What we would give to have a burrito from this spot again. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Earlier this month, we asked: Which Chattanooga restaurant do you miss the most?
Piece of cake, right? NOOGAtoday readers sent us food for thought — let’s stroll down memory lane because we love a moment of local nostalgia.
Mojo Burrito
It’s no secret that Chattanoogans miss this local Tex-Mex spot. Wendy F. said it had the freshest, best recipes that were healthy and affordable + Julie-Ann M. especially misses the fish tacos.
Mount Vernon
Amaretto pie and the celery salad dressing — readers Kit H. + Doug S. miss these signature dishes. Plus, we heard some love about the cozy atmosphere and reasonable prices from Don Z.
Nikki’s
Reader Cynthia G. said this spot had the best onion rings and shrimp in the South + Mary M. misses the burgers, too.
Our Instagram + Facebook followers also weighed in with several spots they miss the most — here’s an extra shout-out to Terra Nostra, Mom’s Italian Villa, Town and Country, Mudpie, and Beast and Barrel.
Save Water, Drink Wine | 6-8:30 p.m. | Signal Mountain Nursery, Signal Mountain | $39 | Shop around the nursery for your winter greenery while enjoying drinks + small bites — you must be 21 years or older to attend.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Holiday on Hamill | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Ministry Center, Hixson | Free+ | Bring the family out for photos with Santa, gift shopping, a petting zoo, activities for the kids, food trucks, and live music.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Thanksgiving Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free+ | Stock up on local meats, cheeses, breads, produce, and homemade/homegrown foods for your family gatherings.
Monday, Nov. 25
Improv Chattanooga Open House | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, Downtown Branch | Free | Adults of any age are invited to drop in to watch, participate, and try new things.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Hamilton County Tree Lighting | 4 p.m. | Hamilton County Courthouse | Free+ | See the annual tree lighting while enjoying festive activities — you can also bring toys and jackets to be donated to the Forgotten Child Fund.
Asian Lantern Festival | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | $17+ | Come out to the opening night of the festival to see the new lanterns and interactive displays.
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Garbage + recycle collection scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 28 will be collected on Sunday, Nov. 30. Services scheduled for Friday, Nov. 29 will run as normal. Also, prepare for several facility closures on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. (Local 3)
Environment
If you stop by the city’s Development Resource Center (DRC), check out the roof to see the newly installed solar panels. The panels are estimated to save 25% in energy for the DRC and are the third solar array to be installed by the city, making progress on its Climate Action Plan. (Chattanoogan.com)
Community
Chattanooga’s Neighborhood Services will host its December Roundtable event, honoring past and present neighborhood leaders, on Monday, Dec. 16.. RSVP to attend, and if you have a neighbor you’d like to recognize, nominate them on the form.
Outdoors
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department recently received a Four Star Award from the Tennessee Recreation & Parks Association for the best new facility — Lynnbrook Park. Bonus: The department was nominated for a total of five Four Star Awards, the most in the state.
Cause
Speaking of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors, the department is currently hosting a food drive to benefit the Chattanooga Area Food Bank now through Saturday, Dec. 21. You can drop off non-perishable items at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Biz
EPB + TVA has invested $264,000 into the United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s Bridge Fund, to be used to address basic needs like food, utilities, and housing. Fun fact: This is the fifth year both businesses have partnered with the nonprofit, bringing the total joint investment to $1.2 million.
Arts
ClearStory Arts’ annual Cold Turkey Fall Art Market returns Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Folks can shop gifts, art, and handmade goods from over 30 local artists while enjoying live music, food trucks, and open studios inside the building.
Seasonal
Tickets are on sale now for the Creative Discovery Museum’s next adults-only, after-hours event. Buddy’s Holiday Workshop Extravaganza on Friday, Dec. 13 is inspired by the movie “Elf” + will feature a whiskey tasting, seasonal activities, holiday treats, karaoke, and more fun.
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🦃 Thanksgiving recipes by Chattanoogans
These cookbooks are found in the Tennessee section of the public library. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’re bringing back our tradition of finding local recipes to try out for your holiday meals.
City Editor Kristen here. Stuffing is the dish that our readers voted as the best Thanksgiving side, so I said I would fancy myself a chef and give this recipe a try. I’ve never made stuffing before, but I loved how classic this recipe tasted and how easy it was to mix everything together and let the crock-pot do the work.
While I was walking to the Broad Street Food City to pick up ingredients for the stuffing, I noticed an Insomnia Cookies sign on one of the storefronts in the plaza. Looks like Chattanoogans will be able to get their hands on the iconic cookies soon.
