Nick Vergos leaves larger legacy than barbecue
The middle child of Anastasia and Charlie Vergos, who founded the Rendezvous 71 years ago, Nick Vergos grew up in the family business, most recently running the restaurant's Downtown shipping operation.
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.
There are 1348 articles by Jennifer Biggs :
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September 2019
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Food Kitchen Talk: Feast & Graze
Cristina McCarter of Feast & Graze gives us tips on how to put together a cheese and charcuterie board at home.
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Food Friends say goodbye to beloved Memphian Nick Vergos
Vergos played golf with John Daly and fished with Bill Dance, shot pool with Minnesota Fats and picked guitar with Chet Akins. “Nick was one cool dude,” said his friend Jack Sammons.
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Food Soccer City opens Sept. 9; Geoff and Jennifer go tailgating
Jennifer visits Soccer City at the site of the former Jim’s Place East, and she and Geoff Calkins drop by Tiger Lane.
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Reviews My Favorite Things: Beef carpaccio
Sweet Grass serves up a mean plate of beef carpaccio, a carnivorous pleasure for those who think rare is overcooked.
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Food Bar Talk: Belle Tavern
Cherry limeade gets a grown-up spin with the addition of bourbon at Belle Tavern.
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Food New Eats: Moondance Grill
Moondance Grill opens in Germantown and serves up American classics such as steak and shrimp, pours solid cocktails and has a nice wine list.
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Food P.O. Press in Collierville closes
Popular Collierville restaurant P.O. Press Public House & Provisions has closed because of a breakdown in negotiations over building repairs, chef says.
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Food Today & Always vegan café ceases lunch and dinner service
Crosstown Arts’ Today & Always restaurant has closed, but will continue to serve coffee and pastries and provide meeting space.
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Food New Eats: Fox Ridge Pizza & Grill
Fox Ridge Pizza & Grill joins the Brookhaven Circle restaurant lineup.
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Food News Memphis Food & Wine Fest back with big outdoor event
Memphis Food & Wine Festival brings top-notch local and national talent together for a big party with creative food and excellent wine.
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Recipes Kitchen Talk: Jose Gutierrez
Kitchen Talk shows you how to make fried chicken, French style, with French chef Jose Gutierrez.
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FoodTicer, Hudman give Bishop’s menu a practice run at The Gray Canary
Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman served a French dinner to a sold-out crowd and proved they’re ready for Bishop, their new French brasserie coming the Central Station Hotel.
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Food Biggs: List of upcoming food events continues to grow
More events are announced for the rest of this month and we give you a taste of what’s to come in October.
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Reviews $10 Deal: Valle’s Italian Rebel
Valle’s Italian Rebel only serves lunch and only during the week, but almost everything on the menu costs less than $10.
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Food The Memphis vegetable plate: As Southern as sweet tea
The Southern Vegetable plate might not be the best choice for your waistline, but you can't beat it for feeding your soul, especially when the veggies are local and fresh.
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Food Biggs: Elwood’s and Sweet Grass making changes in Cooper-Young
Two restaurants in Cooper-Young make changes; new chef joins lineup at Memphis Food & Wine Festival.
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October 2019
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Food Sunday supper and other changes for Restaurant Iris and The Second Line
The Second Line will change lunch service and Restaurant Iris will add brunch and Sunday suppers this month.
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Business Memphis Made makes its way to the Edge District
Memphis Made will join friends at High Cotton in the Edge District when its second brewery opens next year.
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Food Kitchen Talk: Wally Joe
Wally Joe shows us how to make shrimp toast that becomes an elegant appetizer after a quick saute and a simple garnish.
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Food Caritas Village in search of new leader
Veteran Memphis restaurateur Mac Edwards, Caritas Village executive director for 18 months, was let go on Tuesday.
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Food New Eats: Let It Fly
Mike Miller’s Let It Fly might be a sports bar, but the menu, with some help from restaurateur Melissa Cookston, is a cut above.
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Food Mac Edwards wishes the best for Caritas; upcoming events
Mac Edwards wishes the best for Caritas Village and says interim executive director Kristin McMillin would've been his choice as successor.
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ReviewsNew Eats: Momma’s Roadhouse
Momma’s Roadhouse in the former Dirty Crow serves up burgers and sandwiches just before you cross the old bridge.
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Recipes Recipe of the week: David’s chili
This is weekend chili, not a pot of this and that you throw together after work. But it's worth the trouble, and we have tips if you want to adapt it for a Tuesday night.
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