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.
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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March 2019
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Reviews $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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Food 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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Reviews 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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Food 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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Food News 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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Food 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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Food News 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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Food 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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Reviews 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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Recipes 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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Reviews 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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Food 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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Reviews 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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Podcasts 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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Food 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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Food News 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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Reviews 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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Recipes 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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Food News 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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Food News 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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Food 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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Reviews 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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Recipes 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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Food 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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