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They know the deal. They put in the long hours. Front of the house, back of the house, behind the scenes, and right in the action, these managers and staff have the intel on 10/10 dishes and drinks from their respective restaurants, and we’re rounding up the details on their most favored flavors for you right here.  

Two Ten Jack

A local izakaya, or Japanese-inspired neighborhood pub, this south wing Warehouse Row haunt offers accessible comfort food as well as a full line up of draft cocktails, rare Japanese beers, and more. 

Kitchen Manager: Selvin Lopez

Favorite Dish: Tantan Clams

Time with the business: Six years

Longtime kitchen manager at Two Ten Jack says his favorite menu item is the Tantan Clams, and that the secret’s in the sauce. Dish ingredients include spicy pork, takana, sesame, and rayu. Selvin says pair the clams with the spicy crab garlic noodle!

Goodman Coffee Roasters

Our north building plays host to this Chattanooga wholesale and retail coffee roaster, where they offer a full menu of coffee and tea beverages, whole bean coffee, and a variety of snacks and pastries.

Barista: Beth Billiot

Favorite Beverage: The Miz-Biz

Time with the Business: Two years

When asked to create a fun, seasonal coffee beverage for the upcoming fall season, Beth went for a cold brew-based concoction with orange and vanilla notes. This new offering’s use of the Monin Candied Orange syrup was inspired by Paramore frontwoman, Hayley Williams, and her infamous neon orange hair. Thus the Miz Biz was born.

Barista: John Hooker

Favorite Beverage: Brain Stew

Time with the Business: Two years

Another new seasonal, and John’s favorite, is this matcha-forward mixture called Brain Stew. For this menu item, matcha is mixed with peppermint syrup and your milk of choice, then poured over ice for a drink that’s as refreshing as it is unique. Stop by soon and let the team mix one up for you. John also suggests you pair it with a blueberry white chocolate chip scone for a next-level afternoon snack.

Public House

What happens when a fine dining restaurateur decides to simmer down and open a classic Public House, which also happens to be the equivalent of a Southern "meat and three"? This Chattanooga staple, located in the Warehouse Row South building. 

Chef: Andrew Hunter

General Manager: Lou Tharp

Favorite Dishes: Quinoa Salad and Sautéed Carolina Trout

Time with the Business: Andrew– three years, Lou– 10 years

Though it’s hard to pick favorites from this local spot known for their fried chicken and red wine-braised pot roast (among other classics), Andrew and Lou collectively chose the perfectly-cooked trout served with zucchini noodles and tomato concassé and the beautifully colorful Quinoa Salad. We can assure you, these menu items are as gorgeously plated as they are flavorful.

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

If scratch-made southern cuisine is your thing, look no further than Tupelo Honey. More than two decades, this establishment has been infusing their menus with southern and Appalachian spirit with responsibly-sourced ingredients and seasonal flair.

Guest Services Manager: Mary Haskins

Favorite Dishes: Shrimp & Grits and Fried Green Tomatoes

Time with the Business: Four months

It doesn’t get much more southern than this! Mary’s top picks from the menu are the Tupelo Shrimp & Grits and the Famous Fried Green Tomatoes. She said the shrimp and grits dish has “that great kick any shrimp and grits should have” featuring heirloom grits, wild-caught white gulf shrimp, chorizo pork sausage, peperonata, and creole sauce, finished with scallions and goat cheese. 

The Famous Fried Green Tomatoes are panko crusted lightly for the perfect crunch and served on a bed of heirloom grits with goat cheese, garnished with a roasted red pepper sauce and fresh basil. They’re the perfect complement to the Shrimp & Grits.

Find Your New Favorite

Whether you frequent these Warehouse Row spots regularly or you’ve never been, carve out some time this season to taste test some managers’ favorites or just try something new to you! You never know what might become your next go-to menu item.