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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.

Tekila Group selling historic Nineteenth Century Club building

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 04:00:01 -0500

The Nineteenth Century Cub building at 1433 Union Ave., which was built as a private home in 1909, is on the market for $3.8 million.

Food Files: Pot Headz Coffee brings caffeine only, no cannabis

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Coffee potheads have a new place to go in Midtown. And so do the matcha lovers in Downtown.

Table Talk: Getting grumpy before work? Head to The Liquor Store

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:32:55 -0500

The breakfast and lunch diner has a new weekday morning special, “Grumpy Hour,” offering customers any menu entree, except the steak and eggs, plus drip coffee for only $10 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

For the local vegan-curious, a box

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:48:04 -0500

Vegetarian Jennifer Sweeney thinks consumers who eat a plant-based diet are neglected by large grocery stores. So she has a plan.

Food Files: New Downtown bakery opens

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:34:52 -0500

Plus, a 14-year-old wing spot has opened its “bigger, better” location in Collierville.

Pie, oh pie! Longtime Tonica staffer starts new bakery

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:41:08 -0500

Bob’s Bakery will focus mainly on sweet and savory pies but will also offer pastries such as brownies, cookies, mini pound cakes and hand pies.

Chef Flavas dips back into wholesale, catering after restaurants close

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:07:26 -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.”

Table Talk: Wild Beet launches breakfast menu

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:22 -0500

Wild Beet Salad Co. recently launched a breakfast menu with mini pancakes, acai bowls, egg sandwiches but no, there are no breakfast salads.

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.