There is a poetic sense of justice woven into the fabric of Davis Wayne's.
That sense of poetry is found in the love between Cynthia Wood and her wife, Antonia Poland, two women who fell in love and pour that love into their children who work in their restaurant, peeling potatoes, cooking noodles al dente and seasoning steaks. They pour love into all the guests who pass through the doors of Davis Wayne's, whether coming in for lunch or catering a meal for hospital workers on the holidays.
Read Lyric Lewin's full story at the link in our bio.
Photo 1 / Staff photo / Davis Wayne's restaurant is owned by Cynthia Wood, left, and Antonia Poland, who posed for a photo in 2019.
Photo 2 / Staff photo by Lyric Lewin / Lemon pepper chicken wings are seen Dec. 7, 2024, with creamy macaroni and cheese, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole and cornbread at Davis Wayne's in Ooltewah.
Photo 3 / Staff photo / In 2019, owner Cynthia Wood eats her guilty pleasure food, king crab legs, at Davis ...