Tag Archives: Holly Hambright

Sweet P’s Downtown Dive is open!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Last week, after a “friends and family” night on Wednesday, Sweet P’s Barbeque opened its second location — this one downtown at 410 W. Jackson Ave., next door to The Standard. It is, in my opinion, a perfect barbecue joint. … Continue reading →

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Super supper in Seattle (sorta)

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

After work yesterday, Alan and I had dinner in Seattle. But we were back in our downtown Knoxville home by 9 p.m. Actually, we only went to Bearden. We were at Holly’s in Homberg Place where chef Holly Hambright is … Continue reading →

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We were Conned into a great time

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

My husband, Alan Carmichael, and I are big Con Hunley fans. And we are big fans of the Knox Heritage Summer Suppers series of fundraisers. We also love caterer Holly Hambright — for her fabulous food and her mega-sized personality. … Continue reading →

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Food writing: A sneaky way to serve up big issues

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

That’s what John T. Edge, director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, told 85 or so food writers and others gathered in Knoxville this month for the Southern Food Writing Conference. Continue reading →

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Kristian Bush, “Cousins Undercover” guys help Scripps Networks raise funds for favorite charity

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

How many times have you been to a fundraiser and experienced this formula: silent auction, dinner, live auction and then dancing to a cover band at a stuffy country club? Now here’s a charity event that will have you out of your seat shouting for more. Continue reading →

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The most unusual dinner in Knoxville

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Shock chef Anthony Bourdain would be proud of me. When it comes to meat, I usually only eat “normal” stuff — beef, pork and chicken (and the occasional holiday turkey, of course). But Sunday night, not only did I dine on duck breast and braised goat, I actually tasted (I can’t believe I’m typing these words!) beef heart tartare. Continue reading →

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Curtains Up: Clarence Brown Theatre director announces wildly diverse 2014-15 season

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Cynthia Moxley

Over what he described as a “family breakfast,” Clarence Brown Theatre‘s artistic director, Cal MacLean, recently announced the eight plays that will make up the theater’s 2014-15 season. And what a diverse lineup it is for the theater’s 40th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Former honky-tonk perfect for “Raise the Roots”

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

One of our favorite caterers, Holly Hambright, has opened her new sandwich shop in one of our favorite former dives, the infamous Corner Lounge on Central Avenue. “The Corner,” of course, was home for many years to the legendary Con … Continue reading →

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Turn on, tune in, pig out!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Cynthia Moxley

This has been the year of adults playing dress-up. After a spate of “Gatsby” parties and a “Jetson” party, now this: a trippy “Woodstock” event! But, hey, it was for a good cause, so just pass the magic brownies. Held … Continue reading →

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Home makeover turns Ashes into extreme partiers

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Cynthia Moxley

Joan and Victor Ashe, Knoxville’s longest-serving mayor and former U.S. Ambassador to Poland, clearly are enjoying their newly renovated home on Kingston Pike. How can you tell? Well, for one thing, in the space of 10 days this month they … Continue reading →

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