menu is limited to finger food like wings and tenders. “We do have that,” says O’Dell, “but it’s also good, homecooked food. You can find meatloaf on the menu every once in a while, spaghetti...” The day I visited, a ziti dish was one of the specials—pasta tossed with grilled chicken and a sun-dried tomato chicken sausage, mushrooms and yellow squash swimming in a generous portion of cream cheese Alfredo sauce. This is definitely not bar food. And all of it is made fresh on site. There is also a wide selection of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, seafood and seasonal items to choose from, all offering generous portions with modest prices. While the food may seem to be taking the spotlight, the list of libations available is extensive, from draft beer and imports to daiquiris, wine and martinis, including some using flavor-infused vodka.
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Taconooga
authentic. Fresh.
Better than Mamá used to make
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aconooga opened its doors to Chattanoogans on March 28, 2014. And Northshore immediately became enthralled with this new, authentic Mexican restaurant. Located in the heart of the neighborhood, Taconooga brings made-to-order, locally sourced Mexican food into the eclectic Northshore food scene. The business is an old-fashioned mom-and-pop, run by a husband-and-wife team that fuses Mexico and Chattanooga together. The food follows a traditional Mexican palate—but you won’t find huge murals of sombreros and cacti painted in oranges and reds at Taconooga. Instead, they present local artists on their walls, such as Linda Thomas and Bradley Wilson, who designed the restaurant’s logo. The atmosphere avoids the stereotypical Mexican music and murals, replacing them with open space and local art. When you walk into Taconooga, you feel like you’ve entered a one-ofa-kind local restaurant. And then the
food is brought to you. Fully prepared and cooked in-house, authentic Mexican aromas fill the air and make your mouth water. Dishes like fried cactus or lengua—slow-cooked, tender beef tongue—showcase a new variety of Mexican that Chattanooga hasn’t seen. Yet you have the classic options of chorizo and carnitas, tamales and fajitas. Of course, at a place called Taconooga, you can’t skip the tacos. Every tortilla is made fresh in the restaurant. From fried tilapia topped with mango salsa, to fried egg and beans topped with queso fresco, the taco options are unique and delicious. If you visit Taconooga on the weekend, another menu is available that focuses on seafood. Tilapia, shrimp, octopus, fish soup, and oysters completely morph Taconooga’s menu into something you won’t find elsewhere. Here’s a local restaurant that isn’t afraid to push boundaries, to offer new choices, to serve you a taste of something you never knew existed— but always knew you wanted.
We feature handmade tortillas that are made to order using only the finest and freshest ingredients. You want authentic? We are.
Taconooga Where authentic Mexican food is our passion.
207 A Frazier Avenue (423) 757-5550 www.taconooga.com
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Brewhaus BrewPub Wilkommen to German-American delicious
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here can you find a German-American pub with an emphasis on chef-driven food paired with good ale and wine? Look no further than Brewhaus, Chattanooga’s gastropub. Brewhaus specializes in traditional German cuisine and has an expansive menu that includes everything from schnitzel to bratwurst. Michael Nolan, Brewhaus’ general manager and beer buyer, described the gastropub as a place where “you can get hearty, savory food, but good brews, too,” and he commented that its atmosphere is warm and inviting, “as if you went to someone’s home.” And indeed, Brewhaus is a familyfriendly restaurant. One of Brewhaus’ most popular entrées is the rooster schnitzel wiener art, which is a classic schnitzel with a fried egg on top. Another popular dish is the Glockenspiel. Nolan described it as “a German take on the cheeseburger,” and it features a half-pound burger topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, house sauce, and your choice of bleu, pimento, American or cheddar cheese. If you decide to check out Brewhaus with a group of friends, be sure to start everyone off with the Brewhaus sampler. It features an oversized Germanstyle pretzel from Bluff View Bakery, three brat sliders, and four signature “kraut balls” (deep-fried sausage balls stuffed with cheese and sauerkraut). The sampler includes Brewhaus’ cider mustard, cherry ale mustard, and horseradish mustard, all made inhouse. Brewhaus also does Sunday brunch.
According to Nolan, when it comes to brunch, Brewhaus “keeps it simple, Southern in a sense.” One of their most popular brunch dishes is a sourdough French toast topped with brown sugar, cinnamon and powdered sugar. Biscuits and gravy are also on hand, as is plenty of bacon. Located on Frazier Avenue on the Northshore, Brewhaus has an impressive balcony that overlooks beautiful Coolidge Park and the Walnut Street Bridge. The porch is open for eating and drinking, weather permitting. Speaking of drinks, Brewhaus has everything from German-style beers to American craft beers. Their 12 taps and featured bottles are in frequent rotation. One constant, however, is beer by Chattanooga Brewing Company. With the changing weather, Brewhaus will soon be featuring some seasonal drinks. In late November, they’ll begin to serve a mulled red wine with oranges, cloves, and cinnamon. Another seasonal offering will be Brewhaus’ take on Irish coffee, which
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includes Feckin Irish Whiskey and Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream. On Dec. 5, Brewhaus will throw a Winter Warmer Party with Victory Brewing Company, featuring some of their lighter, seasonal beers perfect for that time of the year. Shortly after, on Dec. 11, Brewhaus will host an All Access Party for Starr Hill Brewery. Every Monday, Brewhaus has $3 half liters all day. Tuesday nights are for team trivia. Wednesday nights are centered on Running for Brews, a running group that starts and finishes at Brewhaus; running earns you 20 percent off food at Brewhaus for the evening, and you can enjoy live music as you eat. And, finally, Thursdays are for beer tastings. Whether you’re looking to expand your experience of German cuisine or enjoy some brews with your friends, Brewhaus is the place to go. Its warm, welcoming environment will make you feel right at home, with the added bonus of good food, good cocktails and good beers.
The Scoop Join the O'zapft Is! Bier Club and receive 12 free apps, a BrewHaus mug and T-shirt Brewhaus Chattanooga’s German Gastropub 224 Frazier Ave. (423) 531-8490 brewhausbar.com
German-American BrewPub
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UPCOMING BREWHAUS TASTINGS & EVENTS
Featured: Spaetzle entrée with vinegar slaw and brussels sprouts w/bacon marmalade
Thursday, November 20 @ 7pm — Burnt Hickory Brewery Tasting Thursday, December 4 @ 7pm — Left Hand Brewery Tasting Friday, December 5 @ 7pm — Victory Winter Warmer Party Thursday, December 11 @ 7pm — Starr Hill All Access Party Thursday, December 18 @ 7pm — RJ Rockers Brewing Tasting chattanoogapulse.com • chow dining guide • november 20, 2014
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