CHOW SPRING 2017
CHATTANOOGA’S ULTIMATE
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CHATTANOOGA'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE
Chattanooga Spring Dining Guide The Hot Chocolatier ............................................. 18 Stone Cup Cafe ...................................................... 19 The Ice Cream Show ............................................ 20 Beast + Barrel ........................................................ 21 The Flying Squirrel .............................................. 22 Fiamma Pizza Co. ................................................ 23 Chattanooga Restaurant Listings ..................... 28
Lupi's Pizza Pies ................................................... 34 Brewhaus Gastropub ............................................ 35 The Bald Head Bistro........................................... 36 The Tap House ...................................................... 37 Pura Vida .............................................................. 38 The Big Table ........................................................ 39 The Camp House ................................................. 40
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The Hot Chocolatier Chattanooga’s unique dessert destination for connoisseurs of artisan chocolates
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art coffee shop, part patisserie and, of course, part chocolate shop, The Hot Chocolatier is a perfect destination for after church, date night, or any time you stroll through the South Side. If you’re visiting the shop, you might want to sample one of more than 20 flavors of hot chocolate, or indulge in a coffee beverage. One of Chattanooga’s few coffee shops with Sunday afternoon and weekday late-evening hours, the Hot Chocolatier is a destination your taste buds won’t forget. Did you know you can float a scoop of French Macaron gelato in a cup of hot chocolate? At The Hot Chocolatier on Market Street, indulgence is encouraged and chocolaty innovation is on display. With Mother’s Day in mind, visit the truffle case, where dozens of homemade treats—often created from local ingredients—make your mouth water. You can bring your mother to choose her favorites, or select a gift box just for her. Round it out with other candies, such as chocolatecovered raisins or coconut macarons. “When you look around, it’s overwhelming,” says owner Wendy Buckner, who runs the business with co-owner Brandon Buckner. “There’s so much to choose from— chocolate-covered pretzels and nuts, toffee, beautiful cakes, and, of course, the truffle case.” With a couple of days’ notice, you can special order a cake made
from scratch just for your mother (or you). But all you have to do is walk in the door and the staff will build you a gift basket, selecting whatever fits your fancy from the temptation-filled cases. “Visit us for Father’s Day, too,” Wendy says. “Dads are hard to buy for, but give him some chocolate and he’s gooood!” With rain coming and going, temperatures rising and falling, finicky chocolates are hard to work with— but the Buckners know exactly what tweaks to make to get the product just right, every time. They’ve visited European chocolatiers to perfect their skills, and they also come from backgrounds in the visual arts, making their treats pleasing to the eye as well as the tongue. Right now, these artists of confection have so many innovations to
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share: • Birthday Cake Truffles • French Macaron Cake with White Chocolate Mousse • Double Chocolate Sin Cake Bon Bons • Spiced Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cakes • Blueberry Lavender Sorbet • Gelato in numerous flavors: Chattanooga Whiskey, French Macaron, Sticky Bun, Salted Caramel, Red Velvet Cake, and so much more… Even the gelatos are made from scratch. “In our Sticky Bun Gelato, we start with cream cheese gelato and chop up sticky buns in it,” Wendy says. “We use high-quality chocolate in our Chocolate Gelato—you can’t beat it, it’s so chocolaty and good! It makes such as difference when all the ingredients are really fresh.”
The Scoop A European inspired gourmet specialty shop producing artisan chocolates, desserts, and drinks.
