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ASKED: Which spot has the best soft pretzel and beer cheese in town?

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Help us determine which spot has the best soft pretzel and beer cheese in Chattanooga. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

Before the new year, we toyed around with the idea of running a soft pretzel and beer cheese superlatives story. Our friends at Georgi’s Pizzeria responded, “Patiently waiting for recommendations! Soft pretzels 🥨 are the bomb when done right.”

Editor Kristen here, and soft pretzels and beer cheese are some of my all-time favorite snacks — aka if it’s on the menu, you can bet I’m going to order it. I’ll gladly try out as many local offerings as I can to determine which Chattanooga spot has the best.

This is where we need the help from you, our knowledgeable readers. What spot in town has your favorite soft pretzel and beer cheese? The pretzels can come in any shape or size (as long as they’re soft) and beer cheese has to be a dipping sauce option (but if you prefer dipping them in something else, let us know).

Here are some local spots already on our radar that offer this snack :

Let us know your favorite spot and why its soft pretzels and beer cheese are the best in town by answering the question below. We’ll try out as many as we can to determine our superlatives.

Which local spot has the best soft pretzel and beer cheese?

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Today, Feb. 17

Food Truck Friday | Friday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga, 5704 Marlin Rd., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Grab lunch from one of 15+ local food trucks.
Black History Month Showcase w/ C-Grimey | Friday, Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | $10 | Enjoy a night of live music, live art performances, Black culture, networking, and togetherness hosted by C-Grimey.

Saturday, Feb. 18

The Language of Birds Hike | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Stringer’s Ridge Park, Spear Avenue, Chattanooga | $25 | At the end of this hike, you’ll be able to identify some common bird names and songs — meet at the Spears Avenue Trailhead.
Latin Night! | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 p.m. | 107 Entertainment, 2255 Center St., Chattanooga | $10-$80 | Guest DJ Bori from Memphis will be in town playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, and Reggaeton music.

Sunday, Feb. 19

THE LOBBY | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Come out for a comedy open mic night in Bode Hotel’s lobby bar — if you want to participate, sign-ups are from 5:30-6 p.m.
Small Spaces Tour | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 8 p.m. | Cherry Street Tavern, 719 Cherry St., Chattanooga | $10 | Listen to an evening of music by Fawley, Timothy Edward Carpenter, and Spencer Thomas Smith.

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As part of its new strategic plan, Hamilton County Schools is seeking ~250 applicants to fill new positions for the 2023-24 school year. Positions to be filled include social workers, counselors, ENL/ESL teachers, exceptional education teachers, elementary-related arts teachers, and CTE teachers.

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The Chattanooga Lookouts + Bessie Smith Cultural Center announced that Negro League Appreciation Weekend at AT&T Field will take place June 9-10. During the weekend, The Lookouts will wear Chattanooga Choo-Choo jerseys to honor the minor league Negro League team that played at Engel Stadium from 1940-1946. ⚾

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The Salvation Army of Chattanooga kicks off its annual Flowers of Hope program today, Feb. 17. The program involves delivering flowers and notes of encouragement to those who need uplifting, with an opportunity for the public to volunteer to help. 💐
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Tech Goes Home Chattanooga will begin a new Computer Basics class on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Anyone in need of free computer skills training or an affordable Chromebook can register for the Computer Basics course by calling (423) 521-2071. 💻

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How many burgers can you eat in a week?

Chattanooga Burger Week returns April 10-16

Prepare your heart, mind, and stomach for this week dedicated to burgers. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Burger Week

We hope you’re hungry. The annual Chattanooga Burger Week will return April 10-16, offering $7 burger deals from local participating restaurants.

The themed week encourages folks to support Chattanooga’s food scene. This year, more restaurants than ever are joining in on the fun — 25 at this time, with more to be announced. You can expect deals from spots like Anomaly by Oddstory Brewing Co., Urban Stack, Jack Brown’s, and Basecamp (just to name a few).

Plus, for every spot you visit and enjoy specials, patrons will gain entries towards the Big Beefy Sweepstakes — which includes more than $600 in restaurant gift cards and prizes.

Note: we’ll make sure to update y’all with more information as Burger Week approaches.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kristen.

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