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    Bessies Diner

    4.8 (16 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    The best breakfast sandwich and grits! Prices are great too! The man at the counter was super friendly. My new bfast place for sure.

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    Fast, Friendly, and good food! A great stop, family friendly, has something for everyone! Would definitely recommend!

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    Very nice diner feel. The food is good, the coffee is hot and ready. A good place for a home cooked meal.

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    Best breakfast and lunch in town. Great Greek Salad and baklava and the service is great too. Drive up window and dinning room.

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    Our waitress Kayla explained to me that the liver mush was locally made and it was delicious!

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    Boca - Grilled Caesar Salad

    Boca

    4.4(188 reviews)
    37.4 mi
    $$

    What a wonderful restaurant!! I was recently visiting Hickory and this was the best place I ate…read more The restaurant decor is inviting and elegant, and enhances the dining experience. Even when crowded, the spacing of the tables and overall layout ensured it never got too loud. The food was amazing!! My mom and I split several tapas, my favorite was probably the green beans! Everything we had was delicious- the paella, the charred green beans, the grilled Caesar. The cocktails were also really good and worth treating yourself. If you can, save room for dessert! They had a nice range on their dessert menu and I gobbled up the pot de crème. Our waiter was fantastic, checked on us throughout the meal, kept our waters full and made sure we had what we needed. Also, the bathroom smelled AMAZING. This may seen a little silly to include, but they had some fresh lilies in there which made the whole bathroom smell lovely (and I'm sure cover all the less pleasant usual bathroom smells ). Just a really nice detail. You can tell how much thought and attention is put into this restaurant, from the food, to the layout, to the service. Everything is given real care. This place is a gem. We will absolutely be back!

    Boca is one of those restaurants that I had wanted to try growing up, but I never did because it…read morewas a bit out of my price range. That said, I finally got the opportunity to try it. It is known as a Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant that serves various tapas. There is a lot of indoor seating as well as some outdoor seating, which is decorated elegantly. The ambiance is moody and somewhat upscale for a small town. I found the service to be solid. My friend and I got the Bruschetta Whipped Ricotta, Shrimp Tacos, Moroccan Chicken Tagine, Argentinian Roast Pork Sliders, and Bourbon Pecan Pie. In terms of the tapas, the Moroccan Chicken Tagine was delicious! It is a hearty and herby stew with shredded chicken that comes with this (complimentary?) warm and fluffy bread to dip into the stew. I was disappointed in the Bruschetta Whipped Ricotta. While the pita chip by itself was good, the toppings of sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke, and herbs on it made it taste more like a slice of pizza with tomato sauce. The Shrimp Tacos were decent. I could tell that the shrimp was seasoned, potentially a bit overseasoned, and the chipotle aioli gave it a good taste. The best dish for me was the Bourbon Pecan Pie. It came out piping hot but when paired with the vanilla ice cream, it melted in my mouth. I also did not find it too sweet, which was a plus for me! Overall, I think Boca is a lovely spot for a date night. The food leaves more to be wanted though, especially when basing items off of Moroccan and Spanish flavors. I am also biased coming from a larger city where this type of food was popular and readily available. I would probably rate this spot a 3.75/5 stars if I could.

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    Red Meze Downtown - Turkish Wings! Excellent!

    Red Meze Downtown

    4.6(251 reviews)
    47.6 mi
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    What an excellent find in Johnson City! Our waitstaff was super friendly and they made some great…read morerecommendations. The vibe eating outside on a cloudy 80 degree day made the experience even that more enjoyable. I apologize in advance for not remembering the actual menu names of the food we ordered, so I'm kinda winging it here. Speaking of wings, the Turkish spiced wings were so dang good! Perfectly spiced with tight and crispy skin. What a treat. The falafel app we ordered that came with hummus and babaganoush, wow. Excellent homemade falafel and you can tell the accompaniments were also made in house too. Could have eaten three more portions of the falafel by myself. The Chicken Adana kebab was moist and juicy and charred and spiced and seasoned and fantastically delicious. The basmati rice was buttery, the pita was toasted and fresh. I mean I don't know what else you can ask for. We may go back tomorrow again, it was that good! Keep up the great work Red Meze!

    Today was really good weather so everyone was downtown on the patio of every restaurant and we…read moreequally wanted to be on patio. Yeah that didn't happen because this place was also packed on the patio LMAO So keep that in mind. Good weather=slim chances of sitting outside especially on a Saturday. But, we actually enjoyed sitting indoors, less busy inside, more quiet. The seat inside are like a bench style so keep that in mind if you are a huge privacy person. Also the tables are small so if you are ordering a appetizer try to finish before your food comes out that way she can grab it. It was very tight when the entree came. The wall has a unique aesthetic with different items stemming from their culture. Our waitress was really nice, great sense of humor, and very well dressed in appearance. She paid attention in making sure we got a refill. Appetizer: 3 triple dipper hummus where you get pita bread and 3 flavors of hummus. The jalapeno hummus is the only one that stood out with a taste and flavor. The other two tasted the same and was very bland in my opinion. I ordered the Meze Bowl with couscous and it was really good except the hummus I think it was red roasted I can't remember. I would have been happy just with the jalapeno hummus. The person who I was with ended up getting a kabob and he enjoyed his food. Will I go back ? Yes This was my first visit so next time I know what to order. But, I would be more interested in visiting on a regular weekday vs the weekend. I think people should check it out for sure!

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    Red Meze Downtown - Inside sitting area

    Inside sitting area

    Red Meze Downtown - Backlava cheesecake

    Backlava cheesecake

    Red Meze Downtown - Outside patio

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    Tahini Jar - Falafel with fries

    Tahini Jar

    4.8(13 reviews)
    32.6 mi

    We hit up this food truck, which serves plant-based cuisine, at the Enka-Candler Tailgate Market…read more The falafel was next-level good, featuring deeply flavorful and super-fresh ingredients. The fries were masterfully prepared, with a supple interior and a beautifully crunchy exterior. Eat these exquisite spuds fresh out of the fryer for a world-class experience.

    Hello this is your daily PSA to find and try Tahini Jar. Not only is the good one of a kind and…read moreperfectly prepared, the owners are so sweet and authentic. I tracked them down at AB tech (schedule online). The truck may be small but it's mighty. And might cute. They offer a variety of middle eastern food- not a lot of options but in my opinion when a place has a speciality, they tend to do it better. And this place does it best. I opted for a falafel wrap and it might have been the best one I've ever had. The falafel and tahini was perfectly seasoned. The bread was some of the fluffiest bread ever. Perfect amount inside and in total. I'm not a fry girl but I'd make an exception for these folks. The price is very fair for some incredible plant based, delicious, homemade food. A win for us vegetarians (and those who just enjoy good food). Next time I'll remind myself to opt for no pickles- my mistake haha. Point is, there will def be a next time. Yum.

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    Tahini Jar - Exterior with owner-operator

    Exterior with owner-operator

    Tahini Jar - Our delicious falafel pita stuffed to the brim with fresh and delicious ingredients.

    Our delicious falafel pita stuffed to the brim with fresh and delicious ingredients.

    Tahini Jar - Chef Ron at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival.

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    Chef Ron at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival.

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