The French brasserie format is a recent arrival to downtown Knoxville rather than a deep local tradition. Lilou Brasserie on Gay Street carries the style on its own, bringing an all-day European room to the central business district. It stands as the clearest example of the city reaching for a continental register.

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  • Lilou Brasserie

    Order Steak frites at dinner or a Saturday jazz-brunch plate with the daily happy-hour pour.

    Lilou Brasserie on South Gay Street, Aaron Thompson and Jessica King's French room in the old Sapphire space, runs all-day breakfast and jazz brunch.

  • Lilou Brasserie

    Order Steak frites at dinner or a Saturday jazz-brunch plate with the daily happy-hour pour.

    Lilou Brasserie on South Gay Street, the Aaron Thompson and Jessica King French brasserie in the old Sapphire space, runs full-day French service.

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