New Eats: JEM serves eclectic food, warm vibes in Edge District
Emily and Joshua Mutchnick are the owners of JEM restaurant in the Edge District. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Holly Whitfield
Holly has more than 13 years of experience in publishing and digital content, including 10 years at the helm of the I Love Memphis Blog. She began her career at The Commercial Appeal and is author of Secret Memphis.
“Eclectic” is an overused term, but it’s a good word for when hamachi crudo, chicken liver pate, spinach dip and a double cheeseburger all appear on the same menu.
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