A dish best served candidly | We shared a table with local publication Food as a Verb for its speaker series — join the conversation with these highlights from a Q+A with Chef Erik Niel.
A summer to remember | Send the kiddos to one of these 20+ summer camps in the area to experience the great outdoors or specialize in the arts.
Support local | Whether you’re looking for a new place to shop, eat, or an experience — check out this guide highlighting Black creatives + entrepreneurs.
Events
Events
Saturday, March 1
Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon | Saturday, March 1-Sunday, March 2 | Times vary | First Horizon Pavilion | $50+ | Join 4,000 other runners in this annual race weekend that features a 5K, 10K, kids run + marathon through downtown.
17th Annual Chocolate Fling | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Read House | $75+ | Enjoy a 1920s-themed evening featuring dancing, signature drinks + chocolate — look out for City Editor Haley on the judges’ panel.
AmuseUm | 7-10 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | $125+ | Dress in your best galaxy-inspired glamour to celebrate the museum’s 30th anniversary + have adult-only fun.
Sunday, March 2
Winter Greenery | 1-2 p.m. | Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, GA | Free | This guided, mostly flat, 1.5-mile walk along the Overlook Trail introduces you to some of the trees and plants that stay green all year long — meet at the Interpretive Center.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $57+ | For nearly six decades, this three-time Grammy Award-winning band has entertained audiences with their top shelf musicianship + timeless hits.
Tuesday, March 4
Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday | 6-10 p.m. | Lost in Transit | Price of purchase | Wanderlinger Brewing Co. is taking over this train car to bring this New Orleans celebration to Chattanooga, featuring drink specials, gumbo + of course, King Cake.
Saturday, March 8
Ringgold Depot Opry | 7-9 p.m. | The Ringgold Depot, Ringgold, GA | $10 | Enjoy the return of this community event + hear music from Pink Houses, the John Mellencamp Experience — tickets are cash only.
Did you know that “Hadestown”is coming to Chattanooga this month? If you answered “no,” we’ve got an exciting resource for you — our monthly Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for each month. You’ll never be out of the loop again.
Drink
Starbucks will cut 13 drinks from its offerings next week, with plans to shrink its menu by 30% by September. If you were faithful to the Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino (say that five times fast), find your fix at a local coffee shop instead. (Business Insider)
Closing
In case you missed it, Joann Fabrics is closing all of its stores — including its Winston-Salem location. After shopping the Joann discounts, you can find us hitting up local fabric stores + these other alternatives to big box stores. (Fast Company)
The Word
Telephobia. It’s a word to describe the fear some people — primarily Generation Z — have of making or getting phone calls. If your friend would prefer the written word over a call, send them this newsletter as a subtle message that you’d like to hang out this weekend. (CNBC)
City Guide
City Guide
☀️ Patio weather is coming
Get your healthy dose of sunshine while enjoying your meal. | Photo by @hellomontyonmain
This false spring is making us daydream of catching some rays or lazing in the shade at one of these 32 Chattanooga patios.
Hello Monty, 306 W. Main St.
Fully covered | Gather with friends and family at this spot’s outdoor seating area that’s meant to mimic the feel of a “great backyard cookout.”
Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar, 1459 Riverside Dr.
Fully covered | Sit out on the deck to enjoy views of the Tennessee River while sipping on the Lawton ‘Rita.
Tony’s Pasta Shop and Trattoria, 212 High St.
Partially shaded | Enjoy your meal in the Bluff View Arts District on a patio that makes you feel like you’ve journeyed to Italy.
Old Gilman Grill, 216 W. 8th St.
Fully covered | Head to West Village to enjoy lunch or dinner on this covered patio.
Ernest Chinese, 55 Johnson St.
Fully covered | There are ample outdoor seating options, whether tucked away at a table or along the bar.
Make sure you also mark some time off on your calendars to go vote in the City of Chattanooga’s Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 4 — find your polling station.
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