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201 Cafe and Wine Bar - Tiramisu

201 Cafe and Wine Bar

3.7(23 reviews)
0.1 mi

Very convenient for dinner and a show at Oak Ridge Playhouse. The fun menu focuses on actors and…read moreacting, labeling things like Dean Martin Filet, Sammy Davis Salmon. The menu has great options of salads, seafood, beef, chicken, pasta. The service has always been warm, friendly and efficient. There is often live music. The ambiance is intriguing, with strings of white lights reminiscent of a wedding. Cozy tables for two, or larger tables for more. There is room at the bar if that's what you like. Also outdoor seating if weather permits. We'll definitely be back.

A fairly new spot on the edge of Jackson Square in OR. My family was visiting town and we attended…read morethe farmer's market across the street and a festival in Jackson Square near the fountain. Wanting a bite to eat, we were excited to see that 201 was open and with no wait. It was around 1 pm on a Saturday and they were serving food from their brunch menu. There were some savory lunch-esque selections (like shrimp and grits and burgers), for those who prefer lunch food over breakfast. It was a bit of a bummer that the brunch menu is limited, somewhat pricey, and does not have a kids menu (which is what we saw online and why we came with 3 kids). We were seated right away and the staff was very kind. It definitely seemed like they were ironing out some new-biz kinks with service. There were long waits for drinks, and we asked three times for a wine/drink list. The mimosas we ordered were good but the sangria was not something any of us enjoyed (not served with any fruit or fruit flavor). We would stick to mimosas or try wine next time. Now for the food! For the kids, we ended up ordering french toast to split between them and added bacon and egg sides. They really enjoyed this! Also enjoyed was the juicy burger, and the cheesy grits. The shrimp was a bit overcooked and tail-on, which is so dang messy to pick off in a gooey sauce and grits mixture. My Dad liked his benedict but wished it was served on a muffin instead of biscuit, as the biscuit was soaked through and soggy instead of a "vessel" to hold the meat and egg. Really yummy sauce and perfectly cooked egg, though! We all enjoyed the diced potatoes, too. Looking forward to coming back for live music and for either the lunch or dinner menu! There is also a small outdoor seating area for when the weather is nice.

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201 Cafe and Wine Bar - Our Patio

Our Patio

201 Cafe and Wine Bar - "Starving Artist" Poor Boy (Mahi)

"Starving Artist" Poor Boy (Mahi)

201 Cafe and Wine Bar - Smokin' Street Tacos (Shrimp)

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Smokin' Street Tacos (Shrimp)

Dolly Parton's Stampede - Game hen all to myself

Dolly Parton's Stampede

3.9(823 reviews)
42.4 mi
•$$$$

Honestly, I couldn't really put into words how I felt about this and then I read Nicole S. from…read moreIndiana's review and she nailed it. So, at the risk of being repetitive I will tl;dr it for you: you have to decide to go all-in on this experience. We did just that on our rowdy Friday night recently. When in Pigeon Forge--honestly, one of the weirder places in the known universe--you absolutely go all-in and check out a thing called Dolly Parton's stampede. You buy your tickets, you whoop, you holler, you go hands-on into the food. You just go for it. If you do not go for it, it will be one of the weirder things you do. I really liked the food, actually. They served you a cream soup, biscuit, and a whole dang chicken (though it's a little one) alongside pulled pork and some mashed potatoes sans gravy. The show is what really requires the all-in because what did I just watch? The riders are incredibly skilled and the emcee had a great voice (we needed more singing, please, this is a Dolly branded show) but there were some awkward moments like the weird attempts at comedy by the Skeeter character and then the butterfly number which just... didn't land. It's a challenge to eat a hands-on meal while also trying to pay attention to a show, but do your best. But my only real complaint on the whole night really was the service. Those poor servers are actively trying to take away from the experience. It feels like they are being timed and if they don't throw your food down fast enough and in the most unhelpful way possible then they get whipped by a cowboy backstage later. Go. And go all-in. When in Pigeon Forge, be the most Pigeon Forge you can be. And this is the MOST Pigeon Forge Experience we had.

