Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield discuss spring food festivals in Memphis and share pro tips and top picks.

The first time Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken appeared on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” it changed everything for owner Lou Martin. 

A new Sichuan restaurant should open by the year’s end in East Memphis, Wings House expanded from Southaven and A1 Wings & Things opened its first location in Cordova. 

At Great China Market, $10 gets you a satisfying variety of combinations of delicious pastries and caramelized pork. 

Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.

Could Barksdale’s country-fried steak plate become a new breakfast icon? That’s the hope from new owners Ryan Glosson and Heather and Bryant Bain. 

Food scientist and TV personality Alton Brown says his “culinary variety show” combines storytelling, comedy, music and culinary demonstrations all in one. 

A background in creative writing helps designer Natalie Lieberman make restaurants feel cozy, kitschy, cool and one of a kind. The Collect + Curate Studio founder said it’s about “telling the narrative” of the space.

Cocozza East, from the owners of Cocozza American Italian in Harbor Town, will open in East Memphis in either late May or early June 2025.

After a nearly $500,000 renovation, Barksdale’s will reopen in Midtown with its signature hearty breakfasts and plate lunches.

The Gourmet Gallery owners will open a new soul food restaurant at 629 Chelsea Ave., the former Ms. Girlee’s Soul Food. Also, a new burger restaurant is coming to Arlington.

Sticky ribs, honey gochujang wings, Korean hot chicken and beef bulgogi are a taste of what’s on the menu at the Korean BBQ Fest this Saturday.

This one’s definitely worth the mess.

The menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s will feature all of the restaurant’s old favorites plus an expansion beyond Low Country fare. 

“When I first started freelance reporting decades ago, I thought the biggest joy of this job would be the opportunity to enjoy all the amazing eats available across town, but I was wrong.” 

“On one side, businesses have food to spare. On the other, thousands of families are struggling to put meals on the table. The good news? There’s a way to bridge this gap.”

Julles Posh Food Co. in East Memphis now serving lunch again, and here’s what you should try. 

Alex Boggs talks about Huey’s upcoming 55th anniversary celebration, the return of a beloved sandwich and the Sweet Cheeks barbecue-competition team on this week’s “Sound Bites.”

Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar opened in the former Clean Juice, and Half Shell in Germantown has opened.

As it closes, 17 Berkshire is “passing the torch” to gluten-free bakery, Jacques Louise. 

Think a burger meets a kebab meets a wrap, but it’s better than any of those. 

The new Michelin Guide American South will be the company’s first regional guide in North America. Anonymous Michelin inspectors are already in the field exploring the area.

Representatives from Australian winery Unico Zelo, which focuses on sustainability, visited the Memphis wine shop earlier this week.

The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show. 

The latest from the no-frills national grocery chain will be located at 785 Union Ave., in a building that once housed an Office Depot.