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Need help with dining recs for Tennessee trip
Posted on 6/3/14 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 1:02 pm
My wife and I will be taking a vacation to Gatlinburg at the end of the month.
On the first day, we will drive from Baton Rouge to Chattanooga and stay the night. It's about an 8 hour drive, and I was wondering if anyone has a good recomendation for a lunch spot somewhere along the way, and a dinner option in Chattanooga. Since we are only staying one night, I don't think we will be looking for anywhere "nice" but if there is a local, casual joint with good food, please recommend.
Also, we will be staying in a cabin in Gatlinburg for a few days. Any places up there worth eating at? Or should we just buy groceries and cook?
Thanks!
On the first day, we will drive from Baton Rouge to Chattanooga and stay the night. It's about an 8 hour drive, and I was wondering if anyone has a good recomendation for a lunch spot somewhere along the way, and a dinner option in Chattanooga. Since we are only staying one night, I don't think we will be looking for anywhere "nice" but if there is a local, casual joint with good food, please recommend.
Also, we will be staying in a cabin in Gatlinburg for a few days. Any places up there worth eating at? Or should we just buy groceries and cook?
Thanks!
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Posted on 6/3/14 at 1:10 pm to LSUZombie
Not sure how along the way it is, but swinging by one of Frank Stitt's spots in Birmingham (Highlands Bar and Grill or Bottega) would be a good choice for a lunch.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 1:29 pm to BlackenedOut
That's likely the best chance for a really nice meal, and it should be on the route.
OP, Gatlinburg is not a food destination, unless youi're craving pancakes. I hope you get a few decent recs. I haven't been there in quite a while. I'd take some steaks for the grill.
OP, Gatlinburg is not a food destination, unless youi're craving pancakes. I hope you get a few decent recs. I haven't been there in quite a while. I'd take some steaks for the grill.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 1:43 pm to LSUZombie
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dinner option in Chattanooga. Since we are only staying one night, I don't think we will be looking for anywhere "nice" but if there is a local, casual joint with good food, please recommend.
Head to the Bluff View Art District. Tony's Pasta shop is pretty good and it's a nice area.
Back Inn cafe is good in the same area, but probably more formal than you're looking for. But, it's probably your last chance for a nice meal out before getting to Gatlinburg.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:13 pm to LSUAfro
there is a hole-in-the wall Italian joint in Gatlinburg called Best Italian. Nothing fancy but the food is legit. Cherokee grill isnt bad...J Alexanders type food.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:20 pm to LSUAfro
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Bluff View Art District.
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:34 pm to LSUZombie
Lots and lots of chain restaurants. Have fun!
Gatlinburg is a dump.
Gatlinburg is a dump.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:35 pm to LSUZombie
Do you have time to make the trek up to Blackberry Farm? That's still on my bucket list.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:36 pm to LSUZombie
Cooking on vacation sounds shitty. If so, cook as fancy as you would like, but eat on paper plates. Bring cheap cook ware and when dirty just throw the shite off in the woods. Be damned if I go on a trip to a cabin for relaxation and will have to clean dishes.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:37 pm to WG_Tiger23
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Bring cheap cook ware and when dirty just throw the shite off in the woods
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:41 pm to WG_Tiger23
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Bring cheap cook ware and when dirty just throw the shite off in the woods.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:43 pm to WG_Tiger23
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:45 pm to WG_Tiger23
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Cooking on vacation sounds shitty. If so, cook as fancy as you would like, but eat on paper plates. Bring cheap cook ware and when dirty just throw the shite off in the woods. Be damned if I go on a trip to a cabin for relaxation and will have to clean dishes.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:49 pm to Mo Jeaux
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Do you have time to make the trek up to Blackberry Farm? That's still on my bucket list.
haha, better double the price of that trip
Posted on 6/3/14 at 2:51 pm to LSUZombie
In Chattanooga, I enjoyed Urban Stack for a nice "gourmet burger", Lupi's Pizza for pizza and Terminal Brewhouse for casual food and beer brewed onsite. All are family friendly, and none will break the bank.
In Gatlinburg, aside from pancakes, we enjoyed Mexican from Loco Burro, since it had a great rooftop area that offered great views and beer and pizza from Smokey Mountain Brewery.
None of these are fine dining establishments. That's not why I go to that part of the country. Give me some good beer and food, and I'm happy.
In Gatlinburg, aside from pancakes, we enjoyed Mexican from Loco Burro, since it had a great rooftop area that offered great views and beer and pizza from Smokey Mountain Brewery.
None of these are fine dining establishments. That's not why I go to that part of the country. Give me some good beer and food, and I'm happy.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:05 pm to WG_Tiger23
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Bring cheap cook ware and when dirty just throw the shite off in the woods.
I hear that keeps the black bears away.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:11 pm to BottomlandBrew
A lot of solid recs. Very much appreciate it.
I know Gatlinburg isn't the food capitol of the world, but there must be a few decent local places to grab a casual meal. I will check out these restaurants and the Italian place in Chattanooga sounds soild.
I know Gatlinburg isn't the food capitol of the world, but there must be a few decent local places to grab a casual meal. I will check out these restaurants and the Italian place in Chattanooga sounds soild.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:43 pm to LSUZombie
I support this thread. Headed to Pigeon Forge at the end of the month.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:46 pm to FalseProphet
Apple Barn used to have a good, home style menu in Pigeon Forge. Check it out.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:48 pm to gmrkr5
Just for gits and shiggles I went to go look at current rates for Blackberry Farm. I think it is safe to say there probably isnt much crossover between vacationers going to Gatlinburg and those heading to Blackberry Farm.
Holy shite, their rates have just about doubled since the last time I checked. The cookbooks will have to do.
Holy shite, their rates have just about doubled since the last time I checked. The cookbooks will have to do.
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