About 460 million years ago, a dramatic range of volcanoes rose up from the Earth’s crust from Georgia to Canada, building higher and higher toward the heavens… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: TerraMae Appalachian Bistro”
Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Kim’s Southern Restaurant
After 43 years in business, the employees of Red Bank’s Southern Restaurant hung up their aprons and retired their spatulas for—seemingly—the last time in October. However, a month later,… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Kim’s Southern Restaurant”
Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: The Apocalypse
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”
Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Purple Daisy Picnic Café
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”
Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: The English Rose Tearoom
Residing in the former foyer of the Grand Hotel across from the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, The English Rose Tearoom—sharing the historic building with several apartments—has boasted an authentic… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: The English Rose Tearoom”
Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Julie Darling Donuts
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”
Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Ovalle’s Mexican Café
Native Guatemalan Erwin Ovalle opened Ovalle’s Mexican Café a few months ago in St. Elmo, fulfilling a dream of opening his own traditional Mexican bakery and café. After… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Ovalle’s Mexican Café”
Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Jack A’s Chop Shop Saloon
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”
Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Bea’s Restaurant
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”
Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Urban Stack Burger Lounge
In 2010, Urban Stack Burger Lounge inhabited Chattanooga’s old Southern Railway Baggage Building down on the Southside, with owners Mike and Taylor Monen looking to remodel this… Read more “Restaurant Roamin’ with Roman: Urban Stack Burger Lounge”
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