After having lived in Gatlinburg off and on for about 3 years, and, having visited nearly every year over 55 years, Gatlinburg has changed significantly and not for the better. The quaint, small town feel has vanished and the seemingly endless t-shirt shops are everywhere. Regardless, I still keep coming back because I still feel connected to my late father who created this family tradition in me and, I have introduced it to my daughter who is grown and about to graduate from college. I have eaten at a lot of restaurants, but, many are no longer there and have been replaced with chain restaurants which I detest. The Peddler and Park Grill are owned by the same individual, and have different menus as you noted. I used to work at the Peddler back in 1979 and the food has been consistently good since then as I try to eat there when I'm in town from Louisiana. Reservations are not required but they are very popular and have a long wait time (1-2 hours or more) but is worth it during the peak tourist season.
As far as the New Orleans Sandwich Shop is concerned, the food is definitely authentic New Orleans cuisine and I highly recommend it it as a native Louisianian whose father was a Cajun/Creole chef.
A thank you to Gatlinburg Now for helping people become acquainted with our beloved Gatlinburg through different means such as this.
Thank you so much for reading! I appreciate the kind words. Yes, I have concerns about what I'm seeing in Gatlinburg, but it still has that overall feeling of peace and comfort, despite some of the eyesores. I think it's similar to what all of you have felt throughout the years that has kept you returning. It's the best addiction one could possibly have. We're only 12 years removed from our first visit, but we totally get it. Thanks again!
After having lived in Gatlinburg off and on for about 3 years, and, having visited nearly every year over 55 years, Gatlinburg has changed significantly and not for the better. The quaint, small town feel has vanished and the seemingly endless t-shirt shops are everywhere. Regardless, I still keep coming back because I still feel connected to my late father who created this family tradition in me and, I have introduced it to my daughter who is grown and about to graduate from college. I have eaten at a lot of restaurants, but, many are no longer there and have been replaced with chain restaurants which I detest. The Peddler and Park Grill are owned by the same individual, and have different menus as you noted. I used to work at the Peddler back in 1979 and the food has been consistently good since then as I try to eat there when I'm in town from Louisiana. Reservations are not required but they are very popular and have a long wait time (1-2 hours or more) but is worth it during the peak tourist season.
As far as the New Orleans Sandwich Shop is concerned, the food is definitely authentic New Orleans cuisine and I highly recommend it it as a native Louisianian whose father was a Cajun/Creole chef.
A thank you to Gatlinburg Now for helping people become acquainted with our beloved Gatlinburg through different means such as this.
Thank you so much for reading! I appreciate the kind words. Yes, I have concerns about what I'm seeing in Gatlinburg, but it still has that overall feeling of peace and comfort, despite some of the eyesores. I think it's similar to what all of you have felt throughout the years that has kept you returning. It's the best addiction one could possibly have. We're only 12 years removed from our first visit, but we totally get it. Thanks again!