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The Local Bite offers comforting American fare in Loudon | Grub Scout
In most cases, I add restaurants to my list when I first hear about them. But often, by the time I actually get around to trying a place out, I’ve long since forgotten how I learned about it in the first place. Such was the case with The Local Bite in Loudon. All I recall is that it came well reviewed, based on my research. That was good enough for me to stick to my original plan to give it a shot. The Grub Spouse accompanied me to Loudon County for dinner one evening last week. We found the business on the south side of town in a small retail plaza. Inside, the atmosphere is typical of what one might find in a mom-and-pop diner: a modest number of tables and chairs in a moderately sized dining room. The trappings weren’t thematic per se, but the setting was aesthetically pleasing enough. The Local Bite’s current menu has been in place since spring and offers a familiar lineup of American fare. For example, starters include cheese curds, jalapeño poppers, onion rings and fried Brussels sprouts. You can also order chicken wings accompanied by any of five different sauces as well as
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The Old-School East Tennessee Italian Restaurant Serving Family Favorites Since 1958
Baked spaghetti topped with meatballs, pepperonis, and mushrooms. That’s a real dinner order at one Tennessee spot, and I’d probably start right there. The spaghetti sauce is made from scratch. The salad dressings are homemade too, and warm bread shows up at the table. This place has survived...