It really is little things like this that keep me happy. This Farmers' Market is located in the UT…read moreGardens on Neyland drive and is literally just a stone throw from where I work. It operates every Wednesday (closed in the winter months) from 4PM- 7 PM. I've walked across the street a handful of times to indulge in the pleasure of getting local products from the hardworking farmers/craftsmen in the area. It is not as big as the Market Square Farmers' market but it has a good representation of produce, food, plants, crafts and a handful of other random things. The Tootsie food truck actually also shows up here sometimes, although they are not consistently there. Quite a few of the vendors are actually not represented at the market downtown so it is nice to get some variety. What inspired this review was the heavenly sandwich I got yesterday. I had been stuck at work all day, didn't bring lunch and I had no idea when I was going to be able to go home. I realized it was 5 PM on a Wednesday and decided to grab a late lunch/early dinner. The Tootsie truck was not there but this wonderful Vietnamese stand had warm food. I had actually not noticed their stand before yesterday. I got a vegetarian banh mi sandwich that totally knocked my socks off. I don't actually remember a sandwich that was that good and only cost $5.00. I went back to work and tried to get everybody I could find to go buy one. They also had egg rolls (which were a little on the oily side), fish tacos and pork banh mi sandwiches. That meal was definitely a lifesaver and it was delicious. I really like the convenience of this Farmers' market and I encourage anyone close to campus to consider visiting. It is in a well shaded area and provides an opportunity to walk around and appreciate the beauty that is the UT gardens. It is also a wonderful opportunity to buy and support local!

Went to stock up on a few things, and Allen was a very kind person, helping us find some stuff and…read morehelped plan for graduation. Had a good conversation with him as well, super nice guy giving some great customer service.

Stopped by after work today to pick up some party favors and a host gift. They were very helpful,…read morefinding just what I needed. They keep a large selection and can help you find exactly what you are looking for; to treat yourself or as a gift. University Liquors has convenient on-street parking, but they are also in close walking distance to the University, and Fort Sander's Regional Medical Center. They are also an easy stop when leaving downtown Knoxville. Get last minute gifts for everyone on your shopping list from University Liquors. Next weekend is Christmas; it will be here before you know it. Follow me on Yelp for the best Christmas places to shop, eat, and enjoy Knoxville and East Tennessee.

The Bfast sandwiches are delicious! Got a bacon, egg and cheese at ate it there in the nice shop…read more The 1st sandwich was so good added a ham, egg and cheese to go. Yummy! Def recommend!

Our college student stumbled upon this little gem that sells convenient store items and snacks…read more They also have a full service Chicago style sandwich station in the back. Not 100% authentic, but still very good Italian beef and Chicago hotdogs with homemade giardiniera. There are a couple tables and stools if you want to dine in.

Everything was wonderful as always at the Kennedy! Must stop when in Knoxville. Jason our server…read morewas great, food awesome and cocktails even better!

1. Ryan and William were amazing at the bar. William was our waiter and he did a fantastic job…read more 2. The food was top quality. 3. The drinks were over the top and William is an amazing bartender with deep knowledge on how to make drinks taste appropriately. 4. I've been coming to downtown Knoxville for a long time and never knew about the Kennedy, will make it a regular stop for me now.

Stir was great from start to finish. We had oysters and they were fresh and tasty…read more We had some old fashioned's and they were great drinks! The service was fast and with a smile. The place was large inside and clean. The restrooms were very clean despite being busy that day. The steaks were perfect. We will be back !!

My mom and I had such a lovely lunch. We ordered the house dozen Oysters to start. It took some…read moretime for a lunch shift and there only being one other person, but when they came, it was worth the wait. We decided to have a tapas style lunch. We ordered the blackened mahi tacos and the chicken lettuce wraps. After eating the first dozen, we felt like it was just not enough and ordered another dozen. Lunch special oysters are 1.50$ each, so why not? We then got the chicken lettuce wraps and they were very full. Stacked with beautiful leafy greens, loaded with chicken and a delicious sauce to drizzle on top. I was very impressed on the presentation,quantity and taste! The mahi tacos looked nice but when you open the taco it had the smallest pieces of mahi ever. It was a lot of filler food. I'm not a fry person but they were pretty good fries. Over all it was a nice experience. I came here once before and thought it was okay, but this time made me feel like I would come back more often.

We stopped by on our way through the city. A really unique atmosphere, and the flat white I got was…read moreexcellent! The staff was nice but didn't give off a welcoming vibe.

Order an iced matcha latte with oat milk and add lavender or vanilla syrup. Best matcha in Knox!…read moreDefinitely a treat! My favorite coffee order right now is the vanilla thesis. It's a cold brew with vanilla syrup and sweet cream cold foam. The cold brew is strong and the cold foam is velvety perfection!!

