Review for Delicias Colombianas Knoxville

Good evening and welcome to another installment of Fat Boy Problems.  I am so excited about the restaurant we will be discovering today!!! Now the way we found this place was kind of cool. We were out and about looking for places to line up for new vlogs on our YouTube channel.(If you haven't yet come to our YouTube page and subscribe, Hanger MGMT!!!) We pass a place I am familiar with but something is a little different. 

Now growing up on the Northside of Knoxville, there are not too many places I don't know about or know how to get to. But when you see a place where there use to be Chinese restaurant that was a staple in the community and see that it is now Colombian restaurant, you have to stop and see what is going on!!!

Walking into the restaurant you feel welcomed.  You are greeted by the family, Lina(Mom), Olmides(Dad), brothers Andres and Stiven,and they make you feel even more comfortable. They show love to their roots with pieces of home posted around the restaurant. (Major points in my book.)

But to real know the background of how the restaurant became and the things the family endured will touch your heart. From living in poverty in Colombia, avoiding the streets and drug gangs, mother being in a coma for a month and moving to a new country for a second chance. Their story is the stuff movies are made of. To see the drive they have and the passion for what they do is phenomenal. 

Now I could keep talking about their amazing journey but today we want to celebrate the gift they are giving to Knoxville.  This place is made for those who love food and are looking to expand their palates.

There food is prepared my the mother and father of the family.  They take meals and recipes they learned from family back home and give us something new yet at times is very familiar.  From steaks marinated for hours to seal in flavor, to blood sausage (yes blood sausage) that taste like boudin. They have the crispy, flavorful chichiron that reminds you of your favorite bacon on steroids. Then they hit you with the different bread options that all serve a purpose during your meal. (Get a full run down of all items on the vlog, https://youtu.be/mGf8Dd6xXdc.)

But the one thing I can say really opened up me up to their culture is their homemade tamales.  The wrapping of the tamale in plantain leaves and not one, not two but three meats in it. Where in the world do they do this at? Delicias Colombianas!!! Chicken, beef and pork!!! To say we left the restaurant full would be and understatement!!

And we can't forget the many drinks they have available from their homeland.  From soda to ice cold brews, they have you covered. 

Delicias Colombianas is a breath of fresh air and a great change of pace.  Then you have the love and care of the family to go along with the meal, a great experience is to be had.

I am giving it a 5X Tee and I hope everyone goes out and gives them a try.

Well that's going to wrap up this installment of Fat Boy Problems. Thank you for always tuning in and I appreciate the support.  Make sure to love the ones around you and most importantly make sure you treat yourself!!!

Review for Hamburger Hill

Good evening good people and welcome to a new edition of Fat Boy Problems.  First and foremost I have to thank you all for your continued support.  I enjoy bringing this to you and hope you are going out and supporting these local businesses. 

Today, we are taking you on a trip to a place that hasn't been open for a long time but has so much soul.  We are going to a place that treats you like family and enjoys serving the community.  Let's take a trip to Hamburger Hill. 

Hamburger Hill is a new food truck that came from an idea and is growing into on of the best trucks in the city to grab a good burger. (And the owners are vegetarian.) Though they have been open for only a few months,  the truck's owners, Troy (TK) and Erica Kyle are tied to the community and take little things from the past and use them as the foundation for the future. 

Now Hamburger Hill is open usually on Wednesday, Friday, some Saturdays and Sundays.  The easiest way to know time and place is to follow them on Facebook.  I make it a point to share when they post but if you don't follow me you can follow them directly. 

So, let's get to talking about this food. Hamburger Hill has one of the simplest menus in town and it serves them well. If you don't know, simplicity is genius. Sometimes a menu can be just too much because there is too many items on it. All you are getting at Hamburger Hill are "Smash Burgers", nothing more, nothing less and I love it.

So what does the menu consist of you ask? Well, you have 3 burgers on the menu:

The Original: with 2 patties,  onions, pickles cheese and Hill Sauce 

The Turkey Burger: Turkey burger with a vegetable medley, cheese and Hill sauce 

The Vegetarian Burger (Portabella Mushroom): Portabella Mushroom, marinated in seasoning goodness, a vegetable medley, cheese and Hill sauce. 

All three burgers are good in their own way I feel you will enjoy all three. My favorite is the Turkey burger.  I like to step away from the beef every now and then and this Turkey burger may be the best I have had. Sometimes with Turkey, it can be overcooked and dry. Not at Hamburger Hill, it drips with juice and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The OG is my second favorite on the menu. The way the cook the burger, you get a crisp skirt on the edge of the burger. This skirt adds another level of flavor to the burger.  Then to top it off with the cheese, onions and pickles, magic I tell you. 

Finally,  for the people who don't want meat and are living a healthier lifestyle, the Vegetarian burger is just what you need. They marinated the Portabella mushroom in a seasoning combination that makes it oh so juicy.  I am not a vegetarian but this burger is a great way to take a break from the norm and be truly satisfied. 

You have three options for sides: chips, baked beans and potato salad.  I am a sucker for some good baked beans and the way they cook them, with the meat and the sweetness, trying to figure out if it was molasses or brown sugar, makes you feel like you are at a barbecue. The potato salad was on point too. (You can get you 2 sides with any burger for $10. Who doesn't like a deal?)

And your meal wouldn't be complete without something cool and refreshing to wash it down. Get you a cup of their sweet tea. It goes perfectly with your meal.

The biggest takeaway I got from Hamburger Hill is family is important and helping the next man or woman to their goal is a way of life. These two really enjoy what they are doing and want to see others succeed with them.

I have nothing but high praise for this place. The all around experience was something I was thoroughly impressed with.  The genuine love for the craft and the way they treat each customer will have me back for sure. And to get a great meal with it, you can't lose.

Hamburger Hill gets a 5X Tee with no hesitation.  I recommend this place to anyone and hope you check it out. 

Well this wraps up another edition of Fat Boy Problems.  I would like to thank Hamburger Hill for their hospitality.  Take the time to love the ones around you but most importantly make sure to treat yourself!!!