At Tsunami, the pork and lemongrass meatballs appeared on the menu as an appetizer. They also found their way onto a “secret” menu, thanks to an unexpected request.

Also, Gussied Up sets an opening date, and La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant opens a third spot.

That restaurant landscape in Bartlett includes some that are opening, some that have closed, some that are renovated and some that are victims of vandalism.

Local farmers and agricultural experts talked about the intersection of tech, money and advancing the agricultural industry at the DelTech conference.

Hive’s avocado toast features fresh sourdough and comes with marinated tomatoes and onion, crunchy roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and a hefty drizzle of sticky balsamic glaze.

“We’re proud of our team, proud of the beer we made and even prouder of the community that grew up around it,” said co-founder and owner Will Goodwin in a statement.

Ever since Sophia Surrett first heard that Buffalo Wild Wings Go would share space with Dunkin’ on Poplar Avenue, she’s been intrigued to see how the two concepts work in one building.

“Nope! It’s not AI,” Nutrition Bar Memphis posted on social media after a car crashed into its Poplar Avenue shopping center. 

Twelve years ago, Memphis pitmaster Pat Neely co-hosted the last episode of Food Network’s popular show “Down Home with the Neelys” with his then-wife, Gina. Now, he’s back with a new show.

The ingredients are simple, but it is evident that Bao Toan uses only the best at its Crosstown Concourse restaurant.

“The Hub (inside Mission Church) was proof of concept,” said Breadie’s co-owner Chris Conlee said. “It proved this works.”

Like the nonnas in Bari, Italy, the team at Bari, the restaurant, make the orecchiette pasta by hand. But you don’t have to. 

HungryAF’s owner said her menu items have “a little razzle dazzle.” 

The family-recipe meatballs, made with beef and pork, are piled onto garlic-buttered, made-from-scratch bread for a sub that’s hard to beat at $11.

If you’ve been startled by Kroger’s newest — and autonomous — employee, you’re not alone. 

Alchemy Memphis closed in June 2025 after serving tapas and cocktails in Cooper-Young for almost 15 years.

Four Kroger stores will now carry pork and beef products from the Como, Mississippi-based farm. 

Prior to launching at the Memphis Farmers Market, Argento Foods mostly did small catering orders, but the business recently secured its first food trailer.

Many times, a tasting menu is a collection of a restaurant’s specialties. But other times, these curated collections of dishes allow a chef to really show off their chops.

“I love this dish because it reminds me of fall,” said the owner of Mrs. Hippie Eats in Hernando. “We’re trying to manifest cooler weather with dishes that feel more like Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday.”

Spell Restaurant Group has sold both Babalu locations to longtime employee Jesse Robertson. 

A permit also suggests Flying Biscuit Cafe could open in the former Belly Acres spot in the Regalia Shopping Center. 

The retro-inspired Gussied Up will serve as extra space for the Edge District’s Hard Times Deli until 4 p.m. and then operate as a standalone bar starting at 5 p.m.

Hunting down recipes from Memphis restaurants, choosing delicious dishes to recommend and writing about food are all part of what Jennifer Chandler calls “the best job in the world.”

Writer Erica Horton’s flabbers were ghasted: Oxtails, rice, peas — $14. In this economy?!