During this past summer in Chattanooga, I had grand plans for going to a bunch of new restaurants, eating tons of delicious food, and writing all my articles for the year ahead of time. But since when does life ever go according to plan? Instead, I spent the whole summer in the hospital with a friend and eating the only thing that was there — Subway.
Read morePugh Review - New Chattanooga Eats
After a long work day, the UTC traffic zoo at 5 p.m., and an impressively tight parallel parking job, I was distraught to walk up to the Yellow Deli and find it was closed for yet another religious holiday.
Read morePugh Review: Food Survival Guide
While we should all be thankful for the food available to us, there are times when the Great Hall options become especially dismal. For example, when there is “breakfast pizza” on Sundays (or even better, when said pizza stays out for an hour and the cheese becomes congealed), or when they serve tater tots for 13 days in a row. When I lived on campus, I practically kept an entire stocked kitchen under my bed complete with cutting boards, crockpot, and a cake stand. Consider this your survival guide for what to keep on hand to endure four years of Chartwells.
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There is a beautiful moment that occurs when, after waiting in hungry suspense, you make eye contact with your waiter and realize your food is coming towards you. Your heart skips a beat as your waiter places half a pound of deliciousness in front of you. In that one moment, all is well with the world, finals are not approaching, summer jobs have been obtained, and you tear up with joy. Or is that just me?
Read morePugh Review: Niedlov's
To any freshmen reading this, let me impart to you my upperclassman wisdom. Now that we are banned from panini-pressing our cookies, and popcorn chicken is a rarity, you must become more creative to get some decent food.
Read morePugh Review: Conga Latin Restaurant
After all of the delicious ethnic foods at Culture Fest, I was excited to head to Conga to get some much-needed Latin food. I have a favorite Latin restaurant in D.C., but have craved it while being in Chattanooga, sometimes to the point of making homemade pupusas in my dorm kitchen. Located on Main Street, Conga satisfies that craving and packs in the flavor.
Read morePugh Review - The Yellow Deli
Few places spark as much controversy and serve as delicious a sandwich as the Yellow Deli. The religious group that started this string of delis and markets around the nation (and the globe) began in our very own Chattanooga in the 1970s. They began connected to Christianity, but when churches started canceling their Sunday night services and Bible studies to watch the Super Bowl, this group broke off and formed their own more devoted religion, the Twelve Tribes. Think of it as a commune that’s a mixture of the Old Testament and hippie love and drug culture. And man, is their food good.
Read morePugh Review: Syrup and Eggs
One of the best things about going to a college on the edge of a city is there is always a new restaurant that you have yet to visit. This week’s find is Syrup and Eggs, a locally-sourced restaurant focused on bringing bold new flavors.
Read morePugh Review: City Café Diner
It’s not all that. There I said it. Don’t stone me. After three years of going on late night trips for slices of cake big enough to feed a family of four, I can now publicly express the truth. Yes, it is a Chattanooga classic. No, it is not good food.
Read morePugh Review: Sitar
As of late, I have been pondering if there is a distinction between being a foodie and being a glutton. I don’t know where that line is, but going to Sitar Indian Cuisine is definitely borderline. There are few phrases as delightful as “all-you-can-eat,” especially in the context of Indian food. It is a culinary experience that ignites the senses and simultaneously primes you for a nap. Every year, I take groups of friends on Saturdays and spend on average two hours eating to maximum capacity. Going to Sitar is a no-judge zone. Consider it preparing your body for the cold of winter.
Read morePugh Review: Tupelo Honey
Although the verdict on the best brunch spot in Chattanooga is still out, Tupelo definitely makes the list and is a great introduction to this glorious meal. Located in historic Warehouse Row, the restaurant boasts a circa 1904 building, exposed brick, tall ceilings, and both indoor and outdoor seating. The cuisine itself can be described as traditional southern with a twist.
Read morePugh Review: Totto Sushi
Every Sunday evening, I am faced with a daunting decision: $1 tacos or half-priced sushi. Rather than make this proverbial Sophie’s choice, I do tacos for lunch, sushi for dinner, and then often sushi again on Tuesday.
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