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    Table Talk: Low grocery inventory brings woes, but patience is needed

    Grocery store shelves are bare, produce departments are all but empty early in the day, and whose fault is it? Yes, it’s COVID.

    By Jennifer Biggs January 13, 2022
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    Table Talk: Out with the old, in with the new, but who can tell?

    Blue Plate Café to close after the death of its owner, Memphis Pizza Café goes to shorter hours due to staffing issues and we’re trying Kind January instead of Dry January. 

    By Jennifer Biggs January 05, 2022
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    Table Talk: 2022 brings new restaurants and return of dining reviews

    With hopes for a better 2022, we look to new places and a return to dining reviews; catch up on food stories you missed over the busy holidays. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 30, 2021
  • Food

    Table Talk: When José Andrés was in my kitchen

    José Andrés was in my kitchen, via Zoom, and I forgot to tell you about it (but now I am). McEwen’s is open, a Guinness record is coming to Memphis, and so is a Hy-Vee grocery.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 22, 2021
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    Table Talk: Recipes delivered, McEwen’s and BBQ Allstars store open

    Pralines, milk punch and Frank Grisanti’s tiramisu recipe all delivered this week; Melissa Cookston’s Southaven BBQ store has opened; McEwen’s opens next week. Why, Merry Christmas!

    By Jennifer Biggs December 15, 2021
  • Food

    Table Talk: Christmas is coming and so are the cookies

    Like Santa’s list, the annual baking checklist has to be checked twice and the result is usually the same: Scratch. Too much trouble, not enough time. But this year, a few new things make the cut.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 15, 2021
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    Table Talk: A story behind the Jim’s Place story

    When you talk to a 90-year-old about one story, chances are good you’ll get to hear another one or two, and what a privilege that is.

    By Jennifer Biggs December 01, 2021
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    Table Talk: Gratitude and Hail Marys

    It’s Thanksgiving and if you’re not ready, you’re not alone. The best of plans often go awry, but hey, there’s always New Asia, right?

    By Jennifer Biggs November 24, 2021
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    Table Talk: Where to eat out on Thanksgiving, what to eat at home

    If you can’t bear going to the grocery and cleaning the house, you can always go out to eat on Thanksgiving instead. Why not?

    By Jennifer Biggs November 17, 2021
  • Food

    Table Talk: Hog and Hominy reopens; Pantà opens; and Pancho’s? Who knows?

    Hog and Hominy served its first meals at a soft opening on Tuesday and we were there to try it; Pantà is open and we were there, too. Pancho’s is still serving in West Memphis, for now, and Sweet Grass has an apple pie you gotta try.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 03, 2021
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    Table Talk: Pantà opening, Hog & Hominy reopening and Pancho’s seems to be closing

    Pantà opens this week, Hog & Hominy reopens next week, and it looks like the Pancho’s era has come to an end.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 27, 2021
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    Table Talk: Whiskey, cider, pizza and beer – fall is here

    Reny Alfonso cooks for his first whiskey tasting at Celtic Crossing next week, then the Irish pub takes on Cider Fest two days later; FedExForum shows off food lineup for the season.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 20, 2021
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    Table Talk: Downtown Dining Week, Erling’s in the Doubletree, Bog & Barley restaurant coming soon

    Memphis Food & Wine Festival, Brewfest and Brunchfest are this weekend, Downtown Dining Week is set for Nov. 1-7, and Big Bad Breakfast brings its bad self to East Memphis.

    By Jennifer Biggs October 13, 2021
  • Food

    Table Talk: Dixon hosts a special dinner; fall is beer time

    Mashama Bailey of The Grey comes to Dixon Gallery & Gardens for a special dinner; fall means festival season and plenty are coming.

    By Jennifer Biggs September 29, 2021
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    Table Talk: From whiskey to beer, it’s a boozy one

    There’s a late announcement for a Wild Turkey dinner next week, and, it turns out, a lot going on that involves whiskey or beer.

    By Jennifer Biggs September 22, 2021
  • Food

    Table Talk: Even institutions change, and recipes appear from unlikely places

    Dan Brown finishes up a 59-year career at Leonard’s, Molly’s La Casita has been sold, and La Baguette has reopened after renovation.

    By Jennifer Biggs September 15, 2021
  • Metro

    Several events will honor first responders and 9/11 heroes

    Organizations throughout Shelby County are hosting events to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

    By Julia Baker September 11, 2021
  • Food

    Table Talk: A favorite cookbook, a big birthday, a sad loss

    Memphis took a punch with the death of Tommy Peters; ‘Mrs. Louise’ turned 98; your spicy tomato soup recipe is delivered.

    By Jennifer Biggs September 08, 2021
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    Table Talk: Herb pots, bistro news and why you should get vaccinated

    Herbs in pots don’t bring about a huge harvest, but they’re so easy to grow; La Baguette is back in business next week; and sure, I’m vaccinated and happy to say so.

    By Jennifer Biggs September 01, 2021
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    Table Talk: Masking up in restaurants and schools; Café Samovar recipe revealed

    We’re talking about masks, because what else? Really, though, wearing them properly could be what keeps our restaurants open. But is it enough to keep our kids safe?

    By Jennifer Biggs August 25, 2021
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    Table Talk: Cookbooks, COVID, cold beer and more

    It’s one thing to get rid of bookshelves; getting rid of the cookbooks they held turns out to be a little harder.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 18, 2021
  • Food

    Table Talk: Vax passports, sandwich sampling, and a leftovers pro tip

    Three local restaurants/bars require vaccine cards, an idea for giving new life to leftovers, prosecco on tap has us giddy, and everyone loves a good sandwich.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 12, 2021
  • Food

    Table Talk: Fig season means fig bread, a nice surprise, a sobering Sound Bites

    A pleasant surprise on the scale inspires a renewed interest in cooking at home.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 04, 2021
  • Food

    Table Talk: Here’s a tip for apple cake and we talk chicken and beer

    Jennifer Biggs: A follow-up tip for last week’s apple cake; a visit to an Uptown brewery; My Favorite Things comes back this week after a visit to Dory and Slim Chickens hired errybody.

    By Jennifer Biggs July 29, 2021
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    Table Talk: Staffing woes and rising numbers, but we have bakeries!

    Recipe Exchange is back with a good one from Amerigo; Erling’s is temporarily cutting service by two days due to staffing; and a Downtown bakery is returning.

    By Jennifer Biggs July 14, 2021

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