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Kaye's Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 12:23:05 -0500

The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.

$15 Deal: La Roche's falafel platter

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:54:17 -0500

But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.

The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 06:17:22 -0500

A sushi purveyor is looking at a new home, a gluten-free bakery is changing neighborhoods and a former oyster house is becoming a cocktail bar.

Barbecue? There's an app for that

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:36:44 -0500

Users will be able to customize orders for pickup or for delivery.

Hot wing festival introduces World Wing Cup

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:24:46 -0500

The inaugural winners of the Wing World Cup will get a trophy, bragging rights and $25,000.

$15 Deal: Kuya's chicken skewers but splurge on everything else

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:21:06 -0500

Erica Horton’s new instant obsession is Kuya on South Main Street and, after two solo visits, she’s already had almost everything on the entire menu.

Third McDonald's approved in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:33:04 -0500

Collierville approved a third McDonald’s in town. It has little jurisdiction over the one that remains vacant.

Memphis Made closing taproom

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:15:11 -0500

In August 2025, The Daily Memphian reported that Memphis Made was for sale after the company filed for bankruptcy.

$15 Deal: Soup, dumplings and noodles from Little Petals Chinese

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:48:00 -0500

The quick-service Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant chases away the post-tornado-watch ick with spice, crunch and warmth.

The AM/DM podcast: Meet the local foodie behind our $15 deals

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:34:21 -0500

A restaurant doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, and today’s guest knows all about that.

Jittery from java? That's that Grind City Coffee Xpo.

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:57:43 -0500

The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.

Peabody's Chez Philippe awarded prestigious Five Diamond designation

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:05:31 -0500

AAA announced Thursday, March 12, that Chez Philippe had earned its Five Diamond designation for the first time since the French restaurant opened in 1982.

Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:20:28 -0500

Billy Richmond founded the Wing Guru eateries in 2016.

$15 Deal: Barksdale's chilaquiles fries

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:14 -0500

Instead of using chips as the chilaquiles’ base, the geniuses at Barksdale’s use long, crispy, shoestring fries.

DMC seeks new restaurant for old Cafe Keough building

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:12:06 -0500

The Downtown Memphis Commission is once again looking for restaurateurs to bring new life to empty storefronts — like the former Cafe Keough — along the Main Street Mall.

Protein bowls, salmon, avocado ice cream headline Babalu’s new menu

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:10:15 -0500

While some favorites remain, about two-thirds of Babalu’s menu has been updated or replaced with new dishes.

Collierville delays Chick-fil-A vote

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:20:13 -0500

Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen delayed a vote that was destined to approve a Chick-fil-A after a Chancery Court ruling against the town’s previous rejection.

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.

New Eats: West Memphis' food truck park has hot tamales, gizzards and more

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 06:08:41 -0500

The food truck park is currently home to three permanent food trucks with a fourth joining them next month.

Petra Cafe reopens near old Carrefour location

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:04:24 -0600

Fourteen months after its unexpected closure, Petra Cafe is back with its signature Mediterranean dishes. And former customers don’t have to look too far to find it.