Some local restaurants have added service fees to attract and retain quality workers. 

After the success of Stud Muffins in Southaven, Molly Beth and Trey Jolly are opening a build-your-own salad and sandwich restaurant in Hernando.

Early on, people were skeptical of Alex’s having much success on the pie-shaped corner of Jackson and Lyndale avenues. But a little advice from restaurateur Charlie Vergos proved to be true. 

Fable will be located on the first floor of 409 S. Main St., where Puck Food Hall once was.

This week’s $10 Deal is more of a guide than directions down a specific path. With 49 different dishes, the combinations are plentiful — and delicious. 

The general manager of Doc’s Wine, Spirits & More in Germantown says nearby construction has impacted the store’s business. 

Taco Cat follows in the tire tracks of El Mero, Sugar Ghost, New Wing Order and Loaf with its new, planned location. 

Inspired by a road trip later this week, Chris Herrington quizzed colleagues Holly Whitfield and Natalie Van Gundy about gas-station grub habits, or maybe its weaknesses.

The building’s former restaurant tenant, Red Hook, closed Sunday, Oct. 8. 

Local food truck Taco Cat plans to open its first conventional restaurant on Germantown Parkway next month.

The owner of Maciel’s Tortas and Tacos plans to open a third location of the popular restaurant — with even more of an emphasis on tacos — early next spring. 

Big Chicken, a fast-casual chicken concept, is opening three locations in Memphis and North Mississippi next year.

You don’t have to be Jewish or a member of MJCC to dine at Sam’s Corner, which will have a variety of kosher dishes, including salads, fish, pasta and pizza.

Straight Drop Seafood in Uptown has 3/8 lb. of shrimp, four potato wedges, half a corn on the cob and half a sausage for $10.

David Grisanti’s on Main will open on Tuesday just off Collierville’s Town Square. The building has seen a facelift since a former restaurant left the space.

Tacos, beer and keg relay racing — it’s time to celebrate fall. 

More than three-fourths of those who participated in an email survey said they want to move Memphis in May’s annual barbecue contest to Liberty Park.

For the last 25 years, Jason Shifflett has not only turned the Domino’s in Olive Branch into a money-making endeavor, but he is sharing that success with the community.

The Rendezvous opened 75 years ago. Its success is a lesson in determination, authenticity — and putting down stakes (or ribs!) where you are. So have a cheese and sausage plate to celebrate. It’s a Memphis ribiversary!

The 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ opened in March in Bartlett and is ready for an expansion. Plus, a second location in East Memphis is in the works.

Feast & Graze owner Cristina McCarter said she plans to close her shop on South Main at the end of the year in favor of a new location.

Belltower Coffeehouse is serving its coffee, teas and more at Shelby Farms Park.

Jerk chicken in a gas station parking lot? Sometimes, the best things are simple and a bargain at Mango’s Caribbean Grill food truck.

This week on Sound Bites, Chris Herrington and digital director Holly Whitfield discuss a few bits of recent Memphis restaurant news. 

Bagels, barbecue and beyond — new restaurants open across Memphis. Plus, there’s a tropical-themed bar on the horizon for Cooper-Young.