Visit Our Appalachian Bistro in Townsend, TN Our Appalachian Bistro was recently awarded a 5 Year Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor for being in America’s Top 25 Most Romantic Restaurants for 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. We are happy with the recognition from...
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Chef Shelley’s Ambrosia Salad
A New Twist on an Old Favorite Chef Shelley Cooper of Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro in Townsend, Tennessee has reimagined the classic dish, adding in her own style to make a tried and true dish even more special. “Every family has its own way of doing ambrosia,”...
Sunday Brunch at the Bear
Sunday Brunch at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro The Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro is happy to announce that starting Sunday, May 5th we will be opening our doors for brunch! Sunday Brunch at the Bear will be offered every Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm and will feature...
OpenTable: Dancing Bear Among ‘Best Restaurants in Knoxville’ Area
On the heels of being named by TripAdvisor as one of the Top 25 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, the accolades continue to pour in for the highly acclaimed local Smoky Mountain restaurant, Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro. The Bistro has also won in several...
The Wall Street Journal – Food & Drink: ‘America’s Most Satisfying Salad’
Chef Shelley Cooper is quoted by The Wall Street Journal's Food & Drink section for an article titled "America's Most Satisfying Salad." Here is an excerpt from the Sept. 2018 article by Louisa Shafia about Kilt greens, the Appalachian salad...
Try the Blackberry Farm Private Selection at Dancing Bear Lodge Bar at the Bear
The next time you join us for dinner at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro or drinks at Townsend’s only full bar, Bar at the Bear, consider asking your bartender to sample one of the delicious beverages brewed and bottled by our friends at the East Tennessee...
Watermelon and Charred Okra Salad with Warm Sorghum Vinaigrette (Yields 4 Salads)
Ingredients: 8 small okra cut in half length ways1.5 cup deseeded and cubed (bite sized) watermelon2 cups cleaned mixed greens ( spinach, arugula, chard, frisee)1 small red onion sliced very thin1 tbs feta cheese crumbled2 tbs sorghum2 tbs red wine vinegar4 tbs virgin...
Cooking Channel Features The Bistro on Southern and Hungry
We are thrilled to announce the official air date of Cooking Channel’s Southern and Hungry featuring Smoky Mountain cuisine, including creations from Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro. Season 2, episode 3 continues Damaris Philips’ and Rutledge Wood’s tour...
The Smokehouse: An Appalachian Tradition
We’ve added an old-fashioned Smokehouse to add a delicious smoky flavor to dishes on the menu like Chef Shelley’s pork osso bucco, whole duck, salmon, and pork shoulder. You’ve gotta have dinner at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro just to taste it for yourself! It took...
Crab-Stuffed Mountain Trout with Preserved Lemon, Corn and Lobster Succotash
Yield: 4 Servings Preserved Lemon (must be made 3 to 5 days in advance) Ingredients: 6 cups water6 lemons4 cups white vinegar1 cup salt1 cup sugar1 cup pickling spice Preparation: Bring water to a boil in a medium-size pot. Add the whole lemons and cook for 5...