Bar Talk: The Peabody Lobby Bar
The John Collins is the official 150th anniversary drink at The Peabody, available in the Lobby Bar or any bar at the historic hotel.
Jennifer Biggs
Food and Dining Editor
48 recent articles by Jennifer Biggs:
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April 2019
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New Dinstuhl's bunny emerges from vintage mold
Mary Harvey Gurley's collection of antique chocolate molds included one that struck a professional candy maker's fancy. It will go into mass production as Dinstuhl's "official" bunny next year.
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Bread from DoubleDutch Bakery: small batches in high demand
These carefully crafted loaves were a bit of a secret, a treat for close friends, until Alan McCoy established the DoubleDutch Bakery.
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Sage offers solid standards and inventive twists on popular dishes
Chef Elijah Townsend is cooking up creative takes on popular dishes at his South Main restaurant, Sage.
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Bar Talk: Ancho & Lefty at Bar 409
This drink has a number of ingredients but comes together quickly. There's just a small amount of Spanish vermouth, but you'll miss a rich note if you leave it out.
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$10 Deal: La Llamarada
La Llamarada on Summer Avenue serves whatever mama feels like cooking that day, and you’re going to like it.
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Phillip Ashley Chocolates opens 'chocolate cafe' Saturday
Phillip Ashley Chocolates hosts grand opening on Saturday and a slew of other events are also going on around town that day; register for April lunch.
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New Asia delivers authenticity in the heart of Germantown
New Asia in Germantown offers fresh and authentic Chinese food, but you need to know your way around the red menu to really appreciate it.
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Bar Talk: Next Door
Strong rye, honey gastrique and a boatload of bitters make Nick Lumpkin's Rye Time cocktail a fun riff on a whiskey sour.
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Tops Bar-B-Q has new local owners
Tops Bar-B-Q has sold but will remain in the hands of locals, including Tiger Bryant of Soul Fish and Young Avenue Deli.
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My Favorite Things: Banh xeo
Banh xeo is a Vietnamese pancake full of savory morsels and the best one in town is made at Phuong Long – unless you can tell me where to find a better one.
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Biggs: Fino’s still opening soon, but not this week
Fino's opening date is delayed but the Italian deli in Midtown should be up and running in a month or so; sign up for April Destination: Delicious events.
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March 2019
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Soul Fish cooks thin and crispy to make us fat and happy
The catfish is as good as ever at Soul Fish, but thin and crispy is on the menu and once you try it, you might forget about the regular fillets.
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Bar Talk: Alchemy's Pimm's Cup
At Alchemy, bartenders riff on a traditional Pimm’s Cup, but before they mix it, they make their own Pimm’s No. 1 Cup liqueur.
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Ticer and Hudman headed back to Chicago for James Beard awards
Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman have made the cut for the fifth time and are headed to Chicago again for the James Beard Foundation Award ceremony.
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Meitzler takes over kitchen at The Vault
Veteran chef Derk Meitzler has taken over at The Vault and plans to start changing the menu right away; old Harry's favorites are promised.
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$10 Deal: Rawk'n Grub
The Patti La Mellte at Rawk’n Grub is one of many over-the-top sandwiches and burgers that chef Steph Cook serves from a gas station at Summer and Highland.
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Biggs: Mardi Gras has reopened with fast-casual service
Mardi Gras in Crosstown has reopened after staffing issues caused it to shut down earlier this month; get tickets for upcoming events.
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National Chip & Dip Day is Saturday; try these in Memphis
Pancho's might be the best known dip in Memphis, but there are others to add to your list for National Chip & Dip Day coming up Saturday.
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Memphis watering holes need your votes in Garden & Gun's bar bracket
Alex's Tavern and Earnestine and Hazel's are in "Garden & Gun's" Best Southern Bars brackets and they both need your vote to advance to the next round.
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Mardi Gras is closed but plans to reopen in some fashion
Mardi Gras restaurant is closed but owner Penny Henderson plans to reopen it in a simpler fashion.
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Bar Talk: Tsunami
The Gardener's Daughter is a simple cocktail with three ingredients, a garnish and a name that stymies Tsunami owner Ben Smith.
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Sweet Lala's sweetens life in East Memphis
Sweet Lala's Bakery opens in East Memphis on Thursday, bringing cookies baked for juvenile justice to the popular corner of Ridgeway and Poplar.
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Biggs: Dave Krog announces new restaurant on Brookhaven Circle
Dave and Amanda Krog plan to open Dory, a “polished casual” restaurant, on Brookhaven Circle this fall; Sweet Magnolia is opening two Memphis retail locations.
