Table Talk: Missing Houston’s and searching for meaning
The big news last week was the closing of Houston’s restaurant. (Jennifer Chandler/The Daily Memphian)
I can still remember when Houston’s opened.
Yes, I just admitted how old I am!
I was in junior high school, and my friends and I would often have our parents drop us off at the East Memphis restaurant for a meal. My orders back then were either the club salad topped with those famous chicken tenders, a hickory burger or a club sandwich. A spinach and artichoke dip always started the meal, and a five-nut brownie a la mode or an apple cobbler ended it.
Topics
Houston's Restaurant Magnolia & May Memphis Made Brewing Co. The Archives Subscriber Only2025 is almost over. Now is the time to support your trusted local news source.
Will you help us reach more Memphians with quality, in-depth local news? Make a fully tax-deductible donation or other contribution to The Daily Memphian, a 501(c)3 nonprofit news organization, today.
Thank you for keeping up with what’s happening in Memphis. Thank you for investing in our community’s trusted local news source.
Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
Comments
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.