Taste of Dandridge • top vote-getter
Quality food, great service recipe for success
Taste of Dandridge was presented “Best All Around Restaurant in Jefferson County” on January 22, as a result of readers’ votes in the First Annual Standard Banner Reader’s Choice contest. Additionally, the local eatery won “Best Steaks,” “Best BBQ” and “Best Ribs” for a whopping four awards total.
The popular restaurant was also chosen on more ballots than any other local business, earning them extra distinction.
Ballots for the contest were featured in the December 4th, 9th and 11th, 2014 editions of the newspaper. The response was tremendous, taking staff members a number of days to tabulate the results.
Owner Rhonda Walker opened Taste of Dandridge in July 2011. Prior to that, she worked as a server for 15 years at the Newport Fox and Hound Supper Club. When Fox owner Prentice Sexton decided to sell the restaurant, everyone went his or her own way for a while.
Walker had always wanted to own her own place and took the plunge – hiring Prentice Sexton as her General Manager.
“Prentice is the main reason for my success – he has taught me so very much”.
She also credits her cook Edwin Ramires, Kitchen Manager Carlie Sayne, and a wonderful staff as one of the main reasons diners keep coming back.
“We serve delicious, good quality home-cooked food with great service,” Walker said.
She also wanted to make sure to say “a heartfelt thanks” to everyone who voted for them. “We really appreciate the honor,” she said.
Taste of Dandridge is open during the winter months on Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sunday. Hours will change during the summer.
Taste of Dandridge is located at 540 Patriot Drive, just off Exit 417 of Interstate 40.
They are proud to be a Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce member, and quietly give back to the community through several charities.
by Cheryl Jarvis Roach Advertising staff. Photo by Shane Cook | The Standard Banner. Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Taste of Dandridge
540 Patriot Drive
Dandridge, TN 37725
Phone: 865-940-1555
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