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Key change: Dentist plans to open piano bar

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:13 -0500

“Musical theater is my avocation. Dentistry was just my vocation,” said the piano bar and cabaret’s owner.

Food Files: Hive Bagel & Deli East Memphis location set to open this weekend

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Also, a cocktail bar prepares to open in the former Longshot space Downtown, and Flip Side Pinball Bar can now serve liquor.

Rain check: Some local restaurants lose $20K due to power outages

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:32 -0500

“This was just this week’s fire, and we’re past it, and now we have to look forward to next week’s fire,” said one restaurant owner.

Table Talk: Bar Limina comes out of its shell with Friday happy hour

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:31:10 -0500

Bar Limina hosts oyster happy hour every Friday from 4 p.m. until the restaurant sells out.

After a veteran got DOGE'd, she and her family found a cool side hustle

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:16:24 -0500

Kendra Lawler and her wife, Claudia, and their two teenagers spent the entire first week of July bringing their food truck, The Neon Crave, to as many events as possible.

Food Files: Newby's, Brookhaven and an Indian restaurant all reopen

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:00:07 -0500

It’s been a big week for restaurant and bar reopenings, as three recently celebrated being back and open for business.

Rawgirls has closed again, seemingly for good this time

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:24:28 -0500

The Rawgirls truck is now shuttered and padlocked, and Google shows the business as permanently closed.

Table Talk: Headed to a sporting event? Check out the menu

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:37:36 -0500

When it comes to sporting events, food is important. So important that food specials seem to be one way local sporting events are trying to attract more spectators.

Ramblin’ Joe’s expands to Germantown

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:09 -0500

The local coffee chain plans to open its sixth location next month.

Mollie Fontaine Lounge returns — but only for a few nights a year

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:49:53 -0500

Owner and local restaurateur Karen Carrier will open the Victorian lounge to the public once again Friday, Sept. 25 — something she’s done about once a quarter for the past couple of years.

Westy's to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:32:35 -0500

Though owner Jake Schorr tried to find a buyer for the restaurant, Westy’s last day is Saturday, Aug. 15.

Food Files: Maru Handroll going to next level

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:59:23 -0500

Plus, a coffee shop expands to seven days a week.

On the golf course, food is just the ticket

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:14:31 -0500

A trend in other sports, offering an admission ticket combined with free food and drinks, comes to the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Table Talk: A meal fit for a 'King' with BBQ beans

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:47:25 -0500

Food writer Sophia Surrett recently celebrated the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with catfish, hush puppies and baked beans.

JoJo's Espresso plans third area location

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:46:42 -0500

The new location will be 2,200 square feet, which JoJo’s co-owner said will be the company’s go-to size for any future locations.

Here's the dill: Boss Lady Pickles gets a chance at Cordelia's

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Boss Lady Pickles is a participant in the Greater Memphis Chamber’s new Shelf Ready program, which pairs local small businesses with local grocers.

Table Talk: Thursday nights at Tamboli's are for formaggio

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 16:52:49 -0500

“The cornerstone of a pizza place is a good cheese pizza,” said Tamboli’s owner Miles Tamboli.

Battle for Belly Acres continues in court

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 19:41:31 -0500

The groups in the legal battle — brothers Adam and Brian Leith and husband-and-wife duo Lee and Jennifer Scifres — have had several long-ranging disputes about finances and operating rights.

The Ginger's Bread to open new Midtown location

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 07:07:38 -0500

After canceling plans for a Downtown location, The Ginger’s Bread & Co. will open a second spot in Midtown.

Dave's Hot Chicken plans to open in Poplar Plaza

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 16:23:07 -0500

The Pasadena, California-based hot chicken chain will occupy one of the five suites in the former 15,000-square-foot corner space that housed Spin Street before it closed in 2017.