The Derosia Team

Tourist destinations are packed full of restaurants; most of them being the well known chain restaurants that can be dined in all over the country.  However, every city has the smaller restaurants that are usually out of the hustle and bustle of the city life.  These restaurants are  local favorites and mom and pop establishments that don't make it into the guidebooks and vacation brochures.  Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and the other surrounding areas of the Smoky Mountains have several well-kept secrets that the locals love.   These establishments in the Smoky Mountains are often a great place to go and learn about the local culture, as well as eat some of the best local food.  Most of the establishments have more reasonable prices than the chain restaurants in town.  The service is above and beyond in these family owned establishments and the food is worth coming back for over and over again. Because there are so ...

Easter is a time for Springtime Festivals and a holiday for Christians to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, Tennessee have several different Easter Festivals and Celebrations for visitors and locals of all ages.  On Saturday, April 7, 2012, The Pigeon Forge Community Center will a host brunch with the Easter Bunny at the Old Mill Square at 8 am followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at Pigeon Forge City Park at 10 am. The Easter Egg Hunt is split up into 4 differentage groups so every kid has a chance to participate.  The times are staggered so that parents with kids in different age groups will have a chance to regroup and watch all kids participate. The age groups consist of 3 and under, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12.  The Easter Egg Hunt is a free event however their is a charge for brunch with the Easter Bunny.  Spaces are limited so you might want to get your tickets today. ...