It’s pretend, but the COVID game is good practice at Muddy’s bakery
At Muddy’s Bake Shop, the COVID game is part of the new culture, as much a part of everyday work as a fire drill; it's part of preparation.
Jennifer Biggs
Food and Dining Editor
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
544 articles by Jennifer Biggs :
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August 2020
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Restaurateurs want faster COVID test turnaround
Restaurants are not required to close, but Deni Reilly and Erling Jensen say they feel they have no choice, that they are responsible for keeping their employees and guests safe and with quick results, they could reopen faster.
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July 2020
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Local bars must remain closed after second judge rules against them
Limited-service restaurants will remain closed, second federal judge has ruled, saying “sympathy cannot play a role” in the law.
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Judge McCalla rules against reopening bars
Bars will remain closed for now, Judge Jon P. McCalla rules in his order denying their request to reopen after being closed by the Health Department in early July.
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Independent restaurants ask Health Department for same-day employee testing
Small restaurants say they want their voices heard by the Shelby County Health Department when it comes to decisions that affect their business; send letter to director, Alisa Haushalter.
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Tour de LaForce: River Oaks sous chef makes art on canvas and plate
Sous chef Emily LaForce had many jobs before she found her home in the kitchen at River Oaks, but through them all, she’s always had a paintbrush in her hand.
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Cocozza closes for a week after COVID-19 exposure
Cocozza American Italian on South Main is the latest restaurant to close after an asymptomatic employee tested positive for COVID-19; it will reopen Aug. 4.
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Second set of bar plaintiffs goes to court against Health Department; no ruling issued
A second group of limited-service restaurant owners whose places were closed by a Health Department coronavirus directive spent a day in court seeking to reopen. As was the case with the first group that appeared in court last week, no ruling was issued.
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Erling’s closes for COVID; plans to reopen July 31
Erling Jensen: The Restaurant closed on Saturday, July 25, because of COVID-19 exposure, but employees are being tested and the plan is to reopen on Friday, July 31, and have some outdoor seating.
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New health directive puts restaurants on notice; could close most places on Beale
New Health Department directive has a few new rules for full-service restaurants and allows a check of food versus alcohol sales.
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St. Louis Church’s annual Hole in One has a new name, and it’s drive-thru only
St. Louis Church’s annual golf competition and festival was canceled (thanks, COVID), but some of the event's most popular food items will be available during a three-day drive-thru that starts Sunday.
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Most diners give information, but some resistant to contact tracing
Most diners are complying with Health Directive 8 and giving their names and numbers at restaurants, but Jiminy Cricket! Some just won’t do it.
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How do you upset three local celebs at one time? Take favorite dish off menu
Chicken tenders are off the menu at Houston’s and some folks are determined to find out why – and more importantly, to get them back.
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City paves the way for more outdoor restaurant dining
The city says restaurants can expand outdoors in private space right away and can expect cooperation if they have a good plan for expansion to sidewalks or even street seating.
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Two fancy burgers are back and another is paired with some local bourbon
Three ‘new’ burger specials around town are special ones indeed: One of them has been gone more than three times as long as it was served.
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Kelly starts Sunday pop-ups and hosts a fancy Iris dinner this weekend
Kelly and Jennifer talk a bit about what it’s like to be a restaurateur and a diner during COVID.
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The Rendezvous voluntarily closes its dining room
Citing spikes and a 'scary' environment because of COVID-19, the Rendezvous closed its dining room once again.
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Bars take their case to court; no ruling issued on Monday
Restaurants closed by the Health Department made their case for a temporary restraining order in federal court. An issue: Does COVID spread differently in a bar versus a restaurant?
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Fine dining at Iris is back, and I’m ready to eat well
After weeks of kid food and a vacation without restaurants, it's nice to be home, with a list of places to go and a work plan for the coming week.
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Porch & Parlor temporarily closed because of positive COVID-19 tests
Porch & Parlor closed after employees tested positive for COVID-19; owner says he'll reopen when it's safe.
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Contact tracing begins in restaurants
With contact tracing in restaurants starting today, you’ll need to give your name and number when you visit a local dining room.
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Lengthy list of bars to close at midnight; curbside will be allowed
The list of limited-service restaurants that close at midnight is lengthy; private clubs without a restaurant license will also be closed.
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Muddy’s is peddling Plain Jane and Prozac again; you just have to pre-order
Kat Gordon is back at Muddy’s on Broad Avenue for pre-orders and plans to open the front of the shop soon for stage 2 of her reopening.
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My Favorite Things: Lobster Exotic at Elwood’s
Lobster Exotic is the new special sandwich at Elwood’s Shack and it’s a winner with tenderloin, lobster and Hollandaise.
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Talking ‘Barbecue Rich’ with Charlie Vergos
We talk about what he’s done, what’s coming up for him, and a little bit about his legendary grandfather.
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