http://www.metropulse.com/news/restaurants/reviews/?partner=RSSMetroPulse Stories: Restaurant Reviews and Reportsen-usrestaurants/reviewshttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/may/08/restaurant-report-india-cuisine/?partner=RSSThis family-owned restaurant is full of surprises and delights for the experienced eater of vindaloo, korma, and curry, but it also features dishes that might appeal to a good mountain boy or even to lovers of Chinese food. Wed, 08 May 2013 15:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26004-734996columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: India CuisineMetroPulserestaurant-report-india-cuisineurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-26004-734996Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/apr/10/restaurant-report-miss-olivias-table/?partner=RSSIt’s easy to forget that good food isn’t always about lauded ingredients of the moment, complex combinations, and architectural presentations gilded by elegant puddles, drops, and drizzles. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:17:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25890-734968columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: Miss Olivia's TableMetroPulserestaurant-report-miss-olivias-tableurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25890-734968Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/13/restaurant-report-sapphire-modern-bar-and-restaura/?partner=RSS After a long food absence during a kitchen remodel, food service is back, and owner Aaron Thompson and head chef Caleb Hawkins are determined that the Modern Bar will also be a modern dining room. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25786-734940columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: Sapphire: A Modern Bar and RestaurantMetroPulserestaurant-report-sapphire-modern-bar-and-restauraurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25786-734940Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/07/egg-ingenuity-some-inventive-knoxville-takes-break/?partner=RSSThe egg, as we all know by now, is incredibly edible; it’s also incredibly versatile, and so it’s super nice to see so many plates of delicious creativity around town. Here are a few notable examples to tempt you to a tasty exploration of the many faces of the egg at brunch. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:38:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25764-734934columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNEgg Ingenuity: Some Inventive Knoxville Takes on That Breakfast Standard, Eggs MetroPulseegg-ingenuity-some-inventive-knoxville-takes-breakurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25764-734934Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/06/bentons-bacon-knox-brunch-menus/?partner=RSSKnoxville’s first super-size BaconFest was in 2010, but three years later, the love affair with all things bacon-y still sizzles. In the forefront: local chefs’ and diners’ affection for Allan Benton’s products lovingly tended a short ways down the road in Madisonville. Brunch is the ideal showcase for this bacon of modern love and Appalachian heritage, and brunch chefs all around town are happy to do the honors. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25755-734933columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsRose KennedyKnoxville, TNBenton's Bacon on Knox Brunch MenusMetroPulsebentons-bacon-knox-brunch-menusurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25755-734933Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/06/knox-brunch-budget/?partner=RSSLavish brunch is swell, but this relaxing meal doesn’t have to be three courses or even a heaping plate. There are plenty of restaurant breakfast foods that will still hit the spot—without slamming your budget. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25754-734933columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsRose KennedyKnoxville, TNKnox Brunch on a BudgetMetroPulseknox-brunch-budgeturn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25754-734933Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/06/art-crpe-knoxvilles-french-market/?partner=RSSIf, in fact, Eggs Benedict is based on a country French recipe, it’s amusing that one of Knoxville’s most creative variations on this staple is found at the French Market, where Susan and Allen Tate play turnabout and tweak it back into a French dish—albeit a pretty refined one: Crêpes Benedict. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25752-734933columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNThe Art of the Crêpe at Knoxville's French MarketMetroPulseart-crpe-knoxvilles-french-marketurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25752-734933Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/06/knoxvilles-brunch-masters/?partner=RSSKnoxville's brunch scene seems to be expanding exponentially! Here are some of Knoxville's standout brunch masters and what they offer. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25751-734933columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsRose KennedyKnoxville, TNKnoxville's Brunch MastersMetroPulseknoxvilles-brunch-mastersurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25751-734933Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/mar/04/lets-brunch-guide-knoxville-brunches/?partner=RSSMore Knoxville restaurants than ever are offering unique, stand-alone brunch menus on the weekends—not to mention drink specials just for brunch. Here’s a run-down of noteworthy brunch (not just regular ol’ breakfast) destinations around town. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25731-734931columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNLet’s Brunch: A Guide to Knoxville BrunchesMetroPulselets-brunch-guide-knoxville-brunchesurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25731-734931Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/feb/13/restaurant-report-market-house-jackson-square/?partner=RSSThe Market House is a labor of love for Bo Shipley and Dan Tremaine, two young men with a passion that’s worth supporting—not only for their cause, which is meritorious, but also because they make food good and good for you. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:28:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25673-734912columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: The Market House at Jackson SquareMetroPulserestaurant-report-market-house-jackson-squareurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25673-734912Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2013/jan/30/restaurant-report-bombay-palace/?partner=RSSThere are many reasons one hears (especially from certain habitués of Bearden and downtown) for avoiding the western frontier of Knoxville: traffic, distance, traffic. But, if it’s true, and if you are one of those skip-Turkey-Creek-at-all-costs people, it’s a pity: You’ll never find Bombay Palace. