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Food writer Jennifer Chandler to join The Daily Memphian By The Daily Memphian Staff

Upscale bar opening Downtown this summer By Christin Yates

Secret Smash Society founders to open Hard Times Deli By Joshua Carlucci

Chicken scratch: Latest avian flu hasn't hit local egg costs yet By Christin Yates

Lucky Dog Music Hall & Bar opens at the center of Silo Square By Rob Moore

Filmmakers serve up gelato in Central Station Hotel By Sophia Surrett

Food Files: 901 Hot Pot expands, Crave Sweets looks for new location By Sophia Surrett

Two ponds, a Lake and a lot of catfish: This farmer is a go-to for Memphians By Sono Motoyama

Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part one By Holly Whitfield

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