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What to Order: The Four Way’s cornbread dressing and catfish

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Published: September 08, 2026 4:00 AM CT

Good food has a way of bringing people together.

As one of the oldest restaurants in Memphis, The Four Way restaurant has offered its patrons a seat at the table for soul-satisfying food and conversation for eight decades.

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Jennifer Chandler

Jennifer Chandler

A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.

She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.


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