Restaurant Iris bears a different bloom in new season

By Jennifer Biggs, Daily Memphian Published: November 21, 2018 8:16 PM CT

<strong>The baby octopus a la plancha with potatoes was created by Restaurant Iris chef Camron Razavi. The restaurant recently renovated its space, and now offers a seated bar area, rotating menu and new cocktails.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian) — The baby octopus a la plancha with potatoes was created by Restaurant Iris chef Camron Razavi. The restaurant recently renovated its space, and now offers a seated bar area, rotating menu and new cocktails. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

In April, Restaurant Iris turned 10 and in June, owner Kelly English shut it down for a complete re-do, the kind where walls get knocked down and menus tossed out. It was a gamble, a throw of the dice. Iris was beloved as it was and after my first visit, I wondered if the coin was going to land heads up.

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Jennifer Biggs

Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.

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