Phillip Ashley Rix talks about his journey to becoming a self-taught chocolatier and his new chocolate cafe.

Phillip Ashley Chocolates hosts grand opening on Saturday and a slew of other events are also going on around town that day; register for April lunch.

The catfish is as good as ever at Soul Fish, but thin and crispy is on the menu and once you try it, you might forget about the regular fillets.

Tops Bar-B-Q has sold but will remain in the hands of locals, including Tiger Bryant of Soul Fish and Young Avenue Deli.

Banh xeo is a Vietnamese pancake full of savory morsels and the best one in town is made at Phuong Long – unless you can tell me where to find a better one.

Chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman separate long enough to talk to Jennifer Biggs alone and come back together for a round of “The Dudelywed Game.”

Fino's opening date is delayed but the Italian deli in Midtown should be up and running in a month or so; sign up for April Destination: Delicious events.

At Alchemy, bartenders riff on a traditional Pimm’s Cup, but before they mix it, they make their own Pimm’s No. 1 Cup liqueur.

Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman have made the cut for the fifth time and are headed to Chicago again for the James Beard Foundation Award ceremony.

Veteran chef Derk Meitzler has taken over at The Vault and plans to start changing the menu right away; old Harry's favorites are promised.

The Patti La Mellte at Rawk’n Grub is one of many over-the-top sandwiches and burgers that chef Steph Cook serves from a gas station at Summer and Highland.

Fellow Daily Memphians Chris Herrington and Jared Boyd talk chips, dips and a little this and that with Jennifer Biggs.

Mardi Gras in Crosstown has reopened after staffing issues caused it to shut down earlier this month; get tickets for upcoming events.

Pancho's might be the best known dip in Memphis, but there are others to add to your list for National Chip & Dip Day coming up Saturday.

Alex's Tavern and Earnestine and Hazel's are in "Garden & Gun's" Best Southern Bars brackets and they both need your vote to advance to the next round.

The Gardener's Daughter is a simple cocktail with three ingredients, a garnish and a name that stymies Tsunami owner Ben Smith.

Mardi Gras restaurant is closed but owner Penny Henderson plans to reopen it in a simpler fashion.

Irish whiskey is an easy drink to make, a classic with a nice history and a loyal following in San Francisco.

Sweet Lala's Bakery opens in East Memphis on Thursday, bringing cookies baked for juvenile justice to the popular corner of Ridgeway and Poplar.

Cousins Maine Lobster draws crowds like lobster draws butter; here's a rundown of our first visit to the new food truck.

Jennifer Biggs and Restaurant Iris executive chef Cam Razavi talk about his upcoming Persian New Year dinner and other Persian dishes.

Dave and Amanda Krog plan to open Dory, a “polished casual” restaurant, on Brookhaven Circle this fall; Sweet Magnolia is opening two Memphis retail locations.

Raven & Lily offers comfortable but slightly elevated fare in Collierville, having left its original digs in Oakland late in the summer.

Searching for the best Downtown club sandwich, Food Fight tests out an egg-and-avocado version at Bardog and a smoked chicken variation at Dirty Crow Inn.

The Irish Whiskey Extravaganza at Celtic Crossing features 40 selections plus Irish food, entertainment and whiskey experts to help you find the right one for you.