The newest Tom + Chee franchise opened on Friday in Knoxville, Tennessee to the delight of locals like me, who have been waiting for an opening date since the sign went up what seems like decades ago.
However, the lack of notice of the soup-and-sandwich chain's opening did nothing to stem the tide. I went for lunch with two friends, and the line curled around inside the restaurant until the tail almost reached the cashiers.
Read MoreOnly a few hours from Knoxville, Asheville is both a fantastic weekend destination and a really great place to be vegan.
I usually go every few months, and I'm starting to get pretty familiar with the restaurant scene - Plant, Laughing Seed Cafe, and Early Girl Eatery are among my favorites.
Read MoreNew Belgium beers are everywhere in Knoxville, with at least one on draft and most local drinking establishments of any quality. So when I wanted to try their new Slow Ride Session IPA and my trusty Vegaholic app didn't know if it was vegan, I decided to contact them directly. Here's what they said:
Read MoreThe staff is knowledgeable about vegan options and the kitchen is great about making substitutions. The sandwich rolls and pizza dough are housemade and vegan, and there are daily vegan cupcakes and cookies. If you're a regular, they even offer a loyalty program!
Read MoreWelcome to Knox Vegan! I'm so happy you're here.
The site is definitely a work in progress, but it's finally a functional place for vegans, vegetarians, veg-loving omnivores, friends and family of vegans, and people traveling through our beautiful city to find vegan and cruelty-free options in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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