The Hot Chocolatier Across from the Choo Choo 1437 Market St. (423) 266-3066 thehotchocolatier.com
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Stone Cup Café
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ocated off of Frazier Avenue, Stone Cup Café greets you with the strong smell of a delicious coffee roast. The smell is matched by the taste, along with a large variety of many other options beyond your typically cup of coffee. At Stone Cup Café they have a unique variety of coffee options, healthy smoothies, and beer. This is not your run of the mill coffee shop. Stone Cup Café is about quality and creativity, which can be seen in their version of the Cubano. A delicious espresso mixed with honey, cinnamon, and steamed cream. Drinks like this are why first time customers always come back. Then there is the view. Wow, a stunning backdrop to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or even music every Thursday night. But personally, there is nothing better than setting up shop upstairs with a laptop and a cup of coffee looking at a view that is truly one of a kind. Their food, drinks, and view may occasionally distract you from
working, but it’s well worth it. Stone Cup Café is under new management. With Alec Starling and Owen Megahee now at the helm, Stone Cup Café will be putting more emphasize on fresh local produce. With a new menu on its way for June, you can be sure to expect creative and healthy options with great local ingredients. You can expect more dishes like the Garden Bagel, a light yet satisfying breakfast sandwich with fresh basil, cucumber, herb cream cheese, and tomato on your choice of bagel. Stone Cup Café is the perfect place to grab your quick morning bite without having to sacrifice quality. Some great morning options include the Morning Glory, a smoothie that is packed full of nutrients to kick start your day. The Morning Glory has oatmeal, peanut butter, honey and banana and is sure to give you all the energy you need to get your day off to the perfect start. THE PULSE • SRPING DINING GUIDE • MAY 11, 2017 • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • 19
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The Ice Cream Show
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as there ever been a warm summer day when ice cream didn’t sound like a good idea? Of course not. And the best place to find great ice cream is at the foot of the Walnut Street Bridge at The Ice Cream Show. But what makes this ice cream shop different from any other in Chattanooga? Let’s start with the simple fact that there are roughly 17,000 different possible ice cream flavors to be had here. “It starts with your choice of local Mayfield ice cream, Mayfield yogurt, 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 40 ingredients including fresh fruits like blueberries, strawberries, or bananas, Ghirardelli chocolate chips, premium nuts, cheesecake bites, brownies,
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chocolate chip cookie dough, and more. Once you’ve made your picks, your ice cream and ingredients will be blended together and deposited into one of their mouthwatering, homemade waffle cones. And let’s not forget about another shining star of The Ice Cream Show: the coffee. And while holding a beautifully made ice cream cone in one hand and a hot—or iced—coffee in the other seems like a match made in Heaven, you can take it a step further by adding any coffee to your ice cream. Try a barrel-racer, a vanilla or chocolate milkshake with a double shot of espresso, or an Affagato, a small scoop of ice cream with a double shot on top, drizzled in caramel and chocolate with a dollop of homemade whipped cream. Whether you’re a coffee lover, a fan of the old fashioned waffle cone, or even one of their delicious all fruit smoothies, there’s something for everyone at The Ice Cream Show. And best of all, they’re open late till 11 p.m. every night.
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Beast + Barrel Gastro Smokehouse North Shore icon takes their food and drink very seriously; themselves not so much
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east + Barrel is the fourth pub incarnation and most elevated menu and craft bar to come from owners Ryan Chilcoat, Matt Lewis and Geoff Tarr. Joining The Honest Pint, The Hair of the Dog Pub, and The Terminal Brewhouse, Beast + Barrel offers a unique atmosphere and a menu that will have customers wanting to return again and again. The publicans added this gastropub and smokehouse hybrid in 2014 as they saw a gap in “upscale pubs” in town. This casual dining concept combines some great comfortable elements with just enough finishing touches to feel great as both a classy night out and a relaxed place to have a salad or burger for lunch. Described as a “gastro smokehouse,” Beast + Barrel is sure to satisfy any meat lover as these folks smoke everything from pastrami to wings to ice for cocktails. The Gastropub feel is defined by the chefdriven menu items like the rack of lamb, steak tartare, and artisan meat and cheese boards. Combining traditional meat dishes such as smoked pork, house made pastrami, fried chicken, and crab cakes, with a hint of Southernand 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, opening at 10am for the early birds. 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 savory classics like Eggs Benedict and every Southerner’s favorite, biscuits and gravy. Or if you’d prefer something on the sweeter side, try their banana pancakes or peach French toast. To complement your food, Beast + Barrel offers a large selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails. Featuring only Tennessee brewed craft beer on tap, 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 their wines on tap. The Happy Hour at Beast + Barrel has quickly become known as the best in Chattanooga. They offer $3 craft beer, $4 wine on tap, $5 classic cocktails and $6 bar-
tender’s choice cocktails along with food deals to match from 3 to 6p.m., seven days a week. Beast + Barrel’s cocktail menu includes several classics like the Sazerac, Old Fashioned, and Dark and Stormy, as well as balanced new age house specialties like Strawberry Letter, made with Cathead vodka, Cynar, strawberry, basil, lemon, and B+B grenadine. 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. With plenty of cheap and convenient parking out back by Coolidge Park, Beast + Barrel is an easy choice for lunch or dinner. The open air feel and back deck add elements of open air dining in a bustling area of town with great views.
