Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.

“When we got into it, it was all about hospitality,” said restaurateur Michael Hudman. “Not that Michelin never crossed our minds, but we think of Andrew Michael ... you’re coming by to eat on a Sunday night at your grandmother’s house.”

Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said she was speechless when an email from the Michelin Guide popped into her inbox in late October.

“We thought authentic Chinese food would go well in Memphis, so we opened up. At the beginning, we didn’t have a lot of business, but after a while, the word spread,” said general manager Bo Zou. 

One of the restaurants received a Bib Gourmand Award as recognition for “good quality, good value cooking.” 

A fourth-quarter collapse costs coach Alex Simmons’ Tigers in their 2025-26 season opener.

The man who died is at least the ninth person to die in the jail this year and at least the 66th since 2019, based on records and reporting by The Daily Memphian.

Council members also will meet Mayor Paul Young’s two latest appointees, including his pick for the city’s new fire chief.

According to a filing with a federal court on Monday, Nov. 3, emergency reserve funds will be used to cover “50% of eligible households’ current allotments.” These funds may be delayed. 

Brendon Lewis appeared hobbled after a hit during Memphis’ road win over Rice, but offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said Lewis “is great.” 

Homegrown Booker T. Jones, rock singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy, two-time Grammy-winning jazz instrumentalist Marcus Miller and more musicians come to Memphis this month. 

Two men charged in the 2022 death of a Shelby County Jail inmate will go to trial next summer.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap and review the situation that led to star point guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension.

CBHS’ Noah Mullenix and Collierville’s Maya Lang continue to have the fastest 5K times for Memphis-area TSSAA runners. Will someone go faster at this week’s state championship races at Shelby Farms?

Standouts from Central, Collierville, KIPP, Melrose and Southwind are up for consideration this week. 

Today’s photo is courtesy of Billy Bryan as he celebrates his Camino completion at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.

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Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

The revitalization project is the latest in the Orpheum Theatre Group’s work to modernize the Downtown campus.

The Grizzlies lost to the Raptors on Sunday night. But what happened on the court may be secondary to what happened online. 

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Box score: Raptors 117, Grizzlies 104

Coach Brooks Monaghan’s third-ranked women’s soccer team also swept all the American Conference individual awards. 

Also happening this week: The Memphis Tigers football takes on Tulane, and the Grizzlies play in the NBA Cup.

Memphis Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo spoke on Sunday for the first time since the franchise suspended star point guard Ja Morant for conduct detrimental to the team.

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The Memphis Botanic Garden event included demonstrations, arts and crafts, merchandise and Japanese food. 

The Tigers are ranked higher than they were last week in both national polls.