This restaurant is a nonnegotiable pit stop for my family.
Katherine Polcari
Tennessee is a hotspot of Southern food, whether youre looking forMemphisbarbecue or Nashville hot chicken.
As thebirthplace of MoonPies, my hometown, Chattanooga, is no exception.
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While my dad is an excellent cook, his lunches usually focus on sustenance rather than enjoyment.
But every Friday, for the last 28 years, he has treated himself to a slice.
Of course, he’s found more excuses to hit up Lupi’s than just his Friday tradition.
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Maybe he needs to do a quick confab with a client out of the office on a Thursday.
Maybe he’ll just get a salad instead.
But the wildcard my dad wasnt expecting?
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My husband, Cameron, may be an even bigger fan of this regional pizza chain than he is.
What Makes It So Good?
Each pizza or calzone starts with either a homemade whole wheat or traditional dough base.
Then you’re free to choose from over 30 toppings to make each meal your own.
Cameron usually likes to get Beyond Beef with a mix of peppers and onions.
Honestly, you’re free to’t go wrong.
It’s not just that the food is goodthe atmosphere is unmatched too.
Otherworldly papier-mache trees branch out from the middle of the restaurant, their limbs wrapped in moody string lights.
It’s everything you want in a cozy neighborhood pizzeria.
If something has his seal of approval, you know that it’s quality.
