There are 13 article(s) tagged Deni Reilly:

• March 2023

  • Party bus rules pass first checkpoint

    Memphis City Council members advance an ordinance for party buses. Supporters of the ordinance cite a lack of regulations and public disturbance problems for Downtown patrons.

    By Bill Dries March 21, 2023

• December 2022

  • Cocozza holds soft open in Harbor Town, and is ‘just going to get prettier’

    The former pandemic-era pop-up comes into its own with a new location and a menu full of favorites. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 09, 2022

• August 2021

  • Downtown restaurants face the challenge of empty offices

    Downtown restaurateurs face the same problems their colleagues around town do, but a pared-down office population adds to their woes.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 05, 2021

  • Table Talk: Fig season means fig bread, a nice surprise, a sobering Sound Bites

    A pleasant surprise on the scale inspires a renewed interest in cooking at home.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 04, 2021

  • Rising COVID numbers frightening for restaurateur and doctor

    Dr. Jeff Warren believes it’s time for mandatory masking; Deni Reilly worries restaurants are going to bear the brunt of high COVID numbers once again.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 03, 2021

• March 2021

  • Hospitality industry comeback mixes economic wreckage with vaccine hopes

    On “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis Tourism president Kevin Kane and Downtown Memphis Commission board chairwoman Deni Reilly assess the heavy toll the pandemic has taken on the local industry in the last year. 

    By Bill Dries March 05, 2021

• December 2020

  • COVID-19 vaccines offer hope amid surges, but it’s months away for many

    The COVID-19 vaccines now becoming available offer the hope of curtailing the pandemic, but may not be available to the masses for months — and not all automatically trust that the vaccine will be safe. 

    By Don Wade December 27, 2020

  • The Memphis 10: COVID confessions, generic fun at Liberty Park and more

    Dolly versus Marsha; Christmas lights at Shelby Farms, Memphis Zoo and the Botanic Garden; and Don Bryant’s Grammy nomination. 

    By Chris Herrington December 10, 2020

  • Deni & Kelly talk about PPP help they hope is coming, plus holiday traditions

    Normally the busiest time of the year, restaurants are instead open for sparsely populated dining rooms. PPP money would help, two local restaurateurs say. And sharing holiday recipes is good for all of us.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 09, 2020

• October 2020

  • The Reillys are getting through COVID with a new restaurant, but The Majestic Grille will reopen

    Reopening a restaurant as large as The Majestic Grille isn’t in the cards just yet, not when we’re playing a COVID hand, but Patrick & Deni Reilly are getting by with a little Italian place.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 09, 2020

• August 2020

  • Restaurateurs want faster COVID test turnaround

    Restaurants are not required to close, but Deni Reilly and Erling Jensen say they feel they have no choice, that they are responsible for keeping their employees and guests safe and with quick results, they could reopen faster.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 01, 2020

• July 2020

  • Cocozza closes for a week after COVID-19 exposure

    Cocozza American Italian on South Main is the latest restaurant to close after an asymptomatic employee tested positive for COVID-19; it will reopen Aug. 4.

    By Jennifer Biggs July 28, 2020

• April 2020

  • Restaurateurs reject May 1 reopening recommendation

    Gov. Bill Lee will receive a recommendation to allow dining establishments, closed one month, to reopen May 1, but area restaurateurs say that’s too soon. 

    By Jennifer Biggs April 20, 2020