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<strong>&ldquo;My new-and-improved LA Spud order is customized with steak, onions, spinach, extra sour cream, light butter and cheese &mdash; for taste, not caloric considerations, of course. But the custom combinations are nearly endless,&rdquo; Ellen Chamberlain writes.</strong> (Ellen Chamberlain/The Daily Memphian)Premium Table Talk

Table Talk: On the quest for the best baked potato in Memphis

Years ago, when I was living in Memphis, I was introduced to the baked potatoes at East Memphis Pizza & Subs. But when I came back, I was disappointed to learn the restaurant had burned down. Luckily the owners opened a new spot.

By Ellen Chamberlain September 03, 2025
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Table Talk: Memphis group picks up the shopping for those who need it

This grassroots organization of mostly friends, neighbors and church members grocery-shop for families who are unable to shop for themselves.

By Ellen Chamberlain August 27, 2025
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Table Talk: If you can’t stand the heat, try working in a restaurant kitchen

One restaurant owner has allowed her staff to come to work out of uniform, trading chef’s coats and pants for tees and shorts, just to keep them more comfortable.

By Ellen Chamberlain August 20, 2025
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Chicken and beer: Memphis-flavored festival returns to Liberty Stadium

“Relocating to Memphis has been a culture shock in a variety of ways ... Because of this, I was really confused when the latest festival popped up on my calendar.”

By Ellen Chamberlain August 14, 2025

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    Table Talk: Your next night out might be a collaboration

    Huey’s is working with Muddy’s, Bar Limina is becoming Bar Lumpia and Feast & Graze is working with two other Memphis-area companies on a mixology class.

    By Ellen Chamberlain August 06, 2025
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    Table Talk: Dog days scream out for summer treats

    Gelato, sno cones, popsicles — yes, please. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain July 30, 2025
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    Table Talk: Easing on down the road

    More than a dozen Memphis restaurants are promoting the Broadway show “The Wiz,” and most aren’t even requiring proof of ticket purchase to participate in the edible, whimsical fun.

    By Ellen Chamberlain July 24, 2025
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    Table Talk: TV dreams and kitchen realities

    Here in Memphis you can’t throw a proverbial stick without hitting a restaurant that’s been featured on someone’s broadcast or streamed network.

    By Ellen Chamberlain July 16, 2025
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    Table Talk: English brings dinner to the Brooks

    Chef Kelly English is hosting a four-course meal inspired by “Away with the Tides,” an exhibition currently at the Brooks Museum of Art. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain July 12, 2025
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    Table Talk: Bar Limina hosts James Beard nominee in new residency

    The Bar Limina owner calls the guest bartender “a huge get” right out of the gate.

    By Ellen Chamberlain July 02, 2025
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    Table Talk: From bar stools to booths to beds, all the places we eat

    Some of us eat in formal dining rooms while others dine off folding trays. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 25, 2025
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    Table Talk: Why complain when you can get it fixed instead?

    What does one do when a carry-out meal isn’t quite up to snuff?

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 18, 2025
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    Table Talk: Primas Bakery’s transition is a new beginning

    The bakery’s owner Rachel Mullen sat down with The Daily Memphian to discuss closing her storefront and what’s next for her.

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 12, 2025
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    Table Talk: Ellen Chamberlain eats, writes and tells all

    “Much of my career has come to fruition because of a series of seemingly unrelated events and life experiences, but there is one thing that has been quite deliberate: Memphis.”

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 04, 2025
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    Table Talk: It’s ‘see you later,’ not goodbye from Jennifer Chandler

    “When I first started freelance reporting decades ago, I thought the biggest joy of this job would be the opportunity to enjoy all the amazing eats available across town, but I was wrong.” 

    By Jennifer Chandler April 09, 2025
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    Table Talk: Edge District wine shop boasts off-the-beaten path bottles

    Representatives from Australian winery Unico Zelo, which focuses on sustainability, visited the Memphis wine shop earlier this week.

    By Jennifer Chandler April 08, 2025
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    Table Talk: Local coffee shop owner named Franchisee of Year

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

    By Jennifer Chandler March 27, 2025
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    Table Talk: Mystery bags make takeout app ‘Too Good’

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

    By Jennifer Chandler March 20, 2025
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    Table Talk: Rendezvous wins best barbecue joint in Tennessee

    Memphis is the barbecue capital of the world for a reason.

    By Jennifer Chandler March 12, 2025
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    Table Talk: Local chocolatier has new cookbook

    Chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix is sharing his candy-making secrets in a book due out this fall. 

    By Jennifer Chandler March 05, 2025
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    Table Talk: Get an inside look at Memphis Made’s beer

    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.”

    By Jennifer Chandler February 19, 2025
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    Table Talk: Five local sweets to make your Valentine swoon

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

    By Jennifer Chandler February 13, 2025
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    Table Talk: What eggs-actly is going on?

    Are eggs safe to eat now that human cases of bird flu are popping up? The short answer is yes, but they are probably going to cost you. 

    By Jennifer Chandler February 05, 2025
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    Table Talk: Can a kid be a food critic? Corky’s BBQ thinks so

    Corky’s No. 1 fan just might be a 10-year-old who goes to St. George’s Independent School. 

    By Jennifer Chandler January 29, 2025
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    Table Talk: Haggis, poetry and bagpipes in store for Robert Burns Night

    Bog & Barley chef Reny Alfonso has created a Robert Burns Night menu that offers a modern spin to traditional Scottish dishes. 

    By Jennifer Chandler January 22, 2025
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    Table Talk: Six places to get a king cake in Memphis

    It used to be you had to make your own king cake or order one from New Orleans, but now many Memphis bakeries make them, as well. 

    By Jennifer Chandler January 15, 2025
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    Table Talk: Award-winning podcast to record in Memphis

    James Beard and Webby Award-winning host Dan Pashman will be taping “The Sporkful” — with a local, special guest chef — in front of a live studio audience at the Buckman. 

    By Jennifer Chandler January 08, 2025
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    Table Talk: Holiday traditions, with food and family at the table

    The holidays are about gathering with friends and family, with good meals as a centerpiece. 

    By Jennifer Chandler December 30, 2024
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    Table Talk: 11 ‘elves’ and 110 lbs. of flour make magic at The Peabody

    Each year, The Peabody Memphis’ pastry staff begin working on the hotel’s annual gingerbread display in May. Plus, Surfin Santa and a new coffee blend from Byway Coffee Co and Comeback Coffee.

    By Jennifer Chandler December 19, 2024

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