Cork to Fork Restaurants Featuring Company Distilling in East Tennessee

At Company Distilling, we believe great spirits are meant to be shared. They belong around tables, in memorable meals, and in the kind of moments that bring people together.

That is one reason we are proud to be part of Cork to Fork, Tennessee’s new statewide culinary trail that connects distilleries and local eateries through chef-crafted, spirit-infused dishes. The concept is simple and brilliant: start at the still, continue at the table. Guests can visit a Tennessee distillery, meet the makers, take a tour, and taste the spirit at its source, then head to a participating restaurant where chefs transform those same spirits into inspired dishes.

It is a program designed to celebrate Tennessee flavor, Tennessee creativity, and Tennessee hospitality.

The team behind the Tennessee Whiskey Trail and Cork to Fork has made the experience even easier with a Trip Guide and Digital Passport, giving guests a simple way to plan stops, discover featured dishes, and follow the culinary trail across the state. For Company Distilling, it is an honor to be included in a program that so naturally brings together local makers, local chefs, and local communities.

Here is where you can find Company Distilling spirits featured on the Cork to Fork trail in East Tennessee.

Peaceful Side Brewery in Maryville

Peaceful Side Brewery embraces the Smoky Mountain spirit with award-winning beers, a welcoming atmosphere, and crowd-pleasing pub fare. Because the brewery also has a sister taproom in nearby Townsend, partnering with Townsend-based Company Distilling for Cork to Fork was a natural fit.

The kitchen created a deeply caramelized burnt sugar barbecue sauce using Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bringing forward the smoky, oaky notes of the spirit. Guests can enjoy it on crispy chicken wings or as a sauce on a smash burger topped with sharp white cheddar and crispy onions.

The Appalachian Bistro at Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend

The Appalachian Bistro at Dancing Bear Lodge is known for its modern Appalachian cuisine, blending traditional flavors and local ingredients with elevated culinary technique. With produce from the property’s private gardens and nearby farms, the menu already reflects a strong sense of place.

For Cork to Fork, the restaurant partnered with Company Distilling to feature Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey in a sweet blackberry barbecue sauce served with slow-smoked and roasted Duroc pork belly, creamy parsnip purée, kilt cabbage, apple slaw, and pickled blackberries. The bourbon also appears in a cream cheese crème anglaise served over cinnamon-bourbon bread pudding, creating a dessert that feels both rich and refined.

Bella in Maryville

Bella offers Italian-inspired dining with a local East Tennessee touch. While pasta is the star of the menu, the restaurant’s Cork to Fork dish stands out for how thoughtfully it combines regional ingredients with a classic preparation.

Its penne alla vodka features housemade pasta, pecorino cheese, fresh basil from Special Growers, and a sauce made with Company Distilling’s Nothing Vodka. The result is a dish that feels timeless, elevated, and rooted in local partnership.

Raven Steakhouse & Lounge in Maryville

Raven Steakhouse & Lounge is one of downtown Maryville’s premier dinner destinations, known for its intimate setting, luxurious entrées, and polished atmosphere.

For Cork to Fork, Raven highlights Company Distilling’s Maple Wood Finished Bourbon in an indulgent whiskey cake made with dates, whiskey anglaise, toffee sauce, and housemade whipped cream. It is a rich dessert that lets the whiskey bring warmth and depth to every bite.

Walnut Kitchen in Maryville

Walnut Kitchen has spent nearly 20 years building a menu inspired by global flavors and creative culinary exploration. For Cork to Fork, the pastry team found a unique way to incorporate Company Distilling into dessert.

Their caramel sauce made with Company Distilling’s Cherrywood Rye is a featured element of Mama’s Brownie, a dessert with warm cookie dough, a vanilla cheesecake center, and vanilla bean ice cream. The Cherrywood Rye adds complexity and character to an already standout dish.

Amici in Maryville

Amici explores the connection between Appalachian and Alpine food traditions, drawing on the common threads between mountain communities and the way they gather around food.

For Cork to Fork, the kitchen created a pan-seared salmon risotto featuring fish glazed in a Company Distilling bourbon and miso sauce, served with shrimp over lemon risotto with fresh herbs. It is a thoughtful dish that shows how bourbon can enhance savory flavors in elegant and unexpected ways.

Foothills Milling Company in Maryville

Foothills Milling Company has long been a Maryville favorite, balancing white tablecloth elegance with warm, approachable hospitality.

Its Cork to Fork feature is a 10-ounce pork tenderloin seasoned with a dry rub made from local coffee and finished with an orange sauce accented by Company Distilling’s Maple Bourbon. The spirit adds a subtle sweetness and depth that complements the dish beautifully.

Foothills Milling Cafe in Maryville

At Foothills Milling Cafe, Cork to Fork takes on a more casual but equally creative form. The café’s featured sandwich uses Company Distilling’s Maple Bourbon in two ways.

It appears in the bread and butter pickles topping a corned beef and Swiss baguette, and again in the stone-ground mustard that gives the sandwich a sweet-spicy kick. It is a smart example of how Company spirits can shine in approachable, everyday dishes too.

Pickled Pig Kitchen at Two Doors Down in Maryville

Pickled Pig Kitchen brings gastropub energy to the Two Doors Down entertainment complex, serving smoked meats, sandwiches, and comfort-food favorites in a lively atmosphere.

For Cork to Fork, the kitchen tasted and deconstructed Company Distilling’s Maple Bourbon to find the right flavor companions for a bourbon chili. The final dish includes Angus beef, dark red kidney beans, peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, spices, chocolate, and bourbon for a bold, hearty bowl packed with flavor.

Hot Rods 50’s Diner in Alcoa

Hot Rods 50’s Diner delivers a nostalgic dining experience full of neon lights, classic Americana, and diner favorites.

Its Cork to Fork contribution is a bourbon burger featuring a steak patty, bacon, sharp cheddar, and onions caramelized in Company Distilling’s Tennessee Whiskey Finished with Apple Wood. It is a flavorful twist on a diner classic and a fun way to experience Company Distilling on the menu.

What Makes Cork to Fork Special

Cork to Fork is more than a culinary promotion. It is a celebration of Tennessee distilleries, Tennessee restaurants, and the chefs and makers who help define the state’s food and drink culture.

The program invites guests to experience spirits in two ways: first at the distillery, where the story begins, and then at the restaurant, where chefs bring those spirits to life in entirely new forms. That journey creates a deeper connection between the bottle, the plate, and the people behind both.

At Company Distilling, we are proud to be part of a trail that reflects so much of what we value: craftsmanship, creativity, hospitality, and gathering around something worth sharing.

Plan Your East Tennessee Cork to Fork Stops

If you are exploring Maryville, Townsend, or Alcoa, Cork to Fork offers a delicious way to experience Company Distilling beyond the tasting room.

Start at the distillery. Meet the makers. Taste the spirits. Then continue your journey at one of these restaurant partners to discover how Company Distilling is showing up on the plate across East Tennessee.

Because some spirits are just as memorable at the table as they are in the glass.