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<strong>Chef Pat Vong prepares a dish at Maru Handroll Bar in East Memphis.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)Premium Food News

Memphis handroll sushi restaurant came to owners in a dream

A sister restaurant to Red Koi has rolled into a two-story space in East Memphis, and it’s not your typical sushi bar. 

By Sophia Surrett 13 hours ago
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Buster’s Liquor co-owner, others appeal to City Council over approval granted to The Station

Buster’s Liquor co-owner Josh Hammond and the owners of two other nearby liquor stories filed an appeal to the Memphis City Council seeking to negate the Alcohol Commission ruling that granted approval to The Station.

By Jody Callahan January 22, 2026
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Woodland Presbyterian launches $2.2 million campus campaign to stay rooted — and grow — in East Memphis

From enhanced campus security to a redesigned courtyard and new early childhood classrooms, Woodland Presbyterian School’s multi-phase “Expanding Experiences” campaign reflects a community-wide commitment.

By Christin Yates January 15, 2026
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Pottery Barn packs up for Southaven, leaving Memphis behind

Tanger Outlets in DeSoto County will soon be the new home of Pottery Barn.

By Brandon LaGrone II January 15, 2026

  • Food News

    Erling Jensen Small Bites gets new chef to ‘Bragg’ about

    In the past, John Bragg led La Montagne, La Tourelle and River Oaks. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 07, 2026
  • East Memphis

    East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval

    Before Ethan Edwards can fully open his new store, which is only selling non-alcoholic materials now, he must also get approval from the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

    By Jody Callahan January 09, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold

    The building, which was built in 1962, sits next to the former Houston’s restaurant that closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation.

    By Sophia Surrett January 04, 2026
  • Business

    Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks

    Ethan Edwards has been trying for more than a year to fully open The Station, which is only selling non-alcoholic products now.

    By Jody Callahan December 23, 2025
  • Premium East Memphis

    ‘Too close to home’: Memphis rabbi turns grief into light after Bondi Beach shooting

    In the wake of a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach, the Memphis chapter of Chabad Lubavitch held a similar celebration — and people felt compelled to be there. 

    By John Klyce December 17, 2025
  • Business

    The Station owner trying again for liquor license

    The owner of The Station, a proposed high-end liquor store in East Memphis, will appear before the city’s Alcohol Commission next week to ask for a permit.

    By Jody Callahan December 13, 2025
  • Premium Ask the Memphian

    Ask the Memphian: What in the heck is going on with the San Diego Cantina restaurant?

    What’s the deal with the once-popular Mexican restaurant in East Memphis? Why is the giant sign still glowing even though the place has been closed for eight years?

    By Jody Callahan December 01, 2025
  • Premium Dining Guides

    What to order: Hog & Hominy’s collards and hominy

    The restaurant’s collards and hominy is a culinary mission accomplished: It brings the taste of home to the table.

    By Ellen Chamberlain November 24, 2025
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Photo Gallery: Memphis Japan Festival

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

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 02, 2025
  • Premium Business

    Controversial East Memphis liquor store license denied

    State alcohol board denies liquor license for The Station, a proposed East Memphis liquor store in the center of a contentious legal battle. 

    By Jody Callahan October 24, 2025
  • Premium Metro

    ‘No Kings’ organizers say there’s a reason Steve Cohen didn’t get to speak

    Who got to speak at Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in East Memphis and who didn’t was still a lively topic two days after the event.

    By Bill Dries October 21, 2025
  • Premium Dining Guides

    What to Order: Rise’s Sweet Country Blues biscuit sandwich

    The North Carolina based chain has opened a second Memphis-area location. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain October 06, 2025
  • Premium Business

    The fight over new East Memphis liquor store explodes into fireball

    Ethan Edwards wants to open a new high-end liquor store in East Memphis, and he thinks he has the right to do so. Buster’s Liquors co-owner Josh Hammond disagrees, and the fight is getting nasty.

    By Jody Callahan October 23, 2025
  • Music

    Photo Gallery: Closing Day of 2025 Mempho Music Festival

    Other acts included Father John Misty, Galactic and Leftover Salmon on Friday, and The Flaming Lips, Mavis Staples, The Pharcyde and Puddles Pity Party on Saturday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 05, 2025
  • Food News

    Hive Bagel opening location in East Memphis

    During a recent Sound Bites podcast, Hive owner Josh Steiner said the bagel shop and deli’s next location would be in East Memphis. Now we know where. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 29, 2025
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Back for its 29th year, Wifflestock lets adults be kids for a good cause

    While its cause is serious, Wifflestock isn’t. Welcome to the world of Wiffle ball for adults, where the players talk trash while raising money for the Ronald McDonald House.

    By Jody Callahan September 27, 2025
  • Food News

    Sweet Musings opens new location with new menu items

    Sweet Musings first opened last year in Cordova with from-scratch pastries made daily. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 22, 2025
  • Neighborhoods

    ‘A cool cat everywhere’ — Memphis’ shop, bar and museum cats

    The Dixon’s resident feline has survived enough near catnappings that the museum has put up a little sign letting people know he works there and not to take him home.

    By Aisling Mäki October 01, 2025
  • Performing Arts

    Pet theater, a circus act and flamenco: ‘Go on an adventure’ at the Buckman

    “Not everything that we have is a household name. And a lot of things we have are things that will be a household name one day,” the Buckman Arts Center director said about the new season. 

    By Elle Perry September 09, 2025
  • Food News

    Shelby Farms gets permanent food truck park

    The new food truck park is expected to bring new energy to the northern edge of Shelby Farms Park. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain September 08, 2025
  • Premium Food

    Organic, healthy, delicious food — that grows on the side of the road

    Last month, about a dozen people gathered at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens to learn about wild plants that can be used to make tea.

    By Nick Lingerfelt September 09, 2025
  • Premium Education

    New Liza’s Library at St. Mary’s honors late teacher’s love for reading

    Several donors supporting the renovations at the private school for girls gave in memory of Eliza “Liza” Fletcher, the former student and teacher who was killed three years ago in Memphis after being kidnapped during a morning run.

    By Laura Testino September 04, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    Popular pizza place opening new U of M location

    A Nashville-based pizza chain is bringing the “House Party,” a vegan option and more to the University of Memphis food court. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain August 24, 2025
  • East Memphis

    New police precinct symbolizes efforts to grow police, drop crime

    As the perception of crime and safety in the city remains a challenge, Memphis Mayor Paul Young called the new precinct “an investment in safety, service and trust in our community.” 

    By Bill Dries August 21, 2025
  • High School Sports

    Prep football 2025: Southwind heads into 6A with a chip on its shoulder

    After much success in Class 5A the past two years, the Jaguars are looking to take their place among the big boys. 

    By John Varlas August 19, 2025

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