With the sale of The Half Shell, Danny Sumrall looks back at the restaurant and his more than 40 years as a part of the restaurant community, having opened or purchased several of Memphis’ popular dining spots. 

And we want to know which former Memphis restaurant recipes you’d like to make at home.

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Recipe Exchange: Cheffie’s Market & More’s Potato Chip Chicken Tenders

These popular chicken tenders use Classic Lay’s and are easy to freeze prepared but uncooked.

At Amelia Gene’s in Downtown Memphis, the tradition of a staff “family meal” builds camaraderie and lets team members know they are valued.

I got my Italian beef sandwich the only way I know how: hot and dipped. It may or may not sound sexy to you, but this is actual Italian beef terminology. Before you order one, let’s talk about the lingo.

Shack owner Tim Bednarski has nine specialty hot dogs on the “Doggy Style” section of his menu.

Bert Smythe, Jimmy Stovall, Eric Vernon, Glenda Hastings and Kat Gordon have some ideas for your Independence Day dishes and desserts. 

Muddy’s Bake Shop owner Kat Gordon shares a salad recipe she calls “a glorious side dish for summer cookouts” that makes use of fresh produce including corn, beans, tomatoes and basil.

A new restaurant is in the works for Central Station. 

Sakura and Subarashi will merge and scale down their menus in their new location at 3665 Canada Road. The new site sits close to I-40.

After debuting in the Memphis market with two successful locations over the past year, the 7 Brew coffee concept is expanding to the Bartlett Station Historic District.

“Thirty years was a good run,” said co-owner Jeff Fioranelli said. “Everyone knows the flux the restaurant industry is in. It’s an unprecedented time.”

Buckley’s Grill co-owner Jeff Fioranelli recently shared the restaurant’s recipe for creamed spinach in an “adjusted portion size for home enjoyment.” 

The popular torta and taco shop is expanding its footprint to Bartlett and Highland Heights. 

With an eye toward its Midtown customers, Petals of a Peony opened its second location in the former Paulette’s building. 

Cocozza American Italian has announced a second location where people can “eat red sauce with their ‘familia.’” 

I Love Pho is replacing the former One and Only BBQ location, Just Love Coffee Cafe is coming to Memphis and Flyway Brewing/High Cotton Brewing Co. will have a tap takeover. 

Looking for a good wine list? Here are the Memphis restaurants that Wine Spectator says have the best.

While most Memphians are familiar with fondue, they may not have had raclette before.

Today’s $10 Deal starts with a question: If you were a popsicle, what type of popsicle would you be? 

When restaurateur Kirk Cotham saw the empty restaurant space in The Shops at Carriage Crossing last year, he and his business partner dreamed big and came up with Nashoba.

This local artisan food industry is growing, with dozens of new products and small companies being launched each year — and they are delicious. 

East Memphis steakhouse Buckley’s Grill was known for its steak, tasty sides and friendly service. 

The Hooters at 7535 Winchester Road could be a victim of the chain’s national closures.