Roamin’ up the old train tracks from my previous review across from the former train depot in LaFayette, last weekend I found myself back at the historic Chattanooga Choo-Choo.… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: The Station House”

Chattanooga Street was once the main route from LaFayette, Ga., to Chattanooga, creating a bustling economic center along the strip of road through the heart of LaFayette.… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Chattanooga Street Tavern”

Although many fried chicken places refer to their chicken as “famous,” Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken can actually back it up. After a chicken tattoo ad at the Lookouts Stadium was published by… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken”

The end of the Mayan long count was quickly approaching, but rather than prepping for impending doom, I decided to take The Apocalypse head-on. However, there were no polar shifts or judgmental horsemen because this Apocalypse… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: The Apocalypse”

Tony and Lisa Davis opened up the Purple Daisy Picnic Café in ’05 at the base of Lookout Mountain, converting an old service station to serve traditional… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Purple Daisy Picnic Café”

As we are in the time of year for sweets and treats, I decided to roam in the direction of confections last week. My destination was Julie… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Julie Darling Donuts”

Owners Roger and Jackie Saylors opened Jack A’s Chop Shop Saloon a few months ago on Ashland Terrace, with the saloon taking on Roger’s nickname for Jackie, “Jack… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Jack A’s Chop Shop Saloon”

Although I’d say many longtime Chattanoogans are familiar with Bea’s Restaurant, its location is a bit out of the way for tourists. So, if you haven’t been,… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Bea’s Restaurant”

This restaurant roamin’ journey reached new heights last week, as I made the trek up Signal Mountain in search of a little bit of Italy. Sicilian-born Nino… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Nino’s Italian Restaurant”

Last week, I roamed back over to the North Shore area, this time with my agenda set on the Northshore Grille. Although I had been to this… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Northshore Grille”