08/22/2026
We moved here from NE Georgia about 5 years ago.
Growing up outside of Atlanta, my parents often chose the Smokies as a vacation destination, but that was only a short glimpse of what East Tennessee is actually like.
My family has had so much fun discovering all the unique tastes and traditions of this area; Dr. Enuf has definitely been one of those. Personally, I do not care too much for the original, though I do enjoy the herbal cherry from time-to-time. But the story behind the beverage fascinates me, and the number of folks I see enjoying it around here is a testament to its lasting legacy.
Now, I love buying into hype and experiencing the latest trends, especially when it comes to food. So, when I heard about a new flavor of Dr. Enuf, I knew I had to try it.
I totally underestimated the mania that would follow: gas stations selling a week's worth of product in hours, assembly lines breaking down, and everyone talking about whether they had managed to get their hands on the prize.
I had no idea it would take me two weeks to finally track some down!
What does any of this have to do with Pig in a Poke?
I view my food as unique, and one thing that sets me apart is my dedication to the product I serve. Apart from the buns and the dill pickles (I just haven't quite figured out how to produce those within the limitations of working out of a trailer), the only menu item that isn't made from scratch is the tater tots. Nothing else tastes like Pig in a Poke because the food I serve is only available here.
Maybe there is a parallel here. The "About Us" page on the beverage's website tells a great story of how they got their start; a commitment to quality, purposeful ingredients, and taking great measures to get their story out into the East Tennessee community allowed America's first energy drink to take off.
So, how was the latest iteration of this legacy? Surprisingly good! The backbone of the vintage-style grape soda was highlighted by the herbal ingredients, giving it almost a spicy aftertaste. Side note: it pairs very well with our loaded tots, but good luck getting your hands on a bottle!
The photo captures the perfect break in a hard day's work, and the Grape Enuf did its job in giving us a boost to finish our end-of-day routines.
And if you have made it this far into my ramblings, I would just like to say thank you. We are having a lot of fun in this East Tennessee chapter and are still so grateful to have been adopted by this community!