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'Golden age of brewing' may be over

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 09:20:41 -0600

Four years ago, Grind City’s Hopper Seely said he noticed a downward trend and thought the “craft-brewing bubble may officially be popped.”

Exclusive: Michelin-recommended restaurant welcomes new chef

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:55:58 -0500

The announcement of the new hire comes a little more than a week after Fawn received a Michelin Guide recommendation at a ceremony in Nashville.

'A little India' brings tastes and sounds of diverse country to Mid-South

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:19:40 -0500

India Association of Memphis organizes the annual festival that offers more than 50 musical performances, plus a bazaar of shops and food booths from every region of India’s 28 states.

Food Files: Downtown coffee shop closing

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:10 -0500

The coffee shop will close after more than two years in Downtown Memphis. Plus, Dutch Bros looks to another location on Poplar Avenue.

Table Talk: Mekong brings more Asian flavors to Memphis

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:02:11 -0500

The inaugural Mekong festival celebrated the Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian and Thai families who first came to Memphis, specifically the area around Cleveland Street, 50 years ago as refugees from the Vietnam War.

Exclusive: New Downtown rooftop bar to open next year

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:29:56 -0500

Bar Limina and Ugly Art Co. owners will join forces on a pop-up hotel lobby bar while renovations on the rooftop are underway.

Food Files: Sunrise Memphis to open third location

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Plus, Dr. Bean’s second location will share a building with a coffee equipment sales, repair and maintenance shop.

Memphis restaurants earn Michelin nods for second year in a row

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:26:03 -0500

This year, a Cooper-Young restaurant was recommended.

Table Talk: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Old Whitten Tavern

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:53 -0500

When people ask why their patty melt is called the Bonnie Melt, owner Angelia Filka always replies, “Bonnie did it better.”

Everybody knows your name at Old Whitten Tavern

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:41:03 -0500

When Old Whitten Tavern opened, it was a 21-and-up bar that allowed smoking and served only beer and pizza. But they’ve since replaced high tops for high chairs.

Sushi, teppanyaki restaurant coming to former Bartlett hibachi space

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:41:19 -0500

Nori Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki is expected to open in a few months in Bartlett’s Stage Centre, taking over the longtime Saito space.

Move over pumpkin spice, local coffee shops are getting creative with fall flavors

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

The Daily Memphian’s Sophia Surrett and Erica Horton present the 10 most interesting fall drinks they’d recommend from local coffee shops.

Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Also, Gussied Up sets an opening date, and La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant opens a third spot.

Crosstown Brewing Co. to close after 8 years

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:14:39 -0500

“We’re proud of our team, proud of the beer we made and even prouder of the community that grew up around it,” said co-founder and owner Will Goodwin in a statement.

Table Talk: How Dunkin' and BWW Go go together

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:38:39 -0500

Ever since Sophia Surrett first heard that Buffalo Wild Wings Go would share space with Dunkin’ on Poplar Avenue, she’s been intrigued to see how the two concepts work in one building.

Nutrition Bar Memphis still open despite car in shop

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:38:35 -0500

“Nope! It’s not AI,” Nutrition Bar Memphis posted on social media after a car crashed into its Poplar Avenue shopping center.

Pat Neely back with another barbecue show

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:06:03 -0500

Twelve years ago, Memphis pitmaster Pat Neely co-hosted the last episode of Food Network’s popular show “Down Home with the Neelys” with his then-wife, Gina. Now, he’s back with a new show.

New cafe to open beside East Memphis' One City Church

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:21:28 -0500

“The Hub (inside Mission Church) was proof of concept,” said Breadie’s co-owner Chris Conlee said. “It proved this works.”

Food Files: Are you HungryAF? This restaurant is for you

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 06:20:01 -0500

HungryAF’s owner said her menu items have “a little razzle dazzle.”

Table Talk: Keeping tallies on Tally, Kroger's new stocking robot

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:36:15 -0500

If you’ve been startled by Kroger’s newest — and autonomous — employee, you’re not alone.