At Bradford Williams’ early childhood gatherings, ambrosia was the focal point of her grandmother’s holiday table. 

The former Houston’s restaurant building located at 5000 Poplar Ave. was bought for $2.1 million Friday, Nov. 7, by a regional developer-managed company.

“With The Second Line moving, we’re doubling down again to give Midtown something special,” chef Kelly English said. 

It’s time for friends to choose sides — and for grilling frenemies to join forces — and get ready to fire up their pits for the 2026 Memphis in May International Festival’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. 

More from the Michelin Guide’s American South 2025 event as well as how the recognition has energized the Memphis honorees.

The Daily Memphian’s Kelsey Bowen says her version of this Thanksgiving staple is so good, it made her high school German teacher cry.

Michelin held its first-ever awards ceremony dedicated to the American South. When the stars were finally revealed, Memphis made its mark.

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Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.

“When we got into it, it was all about hospitality,” said restaurateur Michael Hudman. “Not that Michelin never crossed our minds, but we think of Andrew Michael ... you’re coming by to eat on a Sunday night at your grandmother’s house.”

Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said she was speechless when an email from the Michelin Guide popped into her inbox in late October.

“We thought authentic Chinese food would go well in Memphis, so we opened up. At the beginning, we didn’t have a lot of business, but after a while, the word spread,” said general manager Bo Zou. 

One of the restaurants received a Bib Gourmand Award as recognition for “good quality, good value cooking.” 

According to a filing with a federal court on Monday, Nov. 3, emergency reserve funds will be used to cover “50% of eligible households’ current allotments.” These funds may be delayed. 

Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?

This week’s question comes to us from a reader who says she is obsessed with the seasoning on fries in Memphis. But is it all the same? The short answer is no. 

In the South, we eat dressing — not stuffing. And here are two versions: one traditional dressing and a plant-based alternative.

Also, Abner’s on South White Station Road and Poplar Avenue has closed, and Non-Vintage Wine Bar will soon join it.

After Raven & Lily closed in Collierville, the landlord decided to sell the space, and it was purchased by a local veternarian.

The cheese pull on Little Italy’s calzone is like something out of the movies.

Restaurants — especially local restaurants — can find themselves in a precarious position when politics come into play, whether restaurateurs want them to or not.

The Grizzlies’ rookie duty is one that connects the current team to its Grit and Grind roots and supports a Downtown restaurant. And it all starts with 40 orders of fried rice. 

When it comes to finding out what’s happening in our communities, there’s often no way to know without actually contacting folks and asking them how they are doing.

“Having this space activated is important to bring more people in and liven up Downtown,” said Downtown Memphis Commission planning manager Brian Mykulyn.

“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne. 

Johnnie Mae’s Soul Cafe is hard to miss with its large windows and brightly lit dining room, and the wings are a must-have.