Check out our updated story for the list of winners. For most folks, barbecue is a pretty simple endeavor. That doesn’t apply if you’re a hard-core griller or judge, though.

Grind City Brewing Co. owner Hopper Seely shares his beer-based spin on a margarita.

South Main’s Crave Cheesecakes gets a name-change, and a Filipino chicken chain gets to work on its third Memphis-area location. Plus, a Collierville restaurant is up for sale.

TacoNGanas is bringing its birria-style tacos to FedExForum this fall, and they are celebrating with a block party.

The event touted as “the Greatest Kosher BBQ Competition in the World” returns this weekend. 

Backyard barbecuers will be firing up their grills on Beale Street this Saturday for the second Patio Porkers on Beale contest.

Ed and Brittany Cabigao have been eating at Bangkok Alley for 20 years. And they’ve been keeping it quiet, but they’ve owned it for more than a year, too. 

The Archives Bar & Bistro will open in early September, following the completion of a renovation to the restaurant space. 

The issue for the multi-use development is adding another set of drive-thru lanes to an area already dominated by fast-food restaurants.

The Juice Joint will offer freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices with natural and local ingredients, acai bowls and smoothies.

Middle Eastern bakery Sana Sweets opens, Kura House Asian Cuisine moves into old Bhan Thai restaurant, Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken scores second Memphis location and Amelia Gene’s to take a temporary vacation. 

The shopping channel was in Memphis this week to shoot live at Corky’s, as part of its Foodie Travel Series. 

The Bayou Bar & Grill has been run by Bill and Carla Baker for the past 30 years. Now the restaurant has new owners.

After six years on the streets of Memphis, the hot wing food truck has stopped operation. But owner Jesse McDonald isn’t giving up: “I still have dreams for New Wing Order. I hope I can bring it back in some kind of capacity some day. I’m not done yet.” 

The new owners said this project will help to define the future look of The Half Shell and should be open by early October.

While some notable Memphis restaurants have closed recently, here’s what’s driving three local restaurant groups to expand. 

Enjoy wine, whiskey, watermelon and Elvis-themed drinks at special events this August. 

Tucked away in a Germantown shopping center, Blue Honey Bistro is a hidden little gem. 

Owners Rebekah and Scott Tashie said their original location at 5101 Sanderlin Ave. will always be special to them as it was their first project together, but they needed a larger space.

This month, Comeback Coffee launched a new line of sparkling waters made from Memphis’ own.

Millington’s new cookie shop, 2KC Cookie Co. and South Main’s new Gourmet Gallery will both open in early August. Also, a new Ben & Jerry’s could open at the Memphis Vitality Hotel. 

The Bartlett space has been home to many businesses over the years; now a longtime restaurant owner and a U.S. Army vet have partnered to open Santa Ana. 

Changes are afoot at Front Street Deli, Zinnie’s, Ben-Yay’s, Sugar Grits and what used to be Salt | Soy. 

Cxffeeblack has slowly produced Gold Brew coffee cans to test the demand. Now, co-owner Bartholomew Jones said they can’t keep them in stock.

Memphis Made Brewing Co. celebrates the grand opening of its new taproom and brewery this weekend. Here’s what to expect.