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Westy’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.
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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December 2023
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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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Food NewsThe tipping point: More restaurants adding auto gratuities
Some local restaurants have added service fees to attract and retain quality workers.
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NeighborhoodsAt Alex’s, ‘tavern-keeper’ Rocky believes in good food, good music and treating people right
Early on, people were skeptical of Alex’s having much success on the pie-shaped corner of Jackson and Lyndale avenues. But a little advice from restaurateur Charlie Vergos proved to be true.
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City of Memphis Brooks Museum to change name
The current building in Overton Park will continue to be known as the Brooks Museum of Art while it’s still occupied, but the name of the new Downtown location will be more Memphis-focused.
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September 2023
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Food News901 Hot Pot to expand current location, open second spot
The 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ opened in March in Bartlett and is ready for an expansion. Plus, a second location in East Memphis is in the works.
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Food News With exchange program, Cxffeeblack is taking baristas to coffee’s African roots
Memphis coffee trailblazers Cxffeeblack are returning to the brew’s African origins and taking others with them through their new Barista Exchange Program.
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Downtown Brooks Museum reveals details for rooftop park at Downtown location
Amid a battle over public use of the river bluff, the Brooks Museum announced new details of a proposed open rooftop park at its planned Downtown location.
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Food News Majestic leans into elegance as it relaunches Sunday brunch
In addition to bringing back its “Ultimate Weekend Brunch” on Sundays, The Majestic Grille is also debuting Sunday Roast as it reopens for service seven days of the week.
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FoodEast Memphis breakfast/lunch spot invites customers to ‘perch’ a while
“Perch is like my own little personal Cheers,” said restaurant owner and longtime caterer Ragan Oglesby-Phillips.
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Food NewsCollierville senior living center serves up fine dining
The Farms at Bailey Station, which hired the former executive chef at Limelight, operatives five eateries that they plan to eventually open to the general public.
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August 2023
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Food News Knifebird owner to open new restaurant in former Sweet Grass space
Owner Kate Ashby said the new Public Bistro in Midtown will be as if Houston’s and Huey’s had a baby.
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