Napa Cafe’s double-stout-braised short ribs is owner Glenda Hastings’ homage to Memphis barbecue.

Several high-profile restaurant projects have taken much longer to open than originally expected. And while perfecting recipes, hiring staff and fine-tuning the concept are key ingredients, there is often another big hurdle.

The owner of Biscuits & Jams, the owner of Cameo and Mary’s BOTE and the former owner of Edge Alley discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the industry this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.

Indoor Trailer Park creator and tire artist Tad Pierson’s latest installation will span along Mississippi Boulevard from E.H. Crump Boulevard to South Parkway. 

Moving just a few doors down from its original location, JoJo’s Espresso's has expanded in Germantown, adding more seating and a few new menu items. 

Ricos Tamales “El Ruco” isn’t listed on Google Maps. It’s a folding table on the sidewalk. But it’s the real deal. 

The Midtown bar and entertainment space never reopened after it shut down suddenly in December with a social media post saying it was for renovations.

The group’s “Motivation Monday” is full of get-up-and-go, but its “Waffle Wednesday” is the most popular.

For now, the Dollywood Foundation owns the former Pancho’s site in West Memphis, but if all goes according to plan, the site will be sold this summer with the proceeds going to the Foundation.

For the tenders, whole duck tenderloins are soaked in a buttermilk marinade before being dredged in a seasoned batter. They are then fried to order so they come out hot and crispy.

Memphis chef Kelly English said his new menu includes nine signature salad creations, plus a “choose-your-own-adventure” option.

Knowledge Quest’s new Green Leaf Cafe is opening officially in April and serving microgreens salads, salmon paninis and several burgers.

Sweet Eye Coffee House is open in Cordova, Teriyaki Madness will open this summer with plans to expand in the Memphis area and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is open in Southaven.

Lao Street Kitchen’s papaya salad is a masterclass in balance, hitting sweet, sour, salty and spicy all at once. 

The new-to-Memphis “Too Good to Go” app gives customers big savings while helping restaurants eliminate food waste. 

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. awarded the owner a $30,000 Retail Tenant Improvement Grant on Wednesday, March 19, for interior and exterior improvements.

It’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week through March 22, and as the event’s founder, Cynthia Daniels does her best to taste, try or at least stop by each of the 20 participating restaurants.

The Beer-Battered Fish N’ Chips at Bog & Barley are the real deal. 

“Coffee brings people to the table,” Cxffeeblack founder Bartholomew Jones said.

Guest bartenders, craft cocktails and charcuterie are all on the menu for Bar Limina, set to open in the coming weeks in Edge District. 

More than 10 of the restaurants participating in this year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week haven’t been open a full year yet. 

Here’s some juicy info. 

A word of warning: This is not a “light lunch” situation. This is a commitment. You’re either going to need a nap afterward or a solid reason to walk around for the next hour.

“A haven for the arts” returns as Java Cabana reopens, and the new owners plan to bring back open mic nights and keep the aesthetic the same.