Griffin always gets a Vol Burger and fries. Knoxville resident Laurie Griffin said the eatery has a hole-in-the-wall feel, adding that the employees are "always so fun when you come in." On Friday, the hospitality that has kept customers coming back for decades was also on display.Īli Baba insisted that a visiting reporter sample bites of lamb, chicken and rice.Īt any rate, the closure will leave a gap in the Bearden dining scene. While offering Middle Eastern fare such as baba ghannouj, falafel and gyros, the restaurant's offerings also includes American-style burgers and fries. However, he indicated some of his secrets ? he specifically mentioned the King Solomon Chicken ? will go to his son-in-law's restaurant, Alladin's Time Out Deli on Central Street.Īsked if he'll miss the business, he said yes, adding "This is my life, (for) 40 years." In the backroom on Friday, the deli's 69-year-old proprietor ? who declined to give a name other than Ali Baba ? said the restaurant has been in its current location for four decades, but that he has become too busy. "Those are the memories that you won't forget," he said.įorty years worth of memories will soon be packed up at the eatery on Kingston Pike near Bearden High School, in preparation for the closure and a sale of the restaurant equipment. Garden Romaine lettuce tomato carrots cucumbers broccoli red onion and cheese. Grilled Chicken Garden salad with grilled chicken. 2 ? and they recently learned that the eatery will close later this month.ĭaryl Wagner, 61, recalled attending Tennessee Wesleyan College as a young man and making late-night stops at Ali Baba on the way back to Athens with his friends. Billy Time Out Deli menu - Oak Ridge TN 37830 - (877) 585-1085 Billy Time Out Deli Menu Salads Chicken Tenders Garden salad with breaded chicken tenders. Daryl and Jenny Wagner came to West Knoxville on Friday to visit an old friend.įor years, the couple has enjoyed meals at the Ali Baba Time Out Deli ? she favors the gyro, he likes the Emtaboel No.
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