Chattanooga Chow Spring 2012 Dining Guide by Brewer Media Group

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Southern Burger Company....................... 2/4 Terminal Brewhouse................. 5/Back Cover Hair of the Dog........................... 5/Back Cover The Honest Pint......................... 5/Back Cover Sekisui........................................................... 6/7 Porter’s Steakhouse........................................8 Mean Mug..........................................................9 212 Market.......................................................10 Chattanooga Restaurant Listings...............11 Chattanooga Brewing Co............................. 12 Athens Distributing....................................... 12 St. John’s Restaurant....................................13 Toast.................................................................13 Tremont Tavern...............................................14

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Southern Burger Company S

outhern Burger Company began as one of Chattanooga’s first food trucks. Within the past year, SBC has cemented a spot at Warehouse Row, providing a go-to lunch spot for downtown individuals hungry for a bountiful burger. From the beginning, SBC has oriented their goals to inspire a sense of home, infusing value and amazing flavor into meals, cultivating change, and focusing on quality. With a look at Southern Burger’s devoted regulars and great wordof-mouth reputation, it’s easy to assume they keep their word. While their focus is a single favorite meal, the burger, they offer the staple dish in an assortment of preparations. Whether beef, pork, veggie, or however else fits your fancy, you can expect that the Southern Burger Company is making it from fresh fare gathered from local and regional farmers and bakers. Several Chattanooga restaurants belt

The Scoop

Toasted buns, homemade sauces, mobile meals and Mexican Coca-Cola!

Southern Burger Company 1110 Market St., Ste. FC-5 (423) 825-4919 southernburgerco.com out burgers, but none come close to the perfection produced by Southern Burger Company. One of the many standouts,

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the jalapeño burger, exhibits the attention to detail of every ingredient. Crispy, sea-salted fries and onion rings add to

each menu item, and homemade sauces bring the flavor home. In addition to the Mayoli, Southern Burger has many more house-made options for dipping, including Buttermilk Ranch and Bleu CheeseJalapeño, an astoundingly creative blend of tang and heat. If you can’t make it to Warehouse Row, have no fear—Southern Burger Company’s truck is still making the rounds in Hamilton County for lunch and special events (look for them at Chattanooga Market and Nightfall this year). If you see them out and about, be sure to stop by as quick as you can—it’s not a rare occurrence for them to sell out on any given day. If you want to see when they’ll be in your area, you can check their oftupdated Facebook page to get the skinny. You can even book the truck for your special event—it’s hard to imagine a better option for a large get-together or a pool party. Whether you catch their highly modified 20-foot, Fed-Ex look-a-like food truck out about town, or you favor an inhouse visit to their counter-clad location at Warehouse Row, you will be delighted in the difference Southern Burger Company offers to the traditional burger.

The Terminal Brewhouse I

f you are standing at the corner of Market and 14th Streets, an oddly shaped brick edifice will catch your eye. The Terminal Brewhouse uses this historic space to bring their vision of craft beer and crafty food to Chattanooga. Look inside and you will find a roomy period piece that exemplifies the word brewpub. The food is unique, delicious and is priced to keep you coming back for more. The menu is somewhere between gastro pub and comfort food. The Terminal guys

believe that the kitchen is the heart of the brewpub and the food is a representation of the level of dedication they have to culinary expression. Each item is as important as the next, from the house salad filled with local greens to the pepper smashed steak revered for its incredible value. Just as the kitchen is the heart of the brewpub, the brewery itself is the soul of the place. The Terminal offers four craft beers brewed in-house year round,

and two rotating taps. One is a seasonal beer that changes with the weather (or the brewer’s whim) and the other is one of three of their favorite session beers that they alternate to keep the tap fresh. Whether you want a great, easy-to-drink beer like White Shadow Belgian Wit, or prefer a dark treat like the Southsidenstein Stout, you will find a reason to have another pint. Or if you can’t stay, grab a growler and take some home. Stop by for lunch, dinner or check out the Terminal’s late-night happy hour from 10 p.m. to midnight every Sunday through Thursday. You are guaranteed to find some of your friends and neighbors there.

The Scoop

The Terminal has First Firkin Tuesday on the first Tuesday of every month for real ale lovers out there. Terminal Brewhouse 6 E. 14th St. (423) 752-8090 terminalbrewhouse.com

Hair of the Dog

The Honest Pint

our neighborhood pub is where you go to eat, have a pint, and be among friends. Hair of the Dog Pub is Chattanooga’s neighborhood pub. It offers locals and travelers alike a taste of American and English pub fare, combined with the comfortable atmosphere that only a pub can provide. The menu is loaded with unique food to keep you satisfied while you soak in the good times. Hair of the Dog offers classic pub dishes like Fish ‘n’ Chips and Bangers and Mash along with more modern American items, including their award-winning Babe the Bleu Ox burger and the Salmon I Am, a grilled salmon BLT. The full bar is stocked with everything you need, including more than 60 beers, focused on great craft brands and imports. HOTDP features several English beers, and of course specialty draughts. Sundays mean Chattanooga’s most ap-

ounded on the principal of getting what you pay for, The Honest Pint serves up great brew and great fare at a very reasonable price. It is safe to say that you get more than you pay for at this unique spot. Located in a renovated historic building along Patten Parkway, the owners of The Honest Pint have succeeded in combining their love for food, drinks and live music. The place looks like a salon or a pub should with tons of beautiful woodwork and an antique back bar unparalleled around these parts. The Pint is known for their classic Irish pub food with a modern twist. On their menu you will find their very popular “Rube” sandwich, with corned beef and sauerkraut that is made in-house. Another favorite, the “Pint Dip”, is their version of the classic French dip sandwich. Their bar menu is everything you could hope for and more. With an endless list of

The Scoop Hair has $3 well drinks

and $2 house beer every day. Instead of happy hour and special deals they keep it affordable all the time. Hair of the Dog 334 Market St. (423) 265-4615 hairofthedogpub.net

proachable and laid-back brunch, combined with their user-friendly Bloody Mary Bar and $2 Mimosas. Hair of the Dog has two levels of dining inside and out, including the best deck in town. If you choose to hang out upstairs, a hand-built dumbwaiter will bring up your food and drinks while you throw darts or shoot a game of pool. Bring your friends or be prepared to make some new ones in the Dog’s friendly confines— while you enjoy excellent pub grub and a pint of your choice.

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Smoking allowed, with non-smoking dining area. However, it rarely seems smoky in this big open space. The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. (423) 468-4192 thehonestpint.com

imported and American craft beers and whiskeys, particularly from Ireland, you will find yourself trying things you didn’t know existed. With drink in hand, head to one of the seven pool tables or five dart boards with your friends. On Wednesday and Thursday you can hear some local and regional music. Also, every Sunday night you can listen to some live Irish music during free Irish shows. For a great place to grab a meal and brew or hang-out, step inside The Honest Pint.

