Former Rizzo’s Chef Michael Patrick says to “expect comfort food, but executed at a chef’s level.”

A proposed Whataburger in Midtown has sparked controversy because of its drive-thru. If the restaurant is built, it will join 12 existing fast-food chains within a 1-mile radius.

Enjoy wine, pizza, Greek fare and more at these special events happening in Memphis in September.

“I’ve grown up cooking Louisiana food my whole life, so it’s second nature to me,” the owner said. “There’s not anything like this in Bartlett or in that area of Shelby County.”

New restaurants are coming to Cooper-Young, Summer Avenue and Germantown.

A business built around ensuring “anybody who walks in ... feels love” is getting a boost from a different kind of Love. 

“We keep both in our homes for personal use and figured it was time to share with others,” said third-generation restaurant owner Anna Vergos. “Honestly, we’re not sure why we didn’t do this earlier.”

Silo Square and the relatively new restaurants along Getwell Road are drawing Memphis patrons. Shelby County auto tags are a common site on weekends.

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.