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$15 Deal: The Beauty Shop's Jamaican jerk fish club

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:33:17 -0600

The sandwich features barramundi, grilled to order and lightly brushed with Jamaican jerk sauce as it finishes cooking.

Project Pat and Church's collaborate on new 'Chickahhhn' ad

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:50:00 -0600

Church’s Texas Chicken is paying homage to the circa 2000 rap hit “Chickenhead” with a new commercial starring Project Pat himself.

Comeback, Bob's Bakery partner with new Downtown museum cafe

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:21:42 -0600

Comeback Beverage and Bob’s Bakery have partnered with the Memphis Art Museum on its new lobby cafe.

It's turkey time: Thanksgiving recipes and holiday lights guide

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:56:25 -0600

Whether you’re cooking or not, this guide has you covered on Thanksgiving meals. Plus, we’ve got the details on local turkey trots and holiday lights.

The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 06:29:22 -0600

This week should start with a good meal.

Mid-South Food Bank scrambles to fill the gap as SNAP rules tighten

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 04:00:02 -0600

Under new federal rules, states with SNAP payment error rates over 6% will be liable for the costs of those mistakes. As Tennessee grows more cautious, families feel the pinch.

Memphis 901 Hot Wing Festival heats up for a good cause

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 00:02:00 -0600

In its fourth year, the 901 Hot Wing Festival hopes to raise at least $12,000 to help the Memphis Child Advocacy Center, which helps children who are victims of physical and sexual abuse.

From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu's, Steve Edmundson saw it all

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 11:32:07 -0600

Steve Edmondson saw the bar scene in Memphis in the 1970s like few others before founding Kudzu’s. Edmondson shares his story on “The Sidebar,” hosted by Eric Barnes.

$15 Deal: Little Petals' all-you-can-eat lunch buffet

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 10:45:01 -0600

You might do a double take when you see the price for Little Petals’ all-you-can-eat lunch buffet.

901 Hot Wing Fest brings bold flavors for all to taste — and for a good cause

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:42:33 -0600

Twenty teams plan to compete and offer chicken wings samples to attendees at the fourth annual 901 Hot Wing Fest. Organizer Derek Fairchilds talked to Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” about the free event, Memphis wings and more.

Downtown Dining Week returns with restaurant deals, parking specials and prizes

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 15:28:52 -0600

The 17th annual event runs Nov. 9-15, and diners who save receipts can win a hotel stay, spa day and gift cards.

$15 Deal: Valle's Rebel Combination

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:08 -0500

A great way to introduce yourself to this beloved neighborhood spot is to try the Rebel Combination. At just $13.50, this meal is a feast, offering a little taste of all of Valle’s Italian specialities.

Sound Bites: Italian wine and cheese with Bari's Rebecca Severs

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Rebecca Severs joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk about running Midtown staple Bari Ristorante e Enoteca, working with her husband and three sons and the restaurant’s Italian wine and cheese programs.

Sound Bites: Smashburgers, 'filet o' Phish,' gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar's opening

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:12 -0500

Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.

Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:03:25 -0500

Juanita Jones is best known for her jams and jellies, but her pumpkin pie has earned a following of its own.

$15 Deal: Bryant's Summer Avenue Sampler

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:55:32 -0500

If you can’t decide what to order at Bryant’s Breakfast, the Summer Avenue Sampler is a giant breakfast that includes many of Bryant’s most popular items.

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.

Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy's Bake Shop owners

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:45 -0500

Belltower Coffee’s locations on Highland Street and at Shelby Farms Park added a third member to the family earlier this year: Muddy’s on Broad Avenue.

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.

$15 Deal: Hive's avocado toast

gedriver25@gmail.com (Gracie Driver) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:11 -0500

Hive’s avocado toast features fresh sourdough and comes with marinated tomatoes and onion, crunchy roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and a hefty drizzle of sticky balsamic glaze.