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Wing Wars hopes to showcase Memphis as more than barbecue

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:44:16 -0500

Carmeon Hamilton’s Wing Wars competition brings local favorites to Stax for bragging rights and big cash awards.

Food Files: Second area Big Bad Breakfast to open soon

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Plus, a Mexican restaurant in Collierville is closing.

Smashburger food truck to open in Poplar Avenue space

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:05:18 -0500

Food truck Addiction Smash Burger is opening its first brick-and-mortar location.

Table Talk: The restaurant franchises we'd like to see in Memphis

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:51:20 -0500

In some ways, Memphians seem to have a love/hate relationship with restaurant franchises.

Halcyon Bakery aims to elevate Memphis’ pastry scene

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:52:20 -0500

A new Cooper‑Young spot will blend French baking, local partnerships and a community‑driven vibe.

Local Ben's Friends chapter helps restaurant workers struggling with addiction

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:23:17 -0500

Restaurant workers are among the most at risk for substance abuse and heavy alcohol use in the United States. The Memphis chapter of Ben’s Friends hopes to help on the path to sobriety.

Food Files: New doughnut shop fills former Downtown coffee shop

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Plus, Little Petals looks to new location and Dutch Bros Coffee considers Cordova.

Table Talk: Quesabirria? Yes, please!

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 17:31:13 -0500

“Walking into El Agave off Poplar Avenue felt like a dream, mainly because I had been staring at the lights-on-no-one’s-home San Diego Cantina building for years.”

Wahlburgers takes over Pyramid dining operations

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 15:53:42 -0500

Wahlburgers Wild never closed, but its parent company, Wahlburgers, reclaimed management of its one-of-a-kind location earlier this year, along with the other dining operations, including the hotel’s breakfast and banquets.

New Eats: Tiger football value meals

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 16:58:23 -0500

The University of Memphis was offering three new value meals at Saturday’s season home opener, and food writer Sophia Surrett was there to check them out.

Local beekeeper hopes to make city a little sweeter

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

“Bees work for the greater good of the hive ... with communication, teamwork, selflessness, and that’s kind of what we’re wanting to show Memphis,” says Kevin Woods.

Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 09:34:01 -0500

Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.

Food Files: Food-truck operator to open in former Crazy Coop space

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 07:16:44 -0500

Vanessa Holmes originally launched her food truck because she was tired of food and service falling below her standards.

$15 Deal: Dog & Bone's chicken tenders

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:26:00 -0500

Dog & Bone offers a menu of British classics, including fish and chips, bangers and mash, and halloumi fries. But one of their best-kept dishes is hiding in plain sight.

Table Talk: Family meal at Hog & Hominy

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 15:37:24 -0500

“To celebrate my most recent turn around the sun, my family and I had what I would call a true family-style dinner.”

Key change: Dentist plans to open piano bar

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 15:43:41 -0500

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

Saffron Coffee Co. opens on Park

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 12:41:29 -0500

“(Saffron) is big in our culture because they use saffron in everything,” said one of the coffee shop’s owners. “Saffron is calming.”

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.