In 2021, Alan took Thomas here to celebrate his birthday and his recovery from Covid. The Bistro proved a great way to regain his sense of taste and smell! Dancing Bear's award-winning executive chef Jeff Carter boasts an ever-changing menu that rivals those found in New York and Los Angeles. The restaurant also shares the property with luxury villas, as well as Dancing Bean Coffeehouse. Check their website to also buy tickets to popular music artists performing onsite. Reserve a meal on the mountainside while serenaded by award-winning artists like Matt Kearney.

After that fateful first coffee, the wedding couple met here for their second date in September 2020. Located at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Maryville, the Walnut Kitchen provides customers with fresh seasonal dishes.

Self-proclaimed coffee aficionados, the grooms encourage you to check out Vienna, a local roastery and cafe that supplies coffee to independent coffeehouses across East and Middle Tennessee. Vienna Coffee House has a full breakfast and lunch menu ranging from breakfast sandwiches to crustless quiches.

Named the "Friendliest Place in the U.S." by Good Morning America, enjoy this bright and cheery authentic Mediterranean restaurant serving homemade falafel, hummus, salads, gyros and more. This family-owned restaurant takes great pride in delivering fresh and healthy dishes in a fast-casual dining experience. Where everyone is welcome.

Alan and Thomas recommend the "Pasta in the Wheel," a shared penne pasta dish tossed in flaming cognac directly in a giant wheel of authentic padana. Eating out should be an experience for the senses, enriched by charm and comfort—with food that’s delicious but not complicated.

A personal favorite of the wedding couple, Aroma Cafe is a cozy establishment serving Cuban sandwiches & coffee in a colorful counter-serve space with indoor and outdoor seating.

One of the oldest and most acclaimed fine-dining experiences in the area, this farm-to-table establishment is highly recommended by the grooms. The Foothills Milling Company strives to be the new cornerstone of extraordinary southern dining.