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And the Winners Are... THIS MONTH WE ARE PROUD TO BRING YOU THE RESULTS OF THE SECOND

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ANNUAL WEST KNOXVILLE LIFESTYLE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS. The process began in October with the nomination round, when we asked our readers to nominate their favorite local businesses in 25 different categories. The top five nominees from each category then moved on to the voting round, when our readers were asked to vote for the best of the best. I want to congratulate everyone on the success of this years’ Readers’ Choice Awards as 845 businesses received nominations this year, which is an average of almost 34 per category—four times the number from last year. Furthermore, 84 businesses were nominated this year that did not participate last year, representing more than three new nominated businesses per category. Now, in this special issue, the winners are being shared with you, our readers. Thank you to all who participated in the nomination and voting rounds. One of our missions is for West Knoxville Lifestyle to be a voice for the community, and I can think of no better example than providing a platform for you to honor our best local businesses. I believe the tremendous increase in participation in this years’ Readers’ Choice Awards is indicative of the momentum West Knoxville Lifestyle is gaining, and hopefully, of the impact we are having in the community. Let’s continue to make a difference!

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If you missed out on the voting this year, don’t forget to look for this annual event to

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begin again this fall. And for those businesses who didn’t win this year or perhaps

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didn’t get nominated, there’s always next year, as you’ve got an entire year to demonstrate to our readers why they should vote for your business. As this issue focuses on excellence in our business community, as identified by you, the readers, I wouldlike to acknowledge the excellent work of the professionals who contrib-

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ute to our publication. We are extremely fortunate to have such a talented team. They are

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tasked each issue to deliver content that you will find fresh and relevant, and I couldn’t be

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prouder of the job they have done or have greater anticipation of what’s to come. As we celebrate excellence in this issue, I would like to thank you, the readers, for making our Readers’ Choice Awards such a great success. And as we congratulate our winners, let’s not forget to also honor all that were nominated. Given the volume of voting, this was no small accomplishment. As always, I look forward to seeing you around!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

FEATURES 18 The Best of West Knoxville Congratulations to Our Readers’ Choice Winners

26 Date Night with the Arts Celebrate Your Favorite Relationships with Creative Flair

30 Let Pain Be Your Gain Identify Your “Why” to Keep Your Healthy Resolution

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34 New in Nonfiction The NASA Archives, The Martha Manual and Digital Minimalism

34 DEPARTMENTS 4

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Around Town

Travel Destination

26 City Scene 30 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Page Turners

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ARTXTRAVAGANZA 2019 ART SHOW AND SALE TO SHOWCASE 65-PLUS JURIED ARTISTS Now in its 19th year, Webb School of Knoxville’s ArtXtravaganza Art Show and Sale, held at Webb’s Lee Athletic Center, March 1-3, will feature more than 65 juried artists from across the Southeast and beyond. Free and open to the public, ArtXtravaganza is a

CHRISTMAN COMPANY NAMES RANDY MERRITT REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Randy Merritt has been named regional business development manager for the Christman Company

celebration of art and community, offering opportunities for guests to purchase fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry and photography. The event features a wide variety of artistic mediums, such as wood, glass, metal and fiber, plus opportunities to interact with the participating artists.

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A caldera is a large volcanic crater typically formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of a volcano. Forming the southernmost member of the Cyclades island group, Santorini is the remains of the Minoan eruption that, 3,600 years ago, destroyed a formerly single island and created the current caldera.

stay SUN ROCKS BOUTIQUE HOTEL Sun Rocks Boutique Hotel is considered one of Santorini’s most romantic hotels. The elegant couples-only cliffside hideaway—named a Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice 2018 award winner— features luxe, minimalist rooms and suites carved into the side of a volcanic cliff featuring amazing caldera and sea views. SunRocks.gr Photo by Artiom Vallat on Unsplash

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Traveling Foodie There are so many flavors to explore in Santorini! Some must-try Greek foods include tomato kefthedes (tomato fritters), saganaki (fried cheese in phyllo topped with honey, Santorini salad, baklava (phyllo filled with honey and chopped nuts), spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) and Greek fava.

dine CASA DI TE Just a short stroll from the Sun Rocks Boutique hotel is this restaurant dedicated to creating the perfect combination of flavors and atmosphere to create unique moments in Santorini. Ranked on Trip Advisorâ€™s top 10 romantic restaurants in Santorini, Casa di Te is inspired by Greek modern cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine and a touch of local flavor. Start with steamed mussels with saffron and Assyrtiko wine, followed by sea bass fillet fricassee with greens and lemon sauce, and finish it off with Semolina halva in a kadaifi nest with vanilla ice cream and caramel syrup. CasaDiTeSantorini.com

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experience SUNSET VIEWS

About 25 minutes up the coast is where you can catch sights of what people often refer to as arguably the best sunsets you’ll ever see. Catch some of the best panoramic views of Santorini from 15th-century Byzantine castle ruins. Situated on the side of caldera cliffs, Oia village offers tons of breathtaking viewing spots. Be sure to get there well before sunset—because of the area’s sundown popularity, you’ll find crowds of people gathered on streets, rooftops and stairs anticipating the one-of-akind experience.