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Raven & Lily finds new home for its fine food in Collierville
Raven & Lily offers comfortable but slightly elevated fare in Collierville, having left its original digs in Oakland late in the summer.
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Bar Talk: Irish coffee at Celtic Crossing
Irish whiskey is an easy drink to make, a classic with a nice history and a loyal following in San Francisco.
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New Eats: Checking out Cousins Maine Lobster
Cousins Maine Lobster draws crowds like lobster draws butter; here's a rundown of our first visit to the new food truck.
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Biggs: New restaurant going in corner spot in Cooper Young
Margaritas will open at the corner of Cooper and Young in the next few months, and it’s time to register for the March Destination: Delicious lunch.
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Bar Talk: The Second Line
A refreshing cocktail at The Second Line gets a winter touch with a splash of cinnamon syrup; make it as is now and omit the cinnamon in the summer.
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Destination: Delicious Podcast: Caritas is the heart of Binghampton
Mac Edwards talks with Jennifer Biggs about his journey from restaurateur to executive director of Caritas Village in Binghampton.
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Biggs: Irish whiskey and St. Patrick's Day means party time
The Irish Whiskey Extravaganza at Celtic Crossing features 40 selections plus Irish food, entertainment and whiskey experts to help you find the right one for you.
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Fino's in Midtown will reopen in April
Fino's in Midtown will reopen under the leadership of chef Kelly English, owner of Restaurant Iris and The Second Line.
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Caritas Village fills bellies and nourishes community
Mac Edwards is leading Caritas Village and has brought recipes from his former restaurants with him to the community center in Binghampton.
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February 2019
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Bar Talk: Edge Alley
You can try a version of Edge Alley's Turmeric Tonic at home, using an adaptation of the Golden Tea recipe widely ballyhooed as a health miracle.
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Beard Semifinals: Andy and Michael are up again
Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman have been nominated once again in the semifinalist round for a James Beard Best Chef: Southeast award.
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Made by Memphians: Franco's Italian Kitchen
Franco's Italian Kitchen products are in small groceries, markets and restaurants all around town, and owner Franco Contaldo holds house cooking parties, too.
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Biggs: Cousins Maine Lobster is the new truck in town
Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing a food truck to town that will give Memphians a taste of a New England lobster boil, and Destination: Delicious has your March events ready.
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Biggs: Hot fire, authentic ingredients key to pizza at Elemento
It took a little while to get it together, but Elemento Neapolitan Pizza in Crosstown is turning out plenty of good pizzas and is adding panuzzo to the menu.
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Bar Talk: River Oaks Restaurant
Rum and Grand Marnier change the flavor of a classic cocktail; see how a Sidecar holds up to the update at River Oaks Restaurant.
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Biggs: This king cake is worth the trouble, but we have a hack if you want it
A decadent Bananas Foster king cake is no doubt a lot of trouble, but one taste of this showstopper will prove that sometimes you have to dirty some pans to make a kitchen masterpiece.
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My Favorite Things: Folk's Folly
The gourmet prime burger and shoestring fries are a feast at the coziest steakhouse in town, but the burger is served only in the lounge on weekends at Folk's Folly.
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There's smoke in the eastern sky: Collierville Commissary opens Monday
Collierville Commissary opens on Monday, serving up all the dishes from the Germantown Commissary in a space almost three times the size.
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My Favorite Things: Alex's Greek Burger
After 65 years and hundreds of thousands of burgers, it's easy to get it right. At Alex's Tavern, the burger hits the spot every time.
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Biggs: Restaurant weeks starting and Destination: Delicious events coming
Two restaurant weeks on tap, including Orange Mound Black Restaurant Week, which starts Monday, Feb. 11. And it’s time to get tickets for the next Destination: Delicious lunch.
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Bar Talk: Interim
Rosemary simple syrup and grapefruit juice make for an easy drinking cocktail or a pitcher perfect for the fridge on vacation.
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Soup Sunday is back for its 30th year
Soup Sunday is in its 30th year, still serving up hot bowls of soup and plenty more to benefit the programs and the children of Youth Villages.
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Tandem Restaurant Partners plans to help old places and open new ones
Newly formed company Tandem Restaurant Partners will open new restaurants and help out existing ones that need money or manpower to succeed.
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New Eats: Lucky Cat Ramen
Lucky Cat Ramen makes a mean bowl of its namesake soup, but don’t overlook the rice bowls when you make a visit to the restaurant in its new spot on Broad Avenue.
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