If there is anything we can all agree upon it’s that we 100% can’t agree on food. Arguments abound over the best burgers, the most savory pizza, the least courageous taco … you get the idea.
So, in that spirit, we thought it’d be fun to make our arguments about food even more exciting. Last week, we asked our Facebook followers the following question:
Of course, we know how difficult choosing only one dish can be. Reader Claire F. called us out, saying, “Lol at asking southerners to name only one local food they can’t resist 😂”
Ok, ok. We get it. We’re monsters.
Even so, this turned into a whirlwind of a post with almost 400 comments. The hope: maybe you’ll try some of these dishes that other readers have zero willpower to resist. We’re going to … one at a time until we explode.
Here are 20 of the top suggestions:
“Jimmy Pesto pizza and the Sweet Thai wings at Pizzeria Cortile” — Erica A.
“The amazing beef stew at The Cafe on the Corner” — Craig S.
“Krystal burgers. I’m n California but I’m from Chattanooga my family lives there every time I visit that’s all I want.” — Connie A.
“New Orleans BBQ Shrimp at the Boathouse” — Jeanna R.
“Orecchiette & Bolognese at Il Primo is my favorite!” — Leslie H.
“Savory Monkey Bread from State of Confusion” — Tara M.
“The fried catfish from Uncle Larry’s…” — Carol R.
“Farmers Pie and Greek Lemon Soup at The Acropolis” — Erna C
“Champy’s crawfish” — Jennifer B.
“St. John’s Heirloom tomato salad with Parmesan soufflé” — Kathleen V.
“Greek lemon chicken and potatoes from Olive Branch Mediterranean!” — Irene P.
“I will die by Little Tokyo on Hixson Pike. Bury me in their white sauce.” — Reaghan G.
“The potato chips at Merv’s.” — Emily A.
“Ribs at Steve’s Landing” — Debbie G.
“Stromboli from River Street Deli” — Lizzie G.
“The Fig Pizza at Hummingbird Pastaria. I’m weak.” — Shawn H.
“Birthday Cake Gelato Milk & Honey” — Cassie M.
“The Black and Blue burger at Tremont Tavern” — Michael L.
“Turnip greens at Herman’s Soul Food.” — Blake G.
“The beef carpaccio at Alleia Restaurant.” — Brooke B.
