Category Archives: Food

“Pip” marries “Joey Ovens!” Great food follows!

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Our friend Laura Seery Cole’s father, John Seery Sr., is from New Jersey and he has a nickname for everyone. When Laura was a little girl, he called her “Pip,” which was short for “pipsqueak.” A few years ago, Laura … Continue reading →

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Bijou Jubilee: Miami vibes help raise $70,000

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Empanadas, plantains, salsa music, jugglers, and rum. A buffet and open bar at the Bistro at the Bijou, a street party on Cumberland Avenue outside the historic Bijou Theatre, and, finally, a fantastic sold-out concert by The Mavericks. What a … Continue reading →

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Clarence Brown boosters: big time in the Big Apple

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

One of the best things about being a supporter of the University of Tennessee’s Clarence Brown Theatre is going on the annual trip to New York City the staff organizes. About 30 supporters made the trek earlier this month, along … Continue reading →

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Conductor’s Circle dinner: “Just a thank you.”

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

As thank yous go, you could do worse than a steak dinner and beautiful music on a Sunday evening. That’s what the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s “Conductor’s Circle” dinner is all about. “It is literally a thank you,” explained Rachel Ford, … Continue reading →

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“You can have 2 wives; but you can’t have a double!”

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Alan and I and two close friends, Dawn and Richard Ford, have just returned from our first — and likely last — visit to Utah. I wanted to see the proverbial dark skies there and we chose our timing to … Continue reading →

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An evening of excess — in food, wine, and fun!

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

As usual, the annual L’Amour du Vin fundraiser at the Knoxville Museum of Art was over the top this past Saturday. In the food, wine, fun — and noise level — departments. I guess that’s to be expected. “L’Amour du … Continue reading →

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Painter John Woodrow Kelley returns to Knoxville after 45 years; is this year’s L’Amour du Vin featured artist

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

Beloved Knoxville artist John Woodrow Kelley, who has been splitting his time between Knoxville and New York for the past 45 years, has finally returned to Knoxville full time and will be the featured artist at next month’s L’Amour du … Continue reading →

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“A Michelin-quality meal” — without a plane flight!

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Cynthia Moxley

I understand how paying $296 per plate for dinner in Knoxville, TN, might seem a bit extravagant. But my friends and I felt like we got a bargain when we shelled out that amount for New Year’s Eve dinner (and … Continue reading →

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Lilou: A trip to France in downtown Knoxville

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

Bon appetit! Welcome to downtown Knoxville’s first upscale full-on French restaurant. Lilou, located at 428 S. Gay Street, will open to the general public on Jan. 4. It already is taking reservations. After attending a “friends and family” soft opening … Continue reading →

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20th Christmas cookie exchange is in the books!

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Cynthia Moxley

It’s a crazy, loud party, but we love it! It’s our annual Christmas cookie exchange — held the Sunday after Thanksgiving weekend each year at high noon. We eat salads, drink wine, mimosas and Bloody Marys, and swap cookies — … Continue reading →

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