Cracker Barrel in Lakeland wasn’t one of the locations that changed its logo and sign.

A former market researcher has realized her dream of opening a food truck and is serving authentic Polish sauerkraut, beets, kielbasa and pierogi.

A Nashville-based pizza chain is bringing the “House Party,” a vegan option and more to the University of Memphis food court. 

“Approachable fine dining is the way that I would describe it because it’s not stuffy. We want it to be personable.”

Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis closes for good, although the building will still be used for classes.

A popular taco truck and a place to get smoothie bowls are expanding in the Memphis area.

Owner Derrick Craig opened the soul food restaurant in honor of his mother, Johnnie Mae Craig, and to help revitalize South Memphis. 

The Center City Development Corp. also approved a $30,000 grant for Dawg Team, a pet apparel and accessories store that will also offer boarding and a self-serve dog wash.

The restaurant became a local favorite for its creative, grass-fed burgers, colorful interior modeled after a quirky modern farm, and its dedication to locally sourced ingredients.

No one does a bloody mary like Slider Inn. Forget a celery stalk or lemon wedge as garnish; this drink comes with an entire Angus beef slider. 

“Our lunch rush isn’t nearly as busy as it used to be. And it seems like everyone is trying so hard to speak English,” one local restaurant worker said.

The location would, in some ways, represent a homecoming and a “return to the street” where the journey began.

A Memphis-based wing chain restaurant must pay Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, a judge ruled Friday.

Several other commercial tenants recently opened or are opening soon.

A former Memphian returned to the city to claim the record for eating the most deep-fried Oreos at Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint in Midtown.

The grand opening of Monkeygrass Mayhem, an Airstream serving coffee drinks, pastries and bagels, is Monday, Aug. 11. 

Scottie’s Chicken Shack at TPC Southwind features a wall with a photo of Scheffler laying on the bench in the holding cell from “Happy Gilmore 2.”

Celtic Crossing will close until early fall to construct a new patio. Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe and Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs just opened. Board to Beers is soon to follow. 

Wolf River Hospitality Group is bringing a new concept to the Germantown building where Asaderos Mexican Grill formerly operated. The restaurant company has owned the space since 2021.

“We want to reactivate the space in the near future,” said one of the restaurant’s owners. 

The restaurant’s salmon is served with sauteed spinach, mushrooms and fresh peas atop a red wine sauce — and it’s magnificent.

The restaurant closed its doors recently, but it’s taking its show on the road.

The Dame, located at 69 Pontotoc Ave., is part of the restoration of the century-old Downtown hotel. And across town, a Sonic Drive-In is being razed.

At Prince Tea House, tea is served from delicate teapots and poured into charming, matching cups with saucers.

A trend, driven in part by social media, is adding sweet and savory flavors to Memphis’ treat scene.