Category: Knoxville
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Welcome Destination Imagination
WARNING: PAULA ABDUL IS ABOUT TO BE ROAMING THE STREETS OF KNOXVILLE. Love it or hate it, she’s about to be here. I think most of us are excited, I mean after all she was the heartwarming judge on American Idol who always made us feel better by being kind when she told people that…
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Our featured brewery for May: Black Abbey Brewing Company
We have a few new Belgian-inspired brews on tap for you this month by way of Black Abbey Brewing Company from Nashville. Their work is inspired by monks, namely Martin Luther, his wife, and the Trappist Monks. Martin Luther advocated drinking for pleasure as he boasted his infamous, large stein. His wife, Katherine, went a…
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In Honor of Guy Carawan
Many interesting people pass through our doors. One of our more notable regulars, however, were the Civil Rights pioneers, Guy and Candie Carawan. Six days ago, on May 2, 2015, Guy Carawan passed away, leaving Candie and their cabin in the Smoky Mountains. People like the Carawans are truly a treasure to our community. He and…
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Striped Light at the Tomato Head
Now until May 3rd, the Tomato Head art show is featuring prints from two of the founders of Knoxville’s newest creative outlet: the Striped Light. The Striped Light is a hands on printing press founded by Bryan Baker, Sarah Shebaro, and Jason Boardman that offers rad prints and ephemera from artists as well as print…
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Tomato Head’s Buttermilk Biscuit with Benton’s Bacon, Avocado, and Rhubarb Marmalade
Who said breakfast had to be confined to downing hydrogenated breakfast bars or cereal and milk while juggling house keys, your bag, and trying to find your matching shoe? I often find that enjoying my mornings with a flavorful breakfast and warm coffee or tea can later make even the worst parts of my day…
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Tomato Head’s chorizo and onion quesadilla with guacamole
Today’s recipe for Tomato Head’s chorizo and onion quesadilla with guacamole can be an easy meal or snack, especially when the guacamole is prepped. More importantly we’re sharing a delicious recipe for guacamole, which really should speak for itself. But for those of you who don’t know, guacamole is a perfect snack or addition to…
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Tomato Head’s 25th Birthday
Sometimes, things just fall together. While the pizzas and burritos you get today from the Tomato Head come from well-crafted ideas and careful calculations, it all started with an engineer who decided to do something bold. 25 years ago in August, Mahasti Vafaie left her career as an engineer, thinking of attending medical school. Instead,…
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Big Ears Festival: A macrocosm of Knoxville’s artistic community.
Big Ears Festival is more than music. This is a festival that is as much about expanding communities as it is a lineup. The city of Knoxville is opening its arms again this weekend to welcome back Big Ears and the vast, internationally renowned community of artists of many mediums. For the second year in…
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Chicken Enchiladas in Tomatillo Mole
Do you ever wonder what chefs who actually know how to cook throw together for a last minute dinner? Here’s an idea of what Mahasti does when she doesn’t have time to cook. This recipe for chicken enchiladas in tomatillo mole has quite a few perks. Once you’ve made the mole, you can keep it…
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The New Festival Beer You Haven’t Tried
Nothing shines better in the sunshine than the colors of a well brewed beer. That’s certainly what Saw Works Brewing Company is hoping for this spring with the cloudy gold shine of their new Sonic Wit. Created for the Big Ears Festival, the Sonic Wit was meant to be stimulating on a hot day of…