Pair behind Pyro’s plan Instagram-worthy place on Poplar Pike. 

Shannon Little Briggs isn’t a chef or a restaurateur but working in Memphis’ food industry has shaped her entire career. It’s also, figuratively speaking, lit a fire underneath her. 

Rizzo’s bread pudding is creamy and rich, but is made without the warm spices you find in most bread puddings.

For six hours, Bar DKDC stepped back almost a decade and became Dō. Next month, it happens again.

The craft brewery will install a temporary patio this spring with plans for a permanent installation for future use. 

Although the real anniversary has come and gone, Hampline will celebrate its first year on March 26, 2022 with barbecue, music and, of course, beer. 

Meal kits can be a time saver, but having them on hand doesn’t always mean you’re going to be motivated to cook; we dive into the mail bag.

Fresh-cut French fries and even better, fresh onion rings, make even a plain burger special; the sides matter.

Neil’s $8.95 home-cooking lunch special fits the $10 budget and if you’re not looking for that, you can find some mighty fine fresh onion rings there.

The Whataburger location in Arlington has received site plan approval from the town’s Planning Commission, moving it closer to construction.

“Being at Raiford’s, you know you’re going to drink multiple beers. We wanted something you could enjoy throughout the night.” 

Happy Greek Café has plenty of economical choices, and you can’t go wrong with a hummus bowl topped with protein and a tangy little salad.

Tonica serves up signature gin tonics, true to its Spanish influences, along with tapas and paella. But that doesn’t mean there’s not room for chicken wings on the menu at Sabine Bachmann’s latest restaurant.

Veteran bartenders will soon open Cameo in The Citizen and along with a host of cocktails and good food, offer this light-hearted atmosphere: “A complete desecration of your grandma’s parlor.”

St Patrick’s Day returns full-on to Celtic Crossing; Dō Sushi returns for a popup next week; sad news about a Downtown restaurant and good news for East Memphis beer lovers.

Chef Joe Cartwright returns to McEwen’s, the restaurant he said not only defined his career but set his path for life.

“I made it very clear that I didn’t want this to be a small mom and pop business, but to grow out of Memphis to around the country and someday around the world,” Bailan Spice’s Lenora Ebule said. 

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The Food Network host’s farewell tour (and at least one lucky attendee) will be on stage at The Orpheum this week. 

The recipe for Low Country shrimp and grits from Ryan Trimm’s Sweet Grass are a nice parting gesture as the restaurant winds down after 12 years of service.

If there’s anything we can take away from this last week, it’s that the Cooper-Young neighborhood, although it has its stable businesses and celebrations, is constantly evolving while maintaining its unique character.

Tamra Patterson, better known as Chef Tam, is a contestant on ‘Chopped’ in April, has a new restaurant in Texas, and has found a happy life in Memphis.

“I look forward to the return of Lent ... To the return of the Word and waffles Downtown at 102 N. Second St.”

The East Memphis dining area will get its first brewery and taproom when Hook Point Brewing Co. opens there this summer.

Rizzo’s is the second popular restaurant in the past week to announce it’s closing; recovery from COVID is taking a toll.