Category Archives: Food

Chef Rick Bayless wows Knox art and wine crowd

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

One of the hottest chefs in America was in Knoxville a few days ago and our art and wine lovers were the happy beneficiaries. Chef Rick Bayless, who owns seven restaurants — mostly in Chicago with New York City, Las … Continue reading →

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It’s 2026: Let’s get this party started!

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Cynthia Moxley

There is no more festive location in which to ring in the new year each December 31st, than the downtown restaurant called J.C. Holdway. Located at 501 Union Avenue, it’s owned and operated by Joseph Lenn, Knoxville’s only James Beard … Continue reading →

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After 22 years, we have this cookie thing down!

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

Our annual cookie exchange is in the books once again and I have the crumbs on the floor to prove it! Actually, this party is a group effort each year and I don’t mind sweeping up a little bit afterwards. … Continue reading →

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Great vittles in a perfect setting at Tremont event

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

About 30 nature lovers — and one confirmed city girl — recently were wowed by the possibilities presented at an al fresco dinner on the site of the future second campus of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.  The … Continue reading →

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If New Year’s Eve is any indication, 2025 will be great!

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Cynthia Moxley

J.C. Holdway, Knoxville’s only restaurant owned by a James Beard Award-winning chef, is great on any day, of course. But Chef Joseph Lenn‘s eatery really excels when it comes to making special occasions even more special! And what’s more special … Continue reading →

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21 years of cookies means happy holidays!

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

For 21 years, a group of friends — many of them original members — have been participating in a December cookie exchange. Every year we say the cookies are the best ones ever. But — I swear! — this year … Continue reading →

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Downtowners give proper welcome to new museum head

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Most downtowners I know are art and culture lovers. We go to the Knoxville Symphony and Jazz Orchestra. We go to concerts at the Bijou and Tennessee Theatres. We go to plays at the Clarence Brown Theatre. We patronize all … Continue reading →

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Two chefs; one night; $40,000 to mentor’s relief fund!

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Wow. Magic happened in downtown Knoxville this past Monday. And it was in a cool, refined restaurant that is normally closed on that day. Chefs Joseph Lenn, the owner of the restaurant, J.C. Holdway, and his friend and fellow downtown … Continue reading →

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Kern’s Food Hall: So. Much. Fun.

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

On Wednesday night, some close girlfriends and I decided to try something new for dinner and drinks. We went to Kern’s Food Hall. It was a lot of fun — and the food was terrific. Some of the best things: … Continue reading →

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Chef Lenn wows with dinner worth traveling for!

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

A chef knows he has a dedicated following when he has a wine dinner in a location 99 miles away from his restaurant and more than a dozen hometown folks make the trek to attend! That was the case this … Continue reading →

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