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What do you get when you add Southern Roots and Italian Heritage to classic American cuisine? The results of this quirky marriage are a restaurant that has taken the Knoxville area by storm. Executive Chef Steve Puleo and CEO Gale Huneycutt along with Director of Operations Kelly Ledbetter and business partner Kreis Weigel have created a multi-faceted restaurant that appeals to the different tastes of the southern palate.
Puleo's Grille Blends the traditional "steak and seafood" restaurant with "southern
comfort and traditional Italian offerings".
Some menu choices include:
Appetizers:
Fried Green Tomatoes, Spinach and Artichoke Con Queso, Stuffed Seafood Ravioli, and Insalata Capressa.
Italian Specialties:
Chicken Parmesan, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Picatta, Pasta Primavera, Chicken Pasta, and the Puleo's family traditional Nona's Lasagna.
Southern Comforts:
Roasted Turkey Breast, Country Fried Chicken, Roasted Pork Loin, Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders and the "Charleston Favorite: Shrimp and Grits.
Steak, Ribs, Chops, Chicken, and Seafood:
Filet Oscar, New York Strip, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Baby Back Ribs, Maple Glazed Pork Chop, Citrus Chicken, Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Jumbo Shrimp, Georges Bank Schrod and Maryland Crab Cakes.
Puleo's Grille has been awarded Best New Restaurant honors for both of its Knoxville locations. and has also won awards for Best Chef and Best Restaurant in Knoxville in both the Metro Pulse and News Sentinel polls. Executive Chef Steve Puleo attributes the restaurants success to his fresh made from scratch original recipes as well as the menu's wide range of offerings. According to Director of Operations, Kelly Ledbetter, another key to the restaurant's success is its ability to become whatever the guests want it to be. Whether you are stopping in for a quick business lunch from our express lunch menu, in the mood for great food, or celebrating that special occasion. Our service team realizes that our guests want great food served by friendly and efficient Team Members, in a clean fun-filled environment.
To Celebrate at either location you can contact them at I-40 exit 398 Strawberry Plains 865.673.9101, or I-40 exit 378 Cedar Bluff 865.691.1960. |
