We were all sad to see Riverfront dining spots The Blue Plate and Robar go after 15 + 6 years in business, respectively, but you know how the saying goes — when 1 door closes, another door opens.
Opening today in the former Blue Plate + Robar spot is Agave & Rye, a tequila and bourbon hall with a full — and pretty insane — taco menu. We got a sneak peek of the restaurant last night, so we’re here tequil(a) your curiosity + taco ‘bout it.
Chattanooga, meet Agave & Rye | GIF via NOOGAtoday
🌮 What to expect
- Some incredible murals of well-known people like Frida Kahlo + Lil Nas X — apparently, the restaurant franchise has 1 artist who travels to all of its locations to paint the murals
- The murals are paired with a ton of beautiful chandeliers + crystal decor — it’s a pretty cool looking space
- Outdoor seating with riverfront views in front of Ross’s Landing
- A high-end tapas bar attached to the restaurant (but that won’t be opening for roughly a week or so)
Some of the incredible murals lining the walls | GIF via NOOGAtoday
🌮 The menu
We tried:
- Pick 3 chips + dip with guacamole, salsa roja, and pineapple mango habanero (the pineapple mango was our fav)
- Greek Goddess and Bang Bang tacos
- The OG Margarita
It is a bourbon and tequila hall, so of course, the margarita was great (even the non-tequila drinkers in our party loved it). Fair warning: they’re fairly strong drinks, and they also come in “epic sizes.”
The Greek Goddess taco option was delicious, but they've got a whole lot more where that came from — from a Mac n’ cheese + chicken taco to a butter and garlic lobster taco. Pro Tip: the tacos are big, so 1 or 2 will fill you up.
And for everyone wondering if their particular diet will be welcomed, not to fear — the menu offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.
The Greek Goddess taco | GIF via NOOGAtoday
🌮 The details
- Location | 185 Chestnut St.
- Reservations | Reservations are currently unavailable
- Pricing | Tacos starting at $5, cocktails starting at $12, draft beers starting at $5
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Today
- BURN: Autumn Equinox Festival | Wed., Oct. 13 | 6 p.m.-12 a.m. | Sanctuary Cafe and Performing Arts, 4707 12th Ave. | $20 | This rescheduled event celebrates the beginning of fall with vendors, food, on-site tattoo artists, and fire entertainers. 🔥
- How to Build a Cheese and Charcuterie Board | Wed., Oct. 13 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $40 | Get tips on buying + choosing the perfect cheeses, how to pair them, and create your own charcuterie board to take home. 🧀
Thursday
- Bike and Brew Tour | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 5:30 p.m. | Starts at Five Wits, 1501 Long St. | $29+ | Spend Thirsty Thursday on wheels traveling to various local breweries for tastings — bikes are available for rental during the tours.
- Mediterranea: American Art From The Graham D. Williford Collection | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Hunter Museum Associate Curator Natalie Mault Mead will share artwork from the exhibit and discuss its lasting impact on how we view the Mediterranean region. 🖼️
Friday
- Chocolate Making 101 | Fri., Oct. 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $55 | Learn about the science behind chocolate-making from local biz Cocoa Asante + receive chocolate, a plastic mold, instructions, edible fruit and flowers, parchment papers and piping bags. 🍫
- Havana Nights All In Vs. Cancer | Fri., Oct. 15 | 6-10 p.m. | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave. | $50+ | Support Real Men Wear Pink + the American Cancer Society with an auction and poker tournament.
Saturday
- Between the Bridges Art Festival | Sat., Oct. 16 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | North Shore Riverfront, near the Chattanooga Theatre Center | Free | This event will feature a beer garden, live music, and work for sale from 50 local artists.
- Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit | Sat., Oct. 16 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Edney, 1100 Market St. | Free+ | This event features educational workshops, panel discussions, info booths, and a hip-hop swap where you can buy, sell, or trade your sneakers, merch, or hip-hop memorabilia. 🎵
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Weather
- 81º | Partly cloudy | 9% chance of rain ⛅
Biz
- The Mad Priest Coffee Roasters brand recently transformed with a new website, menu, coffee selection, merchandise, and more. Mad Priest is also offering a coffee subscription that provides up to 17% off the retail price of their coffees + early access to new coffees and products. ☕
Outdoors
- Volkswagen of America and The Conservation Fund announced the completion of a multi-year effort to conserve 1,500 acres within the Cherokee National Forest — located near the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant. Volkswagen’s $1.25 million donation to the fund helps provide enhanced protection to water quality + wildlife habitats. 🌳
Development
- Chambliss Center for Children is moving forward with its renovations to the Isaiah 117 House in Bradley County, which houses children while they wait to be placed into foster care. The center hopes to have the house open by fall 2022. 🏠 (WRCB)
Community
- The application period for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program — which provides financial assistance for heat + energy bills — is now open to Hamilton County residents. Chattanooga's Office of Family Empowerment stated that the grant cycle will run through September 2022. (WRCB)
Civic
- The Chattanooga Police Department was selected as 1 of 10 “Public Safety Partnership” cities by the US Department of Justice. This peer-to-peer partnership allows the police department to receive coordinated training, technical assistance + other resources from the Department of Justice. (WRCB)
Traffic
- The Tennessee Highway Safety Office launches its speeding prevention campaign, “Slow Down Tennessee,” on Fri., Oct. 15. Organizations like the Tennessee Highway Patrol + AAA will increase public education and enforcement efforts to reduce speeding-related crashes statewide. 🚘 (The Pulse)
Coronavirus
- This week, the Food and Drug Administration begins the process of deciding whether booster shots of the Moderna + Johnson & Johnson vaccines should be administered. Currently, the Hamilton County Health Department is offering Pfizer booster shots to eligible individuals — no appointment required. (NewsChannel 9)
Try This
- Get in the spooky season mood with a wide variety of Halloween-inspired classes, workshops, and events at The Chattery. We’re looking forward to the “History of Halloween” class on Oct. 19 + “Boos & Booze: Halloween Cocktails” on Oct. 28. 🎃 (The Pulse)
Active
- Have you heard about City Sweat? The free monthly workout series is sponsored by Tennessee American Water, and this month’s installment is a dance fitness class hosted in partnership with Hype Fitness. The class is happening tomorrow (Thurs., Oct. 14) from 6-7 p.m. on Ross's Landing — all levels of fitness are welcome.🕺 Ⓟ
Number
- 300. That’s how many miles you can drive an electric car on just 1 charge. If you’re thinking about making the switch, the folks at EPB have all the deets. Schedule a consultation to learn more about tax credits, EV options + more.⚡Ⓟ
Learn
- Ever wonder what baseball players do in their downtime? Well, Edwin Diaz and Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets have been learning new languages with Babbel, the No. 1 language learning app. Sign up for Babbel and get an exclusive deal (60% off). 🌎 Ⓟ
Biz
- Have you ever sold something on Etsy, eBay, or Facebook and found yourself craving the thrill of the sale? If yes, then consider yourself an e-commerce merchant. Ecwid (the secret behind successful e-commerce all across the world) can help turn this hobby into a full-fledged business. Learn more. Ⓟ
Bruno Mars would be proud of the 24K Magic in the air this weekend. The Chattanooga Vegfest — a festival filled with vegan + vegetarian goodies — is coming to Coolidge Park on Oct. 16-17.
Local vegan restaurant Your Local Seitanist will be at the festival with San Antonia-based vegan food truck HapPea Vegans, and the 2 will be serving up these insane 24k gold “chicken” wings.
If for some reason vegan golden chicken isn’t your thing, though, the festival will also feature tacos, baked goods, pretzels, live music, face painting for kiddos, and a whole lot more.
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Yesterday, we took a look at the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival taking place this weekend. Based on your answers to the poll asking about what you’re most looking forward to, you guys are ready to rev your engines, with 37.5% of you most excited about car races. Here’s how the rest of you voted:
🏎️ 28.1% | Street festivals
🏎️ 25% | Concours d’Elegance
🏎️ 9.4% | Classic car auctions
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