Noshing About: J. C. Holdway, Knoxville
It seems as though all of Knoxville and much of the southeast has been awaiting the day that Joseph Lenn, former executive chef at Blackberry farm, would open his own restaurant. That day has come and we were treated to a preview of what he’s planning to show to...
Noshing About: Blue Slip Bistro, Knoxville
We first met Chef Carol Scott when we were asked to help judge the March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction, a great event helping many children in need. If you’ve heard of her, it’s probably for one of two reasons: She owns a successful catering/personal chef business...
Recipe: Backyard Paella Night with Friends!
About once or twice a year, we make a big paella for friends. The occasion for this one was for our friends Daniel and Rebecca who run the Tootsie Truck in Knoxville. They had returned from a seafood run to Florida and wanted to know if we wanted to share in the...
CSA Files: The first few weeks
In this new series we are writing to discuss the latest Knoxfoodie adventure: a CSA subscription. We have been talking about participating in community supported agriculture for a few years and we finally decided to see what all of the fuss is about. We did some...
#KnoxFoodieDateNight No.1: Cinco de Mayo
Zack Roskop, owner and operator of Knox Brew Tours, came to us with an idea. The idea was a collaboration to bring the way we experience Knoxville to the masses. He would provide the transportation and we would embark on an adventure to provide an evening that most...
Emilia Opens in Knoxville!
Of the restaurants opening this year in Knoxville, Emilia has been one of the most anticipated. Those who have visited Knox Mason know the reason why. Chef Matt Gallaher started his career with Holly Hambright at the long lost Lord Lindsey Catering before approaching...
Dancing Bear Lodge Virginia Dare Wine Dinner (Francis Ford Coppola)
We did a post about Dancing Bear shortly after it reopened last fall and just loved it so we were really excited when Nick invited us to come back for their first ever Wine Dinner featuring the wine of Francis Ford Coppola’s Virginia Dare property. Upon arriving...
Jackie’s Dream – Knoxville’s New Hot Chicken and Soul Joint!
Sure middle Tennessee has Nashville Hot Chicken, but we’ve got Jackie’s Dream! On the occasion of Mrs. KnoxFoodie’s birthday we met some friends here. If you live in Knoxville, you’ve probably heard of this unassuming little spot lately....
Tootsie Truck Pop-Up Dinner at Central Collective
Last week, Knoxville’s go-to spot for dinner events, had the great couple that operate Tootsie Truck in for a pop-up dinner. We’ve not had a bad dinner from any of the Central Collective events and this was no exception! Admittedly, I had a preview when...Click for Details
Supporting local farmers, artisans, restaurants.