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MIM barbecue contest off to a saucy start

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:32:28 -0500

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest kicked off with the parade of champions followed by the event’s traditional sauce wrestling.

The AM/DM podcast: Barbecue, chicken and beer

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:36:34 -0500

This week is one that’s been special to Memphians for 48 years now.

Newby's is back from the dead — again

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:30:03 -0500

Despite being declared dead at least twice before, Newby’s could reopen on the Highland Strip as soon as mid-June with a new owner.

Briza adds Houston's-style chicken tender special

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:03:44 -0500

“Because we haven’t had it in so long, it seems that much better. Nostalgia comes back in a way and is something to hold onto,” one customer said as Briza launched its new Houston’s-style chicken tenders.

The AM/DM podcast: A week of barbecue, budgets and bikes

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:29:41 -0500

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns this week as the only barbecue fest in town.

Pitmasters, start your smokers! Memphis in May's barbecue contest is back this week.

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:51:52 -0500

The 200-plus teams in MIM’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will compete for a share of $200,000 — as well as bragging rights. Here’s all you need to know.

$15 Deal: Special Mother's Day edition, with breakfast and brunch

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Sat, 9 May 2026 13:43:56 -0500

Here are some suggestions for treating your mom on a budget.

'Little Greek island on Highland' is back with 67th festival

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:26:00 -0500

The Annunciation Church community starts preparing months in advance to make thousands of pastries in several varieties sold at the annual Greek Festival, held May 8 and 9 this year.

The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 8 May 2026 06:35:52 -0500

It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.

$15 Deal: South of Beale's fried chicken sandwich

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 7 May 2026 11:47:31 -0500

A near-perfect night in Downtown Memphis started with the fried chicken sandwich from South of Beale Downtown.

The AM/DM podcast: Peaches and pathogens

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 6 May 2026 06:31:41 -0500

Historically, West Tennessee has been known for commodity crops such as soy, corn and especially cotton. But in recent years, an increasing number of area farmers have started growing specialty crops — like peaches — because they’re more profitable per acre.

Kick back and relax, The Front Porch is officially open

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 5 May 2026 16:36:41 -0500

“We’re trying to combat loneliness,” said the operator of Second Helpings Cafe.

MIM's barbecue cooking contest just got more fiery

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 4 May 2026 16:08:34 -0500

For the first time at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, pitmasters this year will cook on an open-flame in a live-fire competition.

Ghost River Brewing on Beale to close

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:14:53 -0500

Ghost River Brewery & Taproom opened on Beale Street in 2021. The company will focus on its newly-expanded South Main location.

$15 Deal: Kat's Sourdough's lox bagel

gedriver25@gmail.com (Gracie Driver) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:26:06 -0500

Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar owner Kat Alaina started her flour-based career as a gluten-sensitive mom who needed a bit of extra cash for her four kids’ Christmas presents.

Longtime owner of Owen Brennan's was ‘a host until the end'

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:40:39 -0500

Baker’s son Austin Baker said his father told him, “we are all stewards. Everything we own, someone’s owned before us, and someone will own it when we’re gone. It’s up to us to pay it forward while we’re here.”

Belly Acres closing Collierville restaurant

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:48:25 -0500

The location in Southaven will remain open, they said.

Sound Bites: Wiseacre owners on winning big and crowning themselves the Panuzzo King

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:12 -0500

When life gives you pizza dough, make panuzzo.

Sound Bites: Shroomlicious has popped up Downtown

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:27:48 -0500

The “Mushroom Queen” behind Shroomlicious Baby sat down with Holly Whitfield to talk about the ups and downs of her last few years and how eating in total darkness is saving marriages.

$15 Deal: Mushrooms galore at Shroomlicious Baby

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:12:04 -0500

Two types of Shroomlicious tacos, wings and lo mein. Plus, what’s next for the “Mushroom Queen?”