• For all my Tennessee kin.

    Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

    In case you didn’t know, I’m originally from Morristown, Tenn., about 45 minutes from Knoxville (UT).  So, that means on Friday and Saturday, all of my family (cousins, friends, parents, sister) and other UT students will be migrating down South to God’s country.
    Now, I’m not going to talk about the football game because [...]

  • Vegan, anyone?

    Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

    One of my readers asked if there was any place in Athens that served vegan carrot cake.  Immediately, my mind went to The Grit.
    So, I called them right up (706-543-6592) and asked if they had any.
    “Um, yeah.  In fact, we have some right now!”–straight from the horse’s mouth.
    I also asked if they had it every [...]

  • Catching up at The Grit

    Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

    The Grit, a local vegetarian hot spot, has been one of my favorite Athens restaurants since I came to school.
    I think the word “vegetarian” scares a lot of people away, but I think the negative connotation will go away once you try their mac and cheese.
    Here’s what you need to know before you go:
    Location: On [...]

  • My Utter for The Grit

    Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

    Listen to this. If you’ve never been to The Grit in Athens, here’s their Web site. Pick something out that sounds good, and maybe I’ll try it!
    Mobile post sent by katlady using Utterz. Replies. mp3

  • UnreGRITably good

    Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

    To many, the word, “vegetarian,” may either bring forth a feeling of disgust, a feeling of anxiety or a feeling disbelief. To those who have been to The Grit, however, feelings like those never exist.
    Located on Prince Avenue near downtown, The Grit is the home to many famous meals: Grilled Cheese Smelt, Tabouli salad, [...]