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Mexican hibachi? Mount Moriah food truck carves out (and grills) its own niche
Alnova XV owner Luis Rivas blends Mexican spices and recipes with the techniques he learned from working at Japanese restaurants.
Joshua Carlucci
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Food News New kitchen makes Crosstown Brewing more like ‘home’
The cofounder of Crosstown Brewing Co. said the brewery’s new kitchen and menu items have been pivotal to keeping its customers happier, longer.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Banh mi at Mochi & Mi
All the bánh mì at Mochi & Mi are under $10, and they’re just as big — if not bigger — than any other restaurant’s in town. They’re also better.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Savory and sweet breakfasts at Biscuits and Jams
Never would Joshua Carlucci think to combine mushrooms and a blueberry waffle, but the result made him question why he hasn’t done so before. Plus, challah French toast makes another appearance.
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$10 Deals$10 Deal: Shared plates at Andalusia to beat the heat
In heat like this, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as Mediterranean food. And few scratch the itch quite like Andalusia in East Memphis.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Monarca’s lime, pistachio and chili mango paletas
Today’s $10 Deal starts with a question: If you were a popsicle, what type of popsicle would you be?
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July 2024
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Mr. Rusty’s Italian beef
I got my Italian beef sandwich the only way I know how: hot and dipped. It may or may not sound sexy to you, but this is actual Italian beef terminology. Before you order one, let’s talk about the lingo.
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Dining GuidesMemphis Pizza Guide: Restaurants with good pizza
As odd as it might be to contemplate, everyone doesn’t always want pizza. In this installment of our Memphis guide, we present those more general restaurants where you can find good pizza alongside a broader menu.
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Food NewsMemphis Pizza Guide: Classic pizza parlors
A survey recently said Memphis pizza wasn’t very good. But that isn’t true. Over the next few days, we’ll bring you a list of the local places we love and a lot of very good pizza.
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Food NewsMemphis Pizza Guide: Local chains and by-the-slice counters
In this installment of our Memphis Pizza Guide, we tip our caps to the chains, including a few that didn’t originate locally, while also stopping for a slice (or two) at some of the New York-style pizza counters around town.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Mande Dibi delivers on the meat
“There have been moments in my life when my concept of barbecue is irrevocably altered henceforth. And that’s exactly what happened to me at Mande Dibi.”
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Here’s your sign to share pasta with someone at Tamboli’s
Enter Tamboli’s: an undeniably adorable restaurant with osteria-style Italian fare and a charming, albeit narrow, patio.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Sam’s Deli satisfies culinary explorers and picky eaters
Chicken 65 pizza goes big in the best possible way, combining local naan with tomato sauce, generous mozzarella, onion, spinach, chicken and mint chutney.
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August 2024
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Tom’s brisket sandwich is soft, moist and well-seasoned
Some of the best brisket — and brisket sandwiches, for that matter — Joshua Carlucci has ever had has been here in Memphis.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: A behemoth of a fish taco at Elwood’s Shack
While Elwood’s Shack might be small, its menu is mighty. And it’s a gold mine of $10 deals.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Taco Tuesdays at Louis Connelly’s
These tacos are served with your choice of beef, chicken, pork or veggies, cilantro, pico de gallo and — for a little extra — a side of queso.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: A hero of a Torta Cubana at La Palapa
If your obsession with finding a good Cuban sandwich is as unhealthy as Joshua Carlucci’s, you might know that Mexico has its own everything-but-the-kitchen-sink version of a Cubano.
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$10 Deals$10 Deal: Sen Trang’s bun cha gio noodle salad
Like all things Vietnamese, this noodle salad contrasts rich, savory, fatty flavors with the fresh, crunchy and bright.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: Lamb shank at Midtown’s StickEm
Ermyias Shiberou started the StickEm food truck in 2012 to serve various kebabs, but today’s $10 deal is the lamb, braised in a sweet, spicy and sticky sauce.
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September 2024
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$10 Deals$10 Deal: Bain’s smash burgers
Though Bain’s is known mostly for its Texas barbecue, you can find some delicious deals on the restaurant’s lesser-known sandwich menu.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: I Love Pho; do you?
I Love Pho recently opened, and while the simple beef noodle pho is the cheapest bowl of soup on the menu, you’d never guess it.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: To birria or not to birria at Taqueria Express #5?
The birria is tender and spicy, as it should be, and one cup of the fire-red broth is the perfect amount to dip three tacos. But, they also have California burritos.
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$10 Deals $10 Deal: In the old Ubee’s, an Indian restaurant rises
Masti doesn’t have the extensive range that you might find at longer-standing Indian restaurants, but the dishes on its menu are made very well.
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October 2024
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$10 Deals$10 Deal: Flames’ toshka is fire
Some of the best things in life are found between bread. Especially when that thing is meat. And especially, especially when that meat is lamb and beef.
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$10 Deals$10 Deal: Chilemon’s dueling ceviches
When Joshua Carlucci saw pork ceviche on the menu, he knew it was his duty to order it along with the regular fish ceviche and compare the two.
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