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25621-734898columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: Bombay PalaceMetroPulserestaurant-report-bombay-palaceurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25621-734898Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/dec/05/restaurant-report-seasons-cafe/?partner=RSSBy any account, Deron Little is a madman. The chef and owner of Seasons Café, who recently opened a Bearden extension of his popular Farragut eatery, envisions a restaurant that responds to the seasons with complete change. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25413-734842columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: Seasons CafeMetroPulserestaurant-report-seasons-cafeurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25413-734842Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/nov/20/restaurant-report-ephesus-mediterranean-grill/?partner=RSSEphesus is a kind of mixed grill with both Turkish and Greek influences that, while situated on the Cumberland Avenue Strip, appeals to a diverse group of diners. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:19:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25357-734827columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: Ephesus Mediterranean GrillMetroPulserestaurant-report-ephesus-mediterranean-grillurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25357-734827Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/nov/07/restaurant-report-tupelo-honey-cafe/?partner=RSSThere’s always a big buzz about new restaurant openings in Knoxville, and Tupelo Honey Cafe is no exception. It did seem to be an extended buzz in the vein of “hail thou long expected...” with early and anticipatory moans of pleasure issuing from the host of Knoxvillians who, on returning from visits to Asheville, excitedly announced “We ate at Tupelo Honey!” Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25308-734814columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: Tupelo Honey Cafe MetroPulserestaurant-report-tupelo-honey-cafeurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25308-734814Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/oct/31/knoxville-sushi-exotica/?partner=RSSAt this point in Knoxville sushi time, creative genius is alive and well and visible in the form of a sushi roll. From volcanoes to rainbows, the sushi roll expresses a wealth of creativity from not only sushi chefs but also from adventurous and curious diners who design their own signature rolls. Here’s a sampling of some of the exotic, if not odd, options that can be found in a some of the many sushi bars in our fair town. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25297-734807columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNKnoxville Sushi ExoticaMetroPulseknoxville-sushi-exoticaurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25297-734807Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/oct/31/7-ways-be-better-sushi-consumer/?partner=RSS Improve your sushi experience just by keeping these seven tips in mind. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:44:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25296-734807columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsRose KennedyKnoxville, TN7 Ways to Be a Better Sushi ConsumerMetroPulse7-ways-be-better-sushi-consumerurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25296-734807Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/oct/31/sake-drinking-tips/?partner=RSSDavid Bohannon created the sake training program for the service staff at Nama Sushi. Here is his cheat sheet for those who already enjoy the potent potable (with its alcohol by volume of 9-18 percent), and those who would like to get started. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy)Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25295-734807columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsRose KennedyKnoxville, TNSake Drinking TipsMetroPulsesake-drinking-tipsurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25295-734807Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/oct/31/tradition-meets-innovation-knoxvilles-ever-growing/?partner=RSSA landlocked mountain city/town is not the logical place for a sushi revolution, but Knoxville is in the midst of one. Meshing the Americanized sushi pioneered by Nama and the traditional offerings from sushi chefs like Seisuke Fukuoka of Anaba, Knoxville is enjoying the best of old and new and everything in between. How do we roll with sushi? These tales of a handful of leading sushi chefs only begin to tell the story. kennedyr@metropulse.com (Rose Kennedy, Dennis Perkins)Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:03:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25285-734807columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsRose KennedyDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNTradition Meets Innovation in Knoxville’s Ever-Growing Sushi SceneMetroPulsetradition-meets-innovation-knoxvilles-ever-growingurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25285-734807Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/oct/24/restaurant-report-buckethead-tavern/?partner=RSSOften, places that try to be too many things to too many people fail miserably because they end up pleasing no one. Yet, the BucketHead Tavern seems to have found a workable formula that relies on an open atmosphere with the right balance of food, drink, and darts that’s welcoming to all comers. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25237-734800columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: BucketHead TavernMetroPulserestaurant-report-buckethead-tavernurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25237-734800Change0Usablehttp://www.metropulse.com/news/2012/sep/26/restaurant-report-coop-caf/?partner=RSSIt’s easy to drive past the little strip on Woodland Avenue that houses the Coop Café—St. Mary’s is such an imposing and eye-drawing edifice on the other side of the street. But what a shame it would be to miss the colorful décor and good food of this jewel on the north side of town. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25125-734774columns/knoxville-culture/local-flavorsDennis PerkinsKnoxville, TNRestaurant Report: The Coop CaféMetroPulserestaurant-report-coop-cafurn:publicid:www.metropulse.com:news-Story-25125-734772Change734774Usable