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?
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.
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Food NewsFine 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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Food News 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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Food News 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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Food NewsLengthy 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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FoodMuddy’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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ReviewsMy 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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Sound BitesTalking ‘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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Food News High Point Grocery purchased by Cash Saver owner
The small neighborhood grocery store has been purchased by Cash Saver CEO Rick James, who used to make calls there when he worked for Malone & Hyde.
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ReviewsRiver Oaks has reopened and Gutierrez is as good as ever
River Oaks Restaurant has reopened and chef/owner José Gutierrez is relaxed, his food is excellent and the restaurant as comfortable and welcoming as ever.
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Food NewsIt was a 14-year Interim, but SOBeast is moving in the storied East Memphis spot
Ed and Britney Cabigao are opening a second location of SOB, called SOBeast, in the location on Sanderlin that has been home to a host of chefs at Interim.
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Food News‘Barbecue Rich’ is Charlie Vergos’ new comedy album
Charlie Vergos has released his first comedy album and was No. 1 on iTunes until Weird Al knocked him down a spot.
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June 2020
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Food News Pronto Pups, gone since the Liberty Bowl, are back for a few days
The Pronto Pup truck is out this week at Dixie Pickers, cooking up the hot dog and fried dough staple that’s been a carnival best seller for about 75 years.
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ReviewsBeauty Shop reopens with old favorites, new standouts
The Beauty Shop is back and better than ever, with some new menu items to go along with some of chef/owner Karen Carrier's classics.
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Food NewsPatio guide: 100-plus choices for outdoor dining, drinking during COVID
Eating dinner outside is a pleasure, but it does get really hot here. Still: Sweaty or COVID? Flies or COVID? I know my answer. I think it’s your answer too, because so many of you have asked me where you can eat outdoors. Here's a guide.
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Sound BitesOutdoor dining around town
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington catch up after Chris’s family vacation and talk about patios and porches for outdoor dining around town.
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Sound BitesThe pared-down dining room
Small restaurants have to rely on customers to show up on time when they make a reservation, and that’s never been more critical than it is now with occupancy cut about in half because of social distancing.
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Food News We visited 25+ groceries and here’s what we found
Most grocery stores do a decent job complying with Health Department regulations to address the pandemic, but only one gets 100% and it's Costco, which requires a membership.
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Arts & Culture Memphis in May cancels fall events
Memphis in May has canceled the 2020 Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
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Food Las Delicias on Park temporarily closed for COVID tests
The popular Mexican restaurant has closed for the time being because two employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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Food Russ Graham removed from Flight Restaurant Group
Co-owner of Flight Restaurant Group is out after allegations of racial discrimination and sexual harassment.
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Food Removing occupancy restriction has no effect, restaurateurs say
Restaurant occupancy restriction is lifted with new directive, but social distancing remains the same; restaurateurs say nothing will change.
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Reviews Restaurants: Round Two at India Palace
In lieu of a buffet, India Palace is serving food thali style, and is giving customers masks if they arrive without one.
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Food News We visited 50 restaurants to see who’s following the rules
On 50 restaurant visits, we spotted 51 violations, the majority having to do with employees not wearing masks or wearing them improperly.
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Reviews Fine and fun dining is back: Erling’s reopens with a bigger, better bar
Erling’s has reopened with an expanded bar, a new bar menu and happily, most everything else has remained the same.
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