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.

 Another Raising Cane’s is coming to Memphis, plus hip-hop-inspired cookie franchise Cookie Plug and smoothie shop Groovy Gratitude are now open.

Flyway Brewing Memphis’ new taproom and restaurant space should be completed this summer, but two beers are already available at local restaurants. 

The web series came to Memphis this week to feature one of the city’s family-owned businesses. 

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Whereas many ramen shops focus on one style of ramen, Kyuramen serves ramen noodles in all three of Japan’s major styles. 

The development was originally approved under the condition that no drive-thru restaurants would be allowed. 

“We’ve needed a larger brewery for years and this one will allow us to grow and produce even more styles of beer,” said Andy Ashby, one of Memphis Made’s co-owners. 

“If we can remove some food waste from the landfill, then we can make a big impact on climate change,” Project Green Fork’s program manager said about the organization’s annual Loving Local event. 

Ronnie Grisanti’s is now serving Seessel’s iconic Millionaire Pie, a decadent, impressive dessert with pineapple, pecans and whipped cream.

Zinnie’s is closing temporarily to renovate inside and update the menu. But SupperClub on 2nd is closing for good, and Lucy J’s Bakery in Crosstown Concourse is cutting its hours.

While Ricki Krupp can’t confirm that Musk ate her challah, she’s pretty certain he did.

The cofounder of Crosstown Brewing Co. said the brewery’s new kitchen and menu items have been pivotal to keeping its customers happier, longer. 

In The Daily Memphian’s recent pizza poll, Memphis Pizza Cafe and Garibaldi’s Pizza were voted the top two pizza places in town. 

Owner Beth Henry said the restaurant means so much to her because it was her late husband’s place, and the workers and patrons have grown to be family.

The restaurant from Chef David Krog and his wife Amanda opened to acclaim, receiving national attention for its innovative dishes and use of local and seasonal ingredients.

Alnova XV owner Luis Rivas blends Mexican spices and recipes with the techniques he learned from working at Japanese restaurants. 

Also: Memphis’ first Waldo’s Chicken and Beer is now open and Plant Based Heat Express is making some changes at its Downtown location.

In this installment of our Memphis Pizza Guide, we tip our caps to the chains, including a few that didn’t originate locally, while also stopping for a slice (or two) at some of the New York-style pizza counters around town.

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Local pizza owes some of its origins to Coletta’s and the rest to three restaurants — Exlines’ Best Pizza in Town, Broadway Pizza and Fox Ridge Pizza — with a common ancestor.