December 22, 2024

Top spots to eat, drink in Market Square

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Autumn has arrived in East Tennessee and the heat and humidity are disappearing, making any time of day perfect for an outdoor dining experience. Market Square is a popular destination for open-air dining, offering enjoyable venues and menus from breakfast to cocktails in the fresh fall air.

Photo by Diana Barton
Photo by Diana Barton

9 AM Breakfast

For those who crave traditional, hearty breakfast dishes with an inventive twist, Tupelo Honey Cafe can satisfy those southern comfort cravings. The Cafe offers a classic, made-from-scratch breakfast menu infused with a spirited, down-home take such as the goat cheese grits that complement the fluffy sweet potato pancakes topped with pecans and peach butter. tupelohoneycafe.com

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11 AM Brunch

When it comes to brunch, Cafe 4 knows how to hit the spot. With dishes varying from stuffed, fried french toast to lobster-bacon flatbread, this cafe does the transitional period between breakfast and lunch seamlessly. A seat on the patio and a personalized cup of  coffee from the barista are the perfect pair to accompany the versatile in-between meal this cafe does so well. cafe4ms.com 

Photo by Diana Barton
Photo by Diana Barton

12 PM Lunch

With fresh air, fresh food and a fresh take on Italian, Bella Luna offers a simple and modern lunch menu comprised of light Italian dishes that will please the palette. The Italian lunch buffet is open until 2 p.m. and features the daily chef’s selection of house-made pastas and salads. Other lunch menu items include flatbread pizzas and sandwiches designed perfectly for those who love the flavors of true Italian cuisine. bellalunaknox.com

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7 PM Dinner

The heavenly aroma swirling around Tomato Head is likely a result of the day’s in-house preparation of home-made breads, dressings, cookies and desserts. The bistro offers an out-of-the-box pizza menu including combos such as goat cheese white pizza, gorgonzola and walnut white pizza, and lamb sausage and sun-dried tomato pizza. Burritos and quesadillas are also built from pleasingly creative ingredients such as hummus, mushrooms, walnuts and tofu. thetomatohead.com

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10 PM Cocktails

Out of the three bars on each floor of Preservation Pub, the Moonshine Roof Garden is the perfect spot on a breezy autumn night. This rooftop bar is under a canopy of lights and foliage garland, complete with old moonshiner memorabilia scattered throughout. With a wide selection of beer and cocktails, the Moonshine Roof Garden is a magical place to end the night, creating the ideal venue for creating memories. preservationpub.com

Edited by Jennifer Brake