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Meet the Chef: Wine Down Bistro’s Jake Shockey likes to bring seasonal spin to menu
Jake Shockey, 36, has been at Wine Down Bistro for five years, but it was only recently that he assumed the role of executive chef. But that's not where his culinary career began. It all started when he was in his late teens and needed a job.

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Side Orders: Elevate this simple soup by soaking beans instead of using canned
I've always had a soft spot for beans.

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Fare Exchange: Eggplants are the star of these veggie-based dishes
Welcome to Fare Exchange on this shivery Wednesday.

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Cleveland, Tennessee, man worked on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
As the credits rolled for "Avatar: Fire and Ash," listing the names of the hundreds of individuals who played a part in the film's creation, at least one name connects the Chattanooga area to the billion-dollar-grossing movie.

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Dear Abby: Patron provides two cents’ worth on tipping
DEAR ABBY: It seems that everywhere I go, people expect tips.
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Grunge Fest, ‘Star Wars’ in concert, chocolate expo
Here's what is going on this week in the Chattanooga area.

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Book Review: In ‘Cipher,’ Jeremy B. Jones decodes his ancestor’s journals for clues to his own identity
Given the boom of the ancestry industry, Americans apparently have a limitless appetite for learning about their lineages.

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‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

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Chattanooga mothers are keeping busy with their children’s activities
Take the kids to school. Pick them up from school. Take one kid to swim practice and the other to hockey practice. Prepare costume for school play. Drop kid off at play rehearsal. Fix dinner. Pick kids up…

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Food Scene: Two Chattanooga restaurants make the semifinalist list for James Beard
Two Chattanooga restaurants were named Wednesday as semifinalists for 2026 James Beard Awards.
