Roane County Food

Submitted by WhitesCreek on January 23, 2008 - 7:36pm.

Of course my merry band of lunch-kateers are always in search of new delights, gastronimically speaking, and today we wandered into "Good Eats" in beautiful downtown Kingston.

We hear that breakfast is a real treat.

I had the Roast Herbed pork, with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. It was one of the specials and special it was. The pork, at least..the veggies, not so much.

Bottom line? I'll definitely be back. There are lots of thing son the menu I would love to sample. If they are anywhere close to being as tasty as the pork roast, I'll have to add Good Eats to my regular orbit.


They do great brownies too!

This year, we watched the Kingston Parade and Good Eats was passing out FREE hot cocoa, hot cider, cookies, and brownies and they were wonderful. Really good food, welcoming environment...definately a "gotta go back" place.

Wylamena

GOOD EATS

Recently had the most amazing breakfast at Good Eats, with nothing to eat in the town of Kingston except Fast Food I came upon a little Mom and Pop resturant, the food is great service is warm and friendly family owned and operated I love supporting of the little guy,,, That is what this country was built on Check them out... I would hate to see the little guy fall and the City taken over by the golden archs... they are open for lunch and dinner,
Lets support the small town of Kingston and not big business.. Tried Buddy BBQ and had a pubic hair in my sweet tea not going back !!!!!

Where IS "Good Eats"?

Need to know...

Also - seems somebody was talking earlier about Chinese and/or Vietnamese food in Kingston. Can I have an update on that? Good? Authentic Vietnamese?

RB

Sam's Thai

RB,

You're not thinking Sam's Thai in Midtown are you? If you're not, and there is Vietnamese food, I am interested, too.

I odn't believe so, Mark -

Seems like I had seen somebody talk about a place in Kingston that had Chinese and maybe some Vietnamese. I'm spoiled for Vietnamese, having learned to eat Vietnamese food in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). About my favorite place there (hard to pick a favorite in such a big city) was out in District 13 and was called "Ba Bien" (3 Reasons). It specialized in providing its customers with examples of the cuisine of the 3 regions of Vietnam (Northern, Central, and Southern). The name "3 Reasons" meant 3 reasons to eat Vietnamese food.

If I find anything, I'll post it here, Mark. Here's hoping!

RB

Mei Wei?

There's a Mei Wei restaurant in Kingston. I haven't tried it yet. Maybe that was what you heard about?

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Chinese,

But pretty good.

This is in the same location that Kim Lien had her Vietnamese restaurant. She retired but cooks shrimp fried rice for Food City's buffet on Wednesdays.

I'm sure that's what I was thinking of...

Hate to hear there's no more Vietnamese, but I should try the Chinese anyway. Love real Chinese food, too.

RB

food

Sam's Tai is very good, crazy hours not open on Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon
not cheap, 3 of us ate lunch there came to over 12 pp but it was good

Fridays

I'm pretty sure Sam's is open Friday, but you're right, it is very good.

Buddy's BBQ

I am positive that they imported all the sweet tea from Knox County.

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Good Eats is right downtown

Good Eats is right downtown on Hwy 70 in Kingston, just past Sail Away Realty.

Try the Moe's Cheese

Try the Moe's Cheese steak--it's the best sandwich I ever ate! Tell them Kay sent you.

Also..

Hey,

If going to Good Eats, be sure to try the Italian Hoagie. Bimbo's in LC is the only other place that does it as well. Of course service and atmosphere in Good Eats makes it the better choice.

Wylamena

GOOD EATS CHEESECAKE IS BEST IN THE WORLD!

Hey their from New Jersey, so no wonder they make the best cheesecake! Smooth, lite, no crust. It is an experience next to Godliness. My daughter won't even give me a taste when she has a piece. She covets it!

Breakfast is awesome (liv's pannycakes being my fave), lunch is terrific and dinner is spectacular! We don't eat anywhere else in Kingston. The owners are the friendliest and most gracious hosts anywhere.

They don't come better than this folks. Run, don't walk, to Good Eats. Tell them Cindy Lou sent you!

Good Eats is Good

Had a turkey lunch there today. Just like the name says, it was good. I had one earlier experience when I was in a huge hurry and Good East took longer than I hoped. But, I'm always in a rush, and today, I asked what was fast. It was fast, and good. It is also walking distance to the Courthouse (and, this is a bonus, the jail). Like a Junior's, only in Kingston.

Good eats is good eats!!!