The Scoop A real community hangout that just happens to hold the highest quality food and drink.
Beast + Barrel Gastro Smokehouse. Get some of that! 16 Frazier Ave. (423) 805-4599 beastandbarrel.com
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The Flying Squirrel Bar Elegance, class, fantastic food and the best drinks and beers on the Southside
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ello Chattanoogans and visitors to our awesome little city! My name is Evan Muir, I am a Chattanoogan and member of the tightly knit culinary team at Southside Chattanooga’s Flying Squirrel Bar. As a passionate cook who likes to share my work with others, I am often asked by friends that have yet to experience what we embody at Flying Squirrel “what kind of food do you offer?” or “what kind of restaurant are you a part of?” At first these questions took me back. As I searched for ways to describe what we bring to the table, there seemed to not be a succinct set of adjectives I could use to answer them. I certainly didn’t want to answer them with “whatever we want to do,” as that response undermined the level of passion I live and work by, so this left questions to be answered. From the start, we have been labeled as a community bar serving the Southside. We’re proud of that, but it has led to a perception battle that we’re only a place to get drinks before dinner somewhere else, and not a legitimate destination for a meal. Our food program has a full spectrum of menu options where we have embraced our capabilities to offer our guests much more than just “bar food”. We seek to offer a thoughtfully crafted experience to our guests,
from the atmosphere, to our beverage program, to our culinary offerings to meet a range of palates and exceed the desires of our guests. From our renowned fried chicken to our gorgeous ramen to shared plates of charcuterie and cheeses, the choice really is yours. It sounds almost humorous but a great way to describe what I aim to do every day is take something my guest would crave and make it better, leaving a mark on both their minds and stomachs. We work with passion as a family to create an experience for the collective community and that includes ourselves. This means we are not just simply forcing out the
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same product night after night, month after month, but instead are constantly learning as a family to keep our passions alive and continue to please our guests in ways that only a tightly knit establishment that embraces growth can do. The ultimate goal is to create a fabulous and memorable experience from the standard we meet as a team every day we polish our glasses and sharpen our knives. From the entire team here at the Flying Squirrel, we warmly invite you to embrace what we have to offer; eat, drink, and share this experience with us. See you soon, Evan “Spicy Hands” Muir
The Scoop Great conversation and casual enjoyment of the finer things. The Flying Squirrel On the Southside 55 Johnson St. (423) 602-5980 flyingsquirrelbar.com
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eritage and tradition, two words that mean a lot at Fiamma. Fiamma’s proprietors, Chattanooga locals, Jim Richards and Brion Voges were focused on these two things when they came up with the idea for Fiamma almost three years ago. Voges’ international travel and love of food lead him to discover Neapolitan pizza and fall in love with it. For the next several years he spent as much time as he could trying out different pizzerias. The thing about Neapolitan pizza is that you can’t just pick up flour at the grocery and go at it. There is a lineage
and tradition in place. Voges and Richards knew if they were going to do Neapolitan pizza, they wanted to do it right. Which led them to the APN (Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani), which train pizza makers in the tradition of Neapolitan pizza. Basically, it’s pizza school. Voges spent four hours every morning for days just learning to make the crust. His teachers made sure he knew the subtly of this style of pizza. Keeping as much air in the dough as possible to keep its light quality. Cooking the pizza at the correct temperature to gain the
charring on the dough, a trademark of Neapolitan pies. This attention to detail is what makes Fiamma pizza special. Fiamma uses only the highest quality ingredients. Imported flour, tomatoes, and cheese from Italy. Simplicity is what makes Neapolitan pizza. If you want to taste what we mean, try the Margherita. Made with imported buffalo mozzarella (made from water buffalo milk),
imported San Marzano tomatoes, basil, and imported olive oil. The layers of flavor are simple, and are meant to be. Local and family run, Fiamma Pizza Company is here to share the heritage of Neapolitan pizza with Chattanooga!
