No more paper towels. No more pellet-shaped ice. Coleslaw recipe change. No customer service. Has Sawyer’s lost it’s greatness? For nearly 9 years I have always enjoyed Sawyer’s for their “never frozen” chicken fingers, famous Sawyer’s sauce and laid back atmosphere. But that all changed last week.
‘Blue Plate Special’ sounds good to me
Say you’re downtown at lunchtime with a growling stomach. You’ve tried out most of the restaurants in Market Square, worn out Tomato Head (if that’s possible), and Downtown Grill & Brewery just isn’t appealing to your appetite. You want a unique dining experience, something fun, something special.
Top 5: Knoxville Newbie
Knoxville newbie: term used to describe someone new to the Knoxville community. After moving from the windy city of Chicago (way too cold) to “Mouth of the Rat” Boca Raton, FL (way too many toy dogs) and rounding out my tour with graduate school in Washington, DC (way too many …
KFQ: Best Coffee Shop in Knoxville
Back in January, Patrick Beeson wrote one of the most popular posts to ever grace the front page of Knoxify, Coffee and Chocolate sets par for Knoxville coffee shops. The last time I checked the quaint little establishment near Market Square was still going strong. C & C is obviously …
Update: Fat Tire in Knoxville
As Brandon reported on June 5th, Fat Tire beer is now available in Knoxville. We’re happy to announce that local Pilot travel centers carry the brand. A big thumbs up to Cynthia Moxley for the tip. Another Update: According to their website, Leaf & Ale is also carrying the brew. …
A Spotlight on the Chintzy Rose and Their Hillbilly Heroin
“The tea at the Chintzy Rose transcends the beverage category. It is more of a meal. A song. A poem.”
Cupcakes and Alcohol Dominate June
June was a busy month for the Knoxified cronies. Cupcakes, alcohol and I-40 kept our traffic flow scorching hot. Top June Content Cupcakes Galore KFQ: Best Knoxville Patio for a Drink Fat Tire Coming to Knoxville I-40: Then and Now How to Use RSS to Keep Up with Your Favorite …
Customer Centered: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
“There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that’s about it.” When it comes to customer service, I’m particularly picky when it comes to the dining experience. I expect a warm welcome, my drink order …