Memphis Sandwich Clique founder Ryan Hopgood had a near-death experience this past summer, but today he’s able to walk again. He’s says the secret’s in a sandwich.

Asian Palace’s doors closed for the last time on Sunday, and soon Dim Sum King will open in the large space on Summer; get your tickets for Science of Wine and for our Daily Memphian lunch.

Ryan Trimm’s deviled eggs were a staple on the menu at the much-missed Sweet Grass, and these Green Goddess beauties are a great way to use late summer herbs.

A lot of people host wine dinners or wine festivals, but this event brings the science, as well. 

Inches Taco Shop & Bar opened about six weeks ago in Harbor Town and serves a simple, fresh and tasty menu with a some $10 Deals at lunch.

A Daily Memphian employee’s saucy situation on I-55, Boucherie & Blues is back this Labor Day weekend after a long COVID hiatus and tickets are on sale for our luncheon at 117 Prime.

Memphis’ own Pyramid is part of a nationwide brand campaign with a bit of a crunch. 

On Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk with Daily Memphian columnist Dan Conaway about his upcoming Tasteful List 2022.

Chipotle has opened on Summer Avenue, but don’t go there looking for authentic Mexican food. Whether headed east or west, drive a little farther if that’s what you want.

Chicken Paillard is as simple as chicken piccata, but it elevates your weeknight chicken game. Plus, an extra bonus, a recipe for beurre blanc. 

The web series explores Jewish food in America, and two episodes feature familiar Memphis faces and places.

The Kinfolk pop-up, occurring each weekend at Comeback Coffee, is from a young chef who has put in time at some notable Memphis kitchens, including Hog & Hominy and P.O. Press. 

Memphis in May is eager to return to Tom Lee Park but cites issues with a lease and damage deposit lead to ‘uncertainty’ at its annual meeting.

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Trasimeno’s pizzas are Neapolitan-style, roughly 10-inch with thin but doughy crust cooked quickly at a very high temperature, charred in spots but soft and flavorful throughout. 

This week brings plans for another Friday lunch, a Dim Sum King for Summer Avenue and another Whataburger location — but hopefully not the line. 

To celebrate the arrival of Whataburger to the metro area, Jennifer Biggs, Chris Herrington and Eric Barnes rank fast-food burgers from worst to best.

The upcoming festival is the first phase in a broader plan to bring regular live music to Grind City Brewing Co. 

Asian Palace, a staple for authentic Chinese and American-Chinese food and dim sum on Summer Avenue, will soon be fit for a “King.” 

As requested by a number of readers, we’ve got another bread pudding recipe for you this week. 

Papa Murphy’s in Olive Branch has created the “Mayor Ken,” a pizza named after Mayor Ken Adams. 

At City Silo’s two locations, the menu is mostly vegetarian, but you can add farm-raised chicken breast to an otherwise meatless meal. 

This week brings another restaurant closing, leaving a large vacancy near Crosstown and a question about whether the restaurant will open again somewhere else. 

Mike Miller plans to open his fourth Let It Fly next summer, in Southaven’s Silo Square.

Sakura, the vanguard for offering sushi rolls as overstuffed as a 1990s Pottery Barn sofa, has opened a third area location on New Byhalia Road in Collierville.

Penny’s Nitty Gritty Upscale Southern Restaurant is expected to have its grand opening next month.