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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 3rd Deck Burger Bar 201 Riverfront Pkwy., Pier 2 (423) 266-4488 chattanoogariverboat.com A Bountiful Harvest 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 876-1922 abountifulharvest.com Adelle's Creperie 400 E. Main St. (423) 531-2222 adellescreperie.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
We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant.
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 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
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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
Chicken Salad Chick 629 Market St., Ste. 101 (423) 668-0098 chickensaladchick.com 1820 Gunbarrel Rd. (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 Diamond Billiard Club 3600 Hixson Pike #K (423) 877-5882 thediamondbilliardclub.com 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 Eat N Good Catering 6331 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 432-3865 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 N. 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 Heart Attack Shack 4345 Ringgold Rd. (423) 803-5900 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 Henpecked Chicken 405 Market St. (423) 710-1951 Herman’s Soul Food 3821 Brainerd Rd. (423) 624-5715 Homefolks Restaurant 8981 Dayton Pike (423) 332-5724 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 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
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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 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.
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(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 Pura Vida Juice Bar 163 River St. (423) 661-8736 317 Ault Rd. Signal Mountain, TN (423) 802-7910 puravidachattanooga.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 Pl. 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 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. Suite #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
Spice and Tea Exchange 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. Ste. A-13 (423) 826-7707 spiceandteaexchange.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 Stone Cup Cafe 208 Frazier Ave. (423) 521-3977 stonecupcafe.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 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 Bald Headed Bistro 201 Keith St. SW Cleveland, TN (423) 472-6000 baldheadedbistro.com The Bitter Alibi 825 Houston St.
(423) 362-5070 thebitteralibi.com The Camp House 149 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 702-8081 thecamphouse.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 The Tap House 3800 St Elmo Ave. #114 (423) 682-8234 taphousechatt.com Trailhead Juice 3211 Broad St. Ste. B (423) 803-6211 trailheadjuice.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 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 Wimpie’s 9826 Dayton Pike (423) 332-6201 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 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 chinamoontn.net China Rose 9203 Lee Hwy. (423) 238-1268 THE PULSE • SRPING DINING GUIDE • MAY 11, 2017 • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • 27
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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 5437 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-3183 fujisteakchattanooga.com Hibachi Express 7401 E. Brainerd Rd. (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 Pl. 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
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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 Pl. 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 Box 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. (423) 875-6142
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 hickorypitbarbecue.com 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 Sandwich Works 6337 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 855-2001 gregssandwichworks.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 Street 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 Yellow Deli 737 McCallie Ave. (423) 468-177 yellowdeli.com
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 Clumpie’s 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
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La Esperanza Bakery 5400 Brainerd Rd. (423) 893-6263 laesperanzabakeries.com Menchie’s 2040 Hamilton Pl. 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 Frog 5756 Hwy. 153 (423) 710-8559 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 305-0696 sweetfrogyogurt.com Tasty Daylight Donuts 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 531-3444 tastydaylightdonuts.com
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
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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 Pl, 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 Pl. Blvd. (423) 899-7707 5525 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-7704 olivegarden.com Portobello’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria 4972 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 Ricko’s Pizzeria and Italian Cuisine 8615 Hixson Pike (423) 682-8050
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 Pl. 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 Pl. 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 Cortez 923 Lee Hwy (423) 238-6655 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 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
We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant.