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Crowd-Pleaser Santorini sunsets are considered some of the most famous sunsets in the world, and Oia is one of the most famed viewing spots in Santorini. The Kasteli Agios Nikolaos is the most popular spot on the island for sunset viewing.

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THE BEST COMPLIMENT A BUSINESS OWNER AND OPERATOR CAN RECEIVE IS A HEARTFELT RECOMMENDATION FROM ONE OF HIS OR HER CUSTOMERS, AND THAT’S WHAT THE READERS’ CHOICE AWARD IS ALL ABOUT. Winners are selected by the very patrons who’ve enjoyed quality service, superior results and all-around blue-ribbon experiences. Consider the following pages our round of applause for a job well done.

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Webb School of Knoxville 9800 Webb School Drive 693.0011 WebbSchool.org Established in 1955, Webb School of Knoxville continues to raise the bar in private education with its world-class college preparatory curriculum. Steeped in history and tradition, Webb School’s story is one that magnifies the potential of every student by infusing its rich curriculum with creativity, innovation and experimentation, all in an environment that nurtures and cares for its students, faculty and administration. Blending a superior balance of academics, arts and athletics, Webb School brings learning to life by empowering its students to thoughtfully solve problems and formulate their own ideas as they explore their passions and interests.

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For more than 20 years, F.E. Trainer Construction has been building new and custom homes, as well as tackling remodels and additions, for residents in Knoxville and the surrounding area. Founder and President Fred Trainer built a team of local experts who strive to deliver exactly what the clients want with detail, finesse and exceptional customer service. CONTINUED >

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BEST FITNESS CENTER

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OP Jenkins Butler Veterinary Services

BEST VETERINARIAN

Dr. Nathan Butler, DVM, Butler Veterinary Services 10801 Sam Lee Road 951.0787 Butler Veterinary Services began as a large animal ambulatory practice in February 2015, which Dr. Nathan Butler operated on his days off from his full-time position at a small animal clinic. Two years later, Dr. Butler felt the nudge to open his own clinic, so he and his wife, Katie, made the leap and never looked back. They broke ground

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is treated with care using state-of-the-art equipment and medical treatment. Dr. Butler is a Knoxville native, a graduate of Karns High School with a B.S. in animal science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee.

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Eagle Bend Development 693.3356 EagleBendDevelopment.com Herbert W. Davis established Eagle Bend Development Company in 1956 with a vision to construct and remodel superior homes and develop neighborhoods of distinction. Three generations

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Dr. John Dandelski, D.C., Sport & Wellness Chiropractic Center

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to bring new ideas and designs to East

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tal and myofascial dysfunctions, from chronic low back and neck pain to performance care for elite athletes. You will be treated at your first visit, and there are no contracts or long-term treatment plans. Additionally, Dr. Dandelski is one of only a few chiropractic extremity specialists in Tennessee and has fixed shoulders, knees and feet where others have failed. All conditions will be treated and managed based on quantifiable metrics and rehabilitation protocols, standards and timelines generally accepted in the physical medicine community.

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Date Night with the Arts CELEBRATE YOUR FAVORITE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CREATIVE FLAIR

VALENTINE’S DAY IS SYNONYMOUS WITH SWEETHEARTS, BUT DATE NIGHT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE. A night out in Knoxville can celebrate any relationship, romantic or not. Consider our suggestions for an artsy night out (or evening in) with your favorite people.

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+ The French Market Crêperie TheFrenchMarketKnoxville.com

EVENT

+ Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series: Timeless Romance: Swan Lake and More by the Knoxville

Move over, American food. For the ulti-

Symphony Orchestra, Feb. 14-15

mate romantic meal, we’re going abroad.

KnoxvilleSymphony.com

Fortunately, you don’t need a passport to

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GIRLS’ NIGHT IN

enjoy authentic French cuisine. With two

For symphony aficionados, an evening

locations in Knoxville—161 Brooklawn

with Swan Lake is a given. However, for

St. in Farragut and 412 W. Clinch down-

those who’ve never experienced the

town—sweet and savory crepes are

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra before,

within everyone’s reach. Owners Allen

this romantic evening is a perfect place to

and Susan Tate have a love for all things

start. The program opens with a “walk in

French, and that love is folded into every

the garden” scene from Frederick Delius’

bite and sip. Lest you think there are only

opera, A Village Romeo and Juliet, and

a few ways to make a crepe, prepare

continues with a performance by the

yourself for an extensive menu. In fact,

Appalachian Ballet Company for El Amor

take your time.

