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Fill your plate: Memphis business owners test run vacant restaurant sites

Table Ready is designed to fill former Downtown businesses by allowing restaurant owners to try out the property with the Downtown Memphis Commission covering some of the rent and utility costs for a year. 

By Dima Amro May 26, 2025
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Food Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend

The “Shark Tank” sensation is stopping in Memphis for a one-time event. 

By Sophia Surrett May 25, 2025
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Food Files: Grind City Brewing pulling beers from restaurants, stores

Plus, Bar Limina opens and Dutch Bros Coffee plans second Memphis-area location. 

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Bahama Breeze files layoff notice two weeks after closing

The Wolfchase Galleria Bahama Breeze closed in mid-May, as did Bahama Breeze locations in Nevada and Florida. 

By Sophia Surrett 3 hours ago

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    $15 Deal: Feast & Graze’s salmon BLT tacos are medley of bold flavors

    This fan favorite includes smoked salmon, white cheddar, capers, garlic aioli, bacon, green-leaf lettuce and cherry tomatoes — all on grilled naan. 

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    What to Order: Cocozza’s pork Milanese is the star of the show

    But start with the calamari and split the cannoli.

    By Joshua Carlucci May 26, 2025
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    Sound Bites: Chef Kelly English talks po’boys, Kroger, Memphis

    Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield on this week’s Sound Bites to talk about the Second Line’s renovations, their Hawaiian pop-up and a surprise celebrity visit to Restaurant Iris. 

    By Holly Whitfield May 24, 2025
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    $15 Deal: Sea snails — yes, sea snails — at Pho 4Ever

    As food writer Joshua Carlucci says, Pho 4Ever’s sauteed sea snails are “one of the best things I’ve eaten all year. Full stop. And I’ve been doing a lot of traveling recently.” 

    By Joshua Carlucci May 25, 2025
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    Hard Times Deli owners to open bar in Edge District

    The chefs behind the popular Marshall Avenue deli are putting their twist on a dive bar, with retro details and the return of their smashburger. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 25, 2025
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    What to Order: Fawn’s braised short rib is a tender bite of heaven

    The smoky, salty octopus pepperonata was a close second. 

    By Erica Horton May 25, 2025
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    From diagnosis to dessert: Jacques Louise brings gluten-free baking to Midtown

    When wedding photographer Savannah Kenney was diagnosed with celiac disease, she suddenly found herself cut off from the shared experiences that surround food.

    By Christin Yates May 25, 2025
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    Grisanti touch comes to Marshall Steakhouse

    Chef Judd Grisanti, a name famous on the local restaurant scene, is bringing his Italian cuisine to Marshall Steakhouse near Holly Springs.

    By Toni Lepeska May 18, 2025
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    Right on ’cue: Barbecue winners take home trophies, cash

    Grand prize winners, along with a slew of other awards, were announced of SmokeSlam at Tom Lee Park, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Liberty Park. 

    By Jody Callahan May 19, 2025
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    Sound Bites: Bari’s ‘Bacchus’ on drink trends, digestifs and Memphis gin

    With 20 years behind the bar, Hunter Coleman’s had the time to break down the art and the science of craft cocktails.

    By Holly Whitfield May 17, 2025
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    SmokeSlam, Memphis in May BBQ festivals closing early

    SmokeSlam at Tom Lee Park Downtown and the Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Liberty Park are both closing early Friday, May 16, due to the weather forecast.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 16, 2025
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    Food Files: Bahama Breeze closes, Second Line goes Hawaiian

    A new coffee shop is opening in Midtown, and people may “Just Love” it. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 16, 2025
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    SmokeSlam’s back on the river, bigger and smokier

    The second installment of SmokeSlam began Thursday as thousands poured into Downtown’s Tom Lee Park while the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest continued at Liberty Park in Midtown.

    By Jody Callahan May 16, 2025
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    $15 Deal: Alex’s Greek burger has Cavender’s, grease and a legacy

    If you’re lucky enough to stumble into Alex’s Tavern, you gotta get the burger.

    By Joshua Carlucci May 15, 2025
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    Memphis in May barbecue contest starts smoking

    The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest got underway Wednesday afternoon, and for many teams, it begins with the wood. 

    By Jody Callahan May 15, 2025
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    What to Order: Gumbo cheese fries at Blues City Cafe are a late-night legend

    After Blues City Cafe’s gargantuan gumbo cheese fries hit the internet in 2013, they remained a secret menu item for about a year before they were officially added to the menu.

    By Erica Horton May 12, 2025
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    This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs

    After “The Mushroom Queen” Daishu McGriff closed her restaurant, she said she wanted to create a way to honor Black chefs. The answer was Umami Amora, a seven-course plant-based Juneteenth dinner scheduled for June 14.

    By Christin Yates May 13, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: Who created barbecue nachos? It’s a question that will rile some folks up

    Who created barbecue nachos? Well, it depends on who you ask, and be careful if you do ask because both sides are feisty about the answer.

    By Jody Callahan May 12, 2025
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    From Cafe Ole to Cooper’s: A new name, new look and a nod to an emu

    What was once Cafe Ole has transformed into Cooper’s and, as the owner said, “the only thing we kept was the bacon-wrapped shrimp.” 

    By Christin Yates May 11, 2025
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    Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam

    Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.

    By Holly Whitfield May 10, 2025
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    Recipe Exchange: Bar Limina’s Uncle T’s nightcap No. 2

    One of Bar Limina’s eight specialty cocktails is a twist on a classic Negroni created by bar manager Jenna Abu-Khraybeh.

    By Sophia Surrett May 10, 2025
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    Food Files: Desserts and dogs go together on Germantown Parkway

    Two businesses with a shared heritage are operating out of a single storefront, a first for both. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 09, 2025
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    Midtown TJ Mulligan’s to close with owner citing crime concerns

    “The landlord and I talked about it, and it’s probably the best thing for the area to not have an establishment open after 10 p.m.,” owner Lee Adams said.

    By Jody Callahan May 08, 2025
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    Tops reopens Summer location after systemwide look at safety

    Tops Bar-B-Q addressed all the damage from an October fire at 3353 Summer Ave. but also took the opportunity to update other aspects of the circa 1960s building’s infrastructure. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 08, 2025
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    $15 Deal: Kitchen Laurel’s sweet potato waffles

    Kitchen Laurel’s waffles are topped with house-made candied walnuts, brown-sugar butter and black pepper. 

    By Erica Horton May 08, 2025

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