Years after the wine in grocery stores battle was fought, a new battle is brewing — over spirit-based seltzers. 

Kevin “Shea” Grauer, 55, worked at Karen Carrier’s Beauty Shop in Cooper-Young for 18 years; Carrier called Grauer her “beacon of light.” Friend Duncan Aiken shares what happened the night Grauer died.

“Our kids having a mentor makes their stay with us even better. They have someone who is looking out for them, advocating for them, loving them, caring for them, and it really means a lot for their mental health.”

Once you know what the squiggles on top of the chocolates mean, you’ll know exactly what’s inside.

Father Ben Bradshaw and his team at St. Michael Catholic Church are ready to bake about 700 king cakes. And it may be fitting: It was actually Bradshaw’s previous life as a baker that led him to the priesthood. 

Biggby Coffee will open on Germantown Parkway with a longtime Memphian as the local franchisee. 

When the moon is full, it’s time to empty the discount freezer at Sugaree’s Bakery in New Albany.

Our February readers lunch is Feb. 17 and, a word to the wise, space is limited. 

A former member of the Memphis Sandwich Clique is taking the reins as general manager, too. 

Alcenia’s owner B.J. Chester-Tamayo will kick off Black History Month on “Good Morning America” by cooking with co-host Michael Strahan on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Virginia-based Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint will open a location that serves specialty burgers and about 100 beers in Midtown this summer.

For Celtic Crossing’s annual Burns supper, Chef Reny Alfonso starts by cooking chopped onion in a large pot. As it softens, he adds chicken broth to lamb, then puts it in the pot to lightly brown. Next comes the livers and then the herbs and spices. 

The Gray Canary opened in a large space adjacent to Old Dominick five years ago and became known for its open fire cooking of meats, potatoes and plenty of other vegetables. 

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After being diagnosed with egg and dairy allergies, Brinkley Erb flipped over pancakes with no gluten-containing ingredients, no added sugar and no added flour.

The pop-up restaurant will feature a dozen authentic small plates, such as porco preto grelhaldo — grilled pork belly — and three desserts.

“The ethos is modern Memphis cuisine. To me that means taking Memphis, Mid-South classic dishes and incorporating different ingredients or influences of the major immigrant communities that exist in the Mid-South,” said the food truck’s founder. 

New restaurant owners Alicia and Brad Glover aren’t going to waste any time in bringing a popular Arlington restaurant spot back to life.

Mac of All Trades is the newest venture for Mac Edwards, who also remains part of The Farmer at Railgarten. 

Mayor Chip Johnson wants feedback from vendors, residents and customers regarding the rolling restaurants before city officials serve up regulations.

After the East Memphis barbecue restaurant caught fire earlier this year, owner Jimmy Stovall decided to remodel. And at least one new touch nods to the building’s previous life as a gas station. 

The former pandemic-era pop-up comes into its own with a new location and a menu full of favorites. 

Vinegar Jim’s, a mainstay at Arlington’s Depot Square for more than two decades, is closing this month, as the owners move on concentrating on their personal lives.

“Buck Up Sauce” will debut this Friday, Dec. 9, in a special dinner at Imagine Vegan Cafe.