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 3950 Tennessee Ave. (423) 822-6656 1800 Dayton Blvd. (423) 870-6656 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 296-6656 mojoburrito.com Molcajete Mexican Restaurant 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 760-8200 Poblano’s Mexican Cuisine 551 River St. (423) 490-7911 poblanoschattanooga.com Rodizio Grill 439 Broad St. (423) 777-4999
wrodiziogrill.com Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 894-7144 271 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 661-8600 9032 Old Lee Hwy (423) 910-5167 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
WINE BARS DeBarge Winery 20759 GA-193 (423) 710-8426 debargewines.com Terra Nostra Tapas & Wine Bar 105 Frazier Ave. (423) 634-0238 terranostratapas.com Wine Down 9431 Bradmore Ln. #109 (423) 531-9463 winedownbar.com
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Lupi’s Pizza Pies
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here are over 60,000 pizzerias in the United States. It is, by a large margin, America’s favorite food. Competition is fierce and many places come and go in the blink of an eye. Then there’s Lupi’s, a locally owned and operated pizza parlor that for 21 years has proven that they have what it takes to be the best. The iconic shop now boasts five locations, three in Chattanooga, one in Ooltewah, and one in Cleveland, and has been a local favorite since its humble beginnings over two decades ago. The key to Lupi’s success can be described in a single word, quality. They consistently deliver a quality product made with quality ingredients in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere and with top notch customer service. In fact, the unwritten rule behind everything they do is that customers need to leave feeling better than when they came in. Not merely full, but happier, satisfied and content, and the folks there cut no corners in assuring the best experience for everyone who walks through the door. The menu features an array of products including salads, appetizers, lasagna, calzones, and desserts, but pizza is their flagship 34 • THE PULSE • MAY 11, 2017 • SPRING DINING GUIDE • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM
product and in that arena, they are second to none. Years before “farm to table” became a buzzword among foodies, it was the core principle behind how Lupi’s does business. Everything that CAN be sourced locally IS sourced locally. Beef and ground sausage, cheddar cheese, heirloom tomatoes and even whole wheat flour all comes from local producers in and around the community. During the growing season, vegetables and flowers are grown on Lupi’s own farm and they even make their own fresh mozzarella cheese. Their homemade handmade sauce has been made the same way using the same ingredients since the first store opened. The popularity of Lupi’s Pizza has led to an unforeseen but welcome expansion in to the catering business, as demand for their product at weddings and local businesses has grown exponentially in recent years and they have been a fixture at the Chattanooga Market since its inception. Operating on the principles of impeccable quality, commitment to customer service and a devotion to “keeping it local,” Lupi’s has rightfully been voted Chattanooga’s “best pizza” year after year.
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The Brewhaus W
holesome food is one of the greatest aspects of cuisine in the South, and Brewhaus has been taking the idea of wholesome food one step further: by adding a Southern feel to a variety of German meats. The only German-American gastropub in Chattanooga, Brewhaus has been serving up Germaninspired dishes on Chattanooga’s North Shore for the past five and a half years. One of the main aspects of Brewhaus that makes them unique is the fact that they consistently feature new menu items. “We’re constantly trying to keep the special menu items fresh. We
change out our food specials every week or every two weeks,” explained bar manager Michael Nolan. “David is our kitchen manager, and he does a really good job on all of the dishes.” Currently, Brewhaus has been featuring Kamikaze Cakes, which are Mahi-Mahi fillets with vinegar slaw, but they’re going to start featuring lighter menu items now that summer is approaching. Featured dishes typically run for a week, but Brewhaus has been known to feature them for up to two weeks depending on how much they sell and how many of the ingredients are
available. In addition to featured menu items, Brewhaus also runs weekly drink specials and hosts a trivia night and a live music night. On Sunday, a brunch menu runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and patrons can receive 15 percent off certain cocktails and beer. While Brewhaus hasn’t decided on the specific dishes to be featured for summer yet, they’re already preparing for fall with Oktoberfest specials, such as Sauerbraten. Popular
year-round favorites include the Jäger Schnitzel, the Spaetzle, the Patty Melt, the Rooster Schnitzel, and burgers, among other menu items. If you’re looking for an alternative place to enjoy delicious food this summer, look no further than the lighter German dishes that will soon be offered at Brewhaus, or enjoy some of the year-round favorites; you can’t go wrong with dining at this quaint German-American gastropub.
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The Bald Headed Bistro T
he Bald Headed Bistro in Cleveland, TN is a local gem of the region. Established in 2004, the B.H.B. found the sweet spot of distinctive cuisine, exceptional service, and ambiance. If you’re seeking an exceptional dining setting for your personal dinner, business meeting, or private event, head to The Bistro. Elegant yet welcoming rustic lodge themes and authentic western décor are abundant throughout the restaurant. Carefully
crafted ingredients pave the way for creative small plates and perfectly seasoned entrees. Enjoy a fresh take on classics such as prime-grade filet mignon, parmesan salmon, or wood-fired pizza. Select a more unique dish such as Braised Lamb, Broadleaf Farms Elk, or Surf and Turf to explore wild game and seafood selections. Choose from over a dozen handcrafted signature cocktails made by our team of
mixologists. With nearly 200 wine selections, the ninetime Wine Spectator Award of Excellence list showcases vintners from ten countries. If wine is not your drink, select a craft beer, or a spirit from the area’s largest scotch and bourbon list. Enjoy your drink while listening to live music on the relaxing patio each Wednesday or Friday evening. Make it an evening to remember at the Bald Headed Bistro.
