The new restaurant will be located in the former space of Highlander Restaurant & Pub, which closed last year. 

Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.

Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.

Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman’s Enjoy A|M Restaurant Group is expanding again. 

Pho 4Ever, which we highlighted two years ago for its bánh mì dac biet, has perhaps the best bánh xèo in Memphis. 

For the third time in four months, a Tops Bar-B-Q restaurant caught fire, leaving three of the city’s 13 locations closed. 

Memphis Made Brewing Co. owner Andy Ashby said he wanted to get back to his brewery’s “roots of talking about beer while drinking beer.”

Hopson’s Espresso Print Coffee Shop is part of a growing number of coffee shops opening on the west end of Bartlett.

In addition to competing, barbecue teams will have the opportunity to sell select menu items to attendees. 

At Hard Times Deli, from the local trio behind the Secret Smash Society, the sandwiches are considered works of art. 

One of the new owners said the family’s priorities going forward come down to three things: “back to the basics, growth mentality and digitize everything.”

With the success of the Side Porch Steakhouse in Bartlett Station, the ownership group is expanding its business front with a coffee shop next door.

Regular customers already know about the shop’s signature macarons, pastries and cookies. And at least one of those customers thought the bakery deserved some major recognition.

Plus, Kura House opens in the former Bhan Thai restaurant and where in Memphis to get a plate of baby shower eats. 

The cheese pulls apart in stretchy strands, the meat is deeply savory, and the slightly spicy salsa verde on the side gives each bite a little punch.

Bao Toan is the kind of place that builds anticipation starting in the lobby. It’s date-night gold.

From cheesecakes to croissants to ice pops, here are five original treats inspired by roses and chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day.

The Department of Homeland Security said agents with ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations arrested three Mexican nationals unlawfully present in the U.S.

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The new restaurant will be able to seat up to 200 guests, and chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer said it will differ from their former New Orleans restaurant of the same name. 

With new owners, former staffers and a ton of upgrades to the building, Barksdale’s reopening brings a mix of old and new. 

Nearly 3,000 people are on the waiting list for the local meal program, and every day more people are being added.

From now until March 9, Girl Scout cookies are being sold across Memphis. For six bucks a box, you can get one of nine different options, although Thin Mints and Samoas are the most popular.

Josh Carlucci is on the podcast to talk about his South American travels, writing about food as a Memphis transplant and his endless quest for The Daily Memphian’s $10 Deals.

Two hot Memphis restaurants are opening new locations. Plus, incoming Raising Cane’s project is underway, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice isn’t leaving Memphis. 

“(Collierville) is a family-oriented area close to churches and schools, and that’s certainly the target market for Belly Acres,” said a restaurant representative.