A former market researcher has realized her dream of opening a food truck and is serving authentic Polish sauerkraut, beets, kielbasa and pierogi.

Chai’s Halal is a blend of Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican flavors, and it can be found all over Memphis. 

A Nashville-based pizza chain is bringing the “House Party,” a vegan option and more to the University of Memphis food court. 

“Approachable fine dining is the way that I would describe it because it’s not stuffy. We want it to be personable.”

Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.

Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis closes for good, although the building will still be used for classes.

A popular taco truck and a place to get smoothie bowls are expanding in the Memphis area.

This vibrant stew was seasoned so well, I could smell it through my to-go bag, despite the clear lid on top. 

Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola sits down with Food Files writer Sophia Surrett to talk about the column as well as some of the recent moves within the restaurant industry. 

Owner Derrick Craig opened the soul food restaurant in honor of his mother, Johnnie Mae Craig, and to help revitalize South Memphis. 

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.

The Center City Development Corp. also approved a $30,000 grant for Dawg Team, a pet apparel and accessories store that will also offer boarding and a self-serve dog wash.

The restaurant became a local favorite for its creative, grass-fed burgers, colorful interior modeled after a quirky modern farm, and its dedication to locally sourced ingredients.

On this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and suburbs reporters Abigail Warren talk about the reasons behind the proposed change and the implications of it.

No one does a bloody mary like Slider Inn. Forget a celery stalk or lemon wedge as garnish; this drink comes with an entire Angus beef slider. 

“Our lunch rush isn’t nearly as busy as it used to be. And it seems like everyone is trying so hard to speak English,” one local restaurant worker said.

The location would, in some ways, represent a homecoming and a “return to the street” where the journey began.

A Memphis-based wing chain restaurant must pay Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, a judge ruled Friday.

Several other commercial tenants recently opened or are opening soon.

“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.”

A former Memphian returned to the city to claim the record for eating the most deep-fried Oreos at Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint in Midtown.

The grand opening of Monkeygrass Mayhem, an Airstream serving coffee drinks, pastries and bagels, is Monday, Aug. 11. 

Go off menu, slightly, at Bar Hustle to get a pizza with red onions, fennel sausage and spicy honey. 

Scottie’s Chicken Shack at TPC Southwind features a wall with a photo of Scheffler laying on the bench in the holding cell from “Happy Gilmore 2.”

Grind City Brewing Co. has made it through the IPA craze, the pandemic seltzer wave and several Dry Januarys, but back in May, the company decided to make a big shift.