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Crust Pizza, Signal Mountain Road-October 28, 2011

October 30, 2011

After half a day of work today, I had to make a trip downtown to pick up some equipment for work. Philip went with me so we could eat lunch out somewhere. Of course, being the middle of the day on a Friday, anywhere downtown was pretty much out. Traffic and parking were a nightmare, and it was raining, so parking and walking were not really in the cards. We debated for a few minutes and decided to eat at Crust on Signal Mountain Road (there’s also a Crust off South Broad Street).

Crust is located in a former Long John Silver’s building. You might expect it to have that weird repurposed restaurant vibe….usually, when one restaurant takes over another, you never quite get rid of the vibe of the original. That’s definitely not the case with Crust. The outside and the inside are decorated in funky orange and green, down to the booth seats. Vintage pictures cover the tabletops, and vintage posters hang on the wall. Honestly, if you didn’t know that it used to be Long John Silver’s, I don’t know that you’d ever guess. I was also very impressed with the “landscaping” out front, which I’d never really noticed before. They grow their own herbs right out front-well-groomed rosemary and basil, which our server told us they use in their pizzas.

Crust grows their own fresh herbs!

Can YOU tell this use to be Long John Silver’s?

It had been a while since the last time that we went to Crust, but we’d only been on Sundays after church and for some reason were under the impression that their lunch buffet was only on Sundays. Actually, it may be an all-day buffet. I meant to ask our server, and I forgot. Someone help me out here! The buffet includes an amazing salad (which is listed on the menu as Saladmander)-lettuce, cucumber, Roma tomato, garbanzo beans, onion (which I gave to Philip), sunflower seeds, sliced mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese. Their homemade dressings include kalamata feta, cracked pepper ranch, honey rosemary French, roasted tomato vinaigrette, and creamy bleu. Philip loves the kalamata feta, so of course he ordered that, and I chose the roasted tomato vinaigrette. Delicious! I don’t like olives, so I can’t really comment on Philip’s dressing, but the roasted tomato vinaigrette is so basil-y. It reminds me of the super-yummy tomato soup I make, and that’s a very good thing. The salad makes you feel a little bit better about the pizza buffet…..and I love that they serve it in metal bowls. Don’t ask me why. I just do.

Salad with kalamata feta dressing

Salad with roasted tomato vinaigrette

Apparently we came in right after a lunch rush, so the buffet was a little bare when we first came in. I started with a slice of cheese and a slice that had green peppers, applewood bacon, and just a tiny bit of ground beef (this particular pizza also had Italian sausage, but I’m not a fan so I chose a piece that didn’t have any). Philip had a slice of this as well (with sausage), a slice with pepperoni and sausage, and a slice with kalamata olives, green peppers, and mushrooms. We each had a 2nd slice of the beef/bacon/green pepper/sausage pizza, then they put out a pepperoni and we had a slice of that as well. Then we were stuffed, so we decided to forego the cupcake that we had discussed getting before we ate….but anyway…….

Pepperoni

Cheese (in the back) and ground beef, bacon, and green pepper in the front

Green pepper, bacon, ground beef, Italian sausage (back); pepperoni & sausage (middle); kalamata, green pepper, & mushroom (front)

Crust’s motto (if you can call it that) is “Home of the Cracker-Thin Crust”. I was reading some of the reviews on Urbanspoon, and several people had less than kind things to say about the crust. So, let me say this: if you are not a fan of thin-crust pizza, you will not like their pizza. Order from their pasta, sandwich, or salad menu. If, like me, you are a fool for thin-crust pizza, you are likely to love this place as much as I do. This crust is one of the best that I’ve had. I love their sauce as well; it’s slightly sweet and slightly spicy and clearly homemade (and it does not taste like Chef Boyardee, as one Urbanspoon reviewer perpetuated). The curst really is as thin as a cracker, and they cut it into pseudo-squares, similar to the way that Domino’s cuts their thin-crust pizza…but this pizza is so much better than any national chain restaurant could possibly turn out. I am going to have to order pizza off of the menu sometime, because I really want to try their pesto sauce.

