David Laprad

This installment of Food FAQ dives into the flavorful world of Middle Eastern cuisine with lunch at the brand-new Shawarma Taste in Red Bank. Ready your palate! Ah, then it seems my job here is done. I remarked to the owner that it looked as if everyone in Red Bank had decided to have lunch at Shawarma Taste. The line stretched from the counter all the way to the entrance – and it stayed that way throughout my visit.

Imagine a Coca-Cola can stretched to 240 feet in diameter and nearly five stories tall. Now imagine two of them rising from the landscape along Interstate 75. For months, motorists have driven past the towering concrete structures near South Chickamauga Creek, watching them gradually take shape. Most people never get a closer look.

People say you get what you pay for. But in today’s economy, it can feel like you’re paying more and getting less. Riverfront Nights turns that equation on its head. Instead of asking audiences to settle for second-rate entertainment, Riverfront Nights delivers far more bang for your buck than you’d expect from many ticketed shows – let alone a free concert. Yes, free.