Nov 26 2008
Sunspot
One of the things that literally and figuratively adds to the flavor of a place is the locally owned and operated restaurants. One of the best examples of this in Knoxville is Sunspot. Sunspot is a great local restaurant that epitomizes the progressive cultural mix of intelligentsia drawn by the University of Tennessee while remaining true to the areas mountain influenced roots.
Sunspot is known for the use of only the freshest ingredients, many of which are locally grown. With a nod to the sizeable vegetarian and health conscious populations, Sunspot has been repeatedly recognized for its innovative and delectable offerings to meet this need. Many vegetarian favorites include sun dried tomato and roasted garlic hummus, blackened tofu sandwich, and portobello empanada. This is not to say that the carnivores have been left out. On the contrary, many of the most delectable of Sunspot’s offerings are centered around meats. Some of the best dishes are the crab stuffed black bean cakes, the “Bob Marley” a Jamaican jerk chicken sandwich, and the Carolina pan seared tilapia just to name a few. In addition to these tasty treats, there are different desserts made fresh daily that are sure to ignite your taste buds fireworks! There is also a very respectable selection of wine and beers, both draft and bottle. Whether you are a longtime resident or a visitor, if you are looking for somewhere that the wait staff is friendly and the food is innovative and fresh Sunspot may be just the ticket.
Sunspot is located at 1909 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville Click HERE for a map and directions.
