Festival organizers said they want to introduce people in the "capital of barbecue and soul food" to alternative dining styles.

Memphis-based startup company offers smartphone solutions for those with limited vision so they can enjoy an easier dining experience.

Bar Ware has opened on South Front Street, adding a new choice to a block that has become a Downtown hot spot.

Summertime is watermelon time, and Bonefish Grill mixes up an icy and delicious martini with a skewer of frozen fruit for garnish.

Golf fans and restaurateurs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman put a concession on TPC Southwind for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

At Fix, Memphians who want the convenience of a meal kit delivery service can also support a local business.

Central BBQ, Germantown Commissary, Hog Wild BBQ and The Rendezvous will offer spectators a foursome of barbecue options as they watch the world’s top golfers at the July 24-28 WGC event at TPC Southwind.

Jim & Samella’s House in South Memphis celebrates its sixth anniversary on Saturday and reopens next month.

Jennifer Biggs and Talbert Fleming talk grandma's cooking and Sunday dinner.

Café Society adds steakhouse menu this week; Folk's Folly has special-run Japanese Wagyu; Destination: Delicious dinner is set for Restaurant Iris.

Cafe Lit, a literature-themed, multistory supper club with live entertainment, could bring more nightlife to Madison Avenue. 

Thai Bistro in Bartlett is the real deal, authentic dishes that deliver a lot of flavor and a bit of bang, too.

Monkey Shoulder's Monkey Mobile is in town for the weekend; look for the big yellow truck with a huge cocktail shaker on the bed.

A luxurious lobster sandwich takes about 3 minutes to pull together at Erling Jensen: The Restaurant.

El Mero Taco brings its Mexican-Southern mashup style to Cordova at Macon Station.

3rd & Court in Hotel Indigo offers snack items, breakfast, plate lunches and sandwiches, even some pre-dunked in soup.

Coastal Fish Company, owned by Russ Graham and Tom Powers, will open this fall in the space on Hyde Lake formerly occupied by The Kitchen.

Passport to France offers more than 100 wines to taste plus a series of events leading up to the tasting next week.

The Pancake Shop on Summer offers a hearty breakfast all day long, plus diner favorites like a patty melt and BLT.

With a motto of “Get Your Hands Dirty,” the Red Hook Cajun Seafood & Bar has opened at 6105 Stage Road in Bartlett and is already eyeing expansion to other parts of the Mid-South.

Takashi will fill the space vacated by Pei Wei Asian Diner in the Belvedere Collection shopping center on Union.

Strawberry and cucumber muddle it up with gin for a refreshing summer drink.

Priscilla Presley and a cast of experts will present "Elegant Southern Style Weekend," at Graceland Sept. 27-29.

Jennifer Biggs and Kelly English talk about Restaurant Iris.

Fino's in Midtown is full of regulars back for old favorites, and the food tastes the same.