Dale Mackey’s work just wrapped up showing in Knoxville at The Tomato Head’s Market Square location and will begin its run at Tomato Head Maryville on February 6. The show will be on display throughout February.
A reception for the artist will be held in Maryville on February 7, 2010, 5pm-7pm at The Tomato Head. All are invited to join in the art and the fun.
Join The Tomato Head, friends and art-lovers of the area for a closing reception honoring artist Leslie Hatten. Hatten’s work is currently on exhibit at the Maryville Tomato Head and has shown throughout January. Hatten’s work appeared at the Knoxville location of the restaurant throughout December. Come speak with the artist and enjoy some convivial time. Reception begins at 7pm.
We decided to hold a two-day fundraising effort to support disaster relief in Haiti because it just felt right. We wanted to do something to help, so we announced that five-percent of all sales from Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16, would be donated to aid efforts. We hoped for a good outcome and braced ourselves for (hopefully) two busy days.
Wow.
Upon posting the announcement to Facebook there were immediate responses, immediate activity from the Twitter feed and local news and entertainment media helped spread the word. We’d like to thank everyone who helped support the effort, especially to those customers who ate with us in Knoxville and Maryville those days. You helped raise $1,154, which was donated to Doctors Without Borders on Monday afternoon.
To our staff, who initiated the idea, and to everyone who took part, a sincere thank you. We’re proud to be a part of a community that gives to those in need and we’re pleased to be a part of making it possible.
Mahasti & Scott & the whole T-Head Crew
It’s MLK Day…Tomato Head will be open today, regular hours.
Upon hearing the news of the extensive devastation in Haiti caused by the recent earthquake, the staff and owners of Tomato Head knew they wanted to do something to help.
On Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16, The Tomato Head restaurant will donate five-percent of all sales to support disaster relief efforts for Haiti, including Doctors Without Borders. Both the Maryville and Knoxville locations of the restaurant will be participating.
WHO: The Tomato Head Restaurant
Serving innovative pizzas, sandwiches, salads and specials since 1990, The Tomato Head’s focus on great food extends from homemade breads, dressings, salsas, dips and desserts all the way to the peppers that are pickled in house.
WHAT: A donation of five-percent of all sales occurring on Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16, will be given to efforts supporting disaster relief in Haiti, including Doctors Without Borders.
WHEN: Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16
Knoxville location, 11am – 10:30pm (both days)
Maryville location, 11am – 9pm (both days)
WHY: The Tomato Head restaurant is committed to sustainable practices and community engagement. By acting locally to raise funds for this humanitarian effort, the restaurant can extend its reach to the global community that needs help most.
WHERE: Knoxville, TN—located in downtown Knoxville at 12 Market Square (865.637.4067) & Maryville, TN—located in downtown Maryville at 211 Broadway (865.981.1080).
HOW: Diners eating at The Tomato Head on Friday, January 15 or Saturday, January 16 will be supporting the Haiti disaster relief effort, no matter what food they select or the size of the order. Five-percent of all sales will be donated.
January 2010
Knoxville, 1/2-2/6: Dale Mackey
Maryville, 1/3-2/7: Leslie Hatten
February
Knoxville, 2/6-3/6: Robert Batey
Maryville, 2/7-3/7: Dale Mackey
March
Knoxville, 3/6-4/3: Julie Armburster
Maryville, 3/7-4/4: Robert Batey
April
Knoxville, 4/3-5/1: Todd Witcher
Maryville, 4/4-5/2: Julie Armbruster
May
Knoxville, 5/1-6/5: Diana Rogers
Maryville, 5/2-6/6: Todd Witcher
June
Knoxville, 6/5-7/3: Julie Bernal
Maryville, 6/6-7/3: Diana Rogers
July
Knoxville, 7/3-8/7: Jarrod Justice
Maryville, 7/3-8/8: Julie Bernal
August
Knoxville, 8/7-9/4: Zach Jones
Maryville, 8/8-9/5: Jarrod Justice
September
Knoxville, 9/4-10/2: Steph Huntz
Maryville, 9/5-10/3: Zach Jones
October
Knoxville, 10/2-11/6: Patrick McInerey
Maryville, 10/3-11/7: Steph Huntz
November
Knoxville, 11/6-12/4: Jonathon Howe
Maryville, 11/7-12/5: Patrick McInerey
December
Knoxville, 12/4-1/1: Heather Middlebrook
Maryville, 12/5-1/2: Jonathon Howe
The Maryville/Alcoa Jaycees Christmas Parade will be ho-ho-ho-ing right by our front door Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. (Yes, we’ll be open!)
The Palace Theater is also screening some holiday favorites, which is a great opportunity for dinner and a movie.
Thursday Dec. 17 & Saturday Dec. 19 at 7:00 p.m. “White Christmas” with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney.
Friday Dec. 18 at 7:00 p.m. you can catch “It’s a Wonderful Life” with, well, you know who.
The Tomato Head is open! In fact, we’ll be operating with regular business hours until Christmas Eve.
And starting today, Market Square and Downtown Knoxville host a number of holiday celebrations. Come and enjoy!
*Outdoor Christmas Village on Market Street with market, caroling, marshmallow roasting and shopping (Nov. 27 12-9 p.m., Nov. 28 12-5 p.m.).
*Lighting of the 38 ft. First Tennessee Foundation tree (Nov. 27)
*Ice Skating on the Square!
*Fantasy of Trees (at the Convention Center)
*Shopping galore at all of the Market Square and downtown businesses
Plenty of activities to work up a good appetite…see you at The Tomato Head!
Interested in some ideas for post-Thanksgiving day recipes to take care of holiday leftovers? Folks can catch Mahasti Vafaie, founder and co-owner of Tomato Head, on local station WBIR Saturday, Nov. 21, from about 8:15am – 8:30am cooking up a turkey soup that may be more memorable than the actual turkey day feast. Will the soup be available at Tomato Head? Check the specials postings (either on Twitter @thetomatohead, Facebook, or the web site) to find out.