“We’re probably the first restaurant in the world that was doing good but closed,” said Stafford Houston, who recently signed over ownership of the restaurant to two local chefs.

The expansion will allow the restaurant to host more private events as well as offering additional items, such as a happy hour small plates menu. 

The East Memphis neighborhood gem serves a wide variety of Italian classics, including 20 different pasta selections. 

The Pickles launched Rawgirls in 2011 as a cleanse, juice, plant-based food and shipping operation.

The Memphis rapper is opening a second location of his restaurant and lounge, but this one will have a slightly different focus. 

Plus, a Memphis chocolatier has an Olympic deal.

With the sale of The Half Shell, Danny Sumrall looks back at the restaurant and his more than 40 years as a part of the restaurant community, having opened or purchased several of Memphis’ popular dining spots. 

Shack owner Tim Bednarski has nine specialty hot dogs on the “Doggy Style” section of his menu.

A new restaurant is in the works for Central Station. 

Sakura and Subarashi will merge and scale down their menus in their new location at 3665 Canada Road. The new site sits close to I-40.

After debuting in the Memphis market with two successful locations over the past year, the 7 Brew coffee concept is expanding to the Bartlett Station Historic District.

“Thirty years was a good run,” said co-owner Jeff Fioranelli said. “Everyone knows the flux the restaurant industry is in. It’s an unprecedented time.”

Buckley’s Grill co-owner Jeff Fioranelli recently shared the restaurant’s recipe for creamed spinach in an “adjusted portion size for home enjoyment.” 

The popular torta and taco shop is expanding its footprint to Bartlett and Highland Heights. 

With an eye toward its Midtown customers, Petals of a Peony opened its second location in the former Paulette’s building. 

Cocozza American Italian has announced a second location where people can “eat red sauce with their ‘familia.’” 

I Love Pho is replacing the former One and Only BBQ location, Just Love Coffee Cafe is coming to Memphis and Flyway Brewing/High Cotton Brewing Co. will have a tap takeover. 

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While most Memphians are familiar with fondue, they may not have had raclette before.

When restaurateur Kirk Cotham saw the empty restaurant space in The Shops at Carriage Crossing last year, he and his business partner dreamed big and came up with Nashoba.

East Memphis steakhouse Buckley’s Grill was known for its steak, tasty sides and friendly service. 

The Hooters at 7535 Winchester Road could be a victim of the chain’s national closures.

The restaurant will open a location in Bartlett as part of a big mixed-use development underway on the former site of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home.

From the economy to rising food and labor costs, Memphis restaurateurs talk about the state of the industry and why so many local spots have decided to close recently.