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The Early Word: Storm survival stories; Tigers on a wave of wins
Seven local baristas make national news, we get an open-air tour of Liberty Park and we now know exactly which company is locating just north of Nike near Frayser.
Mary Cashiola
News Editor
Mary Cashiola is a Memphian with more than 10 years of experience in local journalism. She is also a non-runner who runs, a former ad agency copywriter, a practicing home cook and an aspiring efficiency expert.
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February 2022
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The Early WordThe Early Word: What could expedite MLGW repairs; Grizzlies choose their guys
A Memphis attorney’s federal appointment moves forward despite Blackburn, a baker plans to open on Union Avenue and even the number of COVID-19 briefings are decreasing.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A proposal for MLGW, JSU comes back, love and basketball
We’re seeing a “bare market” at area grocery stores, a former Shelby County Health Department staffer is suing and Tom Lee will be surrounding by heroes.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MLGW board terms expired; Memphis basketball is inspired
The airport lands a huge renovation project, state lawmakers focus on helping Memphis (but only Memphis) and insider insight into Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Talking Tee, trees and pandemic photography
Ja Morant’s father suits Memphis to a Tee, a shutterbug has a new exhibit at Crosstown Concourse and a popular Bartlett restaurant returns with even better croutons.
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March 2022
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Residency bills lack common ground, where to eat this week
The Senate race for District 31 seems to be heating up, Arlington takes another step toward a new Town Hall, and a health and beauty company plans to pretty up a building in Bartlett.
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May 2022
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Make Me a Memphian: Welcome to Memphis!
If you’re interested in Memphis and want a quick, but thorough overview, The Daily Memphian and its staffers are here to be your guides.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: WLOK gets second look, commission talks some cents
County looks to chop nine, a movement revisits Memphis on the way to D.C. and the Grizzlies get going.
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June 2023
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Table TalkTable Talk: Little Italy East is open but maybe give it a week
A Memphis chef’s nacho dessert was mentioned in Food Network Magazine, and a wine bar coming to Southaven has drinks on tap.
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July 2023
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Table TalkTable Talk: Tsunami celebrates 25, Rendezvous returns with a ‘90s vibe
Plus, The Lobbyist in Downtown Memphis opens its new patio, and a micro-grocery store opens in Raleigh.
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FoodTable Talk: Trouble at Holiday Ham and a to-go trend
The parent company — Holiday Ham Holdings LLC, which also includes Pimentos Burgers, Bar & Grill — filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Meanwhile, other restaurants are focusing on the to-go sector.
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Table TalkTable Talk: A second 901 Hot Pot and a new restaurant writer
Another popular restaurant is headed to East Memphis, and we’ve got a new restaurant reporter.
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August 2023
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Table TalkTable Talk: What’s the spiciest dish in Memphis?
We’re under an excessive heat warning, and the best idea might be to fight fire with fire.
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October 2023
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Table TalkTable Talk: National Taco Day, Oktoberfest and other things to celebrate
Tacos, beer and keg relay racing — it’s time to celebrate fall.
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December 2023
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South Memphis In from the cold: TVA shows off Allen Plant improvements
Following last year’s Winter Storm Elliott and mandatory, rolling blackouts, the TVA has invested about $123 million to prepare its equipment for extreme weather.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Seessel’s Chess Pie
The chess pie is another favorite from Art Seessel’s and Jennifer Biggs’ initial list of the recipes they knew you wanted.
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Table TalkTable Talk: When your tradition is tamales — or oysters, shrimp etouffe or beef fondue
A brief encounter with law enforcement helps create a new holiday tradition for the author.
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February 2024
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Food News City Silo is moving to larger East Memphis space
“The former Cosmic Coconut space, where it all began, will always hold a special place in our hearts,” City Silo’s co-owner said.
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Arts & Culture Vernon Davis, Vivica A. Fox movie set to film in Memphis
The film is the first screenplay from a native Memphian and a former member of the Grizzlies.
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March 2024
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Food News Local coffee roaster wins international blind taste test
“To do the Forward Lottery, you buy a ticket and they don’t tell you anything about the coffee. I don’t know the origin, the processing or anything. You roast it and then you ship it back to them by a certain due date.”
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Downtown Boycott Coffee to add Downtown delivery
“We get calls from Grubhub and Uber to add this on, and it’s hard to justify a customer paying the fee for one drink,” said one of Boycott Coffee’s co-owners. “It’s also hard to trust the drink is going to get there safe and sound.”
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August 2024
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High spirits in East Memphis
It was no line, no waiting at One City Church in East Memphis Thursday, Aug. 1, and poll workers were in a jovial mood around 8:15 a.m.
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September 2024
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Table TalkTable Talk: A day for cheeseburgers
Americans are eating double the amount of cheese they did in 1975. Pizza is undoubtedly one of the culprits, but don’t count out the humble cheeseburger.
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October 2024
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: JoJo’s Pumpkin Spice Latte
Need more pumpkin spice in your life? JoJo’s Espresso shares how to make your own pumpkin spice coffee syrup.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert with Stacey Greenberg
Greenberg is the editor of Edible Memphis, leading the dive into every meal of the day in the publication’s each four issues this year.
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