About Us | Contact Us | Email Preferences | Help | Donate

Subscribe
  • My Account
  • Help
Log In
Metro Business Op-Ed Sports Arts Food Suburbs Neighborhoods Obits Marketplace Games
  1. Donate
  2. Subscribe
  3. Newsletters
  4. Public Notices
  5. Memphis Events
  6. Podcasts
  7. Gift Subscriptions
  8. Seminars
  9. Job Listings
  10. Advertise With Us
  11. Sponsored Content
Food News Reviews Recipes $15 Deals Table Talk Sound Bites Dining Guides Health & Wellness
Add Daily Memphian to Home Screen

Food News

  • Food News
  • Reviews
  • Recipes
  • $15 Deals
  • Table Talk
  • Sound Bites
  • Dining Guides
<strong>Krukrukru Cripsy Chicken serves meals like, from left, hand-battered chicken wings with french fries, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and two hand-battered chicken tenders with macaroni and cheese.</strong> (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)&nbsp;Food News

Kukuruku opens its third location in US — all of them in the Memphis area

Filipino fried chicken franchise Kukuruku — pronounced koo-koo-roo-koo — marinates its chicken in lechon, a spice blend traditionally used for roasting whole hogs. 

By Ellen Chamberlain 2 hours ago
Food News

Celtic Crossing hit by out-of-control vehicle

Video posted to social media shows the driver crashing into the Cooper-Young restaurant’s front patio without making efforts to brake.

By Ellen Chamberlain June 30, 2025
Food News

Tokyo Grill revives ‘ugly’ building

The “safety” of Bartlett is part of the appeal of the new location, after owner was shot in the leg at its East Memphis location.

By Michael Waddell June 30, 2025
Premium Food News

Food Files: New bakery opens

Two local eateries will temporarily close their doors, but a worldwide bakery franchise is now open for business.

By Sophia Surrett June 27, 2025

  • Food News

    Last call: Cooper-Young bar closing

    If you want “one last hoorah,” it will be open until June 28. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 20, 2025
  • Food News

    Newish Downtown bar and bistro closes

    The restaurant was known for experiences such as wine tastings, spirit pairings and caviar bumps. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 20, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: Game bar makes next move

    Also, the local Sakura chain, offering a selection of sushi and seafood, will share the new location with casual ramen and poké restaurant Subarashi. 

    By Sophia Surrett June 20, 2025
  • Food News

    Interstate Bar-B-Q co-founder leaves behind ‘powerful’ legacy

    “It’s because of the love we had that I’m able to be here and be OK,” said Jim Neely, her husband of 45 years, Wednesday. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 20, 2025
  • Food News

    Food Files: Midtown Chick-fil-A closes for renovations

    Plus: Three Guys Pizza Pies is under new ownership, and Bloom Bakery and Cafe brings new tastes to Downtown.

    By Sophia Surrett June 20, 2025
  • Food News

    Winner, winner, chicken dinner: First Raising Cane’s in Memphis area opens

    Chicken-finger fanatics, cheerleaders and an Elvis impersonator flocked to the popular chain restaurant for a combo meal and a chance to win free Cane’s for a year. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II June 14, 2025
  • Food News

    Dine with Pride: Drag brunch celebrates parade’s Grand Marshals

    Chef Eli Townsend said he always looks forward to the Grand Marshal brunch: “It’s the bittersweet closing of Pride Fest and our last opportunity to celebrate ourselves in this way until next year.”

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 06, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: Downtown sports bar doubling in size

    Plus, a local Italian restaurant has opened its second location while a local vegan restaurant is just starting on its second space. 

    By Sophia Surrett, Sarai Bennett June 06, 2025
  • Food News

    Hooters closes Downtown Memphis location

    Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain June 05, 2025
  • Premium Real Estate

    Northside Grill project moves forward

    A vacant building in Klondike should soon undergo renovations to become the Northside Grill.

    By Dima Amro June 04, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    After closing bakery, chef shares her ‘Experience’ through cooking classes

    On a recent Thursday night, about 30 people gathered Downtown to inexpertly stir roux, chop vegetables, season meat — and laugh. 

    By Erica Horton June 04, 2025
  • Premium Midtown

    Barksdale brings back all-day breakfast after one-man protest

    One determined diner with a handmade sign helped bring all-day breakfast back to Barksdale.

    By Christin Yates June 03, 2025
  • Premium Bartlett

    Side Porch owners open Bartlett’s Pharmacy Coffeehouse

    The owners of the Side Porch Steakhouse are adding a coffeehouse in the former pharmacy building next door to their restaurant.

    By Michael Waddell June 02, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: Grind City Brewing pulling beers from restaurants, stores

    Plus, Bar Limina opens and Dutch Bros Coffee plans second Memphis-area location. 

    By Sophia Surrett June 01, 2025
  • Food News

    Bahama Breeze files layoff notice two weeks after closing

    The Wolfchase Galleria Bahama Breeze closed in mid-May, as did Bahama Breeze locations in Nevada and Florida. 

