Hello Friends, it’s been a while. Back in April, Kelsi and I went out to celebrate finally getting full time employment since moving to Tennessee. We did this by going to the most delicious place in Knoxville, JC Holdway. This was our second time going (she has ditched me a few times to go), and it is a top 5 meal all time for me. It has been a while and I didn’t take many pictures, but I will do my best to recount. Also the best way to do JC (we haven’t done the chef’s tasting yet, and that’s probably the absolute best) is to do shared plates.
One staple is the cornbread with sorghum butter. Just imagine your grandma is a James Beard Award winning chef. The cornbread was crispy and just moist enough while the butter had a bit sweetness and all of the elegance. I have gotten this both times we have gone and will get it everytime.
I am not a big seafood guy but apparently in relationships you have to compromise. So we got the Tuna Crudo. I still don’t know what crudo is but it tasted fine.
The main course was Osso Buco with mashed/whipped potatoes. Top 3 best things I have ever put in my mouth. The veal was so succulent and slid right off of the bone. My God it was magical. It was my first time having Veal and will not be the last. It just melted in your mouth but was oh so savory. Its 830 in the morning as I am writing this and I just want some veal.
We also had some carrots, they were good.
Last but certainly not least, the experience. Both times we have gone to JC, it has felt like we were the only patrons there despite the restaurant being completely full. You are taken care of like no other restaurant I have been to. I believe last time I wrote about JC, I said it was service as if Chick-Fil-A was a Five Star restaurant. This time was even better. David from North Dakota, Go BISON, was incredible. He felt like your best friend by the end of the night.
If you can, go to JC Holdway. You won’t regret it, maybe a little when the bill comes, but it is worth the treat.
chow with chaz 
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