It's upstairs. Everything a Publix is supposed to be. Clean and efficient…read more The only loss of star is a standoffishness from the staff. I found everything I was looking for. Stole was spotless. Food on display had me wishing this was closer to my house. Just a feeling. There wasn't a willingness to help or engage. Happens. Would use this location again.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience ordering a wedding cake from the Publix University…read morestore. I paid for the cake on July 21 and specifically verified that it would be delivered to our wedding venue at 3:00 PM. I even had the bakery double-check the order, and I was assured 100% that everything was set. When the cake hadn't arrived by around 4:00-4:30 PM, we had to start calling to find out what had happened. We were then told that someone had supposedly called on the 18th and changed the order to an 8:00 AM pickup. That explanation made no sense, considering I didn't even finalize and pay for the order until July 21. How could someone have changed an order before it was even completed? What was even more frustrating was that if the bakery truly believed the cake was supposed to be picked up at 8:00 AM and no one arrived, why didn't anyone call the contact numbers on the order? Instead, no one reached out, and we were left scrambling with only about 30 minutes before guests arrived, wondering if our wedding cake would make it to the venue. We were even told they weren't sure if they could get it there in time. As for the cake itself, the decorations were beautiful, and I do appreciate the decorator's work. Unfortunately, the cake was noticeably lopsided, and the cake itself was dry, especially considering the price we paid. It simply was not worth the cost. Mistakes can happen, but this was a wedding--an event that can't be redone. The lack of communication, the confusion surrounding the order, and the stress this caused on such an important day were unacceptable. I sincerely hope Publix reviews its procedures so that no other couple has to experience this on their wedding day.

The Drawing Room is a very classy lounge inside the Tennessean Hotel in downtown Knoxville. It is a…read moreplace to relax, chill, and contemplate the day. Once you settle in, you feel like this space could be anywhere. You could be in Knoxville just as easily as Nashville, New York, or Washington, DC. It carries that cosmopolitan type of feel. I highly recommend a visit just to unwind and relax. Don't walk here, run here.

We really wanted to love The Drawing Room, especially given its reputation and price point, but…read moreunfortunately this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had in a long time. The evening started with a small issue that was handled perfectly well: I ordered a glass of sparkling wine, and our server came back to let me know they were out. She offered me a taste of another option, I liked it, and happily ordered that instead. No problem at all. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. We ordered the arancili appp, which took a very long time to arrive. There were three pieces for the three of us, which was fine, but they were dry and just not particularly good. For dinner, my daughter and I shared the tenderloin and my husband ordered the burger. Our entrées arrived approximately an hour and a half after we ordered them. The tenderloin was cold. The asparagus was cold. The potatoes were cold. My husband's burger itself was actually good, but his fries were also cold. We had also ordered a side of truffle fries, which didn't arrive until roughly 20 minutes after the rest of our meal. Ironically, the flavor of the truffle fries was excellent--but again, they seemed like they had been sitting for far too long. That was the frustrating part of the entire experience: there were clearly some good flavors coming out of the kitchen, but the timing and execution were so poor that we couldn't enjoy them. I honestly couldn't tell whether the problem was the kitchen, staffing, service timing, or communication between the kitchen and dining room. The entire meal took about two hours, despite being a very straightforward dinner for three people. There was also a strange issue with the atmosphere. We were seated along the windows, and once the sun went down, our section became incredibly dark. There appeared to be lighting in the center of the dining room, but virtually none over the tables around the perimeter. We were essentially eating in the dark by the end of dinner. I actually felt bad for our server because it seemed like some of these issues were outside of her control, which made deciding on a gratuity uncomfortable. She was pleasant, but something operationally was clearly not working. For a restaurant at this price point, the experience simply wasn't acceptable. We spent nearly $200 for three people and waited close to two hours for food that was largely served cold. The most disappointing thing is that I think there may be genuinely good food here. Some of the flavors showed real promise. But an expensive restaurant has to be able to get the food from the kitchen to the table hot and in a reasonable amount of time. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not return.

I had a server named Maia last night, and let me tell you, it might have been some of the best…read moreservice I've ever received! She was incredibly kind, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire night. She truly went above and beyond and made the whole experience that much better. I highly recommend asking for Maia if you get the chance!

The place is in a great location and the prices are reasonable!…read moreWe sat outside to absorb the scenery and the atmosphere of this local downtown area! The food was very good and came out @ a short amount of time. The service was nice and we do recommend doing brunch/lunch, there! Highly recommended for a day out, on the weekend! 2 thumbs-up!!!