Mealtime in France is almost always a social occasion. The French Market is bringing that sense of connection- plus some delicious food- to East Tennessee! There’s a town in West Tennessee called Paris… but if you want authentic Parisian food, you’ll have to head east to Knoxville! Food is one of the best ways to experience other cultures and places, even if you’re not able to travel. This is one of the main reasons Allen and Susan Tate opened The French Market Crêperie in downtown Knoxville. I (Sarah) sat down with Susan to learn more about how her food memories have shaped this local gem. A Lifelong Passion Susan learned…

An exceptional coffee experience consists of a great cup of coffee and a warm, sociable atmosphere. The Golden Roast delivers it all! I (Lisa) love coffee. I don’t drink it to wake up. I drink coffee, because I love the taste. No sugar. No milk or creamer. Just black. ☕ You might say coffee is in our blood. Much to Sarah’s and my delight, I can trace our ancestry back to Barnabus Talbot, “coffee-man on Ivy Lane” in London, England. Turns out, coffee pre-dates tea in England. Our coffee roots run deep! Early English coffee houses were places to meet to talk over the news and debate the latest publications…