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Recipe Exchange: Perre Magness’ cheddar and pepper jelly crumble bars
Are you jelly yet? With these crumble bars, you definitely will be.
Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
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January 2026
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Paradise Cafe’s broccoli and caraway-cheese soup
Bob Sternburgh, owner of Paradise Cafe, likes to take classic recipes — think beef stroganoff, chicken tetrazzini or lasagna — and turn them into soups.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad
The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad is a warm, savory dish that is a fun and delicious way to get more vegetables in at lunch or dinner.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Hard Times’ buttermilk-herb ranch
After one taste of Hard Times Deli’s homemade buttermilk-herb ranch, you may never want to go back to a store-bought bottled ranch dressing again.
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December 2025
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: P.O. Press’ butter cake
Chef Jimmy Gentry said what makes this dessert special is it has three different textures in each bite: the crispy caramelized sugar, the moist and tender cake, and the gooey cream cheese filling inside.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Amelia Gene’s glass noodle salad with lime–cashew crumble
This salad is quick; it holds up well cold or at room temperature, and it hits all the right textures: crunchy, bright, herbaceous and a little creamy.
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$15 Deals $15 deal: By the Brewery’s avocado toasted ‘Egg in the Hole’
This $12 sandwich is one of By the Brewery’s most popular items whether it’s breakfast or lunch.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Phillip Ashley Rix’s sweet potato pie
When Rix started developing his signature line of chocolates, a sweet potato chocolate was the first flavor he ever made, and he named it “Mama Jean” in honor of his grandmother.
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November 2025
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Feast & Graze’s hot honey goat dip
Owner Cristina McCarter first created this signature dip after her honey brie dip was a Valentine’s Day success.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Alcenia’s candied yams
“Mama always said never, I do mean never, put water in sweet potatoes,” said Alcenia’s owner B.J. Chester-Tamayo.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Char’s pecan pie
Char’s pecan pie comes to us from not one but two grandmothers.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Curb Side Casseroles’ ambrosia
At Bradford Williams’ early childhood gatherings, ambrosia was the focal point of her grandmother’s holiday table.
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May 2025
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Performing Arts Alton Brown takes his ‘Last Bite’ at the Orpheum
Food scientist and TV personality Alton Brown says his “culinary variety show” combines storytelling, comedy, music and culinary demonstrations all in one.
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April 2025
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FoodWhat to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s signature favorites
The opening menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s includes chicken crepes, deviled eggs and her oysters of love, all longtime favorites.
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FoodThe story behind the restaurant: Natalie Lieberman writes the design
A background in creative writing helps designer Natalie Lieberman make restaurants feel cozy, kitschy, cool and one of a kind. The Collect + Curate Studio founder said it’s about “telling the narrative” of the space.
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Food News Pok Cha’s Egg Rolls, Sushi Jimmi part of new Korean-barbecue event
Sticky ribs, honey gochujang wings, Korean hot chicken and beef bulgogi are a taste of what’s on the menu at the Korean BBQ Fest this Saturday.
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Food News Hi, Felicia! Long-awaited restaurant reopens in South Main Arts District
The menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s will feature all of the restaurant’s old favorites plus an expansion beyond Low Country fare.
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Table TalkTable Talk: It’s ‘see you later,’ not goodbye from Jennifer Chandler
“When I first started freelance reporting decades ago, I thought the biggest joy of this job would be the opportunity to enjoy all the amazing eats available across town, but I was wrong.”
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Table TalkTable Talk: Edge District wine shop boasts off-the-beaten path bottles
Representatives from Australian winery Unico Zelo, which focuses on sustainability, visited the Memphis wine shop earlier this week.
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Dining GuidesWhat to Order: Chicken roti wrap at Julles Posh Food
Julles Posh Food Co. in East Memphis now serving lunch again, and here’s what you should try.
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FoodBittersweet bakers: 17 Berkshire closing, Jacques Louise opening in Midtown
As it closes, 17 Berkshire is “passing the torch” to gluten-free bakery, Jacques Louise.
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Food News Michelin could recognize a Memphis restaurant in new guide
The new Michelin Guide American South will be the company’s first regional guide in North America. Anonymous Michelin inspectors are already in the field exploring the area.
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March 2025
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FoodThe waiting game: What goes into opening a restaurant
Several high-profile restaurant projects have taken much longer to open than originally expected. And while perfecting recipes, hiring staff and fine-tuning the concept are key ingredients, there is often another big hurdle.
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ReviewsWhat to Order: Napa Cafe’s stout-braised short ribs
Napa Cafe’s double-stout-braised short ribs is owner Glenda Hastings’ homage to Memphis barbecue.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Local coffee shop owner named Franchisee of Year
The group’s “Motivation Monday” is full of get-up-and-go, but its “Waffle Wednesday” is the most popular.
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