I stopped in for lunch on Monday...and I've been back everyday since. I've tired quite a few different things, all of which were absolutley DIVINE! The service is warm and friendly and the owners are very accomidating. Everyday they have a salad which I tried yesterday...Mandarin Chicken Salad...ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! I had breakfast Tuesday...a "jersey girl favorite"...Its a porkroll egg and cheese. And if you are wondering what porkroll is...as my waitress said..."its undescriable"...But its delicious! The desserts are amazing and wonderfully priced...unlike area bakeries. I've tried the brownies,almond pound cake,coconut cake and today had a HOMEMADE muffin! I must say that I believe I'm addicted! The owner and his family are so friendly! His wife is the one who makes the desserts and he is an AMAZING cook. I must say...on a scale of 10....GOOD EATS IS A PERFECT TEN!!!!!

Totally Agree

Well said! Right on the money!

Stopped in last Saturday for

Stopped in last Saturday for breakfast >>>I was awesome, fresh , hot and GOOD EATS, the owner and his wife where working, very nice people friendly, and my coffee never got cold, Its my new treat for Saturdays

More on Utopia

Had the pleasure of eating at Utopia in Harriman. First time there. Was there Saturday for a big group of people who gathered for lunch in support of the project to renovate the Princess Theatre. The place was running over - literally. I had Ruben and potato salad. Both were excellent, and I found the potato salad to be a pleasant surprise. It was made with cut up new (red) potatoes with the skin still on, seasoned nicely with some dill, etc.

My work keeps me from eating in Roane during the days most of the time. But this was excellent.

The response of people being there to shoot a short video in support of the Princess was very significant, I might add.

RB

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Sounds like you supported

Sounds like you supported TWO great Roane County projects... And had a good meal as a reward.

Try the ...Well, actually, try it all!

Good Eats, not for me!!

I tried Good Eats in November when they first opened. I ordered the open faced roast beef and potatoes. How could that not be good?? Boy was I wrong in thinking that. The seasoning that was used left a bad taste in my mouth all night. The service was very slow and impersonable. It almost seemed as if they didn't know what they were doing. Okay, maybe it was because they had just opened, but I don't think so. My mother and her friend tried the italian sub and were not satisfied. They were expecting shredded lettuce, but the sub was served with pieces of lettuce. The pork roll seemed to be a big hit with a friend of mine, but I am not to fond of it. Good Eats has lasted 4 months, so maybe their service has improved over time. Of course this is just my opinion!!

SS

Yes...im so sure that

Yes...im so sure that McDonalds which you go to is MUCH more personalble...PLEASE! give me a break. and im also sure that EVERY TIME you go into McDonalds...you get it your way. yea right. your way with an extra side of spit.

Here we have people who offer good food and a friendly environment and you want to shoot em down. People like you should stay outta good resturants like this...

You said the roast beef left a bad taste in your mouth...Bddy...you leave a bad taste in mine

Try Subway you get shredded

Try Subway you get shredded lettuce,,,and thats pretty much all you get no meat. I ate the Lynns sub there an found it great full of meat and cheese a real meal. Very negative if you where there during opening week cut the people a break man. I am happy to see some variety in KINGSTON.

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I guess every foodery has

I guess every foodery has it's off days, but I've been pleased. While I liked some items more than others, I have to complement the service. The best personallity is the cook, for sure. Too bad he has to stay in the kitchen.

There is a bit of menu roullette to play. Some items will be to your taste and some will not.

Frankly, I appreciate more flavorful (spiced up) food than most folks.

We need to give the little

We need to give the little guy a break, they can not compete with the big chains like Shoneys Cracker barrel nor should they. That is what makes them unique, cozy, different. I have gone to most area resturants and Good Eats tops my list, clean, local, good food. While I may not like everything on the menu, thats why we has CHOICES

We need to give the little

We need to give the little guy a break, they can not compete with the big chains like Shoneys Cracker barrel nor should they. That is what makes them unique, cozy, different. I have gone to most area resturants and Good Eats tops my list, clean, local, good food. While I may not like everything on the menu, thats why we has CHOICES

Reubens 2 Die 4

Stopped in last week and had the most amazing Reuben, I couldnt believe it, it was special at Good Eat, Please if dont add this to your everyday menu, I would not fit into any of my clothes Reuben ROCK

Hot Roast Beef

Pick up a Hot Roast Beef to go the other night YUMMY !!!

Hot Roast Beef

Pick up a Hot Roast Beef to go the other night YUMMY !!!

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