Food Blog Posts

Visit the Village in Gatlinburg, A Must See When in Tennessee

Planning to visit Gatlinburg soon? Don’t miss out on The Village. Located on the Parkway at traffic light #6, The Village offers over 27 unique shops, eateries and galleries. There truly is something for everyone. Spend the afternoon walking (read)

Published on Thursday, September 19, 2024

Unique Theme Parks in Sevierville & Pigeon Forge

Looking for a different type of theme park, with your family, during your stay? Read about these unique theme parks in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge.

Published on Friday, August 30, 2024

Top 8 Shops for Unique Ice Cream Experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

Smoky Mountain Restaurant Options in 2023

New Smoky Mountain restaurant options are booming in the cities in Tennessee. A new diner in Gatlinburg and one in Pigeon Forge; a cider company and a pizza and wine bar in Pigeon Forge; barbeque joints in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville; and pizza, coffee (read)

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

Time For A Girls Trip

Catch up with your best girls with a girls trip to the Smokies. When it’s time to get away with the girls, the Great Smoky Mountains has everything you might want – from great food and unique restaurants to spas, amazing hikes, shopping, and cabins with (read)

Published on Monday, May 1, 2023

7 Outdoor Dining Restaurant Choices in the Smokies

“Nothing is so beautiful as Spring,” English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote in the poem “Spring.” In the Great Smoky Mountains, spring comes with much joy as flowers bloom, the sun shines and outdoor dining restaurant experience becomes an option again (read)

Published on Monday, March 27, 2023

Christmas Shopping

There’s nothing like Christmas shopping in the Smoky Mountains to bring joy, and a sense of warmth to the soul. After all, f you can’t live in the mountains, take something home to remember your trip, give as gifts to friends and family. Original hand (read)

Published on Friday, December 2, 2022

The Six Most Romantic Gatlinburg Restaurants in the Smoky Mountains

When planning a romantic winter weather snuggle in a Smoky Mountain cabin, you’ll need to consider where to have a romantic meal with your sweetie. Here are six amazing Gatlinburg romantic restaurants with excellent food, views and vibes. The Gatlinburg (read)

Published on Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Best New Restaurants in the Smoky Mountains

People come to the Smoky Mountains for the beauty and serenity and the food! There are some new places to try on the next visit. Here’s our top “best new restaurants” plus two bonus spots that are coming soon! Trotter’s Whole Hog BBQ is located in the (read)

Published on Monday, October 10, 2022

Best Ice Cream of 2022 in The Smokies

Best Ice Cream of 2022 in The Smokies Are you screaming for ice cream? We’ve got you covered with so many ice cream opportunities in the Great Smoky Mountains with unique treats and flavors, along with classic parlor shops too. Next Add Nitrogen Dulce (read)

Published on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

New Restaurants and Restaurant Updates

Come to the Smokies for the mountains, the streams and rivers and the food! We’ve got some restaurant updates for you – new restaurants and updates to some old favorites. Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown The long-awaited opening of star chef Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown (read)

Published on Thursday, July 21, 2022

Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge

The Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge can be difficult decision to make, especially when you’re on limited time. So we decided to make it a little less taxing as you undergo the  Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge dilemma with a guide to which town might be better for (read)

Published on Friday, April 8, 2022

Outdoor Dining In The Smoky Mountains

Spring has sprung and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying some outdoor dining? We have the best places to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains. Tom & Earl’s Back Alley Grill From snacks to burgers, paninis and salads, the Back Alley Grill (read)

Published on Friday, March 25, 2022

Holiday Meals In The Smokies

Looking for Holiday Meals in the Smokies? The Great Smoky Mountains Offer an Abundance of Holiday Eating Options – Pick up or Eat In When you plan your holiday visit to the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ll need to find holiday meals in the Smokies. While (read)

Published on Friday, December 3, 2021

Best Tennessee Christmas Recipes

Good eats have always been a part of the Southern appeal.  Homemade fares full of rich flavors such as buttermilk fried chicken, biscuits, casseroles, and more are staple treats the South is known for.  These scrumptious foods are truly prepared to perfection... (read)

Published on Friday, November 5, 2021

New Restaurants In The Smokies

Are you tired of going to the same restaurants in the Smokies, and looking for a couple new places to try?  We have some suggestions for you. From brunch to dinner, there’s something new and different or coming soon. Here’s our top 5. Smith & Son (read)

Published on Friday, October 1, 2021

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival

Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains is a glorious experience, filled with color, cool nights and so much to do! Fall begins here with the Harvest Festival – a 9-week-long event that includes the transformation of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville (read)

Published on Thursday, August 26, 2021

7 Unique Places To Eat Ice Cream and Treats in The Smokies

You scream! I scream! We all scream for ice cream! It’s summer in the Smokies and a great way to beat the heat is with a delicious cold treat. And not just any treat – Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville have some truly fun shops with unique ice (read)

Published on Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Top 10 Outdoor Dining Spots in the Great Smoky Mountains

The weather is getting warmer, and we can eat outside again! Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have terrific options so get out and enjoy. Gatlinburg Outdoor Dining In Gatlinburg, check out Crawdaddy’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar for your seafood fix (read)

Published on Monday, March 29, 2021

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Smokies

The next big celebration holiday is St. Patrick’s Day – are you ready? Do you like wearin’ o’ the green? Drinkin’ o’ the beer? The Great Smoky Mountains is a wonderful place to celebrate – whether in a beautiful cabin with an Irish celebration of your (read)

Published on Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Recreate Your Favorite Recipes from Gatlinburg at Home!

Missing the Smoky Mountains but a trip isn’t in the cards right now?  You’re not alone!  When you can’t make it to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge we have fun ways to bring the mountains to you in your very own home.  We’ve even compiled our favorite list (read)

Published on Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas in Gatlinburg

Oh St. Valentine! How will you celebrate your love this year on this heart-filled, candy and flower-laden Feb. 14? We have many ideas for celebrating in The Great Smoky Mountains – adventure filled, romantic, silly, cozy and fun.  Here’s your guide... (read)

Published on Monday, February 1, 2021

The Best Late Night Eats in the Smoky Mountains

Hankering for something at 8, 9 or 10 p.m. after a full-day hiking or seeing a show, maybe ziplining or skiing, fishing or kayaking on Little Pigeon River? Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville have several options, even some open late-late like in (read)

Published on Thursday, January 14, 2021