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Food Files: Einstein bagels return to U of M library; Local coffee shop is ‘brewing a new chapter’

By , Daily Memphian Published: December 12, 2025 4:00 AM CT

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The Han to open soon, sold-out soft opening 

Korean restaurant The Han will have its grand opening next week at 1250 N. Germantown Parkway, the former Mug & Cup Coffee Shop. 

The restaurant, owned by Chris Han, will host its reservation-only soft opening on Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13. It is now fully booked. 

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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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