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As we celebrate our city’s 200th birthday, let’s take a look at the evolution of Memphis’ food scene
Memphis restaurants owe a debt to immigrants, both in the city's early years and in more recent times. In 1919, Speros Zepatos opened The Arcade where it still stands today, at the corner of South Main and G.E. Patterson. It is one of the oldest restaurants in town. (Daily Memphian file)
Memphis restaurants owe a debt to immigrants, both in the city's early years and in more recent times. And to barbecue; it's what got us to the party.
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Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
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