The creamy vegetable soup with the biscuit was FIRE. And I mean that respectfully because I…read moregenuinely cannot stop thinking about this soup. It was incredibly creamy and flavorful, and the biscuit was flaky, buttery, and delicious. Dipping that biscuit into the soup? Absolutely elite. I could've happily eaten a whole bowl of that and called it a day. The chicken was extremely well seasoned and honestly just perfect. The smashed potatoes were pretty good too. We also got the pulled pork, which was delicious, but by the time it made its grand entrance, I was already stuffed. They bring each item out one at a time, so by the time the pulled pork and corn arrived, I had completely forgotten I was supposed to be eating more food. I barely touched the corn because my stomach had officially clocked out. And then there was dessert. Yes, somehow there was STILL dessert. I had to force myself to make room for at least a little because apparently the meal had no intention of ending. I chose the apple pie, while my boyfriend got the chocolate coconut one. I tried his, obviously, and both were equally delicious. At that point, I was eating purely out of obligation and determination. The show itself was so entertaining! There was plenty of action, humor, and some healthy, fun competition. I especially loved how much crowd interaction there was because it made the whole experience feel much more immersive and fun. Overall, the food was delicious, the show was entertaining, and I left completely stuffed. But honestly, I'm STILL thinking about that vegetable soup. Kudos to the chef because that soup really stole the show for me.

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Dolly Parton's Stampede - Show

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Dolly Parton's Stampede - Vegan Meal: Southwestern Quinoa & Brown Rice, Black Beans & Steamed Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots.

Vegan Meal: Southwestern Quinoa & Brown Rice, Black Beans & Steamed Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots.

Dolly Parton's Stampede - Ready to receive my food stuffs

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Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud - Food in buckets

Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud

3.9(707 reviews)
39.8 mi
•$$$$

Ticketing and getting in:…read more Starting with the very unorganized lines to get in at 4 o'clock. They really need to have some sort of indoor waiting area so that is older people don't have to bake in the sun for an hour before we get in to wait again in the lobby before actually sitting down for the show. The food: The vegetable soup was the consistency of Cambells cream of chicken with chinks of veggies. Not bad at all. The drinks are Coke products and Sweat tea, I had the sweat tea and it was the bomb. The dinner rolls were warm and fluffy. The fried chicken was juicy and flavorful with the perfect amount of nt of seasoning. The mashed potatoes are fresh but would have been awesome with a side of gravy or butter. Pork BBQ was a nice change, not to saucy and had a taste of smokiness to it. The corn on the cob was flavorless and overcooked. I loved the cole slaw and the sweat tea the most. The show: The production was a new storyline that was Halloween based and was a great show. The production was lighthearted and family friendly with water, smoke, and even some fireworks. Nice show

Good food..... fun actors, not so good performance script. It was....not what I expected and made…read morelittle sense -and yes I do know the story/feud story. Way too expensive for what you get. But it was something to do for an evening. They'll drill into you to "take care of your servers" because almost 200$ isn't enough to include tip for 2 people.

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Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud - Nice stage and good view all around

Nice stage and good view all around

Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud - BBQ pulled chicken. Very good.

BBQ pulled chicken. Very good.

Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud - Outside view

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Outside view

Token Game Tavern - Sammiches

Token Game Tavern

4.3(124 reviews)
11.2 mi
•$$

Ummm, my bad. I'm sorry that I have failed to write this review for a while - but no longer…read more I love it here. It's definitely a nice getaway in Knoxville for those that like to game in a lively environment and enjoy time with friends and family. And on top of that, it's also great that this and the other parts of the same chain (Bit Burger, Space Bar) are near each other in the same area as well. Makes for a lot of great food service for what you can order (that will be similar at the other spots). The staff has always been (10+ visits) nice and responsive to any requests. The drinks are fun but I like to personally stick to some snacking. I have found the buffalo wraps and mini hot dogs to be the ticket. The pinball machines have a lot of variety and art to admire in them. There are also other board and video game options for those that don't like pinball. I know you'll see us there - so definitely say hi! SYOY!

