An unsolicited recipe that you’ll appreciate is in this week’s Recipe Exchange; two new Midtown restaurants are on the way; food truck news for you too.

The Daily Memphian is in its new office and we’re back in the studio to record podcasts for the first time since March 2020, which means we had a lot to say this week. 

Fresh Apple Cake is simple enough for anyone to make and it’s delicious, like pineapple upside down cake without the pineapple.

Today is the third Wednesday in July, also known as National Hot Dog Day; Jennifer and Chris tried a few to come up with some recommendations for you.

Chef and restaurateur Kelly English’s former Restaurant Iris, near Overton Square, will be reborn as Pantà.

Kelly English has joined the Memphis Food and Wine Festival lineup for October; James Beard-winning cookbook author Martha Foose will sign books at the Beauty Shop July 31.

Mary Claire White has long sold jewelry and candles in the Broad Avenue Arts District. With Sugar Ghost, she’s brought bubble tea to the neighborhood, and has an ice cream shop coming soon.

Street Food checks in on local food trucks old and new, with finds including Thai catfish and “street taco” hot wings. 

Whataburger plans to hire more than 530 new employees in the greater Memphis area by the end of this year. The number is to reach 930 by the end of 2022.

Crosstown Brewing Company sits at the far west end of Crosstown Concourse and turns out a variety of local beer, from year-round to seasonal to show-off brews.

Memphis Food and Wine Festival, derailed by COVID in 2020, returns to Memphis Botanic Garden on Oct. 16; tickets on sale July 15.

Recipe Exchange is back with a good one from Amerigo; Erling’s is temporarily cutting service by two days due to staffing; and a Downtown bakery is returning.

Chef Kelly English has some good news, bad news, and just plain old news for local diners. 

Amerigo’s bean and corn salsa gets a new name; we call it a salad because it’s a great side dish and perfect for summer gatherings.

The lack of line cooks is forcing Erling Jensen to close, he hopes temporarily, on Monday and Tuesday. The restaurant has always been open seven days a week.

Young Chow rice is a nostalgic and filling lunch or dinner at Golden City in Cordova, and the price tag is $8.50.

Restaurant is open; creditors’ meeting is Aug. 2.

One restaurant specializes in Texas-style smoked, beef brisket and smoked salmon, and the other features fried or grilled chicken tenders. Both are owned by the same company, and both are coming to Crosstown Concourse this fall.

Road trip across eight states and seven national parks uncovers touristy things not to miss, and to skip.

The Original Project Team is expanding upon the Healthy Frayser sustainable food project it began two years ago. That initiative came together in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA).

It was an eventful week for Torchy’s and for the neighborhood surrounding Williamsburg Village; the recipe for Chicken Kingfield from the old Harry’s on Teur is delivered.

Chicken Kingfield is an old favorite from Harry’s on Teur; former chef and owner Derk Meitzler gladly shared the recipe.

Crumbl Cookies’ East Memphis shop is about a month away from opening, but the business already has plans for a second location at Saddle Creek.

Memphis Zoo converts conference room into coffee café to expand the refreshment options for visitors.