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Sekisui Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine C

entrally located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, Sekisui offers authentic Japanese sushi in addition to a kitchen featuring a Pacific Rim fusion cuisine. With the relaxing ambiance coupled alongside great food and friendly service, you are sure to enjoy your dining experience. With two Japanese chefs on-hand, Sekisui captures true creative fusion in original rolls of sushi and dishes from the kitchen. Keeping with their fresh fish expectations, Sekisui purchases its fish from overseas twice every week. Sekisui’s new location on Houston St. brings more than a comfortable setting and ample parking. The proximity to Warehouse Row, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, the convention center, UTC and City Hall offer a livelihood that is echoed in the atmosphere itself. This high-class dining atmosphere combines a contemporary touch of tables and chairs alongside relaxing couches in the bar area. Elegant sushi dining is now available at a fair cost. Sekisui offers an all-you-caneat sushi Friday lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Additionally, various kitchen foods are also served with soup and dessert for only $12.95 per person. Early bird specials are available for sushi and kitchen items every day from 5-7 p.m. Draft beer and House Sake specials are also available during that two-hour window.

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An outdoor patio offers additional comfort when enjoying your favorite sushi specials.

Sekisui 1120 Houston St. (423) 267-4600 sekisuichattanooga.com

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“Irrashaimase!”

Nestled in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, Sekisui

offers authentic Japanese sushi along with a kitchen featuring a Pacific Rim fusion cuisine. With a relaxing ambiance coupled with great food and friendly service, you are sure to enjoy your dining experience.

Sushi Bar

Importing fresh seafood from Japan, Europe as well

as from all over the United States, our sushi bar features over 20 different kinds of fish and shellfish. We regularly buy fish such as Japanese Red Snapper (madai), fresh sea urchin (uni), fluke (hirame), as well as other seafood that happens to be in season.

Kitchen

Our kitchen menu features a Pacific Rim cuisine which is

predominantly Japanese but is fused with American and East Asian cuisines. These combinations result in entrees like our popular soba dish (sauteed buckwheat noodles with various seafood in a spicy chili broth), our Atlantic salmon breaded in panko with 12 asian spices, and our teriyaki burger!

Bar

You’ll enjoy it even more with our special pricing through the week.

Every day we have half-price hot sake and draft beers from 5-7 p.m. Then from 7 to closing on Sundays through Thursday we have special pricing on select cocktails and wines!

Monday-Thursday 11:30 am-2 pm & 5-9:30 pm • Friday 11:30 am-2 pm & 5-10:30 pm • Saturday 5-10:30 pm • Sunday 5-9 pm

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Porter’s Steakhouse L

ocated in the historic Sheraton Read House Hotel, Porter’s has made a name for itself through the quality of the dishes offered both day and night. Porter’s has distinct menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast features both traditional fare and more refined options like Crab Cakes Oscar and the New York steak and eggs, which includes an eight-ounce portion of steak—both breakfasts fit for a king! Comforting lunch options include the Sirloin burger, Catfish Po Boy and our Blackened Beef Tip salad. On the other hand, you could go for something a bit more refined, like the Asiago Shrimp Rigatoni, or maybe one of our signature steaks. You can’t go wrong either way! Dinner amps up the elegance the way any steakhouse should. Delicious salads

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Express Lunch guarantees to have you fed and on your way in half an hour! Complimentary Valet Parking.

and various appetizers are offered, but the real star is the impressive selection of

steaks. All are personally carved by Chef John Palacio from only the best USDA Prime cuts, ensuring their tenderness and flavor are of the highest order. Their signature, the Pepperloin, comes in three sizes, each rubbed in garlic, onion-marinated for 72 hours, and rolled in peppercorns before hitting the broiler. Porter’s will leave you more than satisfied.

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Porter’s Steakhouse 827 Broad St. (423) 643-1240 porterssteakhouse.com

Porter’s Steakhouse has several rooms available to you for private functions for 8 to 20 people. Whatever the occasion, Porter’s Steakhouse is the ideal choice. To book your event, call 423-643-1226. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week and Valet Parking is free when you dine with us.

AT THE CORNER OF BROAD ST & MLK BLVD

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Mean Mug Coffee House W

elcome to Mean Mug, a local coffee house on the Southside serving locally roasted Velo coffee. Not only do they pour simple yet sophisticated coffee, they also offer fresh pastries made daily along with a variety of breakfast and lunch options. Like any good coffee shop, Mean Mug offers a variety of traditional options, all enhanced with Velo coffee. Enjoy your French Press or Pour Over coffee with a single origin, or try the custom house blend that captures both the boldness of African beans and the earthy qualities of South American origins. Of course, they also have a full menu of espresso-based drinks. Relax inside the comfortable, manicured atmosphere, or gather with friends on the recently opened outdoor patio. Other beverage options include Hot Chocolate, Hot Tea, and the Chai Latte, and be sure to give the cold brew a try. Open from seven in the morning until five in the afternoon, you can fuel your hunger with everything from house made coffee cake and Biscotti (di Prato) to the Quiche of the Day. If sandwiches are more your style, try the Elvis Fifty Six with peanut butter, banana and honey, or enliven that meal with a thick strip of bacon for an Elvis Seventy Six. The TRAP, with its turkey, red peppers, avocado smash, and Provolone, pairs well with a good salad, notably the Merican or the Hipster.

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Ask when the next batch of house made bagels or Nutella muffins will be in the cooler, as they are both a rare bakery treat for this area.

Mean Mug Coffee House 114 W. Main St. (423) 825-4206 meanmugcoffee.com

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212 Market Restaurant

12 Market Restaurant has been serving contemporary American cuisine featuring locally sourced foods in downtown Chattanooga for over 20 years. Seasonal lunch and dinner menus, as well as daily specials, offer options to satisfy everyone in your party, whether they are meat and potato types, vegetarians, gluten free eaters, or picky kids. The restaurant’s talented chefs utilize fresh ingredients from the best regional farms and suppliers whether they are updating familiar dishes like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and club sandwiches or going fur-

ther afield with dishes like a bison spring roll with housemade kimchi. The inhouse bakery produces all of the restau-

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rant’s breads and a selection of at least 10 scrumptious desserts every day. Enjoy a cold beer, cocktail, or wine while dining outside on the deck overlooking the Tennessee Aquarium. 212 Market has won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 1999 and has a selection of more than 100 wines, plus specialty cocktails and craft beers. Half-price wines are available every Tuesday night. Need the perfect meal for your special event, either at the restaurant or offsite? 212 Market will work with you to create a custom menu that everyone in your group will love.

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Check the website for daily specials.

