Bars will remain closed for now, Judge Jon P. McCalla rules in his order denying their request to reopen after being closed by the Health Department in early July.

Small restaurants say they want their voices heard by the Shelby County Health Department when it comes to decisions that affect their business; send letter to director, Alisa Haushalter.

Sous chef Emily LaForce had many jobs before she found her home in the kitchen at River Oaks, but through them all, she’s always had a paintbrush in her hand.

Cocozza American Italian on South Main is the latest restaurant to close after an asymptomatic employee tested positive for COVID-19; it will reopen Aug. 4.

A second group of limited-service restaurant owners whose places were closed by a Health Department coronavirus directive spent a day in court seeking to reopen. As was the case with the first group that appeared in court last week, no ruling was issued.

Erling Jensen: The Restaurant closed on Saturday, July 25, because of COVID-19 exposure, but employees are being tested and the plan is to reopen on Friday, July 31, and have some outdoor seating.

New Health Department directive has a few new rules for full-service restaurants and allows a check of food versus alcohol sales.

St. Louis Church’s annual golf competition and festival was canceled (thanks, COVID), but some of the event's most popular food items will be available during a three-day drive-thru that starts Sunday.

Most diners are complying with Health Directive 8 and giving their names and numbers at restaurants, but Jiminy Cricket! Some just won’t do it.

Chicken tenders are off the menu at Houston’s and some folks are determined to find out why – and more importantly, to get them back.

The city says restaurants can expand outdoors in private space right away and can expect cooperation if they have a good plan for expansion to sidewalks or even street seating.

Three ‘new’ burger specials around town are special ones indeed: One of them has been gone more than three times as long as it was served.

The new Wing Guru in Arlington will be operated by partner franchisee Marcus Baker, owner of three Prosthetic One locations.

Kelly and Jennifer talk a bit about what it’s like to be a restaurateur and a diner during COVID.

Citing spikes and a 'scary' environment because of COVID-19, the Rendezvous closed its dining room once again.

Restaurants closed by the Health Department made their case for a temporary restraining order in federal court. An issue: Does COVID spread differently in a bar versus a restaurant?

After weeks of kid food and a vacation without restaurants, it's nice to be home, with a list of places to go and a work plan for the coming week.

Porch & Parlor closed after employees tested positive for COVID-19; owner says he'll reopen when it's safe.

Lawsuits allege no connection between bars and the spread of COVID-19 has been established and that their closings were arbitrary.

Yet another seafood boil restaurant is coming to Memphis. The Hook & Reel will breathe new life into a building where an O'Charley's Restaurant closed recently.

Sixteen bars have sued the Shelby County Health Department alleging that they were unfairly singled out for closure. And you know what? They're right. It's the kind of irrational regulation that undercuts the legitimacy of government when we need it most.

Blind Bear and other bars and limited-service restaurants are seeking an injunction allowing them to stay open.

Owners of the new restaurant at 669 S. Mendenhall anticipate Southall Cafe will open by mid-August. It's part of Boyle Investment Company's newly renovated Williamsburg Village Shopping Center.

The restaurant serving Southern comfort food has been a Downtown institution for 102 years. 

With contact tracing in restaurants starting today, you’ll need to give your name and number when you visit a local dining room.