As I mentioned above, there is a selection of pastas, salads, and sandwiches that you can order if you don’t like thin-crust pizza or you just aren’t in the mood for pizza. Everything on the menu has an interesting name, like the Dick Dastardly sandwich (house-roasted Italian sausage slathered with red sauce and loaded with mozzarella), Pasta LaVista (angel hair tossed with seasoned oil, parmesan, mozzarella, Italian sausage, and ricotta), and the Greenzilla salad. You can order a choose-your-topping pizza or order one of their specialty pizzas, like the Sleestak (pepperoni, mushrooms, Italian sausage, and ricotta). Finally, as I mentioned before, they sell housemade dark chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting. At $1.99, they are a bargain over the $3- $4 cupcakes you find in all the trendy cupcake shops right now, and the icing wasn’t 3 feet high, which is always a plus….but we were stuffed so we refrained. I definitely want to try them at some point, though.

So, to sum it up….if you are in the mood for a great salad and the best thin-crust pizza you’ve ever had, make a trip to Crust. I think you’ll find that it’s worth your while!

Crust is located at 100 Signal Mountain Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405 and 3211 South Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408. You can call the Red Bank location at 423-710-3780 and the Broad Street location at 423-756-4040. Check out their website or find them on Facebook.

River Street Deli-October 20, 2011

October 23, 2011

In my recent post about Tubby’s Real Burgers, I mentioned that I worked at a store named Monkey Business while in college…that’s how I discovered Tubby’s. Another eatery that I learned about while I worked at the Monkey was River Street Deli, which was right under our store. My boss’s husband was the manager, and he and the owner, Bruce, were “real” New Yorkers who started a real New York deli right here in little old Chattanooga. I was too young and stupid about food to know that I should eat there. My main experience was with the free drinks that we got from there every day…but I do recall trying a fantastic dessert called “Snicker bread pudding” (think chocolatey, cakey, caramelly, yummy…..), and I also recall that RSD is the first place where I ever tried a turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce, and, if I remember correctly, cream cheese.

Back in 1999, it sounded like an odd combo….but now it’s one of my favorites.

Fast-forward a few years….I definitely wouldn’t call myself a regular, because I don’t exactly frequent a lot of downtown establishments (due to my whole working 2 miles from my house and all)….but now I know a whole lot more about what constitutes a good deli, and, my friends, Subway ain’t it (not that I never eat Subway). RSD, though, has a great menu, with daily specials and all the classics you’d expect to find on any good deli menu.

A few months back one of my friends posted a pictures on Facebook of a fantastic-looking brisket sandwich and a bowl of cream of spinach soup. I asked her about it, and she told me that it was a River Street special served on Thursday. So, last Thursday, I suggested to Philip that we jaunt on down there and try it out.

The brisket sandwich is described as “Brooklyn-style, with slaw and Russian dressing on a Kaiser roll.” Both of us were practically salivating by the time we got there at 12:30ish, trying to avoid the heavy part of the downtown lunch crowd. Dumb move, it turns out, because they were already sold out of brisket. Frowny face! Bruce offered me a sandwich made in the same style as the brisket sandwich but with their fabulous rare roast beef, and I happily accepted. I also ordered a “mini soup”, because I love spinach soup. Philip decided to try the Tuscan turkey panini, described as “regional flavors and tastes of Italy grilled to perfection on homemade focaccia bread”. He also ordered a mini soup. We both ordered waters; drinks are self-serve. Our food came out within 10 minutes.

While I was disappointed that I didn’t get to try the brisket-and will definitely have to make a trip back on a Thursday (super-early!)-I was very happy with my meal. Let me tell you, this was a 5-napkin sandwich. It was sufficiently drippy with the homemade Russian dressing (which, in case you didn’t know, is similar to a non-chunky Thousand Island, made with mayo and ketchup), and I love, love, love their roast beef (their roast beef sandwich is made with Boursin cheese and is to die for). The soup was even better, and I have to try to figure out how to make it at home. It did not contain cheese, but was buttery and creamy with the perfect amount of spinach-enough to taste, but no so much as to make the soup stringy. It was served with a few very crunchy pieces of baguette to float in the soup. I ate all of the soup and about 2/3 of the sandwich. I probably could have finished the sandwich, but I probably would have needed to be carried out on a stretcher.

