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<strong>Martavious McGee prepares chocolates at Phillip Ashley Chocolates in Midtown on Feb. 1, 2021.</strong> (The Daily Memphian file)Subscribers only Food

Table Talk: An Australian celebration, a James Beard semi-finalist and a feathered farewell

Australia Day is Thursday, Jan. 26, and Memphis Made Brewing is celebrating with trivia, a Vegemite tasting and something that’s not a meat raffle. Plus, a Mid-South name is a semi-finalist for the 2023 James Beard Awards. 

By Jennifer Biggs January 26, 2023
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Table Talk: Ice cream for breakfast and other ideas for the most important meal of the day

In other food news, it’s time to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Burns night and Portugal. 

By Jennifer Biggs January 18, 2023
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Table Talk: A new bakery in Midtown and a new chef at Bounty

Nate Oliva is wearing the chef hat at Bounty on Broad, Josh Steiner’s Hive bakery is open in Midtown, and we may be able to get you in to our sold-out reader lunch at Dim Sum King.

By Jennifer Biggs January 11, 2023
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Table Talk: A restaurant wish list for 2023

With a brand new year stretching ahead of us, it’s good to have a plan, nice to have a wish list, and as a little luck can’t hurt, either. 

By Jennifer Biggs January 04, 2023

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    Table Talk: Tired of water boils, done with Christmas, but ready for 2023

    Water boils are inconvenient at home but a crisis for restaurants; it’s time to address our aging infrastructure and fix this mess. Meanwhile, sip on some hot buttered rum and welcome in 2023.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 29, 2022
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    Table Talk: Ciao Bella opens, plus last-minute gift ideas

    Still shopping for gifts? Try an experience — or a Seessel’s pie. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 21, 2022
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    Table Talk: A Saturday surprise and new restaurant roundup

    Two local restaurants have just opened, two more are on the way and another just resumed service after a significant renovation. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 14, 2022
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    Table Talk: Good gravy! Holiday events, gravy takes and our favorite Asian restaurants

    The holiday season is here, and events are happening, and for our December reader lunch, we’re swinging with Erling. But first, let’s talk gravy. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 07, 2022
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    Table Talk: A milestone birthday and the gift of sound advice

    On a milestone birthday, Jennifer Biggs has more than restaurant recommendations to impart. Plus, plenty of food news. 

    By Jennifer Biggs November 30, 2022
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    Table Talk: World Cup watching, a pop-up Miracle and the Grateful List

    Plus, it’s time to sign up for next year’s Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. 

    By Jennifer Biggs November 23, 2022
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    Chickasaw Oaks store keeps your gifts under wraps

    Last Christmas, in a mountain of boxes, wrapping paper and ribbon, the on-site gift-wrapper at Saddle Creek had an epiphany.

    By Jane Roberts November 19, 2022
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    Table Talk: Talking turkey, tequila trucks and Whataburger winners

    Thanksgiving is almost upon us and before we get to eating, we’ve got to get to cooking — or ordering. We’re ready to help. 

    By Jennifer Biggs November 16, 2022
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    Sound Bites: $10 Deals we’ve loved (and some we’ve lost)

    Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss some of their favorite $10 Deals over the past few years.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 11, 2022
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    Recipe Exchange: Alice’s Kahlua Pecan Pie

    Almost everyone loves pecan pie for the holidays, and folks often kick it up with some bourbon. But this recipe changes things up with a coffee-flavored liqueur. 

    By Jennifer Biggs November 09, 2022
  • Food

    Memphis Coffee Shop Guide: Downtown

    As coffee shops have gotten more serious about these dark arts and home setups increasingly mimic what professional baristas can concoct, connoisseurship is definitely on the rise. 

    By Chris Herrington January 17, 2023
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    Cup after cup: From Otherlands to Comeback to the Anti Gentrification Coffee Club

    With the Grind City Coffee Xpo heating up this weekend, Chris Herrington looks at the way Memphis’ coffee culture has evolved. 

    By Chris Herrington January 17, 2023
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    $10 Deal: Shelby Forest General Store serves up burgers and more

    Friday steak night hasn’t returned, but the Shelby Forest General Store still serves burgers and plenty more seven days a week.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 09, 2022
  • North Mississippi

    Huey’s opens in Olive Branch on Nov. 8

    The growth in Olive Branch has had one benefit — Huey’s will open its second spot in Mississippi at The Bridges of Camp Creek.

    By Toni Lepeska November 09, 2022
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    Penny’s Nitty Gritty officially open, but spoiler: Penny wants his grits plain

    Penny’s Nitty Gritty Upscale Southern Restaurant is officially open and Penny Hardaway says it’s “perfect timing.”

    By Jennifer Biggs December 01, 2022
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    Sound Bites takes a sip with Grind City Coffee Xpo organizer Daniel Lynn

    On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington were joined by Daniel Lynn, an organizer of the now-annual Grind City Coffee Xpo.

    By Chris Herrington November 09, 2022
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    Table Talk: Picks for Downtown Dining Week and a fall sippin’ party

    Downtown Dining Week began in the aughts and includes more than 50 participating restaurants this year. 

    By Jennifer Biggs November 02, 2022
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    Dory to host this month’s Daily Memphian lunch

    This month, on Nov. 18, we’re going to Dave and Amanda Krog’s restaurant, Dory.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 09, 2022
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    Table Talk: Stax fundraiser at Napa, remembering a cheese dip icon

    Napa Café hosts its annual Heart Full of Soul wine dinner to benefit Stax Music Academy. A year ago at this time, we were hearing rumors that Pancho’s was going to close. 

    By Jennifer Biggs October 26, 2022
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    Table Talk: Hot wings, whiskey, wine and Beerfest

    This weekend, a hot wing festival begins with a chicken parade and a beer festival has brews from more than 30 local sources. 

    By Jennifer Biggs October 19, 2022
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    Table Talk: Memphis Food & Wine is even better when you make a plan

    Memphis Food & Wine Festival is back on Saturday, and if you take a few minutes to make a plan when you walk in the gate, you’ll find you can get to every tent you want and have an even better time.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 14, 2022
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    Table Talk: Chow chow, Brewhaha and Oktoberfeast on Saturday; can you do all three?

    Saturday is full of events, from a chow-chow contest in Stanton to Brewhaha at Hampline to Oktoberfeast at Raven & Lily in Collierville. If you figure out how to do it all, share your strategy.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 05, 2022
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    Table Talk: Barbecue for breakfast; Dim Sum King opens

    Ready for barbecue, bacon and eggs? Plus, The Majestic Grille launches a three-course lunch called The Friday Matinee. 

    By Jennifer Biggs September 28, 2022
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    Table Talk: So it’s 100 degrees, but it’s fall and the festivals are here

    When fall comes, the festival schedule fills up, and this year, folks are back in full swing, living it up like it’s 2019. Celtic whiskey dinners are back, and last week, we told you about two dedicated women in food.

    By Jennifer Biggs September 21, 2022
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    $10 Deal: Farm and Fig lunch includes meatloaf sandwiches and hefty salads

    Farm and Fig has added weekday lunch as a dine-in option at its small, mostly takeout-oriented shop on the edge of Cooper-Young.

    By Jennifer Biggs September 15, 2022

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