Memphis coffee company nominated for global roaster award
The Heights area roaster is only one of two U.S. companies nominated.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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January 2024
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DowntownBiscuits and Jams second location opening Downtown
The latest location of popular Bartlett restaurant has the potential to bring the restaurant to hotels across the U.S.
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Food NewsFeast & Graze’s owner to operate Brooks Museum cafe
The Brooks Museum recently terminated its relationship with its previous cafe operator, Loaf, after an unsanctioned fundraising event for a Palestinian relief fund.
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Food News Lobbyist to host six-course anniversary dinner
Owner Jimmy Gentry says the past year has been a ‘mixed bag’ for his Downtown restaurant.
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North MississippiIn first role as executive chef, Amber Carr makes name for herself
When Stafford and Christy Houston purchased the Bonne Terre property in Nesbit, Mississippi, they knew they needed someone special to run the steakhouse at the inn and event venue.
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Food News Honduran immigrant named restaurateur of the year
Almost three decades after he came to the U.S., Marco Puerto said it’s a “privilege and honor to be able to accomplish the American dream.”
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Food NewsPhillip Ashley Chocolates becoming more exclusive
The Memphis-based chocolatier is leaning even more into luxury and ceasing individual chocolate sales except for special holidays.
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Food NewsDowntown’s Cheesecake Corner moves in with Fannie Lou’s
Chicken and waffles and cheesecake are now all together at Fannie Lou’s.
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MidtownFilling the frame: Family continues father’s legacy of art
Danny Bubnick passed away in 2018, and his family has made it a priority to continue his mission at Midtown Framer and Art.
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December 2023
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Food News Memphis restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
After more than a decade away from Memphis, Guy Fieri’s popular Food Network show returned to the Bluff City — and Whitehaven’s Trap Fusion is already feeling the effects.
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DowntownWesty’s owner, local brewmaster bringing Goldcrest 51 back
Memphis’ original lager, the flagship beer of the old Tennessee Brewing Co., is coming back and may be available by the end of January.
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Food NewsEdge Alley owner reveals why he closed restaurant on ‘high note’
Owner/chef Tim Barker also talks about what’s next for him.
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Food NewsLocal restaurants worry about ‘seismic shift’ within industry
A federal trade proposal would prevent restaurateurs from charging delivery fees, auto gratuities and credit card processing fees.
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Food News Brooks Museum and Loaf, Cxffeeblack parting ways over fundraising dinner
The restaurant’s contract with the museum was terminated after it planned a dinner benefiting a Palestinian relief fund. Loaf will close the case inside the Brooks early next year.
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Food NewsTake ‘Another Sip’ — new coffee shop opens Downtown
A veteran hospitality worker recently opened a new coffee shop Downtown.
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Neighborhoods Edge Alley closing after nearly seven years
Customers who want to go to Edge Alley just one more time only have a few days to do so.
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Food News New cat-themed coffee shop having a meow-ment
Love cats and coffee? Christian Brothers University student Sahra Hernandez has just the place for you, on Summer Avenue.
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Food News New cocktail bar opens inside Black Lodge
Black Lodge’s new cocktail bar serves classic cocktails with an old-Hollywood vibe.
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November 2023
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Food NewsTeam behind Rise in Germantown purchases Rock N’ Roll Sushi
The two rock ‘n’ roll themed sushi restaurants, one near Wolfchase Galleria and the other in Germantown, are getting upgrades for “improved customer service, a new layout and a new look.”
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FoodFormer private chef for rich and famous finds home at SOB East
A native French chef puts his spin on the menu at SOB East.
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MidtownCooper House’s ‘project’ is brewing small-batch beers
An economics professor at Mississippi State University has turned his hobby into a Cooper-Young business, joining an ever-growing group of local brewers.
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Food News Grind City Coffee Xpo wants to educate — and caffeinate
When the Grind City Coffee Xpo began in 2018, it included eight coffee vendors, which was nearly everyone in town. Since then, the local coffee scene has blown up.
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Food NewsEvergreen Grill to open in former Cafe Society space
“The space has been such a landmark here,” said one of the restaurant’s new owners. “It’s exciting to be able to take the space and do something different.”
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October 2023
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Midtown Public Bistro now open in Midtown
In addition to offering a classic American menu chock-full of comfort foods, The Public Bistro also plans to focus on notable cocktails — with a twist.
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Food NewsAfter closing one location, Belly Acres expands offerings at another
As Belly Acres focuses on its East Memphis and forthcoming Southaven location, it’s looking to breakfast and “ultimate Belly shakes.”
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