Chef Michael Cahhal’s gumbo is different from most gumbos because it gets its smoky flavor from the chicken instead of the sausage.

Artist Ephraim Urevbu has bought a building on Jackson Avenue that he plans to renovate into an art incubator, studio space and a restaurant — with the larger goal of creating an art community. 

In the shadow of the Renasant Convention Center, a peaceful line forms. People in shabby, sometimes off-season clothing, come for a homemade burrito, bag of chips, water, a soft drink, maybe a pair of new socks.

On Sound Bites, Jennifer and Chris gab about the food news and features of the last week, including a stop at Dynamic Duo for some. “mole-a-que” sauce.

This coconut cake from the now-closed Sweet Bistro in Cooper Young is buttery and has a boost of extra coconut flavor from coconut milk.

The local food truck will be moving into the former site of Regina’s Cajun Restaurant in a Downtown space near Court Square.

For 20 years, Karen Carrier’s Beauty Shop has delivered bold and creative food in Cooper-Young, and she’s made a full comeback from the pandemic shutdown. Here’s our first starred dining review since 2020. 

Who doesn’t love bread? But, at Fino’s, it takes a tug, and sometimes you don’t want to work as hard. Or eat as heavy. A time like, say, August. 

Some bad news, some good news and a bunch of restaurant and food events are on the table. 

Beauty Shop celebrates its 20th anniversary with the re-opening of Back Dō/Mi Yard, Harlan T. Bobo performs at Bar DKDC, and Karen Carrier takes a look at how it started and where she’s headed.

Chris and Regina Moore of Chef Flavas recently pitched their spinach artichoke dip at Walmart’s annual Open Call, resulting in a distribution deal with the major retailer.

The “mol-e-que” sauce in the smoked pork burritos from the Dynamic Duo food cart is a little bit Houston and a little bit Memphis. 

Miccos serves milkshakes, sno cones — which are actually New Orleans-style “snowballs” — sundaes and more.

Chris Herrington is joined by Black Sheep Catering’s Meredith Clinton to talk about the plans for her new South Main speakeasy Lucky Cowboy and about her journey from Hayti, Missouri, gas stations to the Memphis food scene. 

StickEm’s owner and chef, Ermyias Shiberou, opened his food truck in 2012; when the pandemic began, he decided to streamline his business by converting his Blue Nile restaurant into a StickEm brick-and-mortar location. 

The Memphis-based brewing company believes it has a hidden advantage when it comes to conquering the Texas market. 

Two Memphis restaurants named as “crave-worthy restaurants across the South” as eateries more and more becomes reasons to travel, not just part of a trip. 

Jared Welch and the Black Sheep team plan to open a speakeasy-type bar and lounge in the basement of 409 S. Main. But to be in the know (and know the venue’s password), you’ll have to check out its Instagram account.

Tuyen Le has opened Tuyen’s Asian Bistro just down the street from where her family’s restaurant, Saigon Le, once stood.

This pear cobbler is extremely easy to make. And if you prefer peaches to pears, now’s the time to substitute them.

Bryant’s plate lunches may even make a comeback after the expansion of the Summer Avenue breakfast spot is complete. 

Lucchesi’s Beer Garden has a selection of $10 Deals for lunch or dinner, including great falafel sandwiches and meaty ones too, plus a huge selection of beer.

Sure, there are tomatoes coming in, but where do we find the best ones? Get your tickets for our Friday lunch at Magnolia & May, and plan ahead for the golf tournament and Memphis Food & Wine Festival.

“These aren’t (chefs) you’d typically see at this kind of a festival, but ones who might be at South Beach or at the New York Food and Wine Festival,” said the festival’s co-chairman. 

Chip Dunham shared the family pimento cheese recipe a few weeks ago. Now, Jeff Dunham tells us how to make the flatbread he used to serve with it at The Grove Grill.