I first became acquainted with the North Shore when I moved were a year ago this month. It was close to where I live and it was sold to me as the “hip, cool” part of town. It also reminded me of parts of my hometown and also of parts of Athens, Georgia, where I went to college. Between the boutiques, food and in-laid brass dance steps in the sidewalk, Frazier Avenue has so much to offer that it draws you back over and over. The North Shore is packed from end to end with great attractions, so this month we are focusing on the block of Frazier Avenue east of the Walnut Street Bridge.
BrewHaus
224 Frazier Ave., 531-8490
On a summer-long journey through Europe, my friends and I traveled by train to Dusseldorf, a German city where a friend’s boyfriend lived and worked. Caught by a storm while walking to the apartment, our impressions of Germany were so far wet, cold and bland. But waiting for us was an array of German food and hospitality like none other. It’s like that at Chattanooga’s BrewHaus, where a friendly staff and German comfort food are ublich (normal). Having a go-to spot that is always good makes it easy on me when I can’t decide on a place to eat. You can grab a brat, currywurst or schnitzel, but don’t pass on the spaetzel, a personal favorite. Shout out to those who double cabbage with a liter of beer. You’re bold.
Mia Cucina