    By Sophia Surrett June 01, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend

    The “Shark Tank” sensation is stopping in Memphis for a one-time event. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 25, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Hard Times Deli owners to open bar in Edge District

    The chefs behind the popular Marshall Avenue deli are putting their twist on a dive bar, with retro details and the return of their smashburger. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 25, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: Bahama Breeze closes, Second Line goes Hawaiian

    A new coffee shop is opening in Midtown, and people may “Just Love” it. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 16, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    SmokeSlam’s back on the river, bigger and smokier

    The second installment of SmokeSlam began Thursday as thousands poured into Downtown’s Tom Lee Park while the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest continued at Liberty Park in Midtown.

    By Jody Callahan May 16, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Memphis in May barbecue contest starts smoking

    The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest got underway Wednesday afternoon, and for many teams, it begins with the wood. 

    By Jody Callahan May 15, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs

    After “The Mushroom Queen” Daishu McGriff closed her restaurant, she said she wanted to create a way to honor Black chefs. The answer was Umami Amora, a seven-course plant-based Juneteenth dinner scheduled for June 14.

    By Christin Yates May 13, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: Desserts and dogs go together on Germantown Parkway

    Two businesses with a shared heritage are operating out of a single storefront, a first for both. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 09, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Midtown TJ Mulligan’s to close with owner citing crime concerns

    “The landlord and I talked about it, and it’s probably the best thing for the area to not have an establishment open after 10 p.m.,” owner Lee Adams said.

    By Jody Callahan May 08, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Tops reopens Summer location after systemwide look at safety

    Tops Bar-B-Q addressed all the damage from an October fire at 3353 Summer Ave. but also took the opportunity to update other aspects of the circa 1960s building’s infrastructure. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 08, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Bar Limina is ‘not here nor there’ — but it will be soon

    When Bar Limina opens soon in the Edge District, it will include a rotating cast of guest bartenders to showcase “awesome creative work.”

    By Sophia Surrett May 09, 2025

  • About 1241 results

    1 2 3 4 … 50
    RSS
Your weekly taste of the local food scene

From fine dining to trendy eats, we have local food reviews and news for you.

Enter your e-mail address

Please check your inbox to finish the signup process. If you haven't received an email within 10 minutes, check your spam/junk folder or contact us at support@dailymemphian.com for assistance.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

You are already signed up

Opt out

Manage Your Email Subscriptions

Trending Now

  1. South Memphis
    City tests air quality near xAI sites
  2. Premium
    Feagins pushes court to get MSCS superintendent job back
  3. Memphis Grizzlies
    Grizzlies trade up in NBA Draft, select Cedric Coward
  4. Public Safety
    Recused judge in Nichols case in ‘completely uncharted’ territory
  5. Transportation & Logistics
    Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Get The Daily Memphian Email Edition

Email Editions

Sign up for our morning and evening editions, plus breaking news.

Enter your e-mail address

Please check your inbox to finish the signup process. If you haven't received an email within 10 minutes, check your spam/junk folder or contact us at support@dailymemphian.com for assistance.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

You are already signed up

Opt out

Manage Your Email Subscriptions

Metro

  • City of Memphis
  • Shelby County
  • State Government
  • Education
  • Public Safety
  • Elections
  • Spirit of Memphis
  • The Early Word
  • On the Record
  • Behind The Headlines

Business

  • Real Estate
  • Financial Services
  • Health Care
  • Transportation/Logistics
  • Movers and Shakers
  • Ford Megasite

Opinion

  • Geoff Calkins
  • Otis Sanford
  • Dan Conaway
  • Chris Herrington
  • Guest Columnists

Sports

  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • High School Sports
  • Golf
  • Grizzlies Podcast
  • Tigers Basketball
  • Tigers Football
  • Tigers Podcast

Arts & Culture

  • Visual Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • Music
  • The To-Do List
  • The Sidebar
  • Memphis Events
  • The Arts Beat

Food

  • Food News
  • Reviews
  • Recipes
  • $15 Deals
  • Table Talk
  • Sound Bites
  • Dining Guides

Suburbs

  • Arlington
  • Bartlett
  • Collierville
  • Germantown
  • Millington
  • Lakeland
  • North Mississippi

Neighborhoods

  • Downtown
  • Midtown
  • North Memphis
  • East Memphis
  • South Memphis
  • About Town

Obituaries

Marketplace

Games

Donate

Subscribe

Newsletters

Memphis Events

More

  • Podcasts
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Seminars
  • Job Listings
  • Advertise With Us
  • Sponsored Content

Public Notices

  • Court Notices
  • Bid Notices
  • Miscellaneous Notices
  • Log In
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Work With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Email Preferences
  • Subscribe
Become a subscriber to keep reading.
Help Log In
© 2025 The Daily Memphian | Contact Us | FAQ | Additional Subscription Options | Work With Us | About Us | Privacy Policy | Donate