Brujo (Love, the Magician): Ballet Suite.

+ Cruze Farm Pizza Barn,

+ Second Sunday Art Activity Day at the

2723 Asbury Road

Museum of Art, Feb. 10

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KnoxArt.org

No introduction is needed for Cruze

Each month, on the second Sunday from

Farm. Every Knoxvillian knows where to

1 to 4 p.m., children in grades kindergar-

find the best ice cream and chocolate

ten through sixth grade are invited to

milk in town. Now in their permanent

enjoy a hands-on art activity led by a

location at Asbury, the Pizza Barn offers

certified art teacher, including a docent-

dinner before dessert, and it is well worth

guided museum tour at 2 p.m. if inter-

the short drive from downtown. Family-

ested. Free to the public, this is a family

friendly from the start, the Cruze Farm

date that ticks several boxes: a cultural,

Pizza Barn keeps everyone happy at the

creative experience that’s affordable for

dinner table.

families of all sizes.

+ Potluck

+ Picassos on the Gogh with Heather, Facebook.com/PicassosOnTheGogh

You could dress up and go out, or you could ditch the pressure and have a

When the food is gone and the movie is

fun night at home with your best girls.

over, indulge your artistic side by inviting

Everyone can bring a dish (and a bot-

Heather Mekelburg over for a laid-back

tle), and throw on a favorite movie in

paint party. A minimum of five partici-

the background. There’s no need to

pants are required, and the maximum

spend a ton of money when it’s good

only depends on how much space you

company you crave.

have. With a BFA in Fine Arts and as a private art teacher, Heather brings everything you’ll need to paint an 11-by-14-inch canvas alongside your closest friends and family members—and you never have to leave the house. February 2019 | West Knoxville Lifestyle

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Let Pain Be Your Gain

IDENTIFY YOUR "WHY" TO KEEP YOUR HEALTHY RESOLUTION

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you’re not taking your health and fitness

ALL NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS START

for granted. Realize that there is room for

FALLING TO THE WAYSIDE. Health clubs

improvement and that you need to remind

slowly begin to empty while fast-food drive-

yourself why your health is important. And

thrus start to fill. Unfortunately, I see this

who doesn’t want to feel better about them-

happen every year: well-meaning people who

selves? Identify the areas that you need to

are really going to “stick with it” this year start

improve in (diet, cardio, stretching) and

falling back into their old habits again. There

make that a priority this year!

are plenty of reasons and excuses for this

And if you’re a 4 or lower, then ask yourself

to happen, but the longer I am in the fitness

if you’re OK with that. If you’re not and want to

field, the more I think it can be traced to one

improve, then it’s time to change. Identify why

common denominator: not enough pain.

you feel the way you do about yourself and

I’m not talking just achy joints and sore backs

write it down on paper. Realize that those flaws

pain. I’m talking about I-don’t-like-what-I-see-

are not what define you; they're simply areas in

in-the-mirror pain. The I-don’t-know-if-I’ll-

which you can and should improve. Set realis-

live-long-enough-to-meet-my-grandchildren

tic goals, and focus on the daily behaviors that

pain. The My-partner-is-no-longer-physically-

will allow you to reach your goals.

attracted-to-me pain. The I’m-going-to-lose-

Most importantly, write down why it’s

my-job-if-I-don’t-lower-my-blood-pressure

important that you make these changes. Find

pain. The kind of pain that keeps you up at night.

your pain, and let that be your motivation. Make

It’s my belief that when something hurts

sure your reasons are strong enough to make

badly enough, you’ll do something about

you exercise even when you don’t want to and

it. Until then, it’s often just too easy to let

are important enough to help you fight tempta-

other things take priority. When you realize

tion when it’s in front of you. Remember what

that you might lose something or someone

could (and probably will) happen if you don’t

you value immensely, you’ll fight to keep it.

make these changes. And don’t be afraid to ask

The challenge is having the foresight and

for help. Have an accountability partner that

discipline to not let it get to this point of

you check in with, sign up for a MyFitnessPal

desperation. So, I’ll pose this question: On

account (which has a great community support

a scale of 1-10, how good do you feel about

aspect), or work with a health and fitness pro-

your body, both in its appearance and how

fessional to help you stay on the straight and

well it functions?

narrow. There are plenty of resources to help

If you answered an 8 or higher, then con-

you if you want it bad enough!

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