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    3.0 (2 reviews)
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    The Tomato Head - Kids pepperoni slice

    The Tomato Head

    3.9(310 reviews)
    2.0 km
    $$

    I had such a great experience at The Tomato Head, and a huge part of that was our waitress,…read moreMeredith. She knows the menu like the back of her hand--seriously, she's tried every combination imaginable and helped us decide between a couple options. Her recommendations were spot on. I ended up getting the Oh Boy half sandwich, and I love that you can order it as a half. I was torn between that and the Tuscan chicken, but I would order the Oh Boy again in a heartbeat. I also had the pasta salad with both ranch and tahini--such a great option because you always want to try more than one dressing! We tried the Southwest salad too, and it was perfect with the chipotle ranch. Another really cool thing is that you can buy their dressings or hummus to go, which I'll definitely be doing next time. I also had a mocktail that was super fresh and felt really clean--kind of like their version of a spicy margarita, and it was delicious. Overall, great food, great options, and amazing service. Next time I'm coming back for brunch (which is only on Saturdays and Sundays)!

    We stopped by with a party of 8 before heading downtown. We split into an adult table of 4 and a…read morekid table of 4. The kids thought it was fun because they got to hang out with their friends. The food tasted better than last time this time. The air head is nice and puffy. Once you cut it open it shrinks, but the garlicky flavor is good. I got a calzone instead of pizza and I think I prefer it. They sat us quickly and the food was tasty so I'm increasing my original rating a few years ago of 3 stars to 4 stars now.

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    The Tomato Head - Knoxville

    The Tomato Head - The "Oh Girl" Sandwich, a newbie to the tomato head menu! Delicioso, chef's kiss

    The "Oh Girl" Sandwich, a newbie to the tomato head menu! Delicioso, chef's kiss

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    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Complimentary muffins

    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

    4.3(95 reviews)
    2.2 km

    Oh my goodness! Best bbq food ever. Can't go anywhere else. The pulled chicken was cooked to…read moreperfection. Dipping sauce tangy and a hint of sweetness and a peppery kick. The slaw is fab. Speaking as a southern gal, best dang slaw. Potato salad was beautifully made... not sure how or what but it was slap your granny good. Some might say it is pricey but I had three meals from one serving. The flavors alone merit the cost. Try it! You will NOT be disappointed. Staff is a sweet polite engaging crew.

    Ordering is easy. Order the counter and go and sit down with the number at your table they bring…read moreyou your food. Selections are fabulous, pork, beef, and turkey and chicken various sides that are all delicious. One of the parties at our table and they only had enough ribs for the other person so we had to wait 25 minutes or more for rib ribs to come out out of the smoker. They finally just said give it to me to go. The turkey baked potato and coleslaw and sauce that came with the turkey was abundant and tastyM The atmosphere is very loud between all the people and the music. It's an uncomfortable loud. It may be because we went on a Saturday evening and Valentine's Day so I'm not sure how it is during the week or regular Saturday evenings. I would try it again if it weren't as busy that might be why they ran out of some of the food and our party had to wait.

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    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Inside restaurant

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    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - 3 Meat Plate - Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Jalapeño Sausage with Macaroni & Cheese & Collard Greens ($35) 2.11.25

    3 Meat Plate - Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Jalapeño Sausage with Macaroni & Cheese & Collard Greens ($35) 2.11.25

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    Big Orange BBQ - Vegan Beef Tip Bbq, baked beans, green beans ... all vegan!

    Big Orange BBQ

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.4 km

    I went in thanks to the vegan chef challenge in March 2025. This is a small, local non-chain…read morebusiness located in West Town Mall near the food court area that opened last fall. First, you should know, this is definitely NOT a vegan place, but there are some yummy vegan options for plant-based / vegan eaters who happen to be at the mall or are with a crowd who love BBQ. Keep reading (or skim down) for info on the meat products. The two vegan protein options are both soy-based. Then they are seasoned as either "chicken" or "beef." The beef flavored option was tasty, but the texture was a bit "meh." Only 3-4 stars for that. However I chatted with the owner and suggested he consider smoking the soy product, which would help considerably. As for sides, I chose the green beans, which are also vegan, as well as the vegan version of their baked beans. The green beans were fine ... basic green beans. Nothing special - cooked like a typical southern style cut green beans, just without any meat. The baked beans though ...!!! They are the reason for the 5 stars along with the house-made sauces here- more on those in a bit. These vegan baked beans y'all - SO GOOD! They are **SPICY** sweet with just the right amount of tang. The sauce is thick and the beans are perfectly cooked and seasoned. If you don't mind a little burn with your beans these are a MUST! (My mouth is still tingling an hour later!). I was the only customer in the place, so I sat at the counter and chatted with the owner a bit. He told me his "regular" baked beans are made with pork and a healthy dose of brown sugar. The potato salad is a mustard-style potato salad. And apparently there is an "all meat" dish that comes with heaping portions of ALL the meats, and no sides. They have brisket every day in addition to chicken, pork, and sausage. The menu is small, and if you like greens, ask for them. They aren't on the menu. Even though it's in the mall, this place has a modified smoker in the kitchen and so all their meats are smoked daily with hickory. Next, can we talk about the house-made BBQ sauces? There are just two. They are both tomato based sauces: their house sauce, which is mild, and the hot sauce. The hot sauce is probably more of a medium heat so you definitely won't burn your face off. In fact, the vegan baked beans are spicier. But these sauces have a nice blend of tang and sweetness, with just the right viscosity- thick but easily pourable. Really nice. It's a small place but there are a few tables and some seating at the bar (see the photos). On the counter you'll see the traditionally baked cookies. They have lemon, strawberry, chocolate, red velvet, and the owner's favorite, orange. If you're looking for an alternative to the chain BBQ places around, this is a good option. When you go in, tell the owner you saw this review on Yelp. He doesn't think he'll get much business from here. As a long-time Yelper, that makes me laugh. I would never have gone in there if it wasn't for the vegan challenge promoting them. I don't go to the mall much and this place is worth the visit.

    The food is great and the atmosphere is super quaint! Service is amazing!! Left happy and full!read more

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    Big Orange BBQ - Entrance and eating area

    Entrance and eating area

    Big Orange BBQ - Various flavors of cookies. The owner says his favorite is the orange. He also has chocolate, red velvet, lemon, and strawberry.

    Various flavors of cookies. The owner says his favorite is the orange. He also has chocolate, red velvet, lemon, and strawberry.

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