Street Food: Hot and spicy cuisine makes the scene
Chile Verde has been an East Memphis staple since before the more recent boom in local food truck options. (Chris Herrington/The Daily Memphian)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
Street Food checks in on local food trucks old and new, with finds including Thai catfish and “street taco” hot wings.
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