Roast Beef Sandwich, "Brooklyn Style", and Cream of Spinach Soup

Philip said something in regard to his panini that I found very surprising. I am fairly certain that I have mentioned it before, but Philip loves brisket. LOVES it. On this day, however, he actually said he was glad that they didn’t have the brisket because he loved his panini so much. Normally, he likes paninis, but finds them to be a little bit greasy due to the oil or butter that they are usually coated with before being pressed. He said that this one was not greasy and did not seem to have any fat added to the outside, which he found to be a definite plus. The sandwich had thick slices of turkey and grilled vegetables (red pepper, onion, zucchini). I should have taken notes, because Philip couldn’t remember if it had cheese or not; if it did, it didn’t make much of an impression on him-but the sandwich itself definitely did.

Tuscan Turkey Panini and Cream of Spinach Soup

Before we left, I introduced myself to Bruce and let him know I would be posting a blog about River Street Deli soon. He told me that they make everything from scratch-a definite plus in my book-and that next time I come on a Thursday I should come early, as the brisket sells out quickly. He also told me about a sandwich with roast beef and garlic aioli he had been experimenting with. Sounds like a winner to me! If you are looking for something fairly quick and absolutely delicious for lunch (or an early dinner) on the North Shore, definitely check out River Street Deli!

River Street Deli is located at 151 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405. You can call them at 423-756-3354, or check out their website or Facebook page. River Street Deli is open Monday-Friday, 10:30-4, Saturday, 10:30-5, and Sunday, 11-5. On some Fridays, they offer a reservations-only themed dinner, with seating starting at 6:30; find more details at the website. You can also find their menu here.

Nana’s Frozen Custard-September 23, 2011

October 18, 2011

April 2014: After they winter “break” and opening for one Saturday afternoon/evening, Nana’s sadly announced that they would not reopen the store again due to rising costs and a decrease in sales. I. Am. Devastated. However, the Nana’s truck will still be serving delicious frozen custard around town. Follow them on Facebook to find out where they’ll be.

Nana’s Frozen Custard, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. (1) Cold; (2) Creamy; (3) Thick; (4) Amazing flavors; (5) Interesting menu; (6) Close to home. As my friend Chastity says, Nana’s pretty much ruins every other ice cream place. It’s just the best! In case you were wondering, yes, there is a difference between ice cream and frozen custard. Ice cream is made from a base of milk and/or cream, and frozen custard includes eggs to increase. I prefer custard. Nana’s Frozen Custard, to be exact.

You may have noticed that I am posting this a little late. Yep, our last trip to Nana’s was on 9/23. I took pictures but I guess in the busy-ness of work and finishing up my class, I just forgot to post about it. Now, I’m having another Nana’s craving, which made me remember that I needed to do my post.

We aren’t big sweets-eaters around here. It isn’t that we don’t like them, it’s just that I prefer to make things from scratch, so sweets are not always readily available. Ice cream is no exception; from time to time, I will buy some at the grocery store, but it usually results in either the ice cream going bad after we’ve eaten a couple of servings, or us totally eating way too much ice cream in order to avoid the ice cream going bad. Neither is a good thing. Thus, even though it is less cost-effective, we generally buy our ice cream from an ice cream shop. It feels more like a treat that way, anyway. So, Nana’s is a fairly frequent (once every month or two) treat for us.

Nana’s is a walk-up ice cream (excuse me, custard) stand with several picnic tables. They also have a drive-thru window. You can choose a standard, like a cup or cone with varying amounts of any flavor of Nana’s custard, a malt, a shake, a float, a sundae, or a “shiver”, which is similar to a Blizzard…or you can choose a treat off of their extensive original menu. The creations on their menu have interesting names like “Apple Pie Blossom” (a big scoop of vanilla custard melting over apples wrapped in a flaky crust, complimented by warm caramel sauce and brown sugar, “Happy Birthday to You” (Celebration! Cake flavored custard glowing with blue marshmallow frosting and confetti sprinkles, “Frozen Hot Chocolate” (hot cocoa mix blended with vanilla custard, topped by a swirl of marshmallow embedded whipped creme and chocolate sprinkles), and “Chester Frosty” (vanilla custard floating in blue marshmallow creme and Gummi fish, topped with Lifesavers swim “rings” and sprinkled with sandy brown sugar). I always look at the menu and deliberate between the Apple Pie Blossom and Strawberry Shortcake (vanilla custard surrounded by moist pieces of cake, swimming in sweet sliced strawberries and topped with whipped creme), but I always end up getting a cup of custard. Ultimately, I guess I just feel that there is no reason to sully the perfection of Nana’s custard with toppings and mix-ins. There are also a few “food” items on the menu, such as hot dogs, chili, and Frito pie.

