664140 Mon Nov 02 11:42:51 -0800 2009 8 11 South 0 5149566 I have an overnight in Knoxville on Tuesday (11/3) and am in need of a recommendation for a memorable meal. Cuisine isn't that important; solid wine list and a nice evening with a business colleague is my goal. THanks for any recommendations. Mon Nov 02 11:42:51 -0800 2009 17816 gbailey75 1 5150336 If you're in an adventurous mood and don't mind driving downtown, you might try Cairo Cafe. I had some of the best lambs chops of my life there. Mon Nov 02 15:15:02 -0800 2009 5149566 24277 Jeff C. 1 5150536 I strongly recommend Bistro by the Tracks which was by the tracks many years ago. It is now in a new center on Northshore between Papermill and Kingston Pike, near a TGIF. But not anything like a TGIF. Great service and atmosphere. Lovely food. My idea of where to take a colleague that is not casual or too trendy Mon Nov 02 16:35:49 -0800 2009 5149566 116128 LGD 2 5151470 The correct address is Located in Brookview Town Centre in the heart of Bearden. Bistro by the Tracks is a true neighborhood restaurant. ph. 865.558.9500 215 Brookview Centre Way Suite 109 Knoxville, TN 37919 Great dining...you will enjoy. Tue Nov 03 05:51:10 -0800 2009 5150536 233000 Brawny 3 5151760 Thanks for the suggestions. I saw Bistro by the Tracks online yesterday; great to have Chowhound recommendations, though. Appreciate the responses! Tue Nov 03 07:44:47 -0800 2009 5151470 17816 gbailey75 3 5165853 Yes, Brawny, that is the correct address but it isn't on the GPS yet so I had a devil of a time finding it. They are only 3 weeks in their new location and no sign either. But the search was worth it. I opted for 2 small plates. I love the wedge of iceberg salad and theirs was very tasty. In addition to the traditional ingredients, they added a splash of balsamic reduction and chopped tomatoes. It was also served with a black olive crostini. The other small plate was the quail. It was a deboned quail laid out in a butterflied fashion. Very tasty with a raspberry sauce. Even though I had eaten enough I wanted to try something from the dessert menu. I chose the cheese platter. It was outstanding. Generous portions of 3 imported cheeses, marconi almonds, quince paste, green apple slices and crostini. But the shining star of the evening had to be the dessert wine. It wasn't on the menu yet but my waiter suggested it. Desiree by Rosenblum chocolate infused zinfandel. I will be searching it out and buying a case. Remember how much we loved framboise when it was the new thing? Well, I think this is the new framboise. OMG. I savored the aftertaste all the way back to Maryville. The wines by the glass were great. Not to mention the decor. It was the usual trendy with dark browns but they had a beautiful Asian print on the fabric in the banquettes. The only thing I don't get is the Asian influence in their logo. This is not an Asian eatery. Perhaps that is what they think is trendy. At any rate, they have been over the top busy. So much for the recession. They have the formula to make it even in this economy. Sun Nov 08 17:19:11 -0800 2009 5151470 162977 sarah galvin 4 5166463 I haven't been to Tracks in three years or more. Thanks for your comments....I am compelled to return! Anxious to see their new place. Randy Burelson always does things nice! Mon Nov 09 03:57:28 -0800 2009 5165853 233000 Brawny 1 5152092 My dad lives there and we came for a surprise b-day party and stayed downtown. We went out for dinner at Le Parigo and it was very good. Tue Nov 03 09:31:39 -0800 2009 5149566 66022 bronwen 1 5152517 I was impressed by the dinner I had at La Costa on a recent trip. I usually don't even like salmon in restaurants ( I prefer sushi or smoked salmon) but their grilled wild salmon with flash fried spinach was excellent. Tue Nov 03 11:30:09 -0800 2009 5149566 127433 PeterB