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<strong>Harold Cook, the longtime bartender at Sweet Grass, is now behind the bar at the newly reopened Belle Tavern.</strong> (Jennifer Biggs/The Daily Memphian)News and Features

Belle Tavern reopens with familiar face behind the bar

“The best bartender in Memphis” is now slinging drinks Downtown. 

By Jennifer Biggs May 18, 2022
Neighborhoods

Everybody say opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns in a big way

Some favorites missing from last fall’s smaller festival — gyros, lamb chops — are back, alongside 28,000 cookies, music, dancing and more. 

By Jennifer Biggs 21 hours ago
South Memphis

Inside scoop: Ice cream shop opens in Whitehaven

After receiving a $15,000 grant from EDGE, Kaye’s Pints & Scoops has opened at 2089 Winchester Road in Whitehaven, where the owners craft ice creams made with locally sourced ingredients.

By Neil Strebig May 15, 2022
News and Features

When the smoke clears: With winners announced, it’s time to pack up the party

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest concludes at Liberty Park as winners are announced, and hope sizzles for a return to Tom Lee Park in 2023.

By Alicia Davidson May 16, 2022

  • News and Features

    Gallerist turned ‘gelateur’ brings sweet treats to Crosstown Concourse

    A graduate of Penn State’s Ice Cream Short Course and a former student of a “gelato master” at a French pastry school in Chicago, Hugh Balthrop takes great pride in the art of gelato-making.

    By Sam Hegenheiser May 11, 2022
  • Food

    MIM barbecue fest heads back to Liberty Park

    A new world champion of barbecue is waiting in the wings. And, more accurately, also in the hogs, the sauce and the “anything but.” It all starts today at 5 p.m. 

    By Jasmine McCraven May 11, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Austin transplant to open Big River Market in South Main

    When the pandemic hit in 2020, Nick Barbian had a choice: Move back to Austin or make his mark in Memphis.

    By Christin Yates May 07, 2022
  • Food

    Blues City hand-rolls bagels, right to your front door

    A former dancer and muffin maker is now delivering bagels, from plain to poppy seed, to the eastern part of Shelby County.

    By Jennifer Biggs May 06, 2022
  • News and Features

    Mulan’s Co-Yo lease is month-to-month but they hope to stay longer

    “We’re not out to get the little guy. We all used to be the little guy,” said John Currence, owner of Big Bad Breakfast, the restaurant he announced last month would open in Mulan’s space. 

    By Jennifer Biggs May 05, 2022
  • Food

    ‘World’s first immersive mashed potato’ experience coming to Memphis

    Idahoan mashed potatoes are back in Memphis, but don’t expect them in your mailbox this time around. 

    By Jennifer Biggs May 03, 2022
  • Food

    Frost bakery opens third Shelby County location

    “I only live about a mile from here,” said one opening day customer. “I could walk. In fact, I probably should walk.”

    By Jennifer Biggs May 02, 2022
  • News and Features

    New Edge District cocktail bar preps May opening

    In Inkwell, Ben Colar said he wanted to build another option that felt inviting, where people could come, relax and not have to settle.

    By Elle Perry April 30, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Mulan promises five more years in Cooper-Young

    “We are definitely still open,” said Mulan co-owner Matt Kan. 

    By Jordan Arellano April 30, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Area’s second Big Bad Breakfast coming to Cooper-Young

    With the purchase of two corners in Cooper-Young, John Currence has plans to build a Big Bad Breakfast for Midtowners.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 29, 2022
  • Food

    New Eats: Tenero Café & Butcher makes the cut

    Tenero Café & Butcher is bringing a taste of the Midwest to Memphis. 

    By Jennifer Biggs April 29, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Muggin’ Coffeehouse to open new location this fall

    Muggin’ Coffeehouse to open second location near “game-changer” homes in Uptown. 

    By Christin Yates April 25, 2022
  • Midtown

    Deli on the Square owner takes the wheel with new Midtown location

    Deli Midtown opened last week at 1906 Madison Ave., offering breakfast tacos, soups and Deli on the Square’s famous array of specialty grilled cheese sandwiches.

    By Christin Yates April 22, 2022
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    I’ll have what she’s having: The story behind Memphis Whistle, its drinks and its owners

    What began as a pandemic-era, cocktails-to-go service has evolved into a cozy lounge in a century-old bungalow in Cooper-Young. 

    By Peggy Burch April 22, 2022
  • Food

    New Eats: CCC pop-up offers ‘refined gas-station food’

    Black Sheep Catering is putting on the pop-up at 409 S. Main St., where C-themed foods range from chicken, cheeseburgers and corn dogs to champagne and caviar. 

    By Chris Herrington April 22, 2022
  • News and Features

    New Eats: Alcenia’s reopens with new look and familiar favorites

    Alcenia’s has reopened on North Main, 390 days after B.J. Chester-Tamayo closed it to renovate the space where she’s operated for 25 years and owned since 2020.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 14, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Hey, Momma! Dive bar undergoing renovations before reopening

    After the Hernando DeSoto Bridge shut down shut it down, the ‘diner and dive at Highway 55’ has new booths, a big new kitchen and a new patio that will seat 100. 

    By Jennifer Biggs April 22, 2022
  • News and Features

    Chef Tam takes win from ‘Chopped’ to cheers on Union

    Tamra ‘Chef Tam’ Patterson goes on ‘Chopped,’ shows everyone what you do in a BLT battle and brings the win home to Memphis.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 07, 2022
  • News and Features

    Beer for the hair and now: Soul & Spirits kicks off patio season with new festival

    The new Manes on Main spring beer festival — the “mane” a nod to Memphis vernacular as well as the brewery’s lion logo — will include a hair and beard contest. 

    By Jordan Arellano April 07, 2022
  • Subscribers only News and Features

    Ciao Bella owners look to ‘stepped up’ menu, more space

    Work has started on Ciao Bella as the longtime local Italian restaurant moves to Sanderlin Centre, just around the corner from where it all began. 

    By Jennifer Biggs April 05, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Pinball wizards and wannabes find a home at Flip Side

    At Memphis’ new pinball pub, David Yopp will showcase a rotating group of machines — from his personal collection of around 70 games, dating from the mid-1970s to the present — for serious and casual players alike. 

    By Chris Herrington April 02, 2022
  • News and Features

    Limelight to shine at former Farm & Fries location

    Pair behind Pyro’s plan Instagram-worthy place on Poplar Pike. 

    By Jennifer Biggs March 29, 2022
  • News and Features

    Let’s Do it again: Sushi restaurant returns with monthly pop-up

    For six hours, Bar DKDC stepped back almost a decade and became Dō. Next month, it happens again.

    By Jennifer Biggs March 24, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Soul & Spirits to move forward with beer garden

    The craft brewery will install a temporary patio this spring with plans for a permanent installation for future use. 

    By Neil Strebig March 24, 2022
  • News and Features

    Hampline Brewing turns one and there’s a party to celebrate

    Although the real anniversary has come and gone, Hampline will celebrate its first year on March 26, 2022 with barbecue, music and, of course, beer. 

    By Jennifer Biggs March 24, 2022

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