Nino’s Pizzeria and Eatery

It’s officially the season of hot apple cider, warm blankets, and pumpkin patches. It’s also the season for fall festivals, and the Smoky Mountain area is full of them!

Here are three festivals you can enjoy while on your Smoky Mountain vacation.

1. Dollywood Harvest Festival

If you love Dollywood and the fall season then you won’t want to miss this event! From early September to late October this annual celebration marks the best weather and some beautiful fall foliage in the Smokies. Stay late into the evening to see beautifully carved pumpkins, lit up and on display. During the day you’ll enjoy fall themed food, and colorful leaves all throughout the park.

2. Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair

In early to mid October the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair heads into full swing. Artisans from across the country gather to peddle their wares while musicians serenade the crowds. You’ll see everything from woodworking and pottery to handcrafted jewelry and leatherworkings. If you have an appreciation for handmade goods then this event is for you.

3. Wears Valley Fall Festival

The Wears Valley Fall Festival takes place in mid October and is a favorite event for locals. Come experience the hundreds of vendors, melodic live music, and incredible Southern cuisine. If you’re interested in a true rustic, Appalachian festival with plenty to do and see for the whole family, then this one is for you.

No matter the festival you choose you’ll need a place to stay. Choose from one of our many options at Bear Camp Cabin Rentals today!

“Where The Locals Eat!”

Website: www.ninospizzeriaandeatery.com/

If there’s one thing all of the three main cities in the East Tennessee Smoky Mountains have in common, it’s an excellent and varied selection of restaurants. We’ve got almost everything you could ever want within 20 minutes driving distance from almost anywhere you are in the Smokies - burgers, fries, chicken, BBQ, steaks, brisket, sandwiches, seafood, tacos, pizza, spaghetti, gyros… almost everything. We have restaurants from almost every corner of the world represented here in the Smokies and, as far as nationality representation goes, we’re particularly strong with excellent Italian restaurants throughout the cities.

Today, we’ll put a spotlight on one of our more recent favorites and one many discerning locals have been hyping up on - Nino’s Restaurant on Long Springs Road just off of Newport Highway. This used to be “Cornerstone Pizza” and was bought by owners Jerry and Christine in 2014, as the bio on their website states:

“The concept for Nino's Pizzeria and Eatery was born many years ago by Jerry Maltese. Nino means little boy in Italian. When Jerry was a little nino himself he thought that was his father's name because his Italian born grandparents always called him that. He learned later on that was his nickname. Jerry has been in the Italian restaurant business since the early 1980's and cooking with his family for even longer. In March 2014 Jerry, along with his wife Christine, has finally achieved their dream of owning their own restaurant and purchased Cornerstone Pizza.”

And what do they have at Nino’s that you should drive out to try? Well, we’ll give you some examples right here (from their online menu):

Pizza & Calzone‏

The Cornerstone (Supreme)

Pepperoni, ham, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, onions and black olives.

Carnivore Heaven

Ham, beef,‏ sausage, bacon and pepperoni.

The Garden

Olives, green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and black olives.

Bacon Cheeseburger

Beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and onions.

Calzone

Stuffed with‏ a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, fresh parsley and Pecorino Romano cheese. We can add any pizza topping to your calzone.

Subs

Philly Cheese Steak Sub

Provolone cheese, peppers, onions, mushrooms.

Chicken Parmesan

Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, marinara.

Ultimate Italian Sub

Salami, ham,‏ pepperoni, tomatoes, lettuce, provolone cheese, Italian dressing.

Roast Beef & Cheese

Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo.

Club Sub

Ham, turkey, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.

Entrees

Linguine and Clam Sauce

Linguine with white wine, garlic, parsley and baby clams. Served with a fountain drink and a side salad.

Baked Ravioli

Cheese ravioli topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese. Served with a fountain drink and side salad.

Chicken Fajita

8" wheat tortilla, grilled chicken strips, peppers and onions. Sour cream and cheddar cheese on the side.

Sides

Small Garlic Knots

Approximately 10 knots served with marinara.

Large Garlic Knots

Approximately 20 knots served with marinara.

Cheesy Bread

10" pizza crust with melted mozzarella and garlic butter.

Meatballs

Homemade meatballs served with marinara and mozzarella.

Garlic Sticks

Just like‏ our knots but small loaves.

Desserts

Large Cannoli

A creamy blend of ricotta, confectioners sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a crusty pastry shell.

Small Cannoli

Same as the large cannoli only bite-sized.

NY Style Cheesecake

Traditional style or topped with chocolate syrup.

Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

Brownie crust topped with a swirled cheesecake. A chocolate lovers dream!

Cinnamon Knots

Buttery knots topped with cinnamon and served with warm creamy icing.

S'more Pizza

A 10" pizza crust topped with a thin layer of Nutella, dotted with toasty marshmallows, a sprinkling of crushed graham crackers and topped off with a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

We hope this recommendation can serve your Smoky Mountain vacation plans. See more on area information and recommendations in town at CLICK HERE

Nino's is located at 105 Long Springs Rd, # 8 Sevierville, Tennessee 37876 (865) 365-4444