{"id":257,"date":"2007-05-24T09:27:39","date_gmt":"2007-05-24T13:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/blather\/2007\/05\/24\/best-places-to-eat\/"},"modified":"2007-05-24T09:27:39","modified_gmt":"2007-05-24T13:27:39","slug":"best-places-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/blather\/2007\/05\/24\/best-places-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"

I participate in this for one real reason: to promote Dixson’s Barbeque. There are a lot of people perpetrating BBQ on American, Tennessee, and Knoxville, but there is none as fine as Dixson’s. A real Knoxville original that goes back at least 60 years to Brother Jack’s.<\/p>\n

1. List out your top 5 favorite places to eat at your location.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dixson’s Barbeque<\/strong> is a little place off Magnolia behind the Dixie Tavern near the KAT bus center. Worlds collide! They are only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. An old tradition as they start cooking on Thursday and the first fruits are ready that afternoon. When they run out, it’s all over. They serve the greatest thing Knoxville ever created food-wise, the pigburger. A must. Generally you wanna get it to go as there is really no room to eat there. It’s good to call ahead too as you may find they are out of what you want. It’s the last of true Knoxville barbeque that goes back 60 years to Tip Jackson’s Dad. The cakes are great and their beans rock. The rib sandwich is the real deal if you want ribs. In true Knoxville barbeque tradition, it is several whole ribs with white bread. A sandwich in name only.<\/p>\n

1201 Magnolia Avenue – Behind the Dixie Tavern
\n865-525-9305<\/strong><\/a> – Call ahead to make sure they hold some pigburgers for you. With onions!<\/p>\n

Down the road a little is Mary’s Hot Tamales<\/strong><\/a> which is another Knoxville tradition. At the same time I started loving Brother Jack’s pigburgers, I met Mr. Green and had his hot tamales from his cart down off Western Avenue. Mary’s keeps the faith.<\/p>\n


\n1931 E. Magnolia Ave.<\/strong><\/a>
\n865-637-2033<\/strong>
\nKing Tut’s<\/strong> is an experience. Their Greek and Egyptian food is awesome, Mo is a memorable host and it’s got all kinds of crazy charm. Go with a group for sure so you can ham it up with Mo all night. Truly authentic flavors like their Arabic coffee will impress. A real treat. Brown bagging booze is expected.<\/p>\n

Harby’s Pizza<\/strong> off Broadway <\/a>is a hidden treasure. Pizza? Yes, pizza! Get one of his cheese pizzas and you’ll know. It’s the best and damn cheap too! I have his number memorized, that’s how much I love it. Dining in there is a gas too. Friendly folks make you feel like family and odd eye candy scattered on the walls.<\/p>\n

3718 Walker Blvd<\/font>
\n865-688-5657<\/strong><\/p>\n

A couple of great meat and three type diners must be mentioned. Long’s Drugstore<\/strong> on Kingston Pike in Bearden and Sam’s Restaurant<\/strong> on Broadway across from K-mart. A great old fashioned feel, staple foods and lively people watching. Just good stuff, especially for breakfast. Why pay twice as much for processed foods under a warmer when you can go here and meet your neighbors and eat fresh made?<\/p>\n

I cheated and listed 6, but two are take-out only.<\/p>\n

2. Tag 5 Others<\/strong><\/p>\n

Folks I know explore and should have good choices:<\/p>\n

Mr Bali Hai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Johnny Dollar\u00c2\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Humu Humu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hot Lava<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kono<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Add a direct link to your post below the name of the person who tagged you. Include the city\/state and country you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicole<\/a> (Sydney, Australia)
\nvelverse<\/a> (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
\nLB<\/a> (San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy)
\nSelba<\/a> (Jakarta, Indonesia)
\nOlivia<\/a> (London, England)
\nML<\/a> (Utah, USA)
\nLotus<\/a> (Toronto, Canada)
\ntanabata<\/a> (Saitama, Japan)
\nAndi<\/a> (Dallas [ish], Texas, United States)
\nTodd<\/a> (Louisville, Kentucky, United States)
\nmiss kendra<\/a> (los angeles, california, u.s.a)
\nJiggs Casey<\/a> (Berkeley, CA, USA! USA! USA!)
\nTits McGee<\/a> (New England, USA)
\nJoe<\/a> (NE Tennessee, USA)
\n10K Monkeys<\/a> (Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA)
\nBig Stupid Tommy <\/a>(Athens, Tennessee, USA)
\nNewscoma<\/a> (Weakley County, Tennessee, USA)
\nRuss McBee<\/a> (Knoxville, Tennessee, USA)
\nAtomictumor<\/a> Mrs Eaves (Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA)
\nOh Really?<\/a> LissaKay (Oak Ridge, TN, USA)
\nMark Steel<\/a> blogitude.com (Knoxville, TN, USA)
\nSwanky<\/a> The Swank Pad (Knoxville, TN, USA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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