I love the Space Bar next door, so it's clear these people know how to create an experience. Token…read moreTavern is a blast from the past, including favorites from the 80's like pinball and Ninja Turtles. The food for me feels like an afterthought. The corn dogs were fine but likely frozen. The salsa with the chips felt canned. I didn't try the other food but did order a burger from next door Bit Burger with an extra service charge. I ordered the Mega Man, a burger with cheddar, caramelized onions and white BBQ sauce. I didn't taste much of the white sauce and thought the side potato salad was okay, but I did like that they make them smash burgers. As a boba fan I also ordered one of the poppin sodas so that was fun. Overall Token Tavern is a fun place to go with a group of geeks like myself!

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Token Game Tavern
Token Game Tavern - Buffalo Chicken Tacos
 Great portion and very filling

Buffalo Chicken Tacos Great portion and very filling

Token Game Tavern

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Kern's Bakery - Won Kitchen

Kern's Bakery

4.0(59 reviews)
18.9 mi

Kerns food hall had so many options for all the people in my party. Every service worker we…read moreencountered had a very kind attitude and it was very family friendly. The food was a tad bit expensive but I would definitely recommend checking it out at least once!

Kern's continues to undermine what should be one of Knoxville's better gathering places with…read morebaffling management decisions. Remember the parking enforcement fiasco shortly after opening that generated enough backlash for Kern's to reverse course? Apparently, nothing was learned. Now, on UT football home-game days, vehicles are stopped and given parking passes with an arbitrary four-hour limit. Attendants repeatedly make comments like, "I'd hate for you to get towed." Multiple people in our group have experienced these verbal warnings on multiple occasions. Average college football game: ~ 3 hours, 22 minutes. Hope there is no overtime, because you may get towed before the game is done. Here's the absurdity: We patronize Kern's businesses to the tune of hundreds of dollars, typically multiple times a week. We gather with friends, enjoy food and beverage, and spend hours supporting the establishments inside. We're not abandoning our cars to attend football games. When a friend explained this to a parking attendant, she was told that spending money at Kern's "wasn't good enough." Seriously? Spending money at a FOOD HALL isn't good enough? Yet we were told that paying $35 for parking eliminates the four-hour restriction entirely. So someone paying $35 to park gets more flexibility than customers spending hundreds supporting the actual businesses? What an astonishingly backward approach to hospitality. I completely understand preventing people from using the lot as free stadium parking. But treating paying customers like parking violators, with repeated verbal towing warnings, is ridiculous. And it's not as though Kern's doesn't already have customer-experience problems. Online discussions repeatedly criticize the high prices, poor value compared with other Knoxville establishments, and frustrating parking arrangements. Others describe the patio as resembling an unsupervised daycare, with children running around and soccer balls disrupting people trying to enjoy their food and drinks. These complaints already give people reasons to choose other establishments. You'd think management would appreciate loyal customers willing to overlook these shortcomings and consistently spend money there, rather than introducing additional reasons to leave. Who wants to spend an afternoon enjoying drinks with friends while watching the clock and worrying about being towed? Kern's is replaceable. Knoxville has plenty of places offering better value, easier parking, and a more relaxing experience without the unnecessary aggravation. I genuinely enjoy some of the businesses inside and that's what makes this frustrating. The tenants give people reasons to visit, while the space is average, at best, and management decisions increasingly give people reasons to go elsewhere. Kern's needs to decide whether it wants to be a welcoming food hall or a parking operation that happens to have restaurants attached. Customers have choices. Being treated like an inconvenience while spending money is a compelling reason to exercise them.

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Kern's Bakery - Kern's Game Days

Kern's Game Days

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