by Roger Moroney | Mar 22, 2023 | Exploring the wider surroundings via day trips
While visiting Tennessee’s oldest town, Jonesborough, we discovered the International Storytelling Center, Crockett State Park, and a Country Market with a wonderful deli. First up is the Market. Yoders Country Market We have stopped in at Yoders Country...
by Roger Moroney | Mar 9, 2023 | New Breakfast Menu Items, Sidecar Inn Food and Drink
I’ve recently added vegetarian breakfast enchiladas with roasted poblano sauce to the breakfast menu rotation. This is yet another excellent recipe from Cookie and Kate. Be sure to subscribe to her email list for recipe updates. I’ve had this recipe from...
by Roger Moroney | Mar 6, 2023 | Dining, Knoxville area dining establishments, Local Restaurants
Cajun Cuisine in Boyds Creek? You betcha! To celebrate the Mardi Gras season, which always seems to come and go before I know it, The Local Eatery put on a special menu. As one of my favorite cuisines I was able to try several of the offerings. Be sure to follow their...
by Roger Moroney | Feb 24, 2023 | Local businesses, Local Restaurants, Things to Do or See
Historic downtown Sevierville’s new businesses include a seafood restaurant and a lounge with a focus on games as well as food and drink. Pinchy’s Lobster and Beer Pinchy’s Lobster and Beer Company is a New England Style seafood restaurant featuring...
by Roger Moroney | Feb 3, 2023 | Things to Do or See
Beginning on March 1, 2023 parking fees are coming to the GSMNP. The Park is implementing the pass to generate additional funds. Funds generated from this program will maintain trails, restoration of grounds, and increase park ranger availability. There are hundreds...
by Roger Moroney | Jan 30, 2023 | Around the Inn
A look back at 2022 and the first full year running The Sidecar Inn Bed & Breakfast. So much has happened both here and around the world, but I’ll focus on our corner of the world. In June of 2022 I retired from Siemens Molecular Imaging and a 25+ year...
by Roger Moroney | Jan 24, 2023 | Dining, Knoxville area dining establishments, Local Restaurants
Recent visits to area restaurants included Mexican, a couple of steakhouses, Cajun, and American cuisines showing some dining options available. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill First up is Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Knoxville. Deb and I have, for a couple of decades...
by Roger Moroney | Dec 20, 2022 | Things to Do or See
I have compiled a list of Christmas shows in the area for 2022 including Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Knoxville. Please contact the venue for updated information prior to making the trip. Come stay with us at the Sidecar Inn! Christmas Shows in...
by Roger Moroney | Nov 20, 2022 | Christmas at The Inn
Photos with Santa Claus will be available, by appointment only, on the weekends of December 2 – 4, and 16 – 18. Appointments will be available on Friday December 2nd & 16th, from 6PM until 8PM, Saturday December 3rd & 17th from 8AM until 5PM, and...
by Roger Moroney | Nov 10, 2022 | Baked Goods, Sidecar Inn Food and Drink
I recently pre-ordered a new bread cookbook by Maurizio Leo called “The Perfect Loaf”. I was pleasantly surprised by the detail contained within. His web site, also called The Perfect Loaf, has been one of my primary sources of information on sourdough...