The menu of custard flavors available changes on a regular basis. Some flavors are available seasonally (I’m pretty sure I’ve seen pumpkin on the menu, for example). I am not sure if the other flavors change daily, weekly, or what. I assume there is some sort of schedule on which the flavors are available, and, of course, the standards like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry are always an option. I pretty much rotate through three flavors: mint chocolate chip, lemon, and birthday cake. On this particular night, I had birthday cake. Now, I love birthday cake ice cream. Mayfield’s has a great version, as does Ben & Jerry’s….but Nana’s is the best. I mean, the best. It has actual smashed-up cake in it. I haven’t asked for confirmation on this (I’ll have to next time I’m there) but I think it is Federal Bake Shop cake. At least it tastes like it is. I haven’t done a Federal Bake Shop post yet…..but tasting like it has Federal Bake Shop cake in it is a very good thing. It’s always difficult for me to decide which route to go, though. I love every flavor I’ve tried.

Medium birthday cake ice cream. Yes, we took these pictures on the bench of one of the picnic tables.

Philip always, I repeat always gets the chocolate malt. According to him, Nana’s and Kay’s Kastle are the only places that know how to mix a malt. Usually, the malt powder is clumpy or all stuck at the bottom. At Nana’s, though, the malts are always perfect. Perfectly blended, with just the right amount of malt powder. The malts are the perfect thickness, topped with whipped cream and a malted milk ball (which, oddly enough, Philip hates, even though he loves malts). He is never disappointed (well, except for the time that the “new guy” mixed his malt. But those things happen sometimes).

“Regular” size chocolate malt (as opposed to large)

Let me just lay this out here, though. Nana’s ain’t cheap. It usually costs around $8-$10 for Philip and me to go there, depending on whether I am being prudent and eating a small custard or being “decadent” and eating a medium. I have accepted the expense, though. There’s no waste, and it’s the best ice cream….er, custard….in town. I’m willing to spend a few bucks from time to time to have the best.

There is one downside, though. I don’t post negative reviews about food, because I figure that maybe it’s just me and everyone has their own tastes….but I’m going to comment on the service. I am not crazy about the customer service. I am not the only one that feels this way….when I told people that I was doing a Nana’s post, other people commented that while they loved Nana’s custard, their service needed some work. Nana’s is staffed mainly by teenagers, and it just seems to me that unless good customer service is really stressed to teenagers, they will not deliver. It’s not that they are unfriendly, they just don’t seem too excited to have to open the window and talk to customers. Last time we went, we could see the girl mentally drawing straws to decide who was going to wait on us. Once they open the window, they’re fine….not enthusiastic, but friendly enough. Since they aren’t rude, and the custard is out-of-this-world, I am willing to let it slide….but Nana’s, if you guys are reading this…kick it up a notch!

Nana’s Frozen Custard is located at 6707 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343. You can call them at 423-842-3003. Check out their website or check them out on Facebook or Twitter.

Tubby’s Real Burgers-October 15, 2011

October 17, 2011

When I was in college, I had the ultimate sorority girl job at Monkey Business, a cute little shop on Frazier Avenue, on downtown Chattanooga’s North Shore. We sold jewelry, candles, and all sorts of fun, kitschy stuff in a fun atmosphere that closed by 7 p.m. daily (!). It was a dream, and I loved working there….but alas, Monkey Business closed not all that long after I left. What I was left with, though, was the memory of the chicken fingers and fries that Jan, the owner, used to bring us from Tubby’s Real Burgers. Back in the day, Tubby’s was just a little walk-up hamburger stand on Cherokee Boulevard (the less, um, desirable end of Frazier), and I had always assumed that it wasn’t any good. I mean, back then, a great hamburger to me was a quarter-pounder (my, how things change!). But I digress…..

Back to the chicken fingers and honey mustard. Honestly, I don’t really remember that much about the chicken fingers and fries that Jan brought us….I just remember the honey mustard. You see, I am a honey mustard fanatic. When I went to UTC I could frequently be found buying chicken fingers and fries in the University Center just to dip them in the Naturally Fresh honey mustard offered there (I also kept a jar in my fridge). I knew all the places to get the best honey mustard. The honey mustard at Tubby’s was a revelation. Seriously. I am going to venture to say that it was my first experience with homemade honey mustard, and it’s still some of the best I’ve had. Jan had asked for the recipe, but it’s a secret….so we all just had to settle for dipping our Tubby’s chicken fingers in it. Sigh.