212 Market Restaurant 212 Market St. (423) 265-1212 212market.com

Chattanooga Restaurant Listings AMERICAN 212 Market 212 Market St. (423) 265-1212 212market.com Aretha Frankensteins 518 Tremont St. (423) 265-7685 arethas.com Back Inn Café 412 E. 2nd St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com Bald Headed Bistro 201 Keith St. (Cleveland) (423) 472-6000 baldheadedbistro.com Bart’s Lakeshore Restaurant 5600 Lake Resort Ter. (423) 870-0777 bartslakeshore.com Bea’s Restaurant 4500 Dodds Ave. (423) 867-3618 beasrestaurant.net Beef O’Brady’s 5958 Snow Hill Road (423) 910-0261 ooltewahbeefobradys.com Beyond The Garden Gate 5706 Main St. (423) 238-2929 beyondthegardengate atstreetside.com Big River Grille & Brewing Works 2020 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 553-7723 bigrivergrille.com Blacksmith’s Bistro & Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 702-5461 Blue Plate 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 theblueplate.info Bluegrass Grill 55 E. Main St. (423) 752-4020 bluegrassgrill chattanooga.com Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar 1011 Riverside Dr. (423) 622-0122

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, visit chattanoogachow.com.

boathousechattanooga.com Brewhaus 224 Frazier Ave. (423) 531-8490 brewhausbar.com Broad Street Grill 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3700 thechattanoogancs.com Bud’s Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Road (423) 499-9878 budssportsbar.com Buffalo Wild Wings • 120 Market St. (423) 634-0468 buffalowildwings.com • Northgate Mall (423) 877-3338 buffalowildwings.com Cafe Le Mont 801 Dodds Ave. (423) 629-1388 cafelemont.com Cafe on the Corner 826 Scenic Hwy. (423) 825-5005 Canyon Grill 28 Scenic Hwy., No. 189 Rising Fawn, Ga. (706) 398-9510 canyongrill.com Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken 526 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 752-9198 champyschicken.com ChatOBrasserie

200 Manufacturers Road (423) 305-1352 chatodining.com Chattanooga Billiard Club • 725 Cherry St. (423) 267-7740 • 110 Jordan Dr. (423) 499-3883 • 185 Inman St. (Cleveland) cbcburns.com Cheeburger Cheeburger 138 Market St. (423) 265-4108 cheeburger.com City Cafe Diner 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191 citycafediner chattanooga.com City Cafe Diner 7641 Lee Hwy. (423) 485-8222 citycafemenu.com Country Diner 321 Browns Ferry Road (423) 825-5009 Creamy Bean Factory 9408 Apison Pike (423) 503-1401 Dinner in the Diner 1400 Market St. (423) 266-5000 choochoo.com Easy Bistro & Bar 203 Broad St. (423) 266-1121 easybistro.com Edison Restaurant 5308 Ringgold Road (423) 867-1742 ELEVEN 407 Chestnut St. (423) 756-5150 Famous Dave’s 2122 Gunbarrel Road (423) 954-3227 famousdaves.com Fanatics 7601 E. Brainerd Road (423) 894-2524 fanaticssb.com Five Guys Burger & Fries • 124 Stuart Road (Cleveland) (423) 476-4878

• 2020 Gunbarrel Road (423) 664-3500 • 5110 Hixson Pike (423) 870-7772 fiveguys.com Flatiron Deli 706 Walnut St. (423) 266-2620 flatiron-deli.com Food Works 205 Manufacturers Road (423) 752-7487 riversidefoodworks.com Fox & Hen Cafe Deli 4767 Hwy. 58. Ste. 101 (423) 485 -7887 foxandhencafedeli.net Fox & Hound Pub & Grille 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 490-1200 tentcorp.com Fresh To Order 1919 Gunbarrel Road (423) 826-5000 freshtoorder.com Friends Bar and Grill 7714 Hixson Pike (423) 842-2872 Good Dog 34 Frazier Ave. (423) 475-6175 eatatgooddog.com Greenlife Grocery 301 Manufacturers Road (423) 702-7300 greenlifegrocery.com Griffin Footlong Hot Dogs 1449 Cemetery Ave. (423) 265-5280 Hair Of The Dog Pub 334 Market St. (423) 265-4615 hairofthedogpub.net Heavenly Wings 5659 Brainerd Road (423) 499-9949 Hennen’s 193 Chestnut St. (423) 634-5160 hennens.net Herman’s Soulfood & Catering 3821 Brainerd Road (423) 624-5715 hermanssoulfood.com HillbillyWilly’s Bar-B-Q

& Catering 115 Browns Ferry Road (423) 821-2272 hillbillywillys.com Hooters 5912 Brainerd Road (423) 499-8668 hooters.com Hungry House 4457 Hwy. 58 (423) 899-4507 Innside Restaurant 800 Chestnut St. (423) 266-7687 J Alexander’s Restaurant 2215 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-5559 jalexanders.com Jefferson’s 618 Georgia Ave. (423) 710-1560 jeffersonsrestaurant.com Jenkins Deli 88 Mouse Creek Road (Cleveland) (423) 478-1648 Jimmy John’s 973 Market St. (423) 305-6900 jimmyjohns.com Karl’s Family Restaurant 5100 Hixson Pike (423) 875-5506 Kenny’s Smokehouse Barbeque 3225 Brainerd Road (423) 629-6222 Lamar’s Restaurant 1018 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 266-0988 lamarsrestaurant.com Lillie Mae’s Place 4712 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-8999 lilliemaesplace.com Little Lunch Box 5959 Shallowford Road (423) 510-9860 Market Street Tavern 850 Market St. (423) 634-0260 marketstreettavern.com McAlister’s Deli 2288 Gunbarrel Road (423) 510-8299 McHale’s Brewhouse

and Pub 724 Ashland Ter. (423) 877-2124 mchalesbrewhouse.com Merv’s 713 Mountain Creek Road (423) 877-0221 Mojo Burrito 3815 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6656 mojoburrito.com Moss Place II 707 Tunnel Blvd. (423) 629-6234 mossplace.com Nikki’s Drive Inn 899 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 265-9015 Niko’s Southside Grill 1400 Cowart St. (423) 266-6511 nikossouthside.com Northshore Grille 16 Frazier Ave. (423) 757-2000 northshoregrille.com O’Heineys 825 Houston St. (423) 702-5687 joefridayscafe.com On the List Catering and Events 100 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 468-4777 onthelistevents.com Petunia’s Silver Jalapeno 309 Signal Mountain Road (423) 785-7578 petuniassilver jalapeno.com Pickle Barrel Restaurant 1012 Market St. (423) 266-1103 Porter’s Steakhouse 827 Broad St. (423) 643-1240 porterssteakhouse.com Proni’s Pizza & Sub 5001 Brainerd Road (423) 499-0770 pronispizza.com Public House 1110 Market St. publichouse chattanooga.com

