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Comeback Coffee’s new sparkling waters start with some of the best
This month, Comeback Coffee launched a new line of sparkling waters made from Memphis’ own.
Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years. In her role as the food and restaurant writer for The Daily Memphian, she covers food news, provides readers an inside look into their favorite restaurants and offers suggestions for what to order at eateries across the Memphis area.
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Real EstateFood Files: 2KC Cookie Co., Gourmet Gallery to open early August
Millington’s new cookie shop, 2KC Cookie Co. and South Main’s new Gourmet Gallery will both open in early August. Also, a new Ben & Jerry’s could open at the Memphis Vitality Hotel.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: The Baba Rita, Babalu’s signature margarita
With National Tequila Day coming up, Babalu shares the recipe for the restaurant’s signature pomegranate margarita.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Now’s the time to go to the farmers market
Summer produce is at the peak of its season, and farmers markets are happening in the Mid-South every day of the week but Sunday.
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What to Order: Pizza, veal piccata and more at Brooklyn Bridge
There are so many small family-owned restaurants tucked away throughout the city of Memphis. Places where generations of family members have poured their hearts into providing customers with unique and memorable dining experiences. -
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Food NewsBeloved Memphis restaurants look to pasta, cheesesteaks and combined concepts
Changes are afoot at Front Street Deli, Zinnie’s, Ben-Yay’s, Sugar Grits and what used to be Salt | Soy.
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ReviewsWhat to Order: Kinfolk’s BLT
Here’s the blueprint for making a truly sublime BLT as well as some other menu recommendations.
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Food News Memphis Made Brewing starts a new chapter in the Edge District
Memphis Made Brewing Co. celebrates the grand opening of its new taproom and brewery this weekend. Here’s what to expect.
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Table TalkTable Talk: A guide to handcrafted ice cream in Memphis
Here’s a cool fact: 11 Memphis-area ice cream shops make their own ice cream from scratch.
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FoodByway is a coffee shop on wheels
Byway Coffee Co. will hit the ground rolling around the Memphis area in a renovated 1970s Airstream trailer next weekend.
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Food News Evergreen restaurant Ecco about to double in size
The expansion will allow the restaurant to host more private events as well as offering additional items, such as a happy hour small plates menu.
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Food News Rawgirls to close as owners set sail
The Pickles launched Rawgirls in 2011 as a cleanse, juice, plant-based food and shipping operation.
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Food NewsWhat to Order: Pizza, veal piccata and more at Brooklyn Bridge
The East Memphis neighborhood gem serves a wide variety of Italian classics, including 20 different pasta selections.
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Escaping into Midtown Memphis’ tropical bar
Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam discuss all things tropical drinks, plus dive into the reason the two seasoned bartenders decided to open their own bars.
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Food News Moneybagg Yo to open a Downtown location of Cache 42
The Memphis rapper is opening a second location of his restaurant and lounge, but this one will have a slightly different focus.
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Food NewsHalf Shell sold as longtime Memphis restaurateur retires
With the sale of The Half Shell, Danny Sumrall looks back at the restaurant and his more than 40 years as a part of the restaurant community, having opened or purchased several of Memphis’ popular dining spots.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Recipe Exchange is back
And we want to know which former Memphis restaurant recipes you’d like to make at home.
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Recipe Exchange: Cheffie’s Market & More’s Potato Chip Chicken Tenders
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Cold succotash salad from Muddy’s owner Kat Gordon
Muddy’s Bake Shop owner Kat Gordon shares a salad recipe she calls “a glorious side dish for summer cookouts” that makes use of fresh produce including corn, beans, tomatoes and basil.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Cheffie’s Market & More’s Potato Chip Chicken Tenders
These popular chicken tenders use Classic Lay’s and are easy to freeze prepared but uncooked.
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FoodAmelia Gene’s keeps restaurant-industry ‘family meal’ tradition alive
At Amelia Gene’s in Downtown Memphis, the tradition of a staff “family meal” builds camaraderie and lets team members know they are valued.
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Food News Sound Bites: Elwood’s Shack owner enthuses about hot dogs
Shack owner Tim Bednarski has nine specialty hot dogs on the “Doggy Style” section of his menu.
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Table TalkTable Talk: July Fourth menu inspo from Memphis restaurateurs
Bert Smythe, Jimmy Stovall, Eric Vernon, Glenda Hastings and Kat Gordon have some ideas for your Independence Day dishes and desserts.
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Food NewsBishop, South Main’s French restaurant, to close
A new restaurant is in the works for Central Station.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Buckley’s (formerly secret) Creamed Spinach
Buckley’s Grill co-owner Jeff Fioranelli recently shared the restaurant’s recipe for creamed spinach in an “adjusted portion size for home enjoyment.”
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FoodA look back at Buckley’s, from the steak to the sides
“Thirty years was a good run,” said co-owner Jeff Fioranelli said. “Everyone knows the flux the restaurant industry is in. It’s an unprecedented time.”
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