In February, In-N-Out vice president of store development Mike Abbate told The Daily Memphian that a local store was years away.

The Dame, located at 69 Pontotoc Ave., is part of the restoration of the century-old Downtown hotel. And across town, a Sonic Drive-In is being razed.

Hungry, our writer did what every millennial does these days — she shunned her meal-prepped dinner and took to social media to see what the kids are eating. And the kids are eating Guac Fresh Mex.

Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy. 

Gelato, sno cones, popsicles — yes, please. 

One refreshing day in Orange Beach and a Dreamsicle-flavored soda led to a snap decision for pop shop in the Memphis area. 

Days after her sold-out Glo Bash at FedExForum, national and international brands are spotlighting the Memphis native.

At Prince Tea House, tea is served from delicate teapots and poured into charming, matching cups with saucers.

A trend, driven in part by social media, is adding sweet and savory flavors to Memphis’ treat scene. 

“My dad bought the orchard in 1995, but the trees themselves were planted around 1887,” said the owner of the new Como Pecan Co.

The mushroom queen returns with a selection of guest chefs at her Artist Table. Plus, Horn Lake gets a Chipotle. 

Need a unique way to stave off the heat? How about something filling, smothered in sauce and surprisingly refreshing, with a fluffy twist? 

More than a dozen Memphis restaurants are promoting the Broadway show “The Wiz,” and most aren’t even requiring proof of ticket purchase to participate in the edible, whimsical fun.

Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.

Baby Jack’s owner Will Clem is retiring and selling the building at 7610 U.S. 70 after 15 years in business.

A beloved seafood dish is the star of the menu at this restaurant on the Highland Strip near the University of Memphis.

At Poppz Drinks & Sweets, an old-fashioned soda fountain meets Gen Z.

Roast, relate, repeat: Award-winning local coffee roaster Naiman Rigby encourages patrons to pause and indulge in accessible luxury.

Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain join Sound Bites to talk about their experience owning and operating two restaurants in Midtown, Bain BBQ and Barksdale.

In this episode of The AM/DM, The Daily Memphian’s new morning podcast, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola talk about their top picks for the weekend, including the very popular — and very large — Asian Night Market. 

Also, Wiseacre Brewing Co. will introduce sandwich restaurant Panuzzo King, and a beverage shop, coffee by day and craft cocktails at night, will open late fall on South Main.

A friendly competition over who could make the best homebrew turned into the city’s second-largest brewery. 

Josh Carlucci wrote his first $10 Deal after eating the soul burger at Earnestine & Hazel’s. He didn’t think, at the time, that it would be the start of a terrifying and wonderful career writing about food.

Here in Memphis you can’t throw a proverbial stick without hitting a restaurant that’s been featured on someone’s broadcast or streamed network.

Plus a Playa Bowls location is planned for the Edge District. More locations could be on the way.