Sound Bites: Find po’boys, cocktails, coziness at Memphis Whistle
On the podcast, we talk about Jef’s craft cocktail philosophy, Amanda’s recipes, what the restaurant offers today and how the two look at owning a small business in Midtown.
Holly Whitfield
Holly has more than 13 years of experience in publishing and digital content, including 10 years at the helm of the I Love Memphis Blog. She began her career at The Commercial Appeal and is author of Secret Memphis.
There are 147 articles by Holly Whitfield :
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August 2025
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: The evolution of Grind City Brewing Co.
Grind City Brewing Co. has made it through the IPA craze, the pandemic seltzer wave and several Dry Januarys, but back in May, the company decided to make a big shift.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Jojo’s Espresso owners on loss, coffee and a new fall pop-up
Jojo’s Espresso owners Taylor and Hannah Whiddon join Sound Bites to talk about their seasonal pop-ups and partnering with other local small businesses.
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July 2025
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Barbecue, breakfast and reopening a beloved Midtown diner
Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain join Sound Bites to talk about their experience owning and operating two restaurants in Midtown, Bain BBQ and Barksdale.
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SportsLive: Top-seeded Houston taking it one game at a time in Big Dance
Eight teams are in town, starting a journey to what they hope will be a 2024 Final Four appearance — and maybe a national championship. Follow reports on all eight here, updated regularly after representatives from each team speak.
Related stories:
Memphis Tigers guard Jayhlon Young enters transfer portal
You know the jersey: Mike Bibby’s nephew comes to Memphis for NCAA Tournament
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: A food writer’s path to Memphis
Ellen Chamberlain returns to Sound Bites, where she and host Holly Whitfield talk Detroit-style pizza, gouda grits and where to find late-night dining Downtown.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.
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June 2025
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Podcasts Sound Bites: Italian gelato shop scoops ‘the real thing’
Matteo Servente is Holly Whitfield’s guest on this week’s Sound Bites episode, where he talks about his path from his hometown of Torino, Italy, to Memphis.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Farewell to Mr. Smith, free summer meals for kids
Elon Musk is moving more equipment to the Mid-South, an architecture firm is reshaping The Edge District and a seafood restaurant has opened on Beale Street.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Overton Square coffee shop and bakery opens
A new bakery and coffee shop has opened in Overton Square, serving up cookies, pies, breads, lattes and more. Jacques Louise owner Savannah Kenney joins Holly Whitfield on the Sound Bites podcast.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meeting Huey’s onion ring specialist
Edible Memphis editor Stacey Greenberg comes back to “Sound Bites” to talk about her food tour of Mexico City and old-school, longtime Memphis restaurants.
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May 2025
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Chef Kelly English talks po’boys, Kroger, Memphis
Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield on this week’s Sound Bites to talk about the Second Line’s renovations, their Hawaiian pop-up and a surprise celebrity visit to Restaurant Iris.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Bari’s ‘Bacchus’ on drink trends, digestifs and Memphis gin
With 20 years behind the bar, Hunter Coleman’s had the time to break down the art and the science of craft cocktails.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: BBQ fest, Greek Fest, Jugfest and art that’s out of this world
This week, Memphis celebrates Tom Lee, Soul & Spirits celebrates smoked beer and Wiseacre is having the most metal pop-up shop ever.
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April 2025
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Crawfish, barbecue and more at Memphis spring festivals
Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield discuss spring food festivals in Memphis and share pro tips and top picks.
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Food NewsWhat to order: Barksdale’s country fried steak — don’t forget the biscuits
Could Barksdale’s country-fried steak plate become a new breakfast icon? That’s the hope from new owners Ryan Glosson and Heather and Bryant Bain.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Italian restaurant to open soon in East Memphis
Cocozza East, from the owners of Cocozza American Italian in Harbor Town, will open in East Memphis in either late May or early June 2025.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
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March 2025
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Bluffs’ tornado shield debunked; Mayor’s meeting heats up
Tesla protests were mostly peaceful, Kelly English serves greens at a new Midtown food truck and Daily Memphian staffers reflect on the Tigers’ premature season end.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: 10 years of Memphis Black Restaurant Week
It’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week through March 22, and as the event’s founder, Cynthia Daniels does her best to taste, try or at least stop by each of the 20 participating restaurants.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Fresh takes on craft cocktails at Bar Limina
Guest bartenders, craft cocktails and charcuterie are all on the menu for Bar Limina, set to open in the coming weeks in Edge District.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice
Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.
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