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Table Talk: Rendezvous wins best barbecue joint in Tennessee
Memphis is the barbecue capital of the world for a reason.
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.
There are 187 articles by Jennifer Chandler :
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March 2025
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Food News Black Restaurant Week returns with 11 new restaurants
More than 10 of the restaurants participating in this year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week haven’t been open a full year yet.
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Food NewsRappers, a grocery company and a retiree rally behind Cxffeeblack
“Coffee brings people to the table,” Cxffeeblack founder Bartholomew Jones said.
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FoodWhat to Order: Bog & Barley’s beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips
The Beer-Battered Fish N’ Chips at Bog & Barley are the real deal.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Mystery bags make takeout app ‘Too Good’
The new-to-Memphis “Too Good to Go” app gives customers big savings while helping restaurants eliminate food waste.
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Dining GuidesWhat to Order: Flyway’s duck tenders and pickle plates
For the tenders, whole duck tenderloins are soaked in a buttermilk marinade before being dredged in a seasoned batter. They are then fried to order so they come out hot and crispy.
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Food News Greens on wheels: Salad food truck opens in Midtown
Memphis chef Kelly English said his new menu includes nine signature salad creations, plus a “choose-your-own-adventure” option.
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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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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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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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April 2025
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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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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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