Taste the flavors of fall in this autumnal salad. | Photo by @rosecombbar
Editor Kristen here. Fall is my favorite season of the year, especially spending it in Chattanooga. The cooler weather and the leaves changing merit plenty of excitement on my part, but the food and drinks that hit our local menus this season may be my favorite.
Here are some seasonal offerings to check out next time you stop by these local spots:
Morning brews
Sleepyhead Coffee | Caramel apple butter latte | This is Editor Kristenâs favorite off of the fall menu, but if youâre looking to try something a little more adventurous, we recommend the orange ginger latte.
Be Caffeinated | Christmas Creep | This latte combines fall and winter flavors, with pumpkin + peppermint syrups.
Mad Priest Coffee Roasters | Mothmanâs Holler | Try out this spiced milk chai latte flavored with apple + cinnamon bun.
Uncommon Coffee Bar | Pumpkin latte | If youâre looking for a classic fall flavor, sip on this latte from one of Chattanoogaâs newest coffee bars.
Velo Coffee Roasters | Espresso Cider | Spice up your morning espresso with apple cider, cinnamon, and orange peel.
Evening sips
Oddstory Brewing Co. | Apple of My Pie | This ale is made with whiskey, apple cider, cinnamon simple syrup, Wicked Crone Imperial Pumpkin Ale + pumpkin pie spice.
Chattanooga Brewing Co. | Blackberry Sage Sour | This fall favorite is brewed with pilsner + wheat malts and fresh blackberries and sage.
Calliope | Syceus | Try out this cocktail thatâs bringing a little heat with arak, artemisia amaro, fig + jalapeno puree, and lime garnished with chili oil and a dried fig.
The Social at Public House | Appalachian Autumn | Noted as âfall in a glass,â this cocktail is made with Botanist gin, spiced pear, Amaro Nonino, Dolin blanc, and oak flavors.
Cozy eats
The Rosecomb | Early Autumn Salad | This salad is made with braised beets, fried brussels, orange, toasted pepitas, turmeric tahini yogurt, and sumac powder.
Macâs Kitchen and Bar | Potato croquettes | Enjoy these croquettes served over a sweet butternut puree + topped with jalapenos, mint yogurt, and herbs.
The Feed Table & Tavern | Oktoberfest Roast Beef Sammie | Come hungry to try out this sandwich made with slow-cooked Mountain Breeze Farms wagyu sirloin + topped with Swiss and beer cheese, onion, and tomato on a pretzel bun.
St. Johnâs Restaurant | Fried Brussel Salad | The beloved salad is back on the menu made with poached Maine lobster, smoked wagyu brisket, radishes, herbs, and black garlic topped with truffle aioli and pickled lemon vinaigrette.
Sweet treats
Clumpies Ice Cream Co. | Fall-flavored ice cream | Choose from an array of fall flavors such as chai spiced donut, coffee cake, maple pecan pie, oatmeal apple butter, pumpkin cheesecake, and spiced cran-apple sorbet.
Milk and Honey | Pumpkin-shaped sugar cookies | Celebrate fall with these cookies that pair perfectly with a pumpkin spice latte.
The Hot Chocolatier | Blood orange skulls | These Halloween-themed treats are available at both locations, among other sweet treats.
Cupcake Kitchen | Fall-flavored cupcakes | Try this yearâs fall flavors: pumpkin pie + snickerdoodle.
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Toddler Time | Mon., Sept. 19 | 11-11:30 a.m. | Downtown Chattanooga Public Library | Free | Toddler Time is a 30-minute informal learning program for children ages 18-36 months.
Tuesday
CEO Soak 2022 | Tues., Sept. 20 | 3-4 p.m. | Coolidge Park | Free+ | See local CEOs get soaked with proceeds raised benefiting the ALS Association.
Intuitive Art with Watercolor | Tues., Sept. 20 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $22 | This workshop is for those who love to âseeâ things in clouds.
Wednesday
Financial Planning for Newlyweds | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery | $15 | Whether youâre planning your wedding or are newly married, itâs the perfect time to plan for financial changes.
The Front Bottoms | Wed., Sept. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | The Signal | $27.50+ | This American rock group will take the stage with The Joy Formidable + Mobley.
Open Mic Night | Wed., Sept. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch at the Choo Choo | $7+ | Participate in Chattanoogaâs longest-running open mic show or listen in the crowd.
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OddStory Brewing Co.'s new location on Central Avenue is set to open soon, after recently being approved for a beer permit. According to co-owner Jay Boyd, the new location is set to open sometime in October. đș (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
New downtown restaurant Wooden City Chattanooga will host its grand opening this Tues., Sept. 20. We got the chance to visit the spot during its soft opening last week â check out what we tried.
Number
1,000. Thatâs how many local families recently received LED bulb kits from EPB + TVA volunteers as part of United Way of Greater Chattanoogaâs Impact Day. With the LED bulbs, each household can save up to $255 annually and $1,275 over the life of the bulbs.
Announced
Chattanooga Motorcar Festival â coming up Oct. 14-16 â is partnering with Coker Tire to present V8s in the Village + the Great Race Ride-Along. V8s in the Village will feature special American muscle cars and Corvettes on display, and the Great Race Ride-Along will allow folks to experience riding in old cars. (The Pulse)
Arts
Shakespeare in the Park returns. Scenic City Shakespeare will present its production of âHamletâ onvarious Saturdays in October at Greenway Farms Park. Admission to all performances is free, but reservations are recommended â in addition to a blanket or lawn chair. đ
The Hunter Museum now has a âcollection focusâ exhibition featuring black and white photography. Explore the work of photography greats like Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Paul Caponigro, and others from the private collection of Dr. David Dennard in the exhibit.
Sports
This fall, McLemore Club is inviting members + the public to afternoon football gatherings âabove the cloudsâ on select Saturdays. The events will feature food and drinks, football screenings, and a roaring fire. đ
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A special thanks to everyone that stopped by to say hi at NOOGAtodayâs parklet. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
This past Friday was Park(ing) Day, a day where parking spaces are temporarily repurposed into âparkletsâ or tiny spaces for art, play, and activism.
Chattanooga is just one of the cities that participate across the globe, and the day of fun is organized by the Chattanooga Design Studio + River City Co. Didnât get a chance to make it out to this yearâs Park(ing) Day? Hereâs a quick recap of some of our favorite moments.
Sitting next to Summitt Pianos and being serenaded by piano + organ tunes. (Our other neighbors at The Enterprise Center were pretty great, too, and provided many of us with pizza.)
Meeting so many of you â thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello.
THE WRAP
Todayâs edition was written by Kristen.
Editorâs pick: Iâm still thinking about the food + drinks Brianna and I got to try at Wooden City Chattanoogaâs friends and family night. You can get a sneak peek here, but you might catch us back there again for its grand opening tomorrow.
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