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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 195 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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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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Food NewsBittersweet 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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