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Chef Flavas dips back into wholesale, catering after restaurants close

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:41:53 -0500

“We have a lot of innovations that are coming to the restaurant and our product, our brand,” said co-owner Chris Moore. “It’s been a lot of different changes, a lot of ups and downs, but we’re here for the long haul.”

Hive East Memphis to open by late August with more than bagels

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:16:18 -0500

Here’s the buzz on owner Josh Steiner’s vision for the brand, as well as plans for the new space that is seven times larger than the Front Street location.

Food Files: Wine bar opens in Uptown, Tamboli's faces backlash

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:17:03 -0500

Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza has stopped accepting reservations due to backlash about its refusal to serve National Guard members.

El Agave brings new life into former San Diego Cantina

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:51:52 -0500

After nearly 10 years vacant, a restaurant is once again open in a building in front of the Malco Paradiso movie theater.

$15 Deal: JoJo's Espresso's Brunch Boss

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:42:15 -0500

A soft, made-to-order Belgian waffle is the bread for The Brunch Boss, which is stacked with sweet bacon jam, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese and served with maple syrup.

Table Talk: Coffee bars, coffee cards and my own espresso machine

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:06:46 -0500

“I decided to splurge a little more and bought a Chulux espresso machine with a milk frother for $99, about what a month’s worth of lattes would cost if I had one three times a week.”

Local restaurateur to open seafood restaurant in former Fancy's space

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:28:02 -0500

Walt & Ricky’s Seafood Kitchen could open as soon as September.

At several local institutions, cash is still king

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:41:34 -0500

If you’re going to The Pancake Shop or Paula & Raiford’s Hollywood Disco, don’t forget to bring cash.

Belly Acres owners have beef, according to two lawsuits

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:24:12 -0500

Two court filings shed light on the long fight to control the Belly Acres restaurant brand.

Memphis was ripe for this idea: Growing and selling tomatoes right here

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:23:38 -0500

Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.

Food Files: Ouri Matcha to open first shop in Uptown

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:04:46 -0500

Ouri Matcha is coming to Uptown while Sun of a Vegan is closing.

Table Talk: Peaches, heirloom tomatoes and cooking local

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 16:41:54 -0500

Food writer Sophia Surrett says she’s always preferred local produce, and “you might say I love local food from my head to-mah-toes.”

Food Files: Tous les Jours headed to the Square

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 22:35:32 -0500

Tous les Jours will open in the former Hopdoddy Burger Bar space on Cooper, while Jack’s Family Restaurant may build on Winchester.

Restaurant Remix: No Comment is staying ’80s-themed but with a twist

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 11:11:56 -0500

“We know we can do oysters. We want to make sure this new menu crushes,” said the co-owner of No Comment as it transitions to a restaurant with an Indian-Italian flavor.

Coletta's to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:49:39 -0500

“The place on Parkway, we have that Elvis connection,” co-owner Jerry Coletta said. “We have people just about every day that are tourists, who are Elvis fans.”

Table Talk: A night with no mis-steaks

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 05:57:01 -0500

Bar Limina hosted a sold-out Steak Night late last month with chefs from Kinfolk, Hard Times Deli and Gussied Up.

New gluten-free bakery space opening next month

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:40:44 -0500

“The past five years have been a huge journey for me and my husband ... just knowing that we can trust ourselves and we can follow our guts.”

Mix and Matcha: Ouri expands to two carts with more plans in the works

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:05 -0500

Cameron Park is a native Memphian, but her matcha journey — and her business — began in Seoul, South Korea, where she was an exchange student for four years on and off.

Just in time for the World Cup, a British pub opens

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:12 -0500

British pub Dog & Bone opened in Overton Square in the former Robata Ramen and Yakitori Bar space on Madison Avenue — just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Food Files: Plant Based Heat founder dies, restaurant lives on

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Plant Based Heat, Tops Bar-B-Q and La Roche reopen, but a Downtown restaurant and an East Memphis liquor store are closing.