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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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Learn the indigenous history of coffee, frolic in spring blooms at Memphis Botanic Garden and hunt for Easter eggs at the Dixon.
Brandon Clarke “knew it was going to be a lengthy road,” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said. “It’s a product of just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. ... He deserves this opportunity.”
This week on Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington dined on pastries from Crosstown’s Lucy J’s Bakery and dished on some recent local food news.
Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note.
By the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets had put 40 points on the board, 16 of them from once and perhaps future MVP Nikola Jokic. Box score: Nuggets 123, Grizzlies 103 Grizzlies Insider: Status upgrade indicates Brandon Clarke’s return is imminentRelated stories:
At Cole Jeanes’ Kinfolk restaurant, he’s blended the seemingly divergent influences of Japan and the American South on the menu and in his mind. For him, they are in culinary harmony.
This week, sci-fi fans unite at Mid-South Con, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd share a stage and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra gets cosmic with Pink Floyd.
The Warriors scored the last 10 points of the first half and the first 12 points of the second half to pull away for a 137-116 win.Related story:
When the Grizzlies dealt both Steven Adams and Xavier Tillman Sr. at February’s trade deadline, it was assumed offseason focus would turn to a now big hole at the big-man spot.
On this “Sound Bites,” Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington highlight a few favorites from the Black Restaurant Week slate and go deep on where they’d eat and where they’d send visitors within walking distance of FedExForum.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Desmond Bane, GG Jackson’s future and the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Grizzlies vs. Thunder wasn’t the playoff-race battle once expected. Instead, it was a tantalizing preview of coming attractions, with potential lessons for Memphis’ future.
Desmond Bane returned to the Memphis Grizzlies’ lineup on Saturday night, March 16, after a more than two-month absence due to an ankle sprain.Related story:
This week, an old Young Avenue Deli staple gets the band back together, Scarface offers a look behind the Tiny Desk and you can read books in silence at Novel.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ options for two-way players next season and the expected return of Desmond Bane.
Last week, Muddy’s Bake Shop celebrated its “Sweet Sixteen,” and Chris Herrington talked to the owner about the evolution of the Memphis institution. This week, he and Holly Whitfield discuss some different angles of that story.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which players they find the most interesting the rest of the way for the Memphis Grizzlies.
This week, Hayley Arceneaux talks about her space trip, Beto O’Rourke signs books and Crosstown celebrates Nintendo’s Mario franchise.
On Monday night in Brooklyn, New York, Taylor Jenkins went where only one other Memphis Grizzlies coach has gone before: to a 200th regular-season win. Grizzlies’ Derrick Rose, Ziaire Williams both out for several weeksRelated story:
This weekend, the Memphis Grizzlies will play their 60th game of the season, and that means it’s time for a quarterly Grizzlies Mailbag. Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. approaches requirement for postseason honorsRelated story:
This week, Joyce Cobb kicks off “5 Fridays of Jazz,” crafters swap supplies at Five in One Social Club and comedian Pete Davidson makes a stop at Minglewood.
On her business’ fourth Leap Day, Muddy’s owner Kat Gordon doesn’t turn to entities that have expanded broadly for inspiration but instead looks to those businesses that have dug deep roots.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ latest roster moves, GG Jackson and how challenging it is to remain patient until the end of the season.
This week’s column offers a fistful of quick observations on recent on-court trends that have at least some relevance going forward.
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share ideas for the All-Star game and discuss the outlook for the rest of the regular season.