Following the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina, Blue Orleans owner and chef Michael Adams and his family made their way to Chattanooga.

This week's restaurant report card.

As a Chattanooga native, if you had told me 15 years ago this city would one day be teeming with trendy spots for drinks and dining I would have given you a solid, "Oh honey, bless your heart."

Chattanooga has had its share of really good burger joints, and that doesn't even take into consideration that Krystal was born here.

As we approach Valentine's Day, many are looking for that unique place to take your special someone to show how much you care on that day devoted to love.

This week's restaurant report card.

Happy hour is one of life's simple pleasures.

I've never really had many reasons to drive to Red Bank, especially up past Ashland Terrace, but that might have to change. I've wanted to try Pizzeria Cortile since hearing so many great reviews from people, so I finally made the effort last week after readers in our online poll listed it among their top choices.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of chef Tim Mulderink and his team at The Chef and His Wife, you can now look forward to the chef's delectable pimento cheese line expanding into all Food City stores this year.

The good news for taco lovers in the Chattanooga area is that we have plenty of places offering quality versions of the tasty favorites.

There's a lunch spot on Gunbarrel Road that's one of East Brainerd's best-kept secrets: Brown Bag.

If you've come to love Buddy's bar-b-q in East Ridge and all its savory samplings, then learning that the restaurant now offers delivery of your favorite dishes will be happy news indeed.

"Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting. It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week."

As 2020 rolls out, the team at Track's End is out to make it their sweetest year to date.

There was a lot of buzz around East Brainerd when word got out that a new Starbucks was coming to East Brainerd Road. But when Crumbl, a gourmet cookie shop, opened right next door, it just seemed like a match made in heaven.

It's doubtful anybody will roll out of bed Wednesday morning giddy that Jan. 8 is National English Toffee Day.

Foodies like to try new things, and they like to think they know where the best things to eat in town can be found.

California Tortilla is the latest local entrant of fast-casual eateries specializing in healthy ingredients and a customizable dining experience.

As we settle into the colder winter months here in Chattanooga, the thoughts of many venture back to warmer days by the sea and the delights of fresh food from the ocean.

As the holidays continue to bring merriment and families take time to celebrate, the Broad Street Grille at The Chattanoogan is sharing Sunday brunch with the Scenic City to help make those celebrations even sweeter.

On Christmas morning, after all the gifts have been opened, all the wrappings put in the recycling pile and you've had enough coffee to keep you going for the day, let some of Santa's helpers do the cooking. You've done too much already.

Is it just me, or has the Chattanooga food scene cornered the market when it comes to laid-back eateries with quality food?

The busyness of the holiday season can get out of hand quickly with all the shopping, gift-wrapping and visiting with family and friends.