The second Grind City Coffee Xpo was scheduled the week COVID truly hit Memphis. Twenty months later, it brings local shops, roasters and coffee enthusiasts together again. 

Ryan Trimm’s take on an all-American treat hits the spot for folks who don’t usually favor fruit-filled desserts. ‘It’s the perfect apple pie for people who don’t like apple pie,’ he explains.

Memphis vegans will have two special dining opportunities this weekend.

Word on the social street is that Pancho’s will close its last two locations at the end of week. There’s no official word, but folks are flocking to the restaurant to be sure they get in a last meal, just in case.

Tickets include a three-course dinner and a bottle of wine delivered to diners’ doors along with live instruction from one of four culinary experts.

After almost 20 years, Felicia Suzanne’s is moving to a new location. 

All of the ice creams are made from scratch, in-house, with soft serve, dipped cones, milkshakes and bubble tea also on the menu.

Despite supply chain delays, a staffing shortage and a new pandemic world, Hog & Hominy reopens Nov. 5, 22 months after a fire destroyed the East Memphis restaurant.

The WynnBET Sports Bar at FedExForum will seek to bring fans into FedExForum even when the homecourt isn’t in action. 

Beer lovers raised a glass to the return of Memphis Brewfest, and the addition of Brunchfest, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Jones’ Bar-B-Q in Marianna makes The New York Times’ 2021 Restaurant List, and it’s an easy drive across the Arkansas Delta.

John Currence’s signature breakfast restaurant finally got ahead of the supply chain and is open in East Memphis, and serving good food.

Operated out of Kelly Daniele’s home, the Chicks N Cheese sells creative, colorful arrangements of tasty meats, cheese, fruit and veggies, along with candies, nuts, olives, pretzels, crackers and flowers.

The culinary ghost of Coach Cal will be but a dusty memory now that a new name is over the door at the DoubleTree Hilton on Sanderlin.

Mashama Bailey of The Grey comes to Dixon Gallery & Gardens for a special dinner; fall means festival season and plenty are coming.

Baking is underway for the 62nd Memphis Greek Festival, coming Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. It’s a bit smaller, but ‘still a party.’

A documentary about the Rendezvous has taken more than four years to film about 700 hours of footage, and the hope is that an 80-minute film will find its way to a film festival in early 2022.

B.R. Distilling, makers of Blue Note spirits, have new products in the market and new markets opening as this local company grows at a rapid pace.

Shrimp toast is a delicious and simple appetizer, especially if you cook it ahead of time and freeze it.

Two Girls and a Whip returns, this time as a bakery instead of a cakery, with a menu of sweet and savory baked items for take out.

Quarles' current and upcoming projects include more work for Apartment Therapy, a commercial project with City & State and residential spaces. 

Hampline Brewing Company is small, but the beer is excellent and the neighborhood bar vibe makes it a fun place to relax and enjoy the brew.

Whataburger continues its expansion into the local market with the announcement of a location on Airline Road in Arlington.

Three Bartlett couples recently partnered to save the Side Porch Steak House, an important suburban landmark not only to them but the community at large.

Dan Brown finishes up a 59-year career at Leonard’s, Molly’s La Casita has been sold, and La Baguette has reopened after renovation.