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Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe 4001 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6477 thepurpledaisy.com River Inn Restaurant 2134 Suck Creek Road (423) 886-7476 River Street Deli 151 River St. (423) 756-3354 riverstreet-deli.com Riverside Catfish House 18039 Hwy. 41 (423) 821-9214 Silver Diner 1400 Market St. (423) 266-5000 choochoo.com Sing It or Wing It 412 Market St. (423) 757-WING singitorwingit.org Southern Burger Co. 1110 Market St. (423) 825-4919 southernburgerco.com Southern Star 1300 Broad St. (423) 267-8899 southernstar restaurant.com Southside Bistro & Tavern 1301 Chestnut St. (423) 757-4730 southsidesaloon andbistro.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) 266-5000 choochoo.com Sugar’s Ribs 507 Broad St. (423) 508-8956 sugarsribs.com T-Bone’s Sports Cafe 1419 Chestnut St. (423) 266-4240 tboneschattanooga.com Taco Mac 423 Market St. (423) 267-8226 taco-mac.com Terdon Restaurant 3711 Rossville Blvd. (423) 867-4515

The Big Table 118 Cross St. (423) 634-0772 bigtable.net The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. 423-468-4192 thehonestpint.com The Terminal Brewhouse 6 E. 14th St. (423) 752-8090 terminalbrewhouse.com Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike (423) 266-1996 tremonttavern.com Tubby’s Real Burgers 710 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 265-0069 Urban Spoon 207 Frazier Ave. (423) 710-3252 urbanspoonchattanooga.com Urban Stack Burger Bar 12 W. 13th St. (423) 475-5350 urbanstack.com Vine Street Market 1313 Hanover St. (423) 266-8463 vinestreetmarket.com Yellow Deli 737 McCallie Ave. (423) 468-1777 yellowdeli.com Zarzours Cafe 1627 Rossville Ave. (423) 266-0424

ASIAN Asia Buffet 6901 Lee Hwy. (423) 499-8865 Best China 4340 Ringgold Road (423) 698-0067 Buffet King 5230 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-8816 Chef Lin 5084 South Ter. (423) 510-1998 China Cafe 14 E. 7th St. (423) 266-1521 China Garden Restaurant 4839 Hwy. 58 (423) 894-6776 China Gourmet 321 Browns Ferry Road (423) 821-8500 China House 7601 E. Brainerd Road (423) 499-8670

China Kitchen 9408 Apison Pike (423) 396-9898 China Lee 3815 Dayton Blvd. (423) 877-6917 China Moon 5600 Brainerd Road (423) 893-8088 China Rose 9203 Lee Hwy. (423) 238-1268 China Star 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 899-3660 Formosa Restaurant 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-6953 formosarestaurant.com Fortune House Restaurant 1210 Taft Hwy. (423) 517-8999 Fuji Steak and Sushi 2207 Overnite Dr. (423) 892-2899 fujisteakhousetn.com Genghis Grill 138 Market St. (423) 634-1188 genghisgrill.com Golden Palace 2102 Taft Hwy. (423) 886-5588 Grace Oriental Restaurant 1459 N. Mack Smith Road (423) 499-3055 Great Taste Chinese Restaurant 816 Mountain Creek Road (423) 870-8555 Hibachi Express 3625 Keith St.(Cleveland) (423) 339-2396 Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet 6734 Lee Hwy. (423) 855-8070 Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 8652 E. Brainerd Road (423) 899-4878 Hong Kong Express 5210 Brainerd Road (423) 899-8888 Hot Wok Express 4900 Hixson Pike (423) 870-9899 Hunan Wok 2201 E. 23rd St. (423) 624-6200 gohunanwok.com Ichiban Japanese Steak House • 5621 Brainerd Road

(423) 892-0404 • 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-0404 yourichiban.com Imperial Garden Restaurant 2288 Gunbarrel Road (423) 499-9333 Kanpai Of Tokyo 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-8204 kanpaioftokyo.com Kumo Hibachi & Sushi 6025 E. Brainerd Road (423) 468-3385 kumohibachi.com Mandarin Garden Restaurant 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-8899 Mikado Sushi Bar Noodle House 7003 Lee Hwy. (423) 899-3236 Na Go Ya 4921 Brainerd Road (423) 899-9252 New China Buffet & Grill 3450 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-6988 New China Restaurant 1900 Broad St. (423) 267-5941 New Peking Mandarin House 1801 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-6480 Old Saigon 5510 Hwy. 153 (423) 876-0322 PF Chang’s China Bistro 2110 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 242-0045 pfchangs.com Rain Thai Bistro 6933 Lee Hwy. (423) 386-5586 www.rainthaibistro.com Raw Sushi Bar 409 Market St. (423) 756-1919 Sarku of Japan 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 499-0013 sarkujapan.com Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 5845 Brainerd Road (423) 485-8836 TakoYaki 172 Old Mouse Creek Road (Cleveland) (423) 728-3010 gotakoyaki.com Thai Smile 3 219 Market St.

(423) 266-2333 The Rice Boxx 3600 Hixson Pike (423) 305-0855

BAKERY Chattanooga Cupcakes 500 Broad St. (423) 702-5351 chattanooga cupcakesonline.com Cupcake Kitchen 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 475-6733 GiGi’s Cupcakes 5550 Hwy. 153 (423) 710-2797 gigiscupcakesusa.com Greenlife Grocery 301 Manufacturers Road (423) 702-7300 greenlifegrocery.com Koch’s Bakery 1900 Broad St. (423) 265-3331 kochsbakery.com Niedlov’s Breadworks 215 E. Main St. (423) 756-0303 niedlovs.com Panera Bread • 417 Market St. (423) 266-2253 • 1810 Gunbarrel Road (423) 899-2253 • 620 Northgate Mall (423) 877-0223 panerabread.com Whipped Cupcakes 149 River St. (423) 305-7755 Yellow Deli 737 McCallie Ave. (423) 468-1777 yellowdeli.com

BBQ Bone’s Smokehouse 9012 E. Brainerd Road (423) 894-2663 Choo Choo Bar-B-Que 6410 Hixson Pike (423) 843-9554 choochoobbq.org Family Wings 720 S. Lee Hwy. (Cleveland) (423) 479-8703 Famous Dave’s 2122 Gunbarrel Road (423) 954-3227 famousdaves.com General’s Smokehouse 9416 Lee Hwy.

