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    SmokeSlam’s back on the river, bigger and smokier

    The second installment of SmokeSlam began Thursday as thousands poured into Downtown’s Tom Lee Park while the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest continued at Liberty Park in Midtown.

    By Jody Callahan May 16, 2025
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    $15 Deal: Alex’s Greek burger has Cavender’s, grease and a legacy

    If you’re lucky enough to stumble into Alex’s Tavern, you gotta get the burger.

    By Joshua Carlucci May 15, 2025
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    Memphis in May barbecue contest starts smoking

    The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest got underway Wednesday afternoon, and for many teams, it begins with the wood. 

    By Jody Callahan May 15, 2025
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    What to Order: Gumbo cheese fries at Blues City Cafe are a late-night legend

    After Blues City Cafe’s gargantuan gumbo cheese fries hit the internet in 2013, they remained a secret menu item for about a year before they were officially added to the menu.

    By Erica Horton May 12, 2025
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    This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs

    After “The Mushroom Queen” Daishu McGriff closed her restaurant, she said she wanted to create a way to honor Black chefs. The answer was Umami Amora, a seven-course plant-based Juneteenth dinner scheduled for June 14.

    By Christin Yates May 13, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: Who created barbecue nachos? It’s a question that will rile some folks up

    Who created barbecue nachos? Well, it depends on who you ask, and be careful if you do ask because both sides are feisty about the answer.

    By Jody Callahan May 12, 2025
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    From Cafe Ole to Cooper’s: A new name, new look and a nod to an emu

    What was once Cafe Ole has transformed into Cooper’s and, as the owner said, “the only thing we kept was the bacon-wrapped shrimp.” 

    By Christin Yates May 11, 2025
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    Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam

    Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.

    By Holly Whitfield May 10, 2025
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    Recipe Exchange: Bar Limina’s Uncle T’s nightcap No. 2

    One of Bar Limina’s eight specialty cocktails is a twist on a classic Negroni created by bar manager Jenna Abu-Khraybeh.

    By Sophia Surrett May 10, 2025
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    Food Files: Desserts and dogs go together on Germantown Parkway

    Two businesses with a shared heritage are operating out of a single storefront, a first for both. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 09, 2025
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    Midtown TJ Mulligan’s to close with owner citing crime concerns

    “The landlord and I talked about it, and it’s probably the best thing for the area to not have an establishment open after 10 p.m.,” owner Lee Adams said.

    By Jody Callahan May 08, 2025
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    Tops reopens Summer location after systemwide look at safety

    Tops Bar-B-Q addressed all the damage from an October fire at 3353 Summer Ave. but also took the opportunity to update other aspects of the circa 1960s building’s infrastructure. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 08, 2025
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    $15 Deal: Kitchen Laurel’s sweet potato waffles

    Kitchen Laurel’s waffles are topped with house-made candied walnuts, brown-sugar butter and black pepper. 

    By Erica Horton May 08, 2025
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    Bar Limina is ‘not here nor there’ — but it will be soon

    When Bar Limina opens soon in the Edge District, it will include a rotating cast of guest bartenders to showcase “awesome creative work.”

    By Sophia Surrett May 09, 2025
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    Memphis ranks No. 4 for barbecue, but local pitmaster says it’s still king

    Memphis may have ranked No. 4 on Yelp’s list of top BBQ cities, but local pitmasters and barbecue restaurateurs have thoughts. 

    By Christin Yates May 07, 2025
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    What to Order: Swamp Bar’s soup dumplings

    A friend doesn’t let a friend leave Swamp Bar without trying the restaurant’s chicken soup dumplings. 

    By Erica Horton May 05, 2025
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    Sound Bites: Memphis in May returns to Liberty Park

    Hosting a major barbecue competition is no easy feat, but the small team at Memphis in May International Festival pull it off year after year.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 06, 2025
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    Food Files: Belly Acres Collierville opens, Bluff City Coffee Downtown closes

    Belly Acres will open in Collierville on Saturday, May 3; Bluff City Coffee closed its Downtown location, and Highland Strip has added an Indian cuisine option. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 02, 2025
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    $10 Deal: Grit Bowl at Barksdale’s sticks to your bones

    From the updated Barksdale’s menu, this one might be the best expression of Bryant Bain’s culinary DNA: Southern roots laced with Tex-Mex flair. Think huevos rancheros meets Delta comfort.

    By Joshua Carlucci May 06, 2025
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    Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’

    Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 06, 2025
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    Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue closes

    Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue has closed, leaving just the original location on Summer Avenue for those who love the eatery’s fish tacos or big sandwiches.

    By Jody Callahan May 06, 2025
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    Food Files: 711 Social to open in former DeeO’s; new owners for Ryu Sushi

    The company behind Petals of a Peony will open a new concept in a month, Ryu Sushi is in the process of transferring ownership, and Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken will open in East Memphis this summer in the former City Silo in Sanderlin Center. 

    By Sophia Surrett April 25, 2025
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    $10 Deal: El Mero’s southern fried chicken taco

    This taco nails the crispy-creamy-spicy trifecta. It’s like if your favorite bar snack went south of the border and came back with an accent.

    By Joshua Carlucci April 24, 2025
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    Team behind Cameo bringing fresh new concept to Cooper-Young

    At Fawn, the newest addition to Cooper-Young, the philosophy behind both the food and drinks is intentional, seasonal and a little adventurous.

    By Christin Yates April 23, 2025
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    What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s signature favorites

    The opening menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s includes chicken crepes, deviled eggs and her oysters of love, all longtime favorites. 

    By Jennifer Chandler April 21, 2025

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