Where there’s smoke: Fuego Vivo brings live-fire, global menu to East Memphis

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 09, 2026 4:00 AM CT | Published: February 09, 2026 4:00 AM CT

The restaurant, located in the former Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Ave., officially opens with a ribbon-cutting Monday, Feb. 9.

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Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers small business, nonprofits, restaurant real estate, hospitality and tourism and manufacturing.


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