(423) 238-6007 Heavenly Wings 5659 Brainerd Road (423) 499-9949 HillbillyWilly’s Bar-B-Q & Catering 115 Browns Ferry Road (423) 821-2272 hillbillywillys.com Kenny’s Smokehouse Barbeque 3225 Brainerd Road (423) 629-6222 Moss Place II 707 Tunnel Blvd. (423) 629-6234 mossplace.com Petunia’s Silver Jalapeno 309 Signal Mountain Road (423) 785-7578 petuniassilver jalapeno.com Porker’s BBQ 1251 Market St. (423) 267-2726 Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe 4001 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6477 thepurpledaisy.com Smokey Bones 2225 Gunbarrel Road (423) 893-7850 smokeybones.com Southern Star 1300 Broad St. (423) 267-8899 southernstar restaurant.com Sticky Fingers Restaurant 420 Broad St. (423) 265-7427 2031 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-7427 stickyfingers.com Sugar’s Ribs 507 Broad St. (423) 508-8956 2450 15th Avenue (423) 826-1199 sugarsribs.com Walden’s Ridge Smokehouse 1904 Taft Hwy. (423) 886-7337

M-Th 5-9:30pm • Fri-Sat 5-10pm 1278 market st • 423.266.4400 stjohnsrestaurant.com

COFFEE Aretha Frankensteins 518 Tremont St. (423) 265-7685 arethas.com Blue Plate 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 chattanoogaCHOW.com • SPRING 2012 • CHATTANOOGA CHOW • The Pulse • 13

WEEKLY EVENTS

GoUda BURGER

Tremont Tavern is Chattanooga’s favorite neighborhood pub. With a cozy atmosphere, a diverse menu, and a beer list sure to impress the most discerning connoisseurs, you’re bound to become a regular!

1203 Hixson Pike • (423) 266-1996 TREMoNTTaVERN.CoM

MoNdaY Trivia wiTh GeorGe • 8-10pm TUESdaY open mic with mike • 8pm-1Am WEdNESdaY Beer tAstinG 7-9pm THURSdaY Beer & Burger niGht • 5-11pm FRIdaY FeAtured music oF the week • 10pm SaTURdaY hAlF price winGs, $3 FaT Tire & $2 coors liGht pints SUNdaY Fish tAco niGht • 6pm

fresh and authentic for over thirty years 5425 Highway 153 N. • Chattanooga, TN www.formosa-restaurant.com • 423.875.6953

11 straight years voted Best Chinese Restaurant by CityScope

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theblueplate.info Bluegrass Grill 55 E. Main St. (423) 752-4020 bluegrassgrill chattanooga.com Camp House 1427 Williams St. (423) 702-8081 thecamphouse.com Chattanooga Coffee Co. 2627 Broad St. (423) 665-2627 chattanoogac offeecompany.com Chattz Coffee 1010 Market St. (423) 756-8890 chattanooga coffeecompany.com Choo Choo Cafe Espresso 1400 Market St. (423) 266-5000 choochoo.com Toast 426 Vine St. (423) 756-9995 English Rose 1401 Market St. (423) 265-5900 Greenlife Grocery 301 Manufacturers Road (423) 702-7300 greenlifegrocery.com Greyfriar’s Coffee & Tea Co. 406-B Broad St. (423) 267-0376 Ice Cream Show 129 Walnut St. (423) 702-5173 theicecreamshow.com Joe Fri’s Alaskan Coffee House 825 Houston St. (423) 702-5687 Mean Mug 114 W. Main St. (423) 825-4206 Niedlov’s Breadworks 215 E. Main St. (423) 756-0303 niedlovs.com Pasha Coffee & Tea 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 475-5482 pashacoffeehouse.com Rembrandt’s Coffee House 204 High St. (423) 265-5033 x 481 bluffviewartdistrict.com Stone Cup Coffee House 330 Frazier Ave.

(423) 265-5010 stonecup.com Stroud’s 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3770 chattanooganhotel.com

CAJUN/CREOLE Bertin’s Taste of New Orleans 6005 Bates Pike (Cleveland) (423) 559-1118 Blue Orleans Seafood Restaurant 1463 Market St. (423) 757-0088 blueorleansdowntown.com Meo Mio’s Cajun & Seafood 4119 Cummings Hwy. (423) 521-7160 meomios.com

DELI Ankar’s Downtown 510 Broad St. (423) 266-0017 Blacksmith’s Bistro and Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 702-5461 Bleacher Bums 850 Market St., No. 102 (423) 634-1083 Toast 426 Vine St. (423) 756-9995 Daryl’s Sandwich Shop 973 Market St. (423) 267-6819 David’s Deli 7639 Middle Valley Road (423) 842-9088 English Rose 1401 Market St. (423) 265-5900 Figgy’s Sandwich Shop 805 Chestnut St. (423) 266-8675 Flatiron Deli 706 Walnut St. (423) 266-2620 flatiron-deli.com Fox & Hen Cafe Deli 4767 Hwy. 58, Ste. 101 (423) 485 -7887 foxandhencafedeli.net Golly Whoppers 6337 E. Brainerd Road (423) 855-2001 gollywhoppers.net Greenlife Grocery 301 Manufacturers Road (423) 702-7300

greenlifegrocery.com Jenkins Deli 88 Mouse Creek Road (Cleveland) (423) 478-1648 Jimmy John’s 973 Market St. (423) 305-6900 jimmyjohns.com Joe Fri’s Alaskan Coffee House 825 Houston St. (423) 702-5687 Lenny’s Sub Shop 1913 Gunbarrel Road (423) 899-5539 lennys.com Little Lunch Box 5959 Shallowford Road (423) 510-9860 Nicks Deli & Marketplace 5149 Hixson Pike (423) 877-5818 Niedlov’s Breadworks 215 E. Main St. (423) 756-0303 niedlovs.com Niedlov’s Deli 3931 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 825-5555 Out Of The Blue Cafe & Kites 3230 Brainerd Road (423) 698-7883 ootbcafeandkites.com Proni’s Pizza & Sub 5001 Brainerd Road (423) 499-0770 pronispizza.com Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe 4001 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6477 thepurpledaisy.com River Street Deli 151 River St. (423) 756-3354 riverstreet-deli.com Steamboat Super Sandwiches 812 Broad St. (423) 756-8388 Sweet Peppers Deli • 407 Broad St. (423) 755 -4800 • 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 825-4999 sweetpeppersdeli.com The Big Table 118 Cross St. (423) 634-0772 bigtable.net Vine Street Market 1313 Hanover St.

(423) 266-8463 vinestreetmarket.com Yellow Deli 737 McCallie Ave. (423) 468-1777 yellowdeli.com

DESSERT Crepe-a-delic 137 River St. (423) 752-5227 crepeadelic.com Chattanooga Cupcakes • 500 Broad St. (423) 702- 5351 • 1408 Gunbarrel Road (423) 531-3386 chattanooga cupcakesonline.com Gigi’s Cupcakes 1906-C Gunbarrel Road (423) 468- 4803 gigiscupcakesusa.com The Hot Chocolatier 201 West Main St. (423) 266- 3066 thehotchocolatier.com Julie Darling Donuts 121 Frazier Ave. (423) 591-3737

FRENCH Cafe Francais 6313 E Brainerd Road (423) 499-5670 La Cabriole 1341 Burgess Road (423) 821-0350

GREEK 4 Winds 417 Frazier Ave. (423) 265-1000 Acropolis 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-5341 acropolisgrill.com European Market 2265 Gunbarrel Road (423) 899-3099 Mykonos Greek Grill 11 W 8th St. (423) 757-9490 New York Diner 5665 Brainerd Road (423) 553-6611 Niko’s Southside Grill 1400 Cowart St. (423) 266-6511 nikossouthside.com Proni’s Pizza & Sub 5001 Brainerd Road (423) 499-0770 pronispizza.com

