Category: Food

The truly spiritual need for caffeine to wake you up in the morning? It doesn’t compare. What about the universally-felt longing for your cat to come and sit on your lap? No, that doesn’t compare either. Nothing compares to the ravenous craving we can feel for a thick, juicy, twelve-story-high burger! Sometimes, the simplest things […]

If you’re not from the South, you may have a hard time pinpointing exactly what defines Southern cuisine. After all, it is a vast category. The Deep South near New Orleans includes Creole dishes like étouffée and Cajun entrées such as jambalaya. Further north along the Atlantic coastline, you have Lowcountry seafood like shrimp and […]

Just as you reach the trail’s end, where a majestic waterfall splashes over slippery little red salamanders, your stomach starts to rumble. As you spot the parking lot past the trailhead, you wonder how many hours it’s been since breakfast. The moment you finish taking a sip of water and buckling up in the driver’s […]

Every city or region has its unique culinary claim to fame. When in Paris, drink red wine with a rare steak. When in New York, chow down on a melty slice of pizza as you explore the streets. Likewise, while enjoying the beauty offered by the Great Smoky Mountain region, indulge in your sweet tooth […]

The most romantic day of the year is quickly approaching! Whether you just started dating or you’ve been going steady for a while, Valentine’s Day is a chance to spend quality time with an extraordinary person in your life. With so many things for couples to do in Pigeon Forge, a trip to the Great […]

Though Eastern Tennessee may be best known for its adventurous outdoors and scenic natural beauty, the Smokies are a coveted destination for the “fun for all-ages” attractions available in the off-season, too. Don’t let the winter blues stop you from enjoying quality family time at a movie theater in Gatlinburg or a go-kart race in […]

Vacations never quite seem to be long enough. At a certain point, you will have to leave the fun and adventure behind to go back to ordinary life. Given your limited amount of time, it’s wise to make the most of every moment. Even mealtimes can be earmarked for an unfamiliar and extraordinary form of […]

Stunning vistas of gentle blue slopes contrasting wondrous red and gold sunsets make the Great Smoky Mountains an idyllic setting for love. Honeymooners come from all over the world to start the rest of their lives in exuberance, while veterans of romance return to the Smokies in grateful commemoration of their partnership. No matter the […]

For a centuries-old cuisine, barbecue certainly won’t lose popularity anytime soon. It’s all thanks to the heavenly flavors of tender pork melting off the bone from its own juices, dry rubs or tomato-vinegar sauces perfected over generations, and crispy brisket ends infused with the aromatics of hickory wood. Though smoking pork, beef or chicken over […]

Whether you prefer a savory feast of eggs and bacon or a sweet morning treat of pancakes and waffles, the best breakfast is one that energizes your soul as much as your body. A delicious full meal first thing in the morning activates your metabolism, giving you plenty of mental and physical stamina to take […]