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Food Files: Another Raising Cane's in Memphis and another Taziki's in Collierville

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:36:57 -0500

More gyros are coming to Collierville, and a second Memphis Raising Cane’s is planning its grand opening party.

Veteran restaurateurs to open Middle Eastern bakery

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:57:07 -0500

The restaurateurs behind Sam’s Main Street Eatery and La Roche Lebanese Cuisine are opening a bakery.

The Second Line reopens in Laurelwood

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 14:06:19 -0500

The Second Line opened at 4550 Poplar Ave. on Wednesday, April 8, once again serving Cajun-Creole cuisine that includes po’boys, gumbo, red beans, crawfish, and pimento cheese fries.

Wang's Mandarin House founders retire, sell longtime restaurant

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:17:29 -0500

The brother-sister duo behind Wang’s is saying goodbye.

Food Files: Two Dunkin' developments and a new breakfast place

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 04:00:10 -0500

It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.

Defense and space manufacturer could land in Memphis

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:07:40 -0500

Founded in 2009, the company is a metallic additive manufacturer with products used in aerospace, ground vehicles/automotive, defense, medical and custom work.

Sushi Jimmi taking former By the Brewery space to 'Next Level'

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:22:35 -0500

“This place was meant for me,” Chef Jimmy Sinh, known as “Sushi Jimmi,” said.

In-N-Out confirms first Memphis location

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:41:48 -0500

An official with the company didn’t provide an official opening date, but he did provide an estimate for how long construction to opening takes.

Food Files: Burgers, coffee, chicken and smoothies

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:10 -0500

In-N-Out one step closer to its first Memphis location. Dutch Bros opens in the Edge District. Tommy’s Burgers California Style is opening its third location. Guthrie’s merges two nearby locations into one.

Bakery moving into former Midtown Muddy's

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:25:36 -0500

The business will close its first location once the new shop is open.

The Medical District is about to get sweeter

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Peach Cobbler Factory will open next month in the Memphis Medical District.

Memphis handroll sushi restaurant came to owners in a dream

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:40:20 -0500

A sister restaurant to Red Koi has rolled into a two-story space in East Memphis, and it’s not your typical sushi bar.

Food Files: Central BBQ offers breakfast in Midtown, more

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500

Central BBQ is rolling out several new offerings: breakfast at Midtown, plus value items and party wings in various locations. Also, news from Domino’s and Wild Beet.

Ice to be back: Minor league hockey returning to Mid-South

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:34:47 -0500

“We will be bringing professional hockey back to the Mid-South,” the Landers Center chief operating officer said.

Back in the flow: Son of former Palladio owners is making a splash

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:22:09 -0500

Frank C. Roberts returns to his family’s Palladio roots, transforming the historic Midtown showroom into Memphis Water Gardens — a premier destination for koi ponds, fountains and a “fish bar.”

New cocktail bar planned for former Pearl's Oyster House

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:50:03 -0500

“The best dive and neighborhood bars make people feel at home. Somewhere along the way, true hospitality got lost in between,” said one of the owners.

Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:43:25 -0500

The company had promised to invest $86.9 million in its facility and create more than 400 jobs by 2027. That promise was fulfilled two years ahead of schedule.

Food Files: Mississippi restaurant to take over San Diego Cantina spot

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:12:50 -0500

An opening of the long-empty San Diego Cantina in East Memphis seems to be on the horizon. Plus, a Petals of a Peony’s to-go restaurant is opening near the University of Memphis.

Downtown apartments and mixed-use moving forward despite challenges

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:09:18 -0500

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s COO said the DMC is excited about upcoming projects but noted development in the neighborhood is challenging.

The Liars are still lunching — and awaiting Houston's-inspired chicken tenders

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:23:47 -0500

The Liars’ Lunch club tried without success to get the Houston’s chicken tenders back on the menu. Now, there’s a plan to bring back tempura chicken tenders at a different restaurant on the same site.