Rafael’s Italian Restaurant • 2324 Treasury Dr. (Cleveland) (423) 472-6630 • 3877 Hixson Pike (423) 508-8561

ICE CREAM Baskin-Robbins 4801 Brainerd Road (423) 624-0831 baskinrobbins.com Ben & Jerry’s 201 Broad St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 265-8606 benjerry.com Bruster’s 1406 Jenkins Road (423) 510-9993 brusters.com Clumpies Ice Cream Co 26 Frazier Ave. (423) 267-5425 clumpies.com Cold Stone Creamery 100 Chestnut St. (423) 267-0888 coldstonecreamery.com Cool Swirl 7540 E. Brainerd Road (423) 521- 6300 coolswirl.com Dub’s Place 4408 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-3151 Ice Cream Show 129 Walnut St. (423) 702-5173 theicecreamshow.com Incline Ice Cream Depot 3917 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 821-5000 Marble Slab Creamery 1913 Gunbarrel Road (423) 899-6480 marbleslab.com Nana’s Frozen Custard 6707 Hixson Pike (423) 842-3003 nanasfrozencustard.com Sweet CeCe’s 330 Frazier Ave. (423) 710-1633 Menchie’s 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 531- 8020 menchies.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 Rita’s 100 Market St. (423) 531- 2735 ritasice.com Sweet CeCe’s 330 Frazier Ave. (423) 710-1633 sweetceces.com Sweet Frog 2288 Gunbarrel Road (423) 305- 0696 sweetfrogyogurt.com Top It Off 401 Broad St. (423) 475- 5192

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

hand crafted italian cusine

m-th 5-9:30pm • fri-sat 5-10pm 25 e main • 423.305.6990 alleiarestaurant.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 (423) 843-0001 bibasitalian.com Boccaccia 3077 Broad St. (423) 266-2930 Carrabba’s Italian Grill 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 894-9970 carrabbas.com Mom’s Italian Villa 1257 Market St. (423) 266-2204 Nino’s Italian Restaurant 720 Mississippi Ave. (423) 886-1900 Provino’s Italian Restaurant 5084 South Ter. (423) 899-2559 provinos.com Rafael’s Italian Restaurant

DINE-IN, DINE-OUT, & CATERING

SANDWICHES, SOUPS, BAKES POTATOES, HOMEMADE DESSERTS Store Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am-8pm, Sat: 11am-4pm, Sun: 11am-3pm

It just doesn’t get any better than GollyWhoppers. 6337 E. Brainerd Rd • Chattanooga • (423) 855-2001 chattanoogaCHOW.com • SPRING 2012 • CHATTANOOGA CHOW • The Pulse • 15

3877 Hixson Pike (423) 508-8561 Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria 212 High St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com

JAPANESE

It’s Only 15 Minutes to New Orleans It’s Cajun, It’s Bayou, It’s N’awlins

Cajun & Seafood Restaurant Outdoor Seating • New Hours Sunday-Thursday 11am to 10pm Friday & Saturday 11am to 11pm

4119 Cummings Highway Off Exit I-24 exit 174 across from Black Creek Country Club

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Fuji Steak and Sushi 2207 Overnite Dr. (423) 892-2899 fujisteakhousetn.com Hibachi Grill 6734 Lee Hwy. (423) 855-8070 House of Japan 172 Mouse Creek Road (Cleveland) (423) 728-3010 Ichiban Japanese Steak House • 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-0404 yourichiban.com • 5621 Brainerd Road (423) 892-0404 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. (423) 267-4600 sekisuichattanooga.com Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi 1806 Gunbarrel Road (423) 296-6500 Sushi Nabe Of Kyoto 110 River St. (423) 634-0171 sushinabe chattanooga.com Teriyaki House 5908 Ringgold Road (423) 892-8483 Typhoon Of Tokyo 3953 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-6142

KOREAN Seoul: Korean and Vietnamese Cuisine 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 855-9113

LATIN AMERICAN Aji Peruvian Restaurant

9413 Apison Pike (423 )396-3919 ajiperuvianrestaurant.com Conga Latin Food 207 E. Main St. (423) 201-4806 Las Brisas de Machu Picchu 5813 Lee Hwy. (423) 774-1975 Los Potros 5611 Ringgold Road (423)406-2940 Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 2115 Gunbarrel Road (423) 894-7144 salsaritas.com Taco Roc 6960 Lee Hwy. (423) 653-1001 eltacoroc.com

MEDITERRANEAN Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe 432 Market St. (423) 779-3100 tazikiscafe.com

MEXICAN Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 2102 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-7400 abuelos.com Amigo Mexican Restaurant • 5794 Brainerd Road (423) 499-5435 • 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-8049 • 1906 Dayton Blvd. (423) 870-9928 amigorestaurant online.com Ayala Mexican Restaurant 1832 Taft Hwy. (423) 886-0063 Blue Coast Burrito 5591 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-1880 bluecoastburrito.com Cancun Restaurant • 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 • 7010 Lee Hwy. (423) 894-1942 • 5307 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-9785 cancunmexicanrest.com Casa Raul 2502 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-5348 El Matador 8968 Dayton Pike (423) 332-9248 El Matador Mexican Restaurant 9203 Lee Hwy. (423) 238-6655 El Meson

Restaurante Mexicano 2204 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 894-8726 El Metate 5922 Hixson Pike (423) 842-1400 El Monterrey Authentic Mexican 531 Signal Mountain Road (423) 266-6420 El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant 6700 Ringgold Road (423) 313-1477 Fiesta Grill Express 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-8844 Five 8 Burrito 5715 Hwy. 58 (423) 710-1858 five8burrito.com La Altena 364 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-7433 altenachattanooga.com La Altena 314 W. Main St. (423) 266-7595 LA Cocina Mexican Restaurant 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 386-5655 Las Margaritas • 3100 Cummings Hwy. (423) 825-0304 • 4604 Skyview Dr, (423) 892-3065 • 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 lasmargaritas chattanooga.com Los Potros 5611 Ringgold Road (423) 406-2940 Moe’s Southwest Grill 1820 Gunbarrel Road (423) 553-6930 moeschattanooga.com Mojo Burrito • 1800 Dayton Blvd. (423) 870-6656 • 1414 Jenkins Road (423) 296-6656 • 3815 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6656 mojoburrito.com Qdoba Mexican Grill • 414 Market St. (423) 756-4777 • 5900 Brainerd Road (423) 894-4499 qdoba.com Rio Picante Mexican Grille & Bar 203 W. 2nd St. (423) 386-5170 riopicante.com Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 2115 Gunbarrel Road (423) 894-7144

salsaritas.com Taco Mamacita 109 N. Market St. (423) 648-MAMA tacomamacita.com Taco Roc 6960 Lee Hwy. (423) 653-1001 eltacoroc.com

