Sound Bites: What to expect at Memphis’ first Edgy Tomato Festival
Edgy Tomato Fest organizers Stacey Greenberg and Anderson Goin joined Holly Whitfield to talk about the food, drinks, art and funky fun at the inaugural event Aug. 22.
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 175 articles by Holly Whitfield :
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August 2026
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Country clubs, oyster bars, casual cocktail lounges and plenty of “fancy” pop-up dinners. These are just a few of the kitchens where Memphis chef Cameron Smith cut his teeth before becoming the executive sous chef of Hog & Hominy.
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The To-Do List A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party
In this week’s To-Do List, you’ll learn about Memphis Botanic Garden’s new Fun Studio and where to hear about the magic of “biscuit and cornbread culture.”
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June 2026
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude guru to host Juneteenth dinner
Mushroom Queen Daishu McGriff said she wants the Umami Amora dinner on Juneteenth “to be a celebration of Black chefs where people can see the love through food.” She and dinner co-host Alicia Dixon are guests on “Sound Bites” this week.
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Sound Bites Chef Kelly English talks Le Bon Appétit’s culinary tradition
Chef Kelly English joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk about the upcoming Le Bon Appétit culinary event, his personal connection to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and how he responds to online comments.
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April 2026
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Wiseacre owners on winning big and crowning themselves the Panuzzo King
When life gives you pizza dough, make panuzzo.
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The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Dance company brings ballet down to Beale
Ashley Hannah Davis considered retiring from dance in 2021. But Machine Gun Kelly, the Prohibition-era gangster born (and later arrested) in Memphis, helped changed her mind — or at least his wife and partner-in-crime Kathryn Kelly did.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Shroomlicious has popped up Downtown
The “Mushroom Queen” behind Shroomlicious Baby sat down with Holly Whitfield to talk about the ups and downs of her last few years and how eating in total darkness is saving marriages.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: More on baseball movies
More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies.
Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.
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March 2026
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: A chat with Jacques Louise bakery owner Savannah Kenney
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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Food News Sound Bites: Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space
The next era of Swamp Bar arrives the weekend of Feb. 26.
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February 2026
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The Arts BeatThe Arts Beat: Memphis podcast scene evolves with the times
“Verbally Effective,” with Ena Esco, and “You Can See Me In The Dark,” hosted by Nathan Reisman and Melissa Sweazy, both launched in 2018. They have hundreds of published episodes and continue today.
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January 2026
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The To-Do ListNew Spillit film fest shares true stories; sober is sexy at Complicated Pilgrim
In this week’s To-Do List, Eastern European Jewish music meets punk at the Buckman, and the music of Alanis Morissette is the soundtrack for a show at Playhouse.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Kelly English on Second Line’s big move, Swamp Bar plans
The Second Line is moving, Swamp Bar is growing, Restaurant Iris is hosting special lunches and Kelly English is the podcast guest for the first two episodes of Sound Bites in 2026.
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December 2025
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MusicAlabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Grind City Brewing Co.’s new outdoor venue is set to open in spring 2026.
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November 2025
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Behind the scenes with The Daily Memphian’s food writer
Ellen Chamberlain and Holly Whitfield talk about their favorite food stories from the year and three Memphis restaurants on their radars for 2026.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meet Fawn’s chef
Theresa Schuenke moved to Memphis from Milwaukee in early 2025 to run the kitchen at Cooper-Young’s Fawn restaurant. She’s also the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.”
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Brad McCarley talks charcuterie, cheese and Buster’s Butcher
Porcellino’s. Curb Market. Puck Food Hall. Salt|Soy. These businesses have more in common than just being now-gone Memphis favorites.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Comeback looks forward with buzzy coffee soda business
Six months after closing its Pinch District cafe, Comeback Coffee has entered its new era.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Spanakopita to moussaka — Greek family favorites find a wider table
From making baklava by hand as a child to pivoting from a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the aftermath of the pandemic, owner Corinne Knight shares the story of the Grecian Gourmet company.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: A task force tussle, a Ja shrug and a Michelin guide
October numbers are in from the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration arrests, and SNAP beneficiaries could receive half of their benefits.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Kinfolk’s Sunday pop-ups and plans for Gussied Up
What is a dive bar anyway? On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield talks to Cole Jeanes and Harrison Downing about the definition of a dive bar and about a weekly breakfast biscuit pop-up.
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October 2025
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Food NewsGuard’s impact hits some restaurants hard — and some not at all
“We’ve been deeply affected in a very negative way by everything that’s happening,” said the general manager of a local restaurant who is encouraging Memphians to support other small businesses. “The sales have dropped like 60% or 70% in the last 15 days.”
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