Hey, Momma! Dive bar undergoing renovations before reopening
After the Hernando DeSoto Bridge shut down shut it down, the ‘diner and dive at Highway 55’ has new booths, a big new kitchen and a new patio that will seat 100.
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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April 2022
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Public Safety Lafayette’s chef killed in altercation on Sam Cooper
Jody Moyt, chef at Lafayette’s, was killed after a traffic run-in; another restaurant server has been charged with second-degree murder.
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East Memphis Half Shell to stay put through coming development
The restaurant has been at Poplar and Mendenhall since 1983 and will stay where it is despite demolition of the east side of Williamsburg Village.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Parties are hard, Cooper-Young is changing, and East Memphis is booming
Have you thrown a big party since COVID? I was out of practice and it was hard; Williamsburg Village in East Memphis keeps hopping; and Cooper-Young is getting bigger and badder.
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Food New Eats: Tenero Café & Butcher makes the cut
Tenero Café & Butcher is bringing a taste of the Midwest to Memphis.
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Food News Area’s second Big Bad Breakfast coming to Cooper-Young
With the purchase of two corners in Cooper-Young, John Currence has plans to build a Big Bad Breakfast for Midtowners.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Torta de Merengue
Torta de Merengue is so simple to make; all you need is a mixer (or a strong arm) to impress your guests.
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May 2022
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Food Frost bakery opens third Shelby County location
“I only live about a mile from here,” said one opening day customer. “I could walk. In fact, I probably should walk.”
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Food ‘World’s first immersive mashed potato’ experience coming to Memphis
Idahoan mashed potatoes are back in Memphis, but don’t expect them in your mailbox this time around.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Weird food combos, Frost’s third and the potatoes return
An accidental hot sauce douse prompts a culinary epiphany for a friend — and a question for you.
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Food News Mulan’s Co-Yo lease is month-to-month but they hope to stay longer
“We’re not out to get the little guy. We all used to be the little guy,” said John Currence, owner of Big Bad Breakfast, the restaurant he announced last month would open in Mulan’s space.
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Food Blues City hand-rolls bagels, right to your front door
A former dancer and muffin maker is now delivering bagels, from plain to poppy seed, to the eastern part of Shelby County.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Grisanti’s Baked Manicotti
Cooking for mom? Chances are good she and everyone else would like a big pan of Grisanti’s baked manicotti.
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Table TalkTable Talk: COVID comes calling; BBQ is back; new pizzeria in East Memphis
A restaurant closes due to COVID. But the show goes on at Liberty Park where Memphis in May’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is back.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Big Bob Gibson Cornbread Salad
Cornbread salad is a staple at the Big Bob Gibson family supper during the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and a great addition to your summer picnics and cookouts.
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Arts & Culture Liberty Park or Tom Lee Park? Folks are split on where they want Memphis in May
After a month at Liberty Park, some folks think it would be a fine permanent home for Memphis in May. Others are ready to be back on the river, which MIM president Jim Holt says is where they’ll be in 2023.
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Spirit of Memphis Belle Tavern reopens with familiar face behind the bar
“The best bartender in Memphis” is now slinging drinks Downtown.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Barbecue is a wrap, more ice cream and a 7,000-calorie fudge
Barbecue fest wraps up for the year, COVID is over me, and wha?? Fudge with 7,000 calories?
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Food News Everybody say opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns in a big way
Some favorites missing from last fall’s smaller festival — gyros, lamb chops — are back, alongside 28,000 cookies, music, dancing and more.
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City of Memphis Memphis in May returns Downtown for final 2022 event
The May 28 Great American River Run will pass the Orpheum, the National Civil Rights Museum and FedExForum and includes a great view of the river.
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Sound Bites This is for sure: Everyone wants Memphis in May in a park
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk it over: Memphis in May is headed back to Tom Lee Park, but some people like Liberty Park better.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: La Patisserie’s Marquise au Chocolat cake
Plus, a bonus flourless chocolate cake to satisfy a reader request. Yes, today’s recipe exchange is two recipes for the price of one.
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Sound Bites It’s time to fire up the grill and drag out the ice cream machine
On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about some of their favorite summer foods and what’s good on the grill and what’s not.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Memorial Day brings family and food, and the heat is on
With Memorial Day here, it’s time to start cooking summer favorites; Flame MaLaTang brings the heat to Midtown; and it was a great year for the Memphis Greek Festival.
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Food News Cocozza comes to Harbor Town, brunch leaves The Majestic Grille
Deni and Patrick Reilly will open Cocozza in Harbor Town this fall, and June 5 is your last chance to grab weekend brunch at The Majestic Grille.
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