MIDDLE EASTERN University Pizza & Deli 422 Vine St. (423) 756-8700 ezupdmenu.ezdriven.com

MOBILE Chattanooga Cookie Company 100 Cherokee Blvd. (855) 323-5814 legendscookies.com Famous Nater’s World Famous (423) 596- 5457 Twitter: @FamousNaters famousnaters.com Monkey Town Donut Company (Dayton) (423) 902-6685 Pure Sodaworks 181 River St. (423) 299-3219 puresodaworks.com Southern Burger Co. 1110 Market St. (423) 825-4919 Twitter: @SBurgerCo southernburgerco.com Taco Sherpa Twitter: @TacoSherpa A Taste of Argentina Twitter: @TasteOfArg_TN

PERUVIAN Aji Peruvian Restaurant 9413 Apison Pike (423) 396-3919 ajiperuvianrestaurant.com

PIZZA Crust Pizza • 3211 Broad St. (423) 756-4040 crustpizza.com • 103 Signal Mountain Road (423) 877-6469 crustpizza.com Fat Daddy’s Pizza 5084 S. Ter. (423) 468-6800 fatdaddyspizzachatt.com Funky Monkey Pizza Pies 419 Northgate Mall (423) 877-2517 Gondolier Pizza 6901 Lee Hwy. (423) 899-8100

gondolierpizza.com Hill City Pizza 12 Frazier Ave. (423) 702-5451 Howz about a Pizza 8909 Hwy. 58 (423) 344-5757 Hungry Howie’s Pizza 4345 Ringgold Road (423) 629-7007 hungryhowies.com J T’s Lounge & Pizza 830 Dodson Ave. (423) 622-2094 Jet’s Pizza 3600 Hixson Pike (423) 757-1616 jetspizza.com Lupi’s Pizza Pies • 406 Broad St. (423) 266-5874 • 1414 Jenkins Road (423) 855-4104 • 5506 Hixson Pike (423) 847-3700 lupi.com Mellow Mushroom • 205 Broad St. (423) 266-5564 • 2318 Lifestyle Way (423) 468-3737 Mom’s Italian Villa 1257 Market St. (423) 266-2204 Mr T’s Pizza St Elmo 3924 Tennessee Ave. (423) 821-5084 PaPa Dough’s Pizza & Ice Cream 3536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 305-1775 Rafael’s Italian Restaurant 3877 Hixson Pike (423) 508-8561 University Pizza & Deli 422 Vine St. (423) 756-8700 ezupdmenu.ezdriven.com

SUSHI Chef Lin 5084 South Ter. (423) 510-1998 Fuji Steak and Sushi 2207 Overnite Dr. (423) 892-2899 fujisteakhousetn.com Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet 6734 Lee Hwy. (423) 855-8070 Ichiban Japanese Steak House • 5621 Brainerd Road (423) 892-0404 • 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-0404 yourichiban.com Kanpai Of Tokyo

2200 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-8204 kanpaioftokyo.com Kumo Hibachi & Sushi 6025 E. Brainerd Road (423) 468-3385 kumohibachi.com Na Go Ya 4921 Brainerd Road (423) 899-9252 New China Buffet & Grill 3450 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-6988 Raw Sushi Bar 409 Market St. (423) 756-1919 Sekisui 1120 Houston St. (423) 267-4600 sekisuichattanooga.com Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi 1806 Gunbarrel Road (423) 296-6500 Sushi Nabe Of Kyoto 110 River St. (423) 634-0171 sushinabe chattanooga.com

New American Cuisine where Tradition meets Modern in an Upscale & Casual Setting

Try Our Chef’s Table with Personalized Tasting Menus and Wine Pairings

Relax on The Patio with a Cocktail, an Old Classic or a selection from the Wine List

200 Manufacturers Road v One North Shore 423.305.1352 v chatodining.com Sun.-Thurs. 5-9p v Fri. & Sat. 5-10p v Sunday Brunch 11a-3p Reservations Recommended v Free Parking

TAPAS Cloud 9 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 521-4737 Melting Pot 2553 Lifestyle Way (423) 893-5237 meltingpot.com Terra Nostra Tapas and Wine 105 Frazier Ave. (423) 634-0238 terranostratapas.com

Deli Fresh Subs

THAI Rain Thai Bistro 6933 Lee Hwy. (423) 386-5586 rainthaibistro.com Rice Plate 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 296-2899 Sawasdee Thai Restaurant 4008 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 822-9001 Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 5845 Brainerd Road (423) 485-8836 Thai Smile 3 219 Market St. (423) 266-2333

VIETNAMESE Old Saigon 2601 Dayton Blvd. (423) 876-0322 Seoul: Korean and Vietnamese Cuisine 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 855-9113

Buy 1 regular or large sub or salad and 2 combos and get a regular sub or salad for free! exp. 8/31/12

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Acropolis Mediterranean Grill T

he family-owned and operated Acropolis has been serving Chattanoogans unique and homemade dishes for over 29 years. After many years of business in the area, the Acropolis has a long list of established regulars. The restaurant’s founders, Teddy and Betty Kyriakidis, say that people who have been coming in since they were kids are now bringing in their children and that coming to the restaurant has become a family tradition for many. The Acropolis serves up everything from Greek to American and Italian. They have something for everyone and are known for catering to people’s needs. On their menu you will find both vegan and gluten-friendly items. Their award winning desserts are made daily and are hand prepared in-house. For a menu that is sure to please everyone, try the Acropolis.

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The Scoop

Try any cappucino specialties and delicious desserts to add the perfect ending to your meal

Acropolis 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-5341 acropolisgrill.com

Blacksmith’s Bistro

BLACKSMITH’S

BISTRO & BAR $7 BURGER & BEEREVERY DAY

WEDNESDAYS50 DRUMMIES & 1/2 PRICE DRAFTS $5 CHEESE PLATE 1/2 OFF BOTTLES OF WINE

nly five minutes from downtown, Blacksmith’s Bistro & Bar is the coziest eatery on this side of the mountain. There are subtle hints of the olden days of blacksmiths, hence the rooster as their logo, with rooster decorations scattered about the restaurant. There’s always room to park at the bistro, and they’re known for the best burgers and brunch in town. The married couple Blackwell and Kelly Smith own and operate the restaurant, with Blackwell doubling as the head chef of the kitchen. Although he was raised in Chattanooga, Chef Blackwell went to culinary school in Baton Rouge, La., so there is definitely a noticeable Cajun flare to his food. They have all the traditional American comfort foods, and they are all

made from scratch, focusing on local ingredients. Every day, Blacksmith’s Bistro & Bar offers food specials that are to die for. “They’re kind of above and beyond what you find on the regular menu,” said Kelly Smith. Other specials include halfprice draft beer and 50-cent drumsticks on Wednesdays and half-price wine on Thursdays. This has got to be St. Elmo and Lookout Mountain’s most comfortable neighborhood restaurant.