Saturday night, Philip and I met some friends at Tubby’s for dinner (I just realized that 3 of my most recent restaurant posts have been with other people-what’s up with us actually being social? Anyway….). For years, I had to beg Philip to go there, but now he loves it, and it was actually his suggestion to go there.

Tubby’s is no longer a walk-up stand, although it is still on Cherokee Blvd., which is a lot nicer now than it was in 1999. They have a 2-room set-up: an indoor dining room and an outdoor, open air dining room where smoking is allowed. The only problem that I have with it at all is that they are sandwiched between two apartment buildings, and I guess the tenants of the apartments use the parking lots. The parking lot was nearly full, and we assumed that there were a ton of people inside….but when we walked in, only a couple of tables were occupied.

Now, I’m not going to make any bones about it. This place is a greasy spoon. Personally, I’m okay with that. They’re not putting on airs, and they don’t need to. They serve typical hamburger stand fare-a few burgers, a few appetizers (fried pickles!), a few other sandwiches (chicken, grilled cheese, etc.), a few dinner plates, fries, onion rings, tots, etc. I, however, did not consult the menu. I wanted a chicken fingers dinner, no ifs, ands, or buts. Philip ordered a 1/2-pound bacon-cheddar burger with everything (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, mustard, and ketchup) and tots.

The food took about 10 minutes to come out, which is perfectly acceptable-that way I know that it’s being made when I order it. The guy is grilling the hamburgers about 4 or 5 feet behind the counter, and it’s an actual grill (with flames) and not a flat-top griddle. When they brought out our friends’ food, one of their burgers was wrong: he had ordered just lettuce and onion, and they brought it without lettuce and onion, but quickly fixed it. Ours was just right, so we took our pictures and dug in.

Philip says this is his favorite burger in Chattanooga. It’s just the right amount of greasy with just the right amount of grilled flavor. I tasted it, and it was great. It was definitely huge, and very drippy…just the way I like it. The tots were just regular old tots, out of a bag, I’m sure….but then, what restaurant makes their own tots???? Our friends both enjoyed their burgers too. Tubby’s actually serves a full-pound burger called “The Gut-Buster.” I’m scared.

1/2-pound Bacon Cheddar Burger with Tots

My chicken fingers dinner came with slaw, grilled buttered toast, and skin-on fries. I am not a huge fan of slaw (except on my barbecue sandwiches at Rib & Loin), so I only took a bite or two. It tasted fine….but I just wasn’t interested. I don’t know if Tubby’s chicken fingers are homemade. They aren’t outstanding, but they’re pretty good. The fries, though…..the fries. I love skin-on fries (well, I love fries, period, but skin-on are my favorite), and I love to dip my fries in honey mustard. I think what I’ll do from now on is order a burger then order fries and honey mustard (hopefully they allow that!). The outside of the fries is very crispy, and the inside is very soft and fluffy. That’s a perfect fry, my friends.

Chicken Fingers Dinner: 4 chicken fingers, skin-on fries, slaw, toast, and honey mustard.

So, if you are a fan of yummy greasy spoon fare, don’t let Tubby’s Real Burgers pass you by. Get a burger and fries (and honey mustard!). You won’t regret it!

Tubby’s Real Burgers is located at 710 Cherokee Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN 37405. You can call them at 423-265-0069. At this time, they don’t have a website or a Facebook page. You can view their menu on Urbanspoon.

Chattavore on the Road: Calhoun’s Gatlinburg, 10/8/11

October 11, 2011

One of my very favorite restaurants anywhere is Calhoun’s, owned by Copper Cellar Restaurants, a small chain with a variety of restaurants based in Knoxville. While Calhoun’s has locations in Knoxville, Nashville, Lenoir City, and Pigeon Forge, Philip and I love to visit the Gatlinburg location, which gives us the perfect excuse to spend a weekend in a kitschy town fighting crowds and people-watching. We’ve been going here for ten years (the first time we visited was on the last stop of our mega-road-trip honeymoon) and we aren’t about to stop anytime soon.

One tip to know when you are visiting Calhoun’s Gatlinburg is that you should arrive early. We usually eat breakfast, skip lunch, and eat a super-early dinner in order to avoid a wait, then we eat a snack later in the evening. We arrived at Calhoun’s at around 3 p.m. and got seated immediately. Our server, Ronni, quickly took our drink order while we perused the menu.

