After a long discussion and some adjustments, Hernando officials have approved the first food truck locations in the city.

“It’s not some high-pressure cooking competition where people are investing a ton of money and expecting a lot of return,” said the reigning grand champ. “We put forth whatever time or money or effort we can, and ... everybody has a blast.”

The property owner has previously said the spot, located on about 3.5 acres near the southwest corner of the Goodman Road and Horn Lake Road intersection, will be one of the largest Chick-fil-As in the Mid-South.

Maggie Emerson hopes to open the family-friendly Maroon Brew Co. in spring of 2024, with ales, seltzers, sours and more. 

The menu is enormous, complete with Indian cuisine ranging across the board from North to South, but with a heavy emphasis on the latter.

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.