Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.

“When we got into it, it was all about hospitality,” said restaurateur Michael Hudman. “Not that Michelin never crossed our minds, but we think of Andrew Michael ... you’re coming by to eat on a Sunday night at your grandmother’s house.”

Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said she was speechless when an email from the Michelin Guide popped into her inbox in late October.

“We thought authentic Chinese food would go well in Memphis, so we opened up. At the beginning, we didn’t have a lot of business, but after a while, the word spread,” said general manager Bo Zou. 

One of the restaurants received a Bib Gourmand Award as recognition for “good quality, good value cooking.” 

According to a filing with a federal court on Monday, Nov. 3, emergency reserve funds will be used to cover “50% of eligible households’ current allotments.” These funds may be delayed. 

Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?

This week’s question comes to us from a reader who says she is obsessed with the seasoning on fries in Memphis. But is it all the same? The short answer is no. 

In the South, we eat dressing — not stuffing. And here are two versions: one traditional dressing and a plant-based alternative.

Also, Abner’s on South White Station Road and Poplar Avenue has closed, and Non-Vintage Wine Bar will soon join it.

After Raven & Lily closed in Collierville, the landlord decided to sell the space, and it was purchased by a local veternarian.

The cheese pull on Little Italy’s calzone is like something out of the movies.

Restaurants — especially local restaurants — can find themselves in a precarious position when politics come into play, whether restaurateurs want them to or not.

The Grizzlies’ rookie duty is one that connects the current team to its Grit and Grind roots and supports a Downtown restaurant. And it all starts with 40 orders of fried rice. 

When it comes to finding out what’s happening in our communities, there’s often no way to know without actually contacting folks and asking them how they are doing.

“Having this space activated is important to bring more people in and liven up Downtown,” said Downtown Memphis Commission planning manager Brian Mykulyn.

“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne. 

Johnnie Mae’s Soul Cafe is hard to miss with its large windows and brightly lit dining room, and the wings are a must-have. 

“We’ve been deeply affected in a very negative way by everything that’s happening,” said the general manager of a local restaurant who is encouraging Memphians to support other small businesses. “The sales have dropped like 60% or 70% in the last 15 days.”

Bog Fest is a celebration of fall flavors, live music and community that’s happening in the Regalia Shopping Center parking lot outside Bog & Barley.

Six months after closing its Pinch District cafe, Comeback Coffee has entered its new era. 

Little Italy Midtown is coming back to its original space, Society Memphis has reopened under new ownership and Good Fortune Co.’s expansion will begin in the new year.

The new lunch menu makes a meal at Bao Toan in Crosstown Concourse an affordable indulgence.

It’s standard to see chefs, caterers and other food-related entities come together to create culinary experiences. But I’ve noticed a unique quality across Memphis’ food network: selflessness.

Documents show indoor and outdoor seating accommodating up to 105 guests, a drive-thru that can accommodate 26 cars and 79 parking spaces.