I have had several different menu items at Calhoun’s, including their chicken fingers (fantastic), Southern Salad (yum), and burger (perfection). They are known for their barbecue, and a bottle of their “famous sauce” sits on every table. The sauce tastes great, but something in it always gives me a terrible stomachache, so I can’t eat it any more (I used to order the Steak Calhoun, which is basted in the BBQ sauce, and it was always bad news). I’ve never, ever had a meal here that I didn’t enjoy, but if you ask me (and Philip) nothing beats the steaks. I always order the Ale steak, a 10 oz. sirloin, marinated in olive oil, mustard, garlic and Calhoun’s Cherokee Red Ale, topped with Worcestershire butter (Copper Cellar also owns a microbrewery and Calhoun’s sells a variety of microbrewed beers).

Philip used to order the filet, but after tasting my Ale steak a while back, he has taken to ordering it as well (it’s a few dollars less than the filet, which is always a plus). Steaks come with mashed potatoes (although we always pay a little extra to get a loaded baked potato) and another side, and we also order a salad for $3 extra. I always get the house salad with Ranch dressing, and Philip orders the Caesar. As his extra side, Philip ordered “Tennessee Corn Puddin'”, and I ordered Spinach Maria, which is really just a slightly spicy parmesan creamed spinach.

Once you order at Calhoun’s, a basket of delicious bread makes its way out to you. Usually, there are two French rolls, two White Lily biscuits, and a cornbread muffin. Sadly, on this day, there was only one biscuit….but we probably didn’t need any more than that. They’ll gladly replenish your bread basket if you ask, but again, we were trying not to totally overdo it.

Cornbread muffin, French rolls, White Lily biscuit, and REAL butter

I love Calhoun’s house salad, which is composed of mixed greens, diced tomatoes, chopped bacon, croutons, and shredded cheddar and Jack cheeses. They used to put diced egg on it as well, which was very tasty. I am a “fork dipper,” meaning that I dip my fork into my dressing before spearing my salad. I feel like this allows me to really taste all the components of the salad while getting just enough dressing. Delicious.

House Salad, ranch dressing on the side

Philip is a huge fan of Caesar salads, but he often has to ask for more dressing at Calhoun’s. Not on this day. The leaves were quite sufficiently coated with their Caesar dressing, very garlicky with plenty of red wine vinegar for tanginess.

Caesar Salad

We’re definitely medium-rare steak people. As far as we are concerned, there is no other way to eat steak. If you’ll take a look at the bottom picture, you’ll see that they definitely do medium-rare right. By the time the steak arrives, the butter is completely melted, and the marinade provides the perfect seasoning for this delicious piece of meat. The baked potato is, well, a loaded potato. As far as I’m concerned, a steak without a baked potato isn’t a steak at all. I love the Spinach Maria, which is creamy and cheesy with just a little bit of spice, I’m assuming from red pepper flakes. Philip wasn’t a huge fan of the corn pudding…it was just okay. He has ordered their broccoli before and really enjoyed it.

Ale Steak with Loaded Baked Potato and Spinach Maria

Ale Steak with Loaded Baked Potato and "Corn Puddin' "

Medium-rare is the only way to eat steak!

We didn’t order dessert on this occasion…okay, we never order dessert with dinner…but we have gone here specifically for dessert and really liked it. We were stuffed to the gills, though, and holding out to try a deep-fried Snickers bar on the strip later that evening. We paid Ronni (who was very friendly and attentive) and set out to burn some calories.

We have inquired about the possibility of Calhoun’s coming to Chattanooga on several occasions and have been told that it’s never out of the realm of possibility and that the owner’s main rule is that he will not open a restaurant outside of Tennessee. Help us start a crusade to open Calhoun’s in Chattanooga! Of course, if one ever did open here, it would probably be so crowded all the time we would never go there and we’d still only eat at the one in Gatlinburg during our once-or-twice-a-year weekend getaways. Whatever happens, I’m betting Calhoun’s will remain our favorite place to eat steak!

Calhoun’s Gatlinburg is located at 1004 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738. Their hours are seasonal; find them here. The telephone number for Calhoun’s Gatlinburg is 865-436-4100. You can view the full menu and details about the restaurant (and the rest of the Copper Cellar family) at their website. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.

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