New Eats: Alcenia’s reopens with new look and familiar favorites
The interior of Alcenia’s at 317 N. Main has been completely renovated. (Jennifer Biggs/The Daily Memphian)
Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
Alcenia’s has reopened on North Main, 390 days after B.J. Chester-Tamayo closed it to renovate the space where she’s operated for 25 years and owned since 2020.
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