A local eatery is getting national love!
USA Today released their list of the “Restaurants of the Year for 2024” which includes 47 restaurants across the U.S. and one of those is right here in Knoxville.
The publication chose Potchke, an authentic Jewish deli and kosher restaurant.
Tucked behind a towering downtown condo building is an unassuming storefront, branded with just seven cutout letters hanging like an art project in its window: “Potchke.” The word means to fuss or waste time in Yiddish, though dining at this Jewish deli is always time well spent. What’s all the fuss about? At Potchke, chef Laurence Faber, an alum of Tennessee’s renowned Blackberry Farm, explores his roots in Ukraine through delicious food with a story in a relaxed environment. Babkas, lox bagels and matzo ball soup are among fan favorites at this pop-up-turned-permanent fixture of Knoxville’s dining scene.
As a newbie to Knoxville, I cannot wait to try this place out. I am always looking for new places to eat at, especially those hidden gems. The menu is simple yet exudes flavor just through the descriptions.
On Google reviews, the restaurant has a 4.9 star rating so you know the city is loving what they’re offering.
Potchke is located at 318 N. Gay St. St. #103
Locust in Nashville was the only other restaurant in Tennessee to make the list.