The Scoop

Amazing food, amazing drinks, all at the base of America’s most amazing mile!

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS$5 HOUSE MARTINIS HAPPY HOUR ALL DAYSATURDAYS

ENJOY CRAFTY COOL COCKTAILS ON THE PATIO

“Excellent food! Freshly and expertly prepared local fare. Great attention to detail. In other towns this food would be twice as much and half as good. Burgers are amazing. Sit outside and watch the Incline. Great mixed drinks and beer selection.” – Buster Sept. 2010 Online Review

MITH’S BLACK S B &B ISTRO

Blacksmith’s Bistro & Bar 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 702-5461 blacksmithstelmo.com

WEdnESdAy through SAturdAy 11Am to 10pm SundAy brunch 11Am to 3pm

3914 St. Elmo AVE.

Find uS on FAcEbook

(423) 702-5461

blAckSmithStElmo.com

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City Café C

ity Café, located at the Days Inn Rivergate hotel in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, is a staple in the food community. There are only a handful of places in the area that you can grab a bite to eat at 6 a.m. before an early shift, or at midnight after a late shift. Open 24 hours every single day, City Café is known for keeping their lights on for you no matter when you get hungry.

Sprinkled across the walls are signed photographs of famous people, all familiar with City Café. Famous for their immeasurable selection of mile-high cakes and their neverending menu that includes breakfast and dinner options, you’ll be able to find something that suits your taste. They even provide a delivery service if you can’t quite make it to the restaurant.

The Scoop

Featuring five different ethnic foods: American, Mexican, Italian, Greek and Chinese!

City Café 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191 citycafemenu.com

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DINE IN | TAKE OUT | DELIVERY | CATERING 901 CARTER STREET AT THE DAYS INN RIVERGATE 423.634.9191

Mon-Fri: 4-7pm $1 10oz drafts, $3 32oz drafts, $2 Wells, $1.50 Domestics Free Appetizers!

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Mellow Mushroom Pizza • Salads • Calzones • Hoagies • Munchies

Downtown

ellow out with fantastic pizza, amazing drinks and beer, as well as daily specials. That’s the mantra at both locations of Mellow Mushroom, which has become a mental oasis of mellow amidst the traffic and bustle! Step into the Wonderland of our new location and choose from 64 taps of beer, infused cocktails and an amazing patio. Shroomers are serving the full menu until midnight and drinks until 1 a.m. “It’s been a great opening,” says owner Samantha Jones. “We see the same faces again and again!” Downtown, Mellow’s new expansion is open, adding 60 seats and more fun with a 161-inch drop down HD screen and four TVs, along with dart boards and plenty of room to chill. “We are so excited to have this addition. There are endless ideas and types of events we can host,” says Jones. The new space has hosted a rehearsal dinner, 125 students and teachers for lunch, a night of live music, and coming up, the Chattanooga Roller Girls have a meet and greet downtown! The “Boom Boom Room” is the location for Tuesday Live Trivia that begins soon and is also available for private parties, events and working lunches by calling catering manager Josh Walker. Mellow is also meeting with local farmers to launch “Wake And Bake Brunch” featuring pizzas, breakfast pita sandwiches and fruits, in addition to the Mellow menu. Whether you’re downtown or near the mall, shake off your stress and enter the Mellow Zone at Mellow Mushroom!

Mad Hatter Mondays

Waterside

Mystery Bucket Tuesdays

$3.33 THREE OLIVES VODKAS

$1 OFF ALL BEERS ALL DAY!

$12 Let our knowledgeable staﬀ surprise you or pick from the list yourself!

Perfect 10 Wednesdays $10 PITCHERS · $10 MEALS

Mystery Bucket Tuesdays $12 Let our knowledgeable staﬀ surprise

$1 WINE We drank and tasted many—it is

Perfect 10 Wednesdays

Sundays

Alice Thursdays

delicious. Bring your besties every week!

JOIN THE BEER CLUB!

OVER 60 BOTTLED BEERS TO TASTE AT EACH LOCATION! WANT TAPS? WE GOT TAPS!

40 64 DOWN TOWN

$10 PITCHERS · $10 MEALS

$1 WINE We drank and tasted many—it is

$10 PITCHERS MIMOSAS $4 BLOODY MARYS

$10 Pitchers & $10 Meals! Alice Thursdays: $1 Wine!

Cake · Dude · Bubble · Orangatang · Cherry Chocolate · Grape · Watermelon · Vanilla · Citrus

you or pick from the list yourself!

Alice Thursdays

The Scoop Perfect 10 Wednesdays:

Pink Convertible Mondays

WATER SIDE

Mad Hatter Deal

$1 OFF ALL BEERS including High-Gravs! Shroom in and have a beer and Za! 4-6PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

Sundays

$10 PITCHERS MIMOSAS $4 BLOODY MARYS MELLOW MUSHROOM DOWNTOWN

205 Broad Street 423.266.5554

Mellow Mushroom Chattanooga

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

MELLOW MUSHROOM WATERSIDE

STAY TUNED!

WE’RE BEER OBSESSED AND KEEP ADDING MORE!

2318 Lifestyle Way 423.468.3737

Mellow Mushroom Waterside

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La Alteña Authentic Mexican Food T

he small, unassuming Main Street establishment La Alteña has been Chattanooga’s favorite Mexican restaurant since its opening. Its proximity to downtown, and the simple décor draws locals, students and visitors alike. And whether it’s the warm greeting received upon entering, or the cuisine catered from the kitchen, something about this place yields an authenticity unlike anywhere else in town. Though the downtown location is the original, La Alteña boasts the largest of its restaurants, also the newest, in Hixson (at Northgate Mall). This location celebrates its one year anniversary on May 4, and the celebration continues through the next day with Cinco de Mayo, when La Alteña heightens the excitement with food and drink specials and live music to adjoin the festivities. Some patrons may come for the complimentary chips and salsa that come with any purchase, but true restaurant goers know to stay for the authentic flavor found within each entrée. Steaming fajitas hot off the grill or carnitas engrossed in green salsa are excellent choices to match the wide selection of drinks. With 20 beers on draft, 28 bottle beers, and margaritas to enliven any evening, consider your thirst quenched.

The Scoop

Daily specials delivered with attentive service and affordable prices, great beer selections and a great place to watch sports and listen to live music.

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Authentic Mexican Food

Come join us for our

YEAR

Anniversary Party Friday May 4th Come join us for our

Cinco De Mayo

Party Saturday May 5th

20 +

beers on draft 28 different bottle beers to choose from

Catch all your favorite Sports and UFC Fights here

364 Northgate Mall Dr. Hixson, TN (423) 877-7433 www.altenachattanooga.com

Open Everyday for Lunch & Dinner

Free Small Queso Dip

with the purchase of a meal and a drink One per table, per check. NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS EXPIRES 6/30/12

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