Hard Knox Pizzeria

Another great pizza place is located in the Bearden Area just off of Kingston Pike. My husband and I finally decided to visit this great restaurant a month ago and were amazed at how tasty their version of wood fired pizza is compared to other offerings in town. The restaurant is small but has great decor and inviting tables with great decorations and bar stool type seating. You order at a counter when you walk in and then have a seat and they bring you your made to order pizza. Their menu offers red and white pizza versions and also calzones, salads, and flatbread melts. We decided to try the meathead which included mini meatballs and fresh ricotta with a redsauce and olive oil base. The pizza tasted fresh and simple and very filling. We shared just one pizza and still had a piece each to take home.

BUT!!!

The thing I feel everyone must try if you love desserts is their Archie S'more pizza. It will blow your mind!!!!! (not resposible for sugar comas if you can't handle the amazingness of this dessert) The s'more pizza is a crust with Nutella, marshmellow spread and graham cracker toppings baked in the wood brick oven and then brought to your table in all of its glory. I hope as soon as you read this you go out and try one!


http://www.hardknoxpizza.com/Home.html

Chaiyo's Thai and Sushi Restaurant

Chaiyo's restaurant is the hidden sushi and thai restaurant of Knoxville. Located near UT campus on James Agee Street is the best sushi and thai food ever!!! Did I say ever?!! I first visited this restaurant on a whim from reviews on Urbanspoon while driving around with my husband. We didn't want to drive to West Knoxville for savory sushi so we decided to try Chaiyo's and we've been hooked since then. The restaurant is small and quaint but don't let that fool you because the food is flavorful and can pack a spicy punch that will clear your sinuses for weeks. When you are seated you will notice a wall of photos with stars located on the kitchen outer wall. You can order your food from 0 to 5 stars for novice spicy food eaters. Or, you can take the challenge and add even more spice, some risking their taste buds to 100 stars! We on the other hand stick to 1 to 2 stars on the spicy rating and still love how the food taste. Our favorites are pad thai with beef and from the sushi menu a james roll (the only sushi roll you will compare others too) and a super crunch roll. The James roll is shrimp tempura, avocado, and spice crab with tempura flakes on the outside of the roll. The super crunch is a deep fried roll. It has Eel, salmon, crab, scallion, smelt roe, and cream cheese. And you can't forget to start your meal with the crab wonton. They have a sweet taste which will melt in your mouth and make you visit this restaurant again and again.

http://www.chaiyosrestaurant.com

I Love Ny Pizza

I love NY Pizza is a restaurant located in South Knoxville that serves great pizza and other italian favorites. If you are looking for a cool restaurant to visit and enjoy a great pie this is the place to go. When we first visited the restaurant we went on a Tuesday night and it was still kind of busy. They have decorated the walls in posters and cool graffiti art. We tried the baked chicken wings which were rich in flavor and not too spice. Also, we tried the garlic knots appetizer which was a great garlic butter roll and served with house marinara sauce. For the pizza we shared a small Meatza which was plenty of food with both appetizers for a couple to share. We both took home a slice of pizza for flavor. They do not scrimp on toppings here! The meats included were: ham, bacon, meatball, pepperoni, and sausage.

Their menu includes other great favorites such as: Calzones, Stromboli, Lasagna, pasta dishes, and delectable salads. They also have lunch specials which feature pizza by the slice.

If you love pizza you must visit I love NY pizza now! Don't wait!!

Update 7/2/14 I love NY pizza is now located near the Farragut area of Knoxville. So sad to see them leave South Knoxville.

http://www.nypizzaknoxville.com/

Soccer Taco

Soccer Taco is located in market square in downtown Knoxville. The atmosphere is definitely sports oriented with 6-8 flat screens showing the latest soccer or sports game. Their salsa is full of fresh cilantro and the chips are always fresh. We usually split the fajita chicken nachos and share a yummy frozen strawberry margarita. And, of course we highly recommend the Chocolate Chimichanga which is a snickers wrapped in a flour tortilla, deep friend, and then topped with vanilla ice cream. Soccer Taco is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and also have locations in Bearden and Maryville.

Visit their website below to check out their menu and coupon for a free kids meal with an adult meal.

http://www.soccertaco.com/

Coolato Gelato

This is one our must visit places when were in downtown Knoxville. Coolato Gelato is located on Gay Street near the Regal Cinemas. Its also right down the street from the Tennessee Theatre and the Bijou Theatre. Coolato Gelato offers many different varieties of gelato, breakfast foods, panini's, lunch and dinner entrees, and coffee. I have yet to to try their food but the plates in the counter always look delicious. This is definitely the place to go for flavors such as Tiramisu, Marscapone, Pistachio, Strawberry, and Birthday cake just to name a few. They also feature live music on certain nights too, which makes for a great late night entertainment. Check it out if your downtown after a movie or dinner at some of the great market square restaurants.

http://www.coolatogelato.com

My new blog about Knoxville, TN

I've decided a start a new blog today. My husband and I have been discussing for awhile on starting a blog about Knoxville and the great things to do around town. I can't wait to share our reviews on local venues, festivals, and restaurants in and around Knoxville.

I grew up in Nashville, TN and moved to Knoxville in January 2009. Since then I have enjoyed visiting new restaurants and learning the ins and outs of Knoxville. Stay tuned of review and hopefully great deals to find in and around Knoxville.