conveniently located in
CLEVELAND, TN Handcrafted Handcrafted cocktails, cocktails, wild wild game, game, seafood, seafood, and and prime-grade prime-grade steaks steaks served served daily. daily. Elegant Elegant western western ambiance ambiance and and personal personal attention attention to to detail detail await await you. you.
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The Tap House
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istoric St. Elmo is on the rise with fun, new restaurants and bars popping up all over the cozy piece of town. In an old, red brick building on St. Elmo Avenue is a newcomer bar known as The Tap House. Having been open only a little over a month, The Tap House is a fresh, new place to experience incredible beers, a light fare menu, and a range of upcoming events. Owner and operator Chris Calhoun tried to reclaim as much of the building as possible as they remodeled into the “old school saloon feel with a modern twist,” as he describes it. A modern, yet still historic addition is that all fare is served on tin as the building used to be used for K ration production, which were packaged in tin. “The lower level bar [used for presentations], the stage, the bar, they’re all reclaimed wood,” Calhoun says. The bar stretches across the floor, sitting opposite of the Beer Wall which plays host to thirty rotating
taps. Calhoun stocks an assortment of Chattanooga brews in the center of the board, and works out regionally from there. It’s a pretty neat system, and puts Chattanooga front and center. Currently, the Beer Wall features Chattanooga Brewing, Terminal Brewhouse, and Moccasin Bend Brewing. “We just added a brand new cider called Gypsy Circus that’s produced in Tennessee,” says Calhoun. They have a few gluten free beer options as well. There aren’t a lot on draft, but they have bottles of gluten free, just ask! Calhoun is also trying to get a homebrewer’s products preview going in which homebrewer’s can submit their brew to Barley Mob, the homebrewer’s association. “I can’t technically sell it,” says Calhoun. “But people could purchase glassware and in turn sample the product.” The Tap House is sure to be the latest and greatest in fine beers and good times in Historic St. Elmo. THE PULSE • SRPING DINING GUIDE • MAY 11, 2017 • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • 37
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Pura Vida Juice Bar
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ura Vida’s bright blue space on River Street is enough to draw your eye, but their cold pressed organic juices, organic smoothies, granola bowls, and so much more will be what draws you back time and time again. An organic juice bar and cafe, Pura Vida supplies guests with freshly blended fruits, veggies, proteins, seeds, and spices to produce the perfect healthy pick me up after a day of browsing North Shore’s shops or an afternoon at Coolidge. The choice of their River St. location was more of a miracle than a business decision. Owner Arturo Duarte and his wife, who also own two organic grocery stores in Venezula, were looking to invest in a place where they could promote their healthy style, and what better place than North Shore. They drove by just five minutes after the owner of the space put a for lease sign out front. With their North Shore location, they produce delicious favorites like the Protein smoothie, which features bananas, almond milk,
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lucuma, hemp powder, chia seeds, dates, and vanilla. Their menu features something for everybody, even vegan and vegetarian customers. “Everything is healthy. No sugars, no dairy. Everything is organic, and we have gluten-free options, vegan and vegetarian food,” says Arturo. From the organic drinks to the vegan and vegetarian friendly menu, it’ll be hard not to find something you’ll fall in love with. Try the vegan quiche, vegan burgers, or spinach wraps for lunch or an afternoon pick me up with a “shot.” Pura Vida’s shots are cold pressed juices in small bottles with stronger tastes and flavors. The shots promote specific benefits depending on your choice, like energy, boost, etc. The After Party will treat you to a shot of ginger, turmeric, lemon, agave, and cayenne, which will surely get you up and ready to go! Stop by Pura Vida this weekend and experience the pure standards they offer that you won’t find anywhere else.
