Brandon Rodriguez Ornela and his partners — a sister and a cousin — have opened Cool Beans Coffee Shop inside the Cordova International Farmer’s Market on Germantown Road. They hope for future expansion. 

This is about respect for time-honored process in a short-cut world, about pride in completion, about creating something for others. As chef Hallie said, “Baking is hard.”

Hog & Hominy, which burned in an overnight fire, was under renovation and was close to opening.

In the 2010s, we saw real-size people on TV and became experts at streaming. 

Whatever you eat at Brother Juniper’s, it might make your list of favorite things. When you do only breakfast for more than three decades, you get it right.

Cappuccino at Shops of Forest Hill has closed.

Jennifer Biggs and registered dietitian Megan Murphy talk about good habits for the new decade.

The new year doesn’t have to be a time for a full overhaul, but it’s as good a time as any to reflect on changes small and large.

Renowned chef Stephen Stryjewski will cook with Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman at Bishop’s first guest chef dinner.

The Grille, known for chicken on a stick and grilled hot wings, has opened a second location in Cordova.

The Trolley Stop Market on Madison Avenue in the Edge District will close its doors on Jan. 10, owner announces.

Steak by Melissa has closed as construction on I-55 threatens to encroach on property.

Some long-anticipated restaurants opened in 2019. Others quietly popped up and some opened with a bang.

After unsuccessful attempts to open a brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Whitehaven, two Memphis men are now selling their coffee brand directly to consumers. 

Wine expert Fredric Koeppel shares tips for selecting New Year's Eve beverages.

My Favorite Things of 2019 includes some of the best foods around town, from a simple cheeseburger to a Vietnamese crepe.

The best $10 Deals of 2019 promise you a good meal and a good bargain into 2020.

Pho House on Jefferson is a new Vietnamese restaurant within shouting distance of a couple of others on Cleveland, but stands on its own.

Interim executive director Kristin McMillin wanted to create a Christmas lunch to give more people access to a hot meal and a larger community to share it with.

Chef Tam’s Underground Café is closed for now, but will reopen in its new place on Union next week.

Volunteer MIFA driver keeps a song in his pocket.

Jennifer and Chef Tamra Patterson talk about her new place, vintage candy, her grandmother's legacy, if spaghetti is a side and more.

Let someone else do the cooking on Christmas Day; that gives you more time to unwrap all your presents.

For many of the 1,200 homebound seniors served by MIFA each weekday, the volunteer who delivers the meal is the client’s only human contact in a day.

Havana’s Pilon has a special each day that comes in well under $10.