A Dopo Pizzeria Set to Open Next Week
When last I checked in with Brian Strutz, he planned to open A Dopo pizzeria, his sourdough, wood fired pizza restaurant at 516 Williams Street in August. He missed the mark by a few weeks, as...
Paulk and Company
Justin Paulk and Paulk and Co. Help Build a City
The first several times I met Justin, it was in the context of cool, funky parties at Paulk and Company on William’s Street. Artists, music and generally fun people enjoyed the eclectic oddities assembled inside and...
Chivo Taqueria Opens July 7 at 314 S. Gay Street
Elements of the same team that brought you Stock and Barrel on Market Square will deliver top-line tacos and tequila starting Thursday. Chef Niko Angelos is joined by brothers Dino and Bill and partner Ben Austin. What...
Maple Hall Set to Open: Downtown Will Bowl Soon!
Over a year has passed since I first met with Greg Cox and Kevin Rice and talked about their bowling alley concept. They detailed plans and said they hoped to open by the end of the summer....
As Seen on First Friday
Before we dive head-long into news from the city this week, I wanted to acknowledge the pleasant First Friday just ended. We may have caught the best weather for a February First Friday ever, as temperatures...
TaTas the Talk of the Town and More on the Feminine Form
This is a big week for tatas around town. One big event this past Friday will be followed by another on Friday of this week. I ran into a friend during my rounds on First Friday...
Steampunk Carnivale Just Gets Better in Second Year
It’s as urban as anything gets. So urban it’s dystopian: steam, gears, corsets, vintage hats, goggles and other elements collide with everything gadgets to make a futuristic and, yet, retro world that’s both fun to visit...
First Friday on the Other Side of the Tracks
I’ve been attending First Friday events in downtown Knoxville for maybe six or seven years and I’ve always enjoyed them. Whether I wander through the art galleries on the 100 block or through Krutch Park or...
Art, Jazz, Cool People and a Party for a Good Cause
That’s a pretty good combination. After a couple of days of writing about sadness, it seemed to me we could end the week on an up note to get us ready for the weekend and for...