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The Big Table L
ove, comfort, and convenience, those are three words that describe what any customer going to The Big Table can expect. The Big Table is run by Karen and Dave Loveless who met and fell in love over 35 years ago, with cooking at the center of it all. Karen and Dave are both talented chefs that are sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings. Most people know about the dining experience you can expect at The Big Table, good service and delicious meals in a cute and homey restaurant. What people aren’t as aware of is the classy event hall right next door.
The Big Table started off doing a lot of catering, but their restaurant became more and more popular. With a beautiful interior and nice porch this event hall is a gem for anyone looking to have a fun party with food full of love. The Big Table is gourmet comfort food. You can come for a quality lunch or you can call in and order casseroles, soups, and more to go. As Karen says, “Tell us what you want and we’ll cook it.” The Big Table is quality food, cooked fast and available for catering, take out, or dining in. This family style food to go is great for the swamped col-
lege student needing food for the week, or anyone looking to have a catered event. Regardless of what you want, The Big Table is the place to go. Karen is known for her delicious soups, like a mixed bean soup or her uniquely satisfying chicken and ham gumbo. Also, make sure you don’t forget to grab a slice of her choco-
late chess pie, or maybe even the whole thing. Dave can cook anything but is known for his stellar seafood. So do yourself a favor and come try his crab cakes, I can guarantee you won't regret it. Or if you’re in a rush, you can place an order and Dave will whip up a classic poppy seed chicken casserole prepared just how you like it.
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The Camp House Great coffee, fantastic food, and some of the best live music downtown
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he Camp House, in their chicly sophisticated warehouse-style space, is the coolest of cool places to meet up with friends, coworkers, and collaborators for a latte, breakfast, lunch, or Saturday brunch. With a smooth, New York cafe feel, the Camp House is the perfect place to relax with your laptop, free Wi-Fi, and a cup of coffee. Lose yourself in the cool atmosphere, take a seat on one of the couches by the floor-to-ceiling windows, and find your new study spot or private workplace downtown you’ve been looking for. The Camp House serves their entire breakfast menu all day, with the lunch menu available starting at 11 in the morning. Indulge in a Camp House Waffle, a wide variety of “egg breakfasts”, quiches, stuffed biscuits, and more from open to close—something few breakfast eateries in town offer. No breakfast is complete without a steaming hot cup of joe, and no one makes it like the Camp House. Try one of their best-selling lattes with options like house-made vanilla, Ghirardelli caramel, or chocolate to fit your personal tastes. Substitute almond or soy milk in your latte, or stick with a simple Americano or espresso. For a slower-steeped coffee, ask for the manual brew bar, which rotates its selection seasonally, to prepare a pour over for you to extract the most flavorful cup. A variety of teas are available as well, hot or iced. Herbal, green, chai or black,
you’ll surely find one that suits your fancy. If it’s lunchtime, stop by for the soup du jour—which may be a tomato bisque or a warm chowder if it’s a rainy day—a salad, or one of their many sandwiches. The favorite sandwich is a tie between the salmon BLT—cured salmon, cream cheese, capers, roasted tomato, smoked bacon, and arugula on rye—and the prosciutto panini, filled with thin-sliced prosciutto, avocado, smoked gouda, mayo, and arugula on a baguette. Try and take your pick, but know that it won’t be easy. Weekends are meant for brunching, and the Camp House’s brunch menu features a few options not available on the weekday breakfast menu. For one, they have more waffle options, including a Brunch Waffle covered in bananas, brown
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sugar banana syrup, and toasted pecans…close your mouth, quit your drooling, and just plan to stop by this Saturday to satiate your newly acquired thirst for waffles. Beyond the extra waffles, they also serve sweet potato hash and biscuits and gravy. Recently the Camp House changed their closing time to 5 p.m., and people have surely been wondering why. After 5 p.m. is when the Camp House plays host to concerts, public forums, and other public events as well as private receptions. Yes, their space is available for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and other privately hosted events. They’re so much more than a coffee shop. They’re a place to meet, collaborate, and gather over great food and drink.
The Scoop
A city commons where people work, meet, and collaborate around food, drink, and social events. The Camp House Open Mon-Ffri, 7am-5pm Sat. 8am-3pm 149 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 702-8081 thecamphouse.com
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