‘It’s a sad day': Mayors, Liars and other Memphians remember Houston’s
Gibson’s Donuts owner Don DeWeese (right corner) gets together for lunch every Thursday with his friends (clockwise from the left corner) Dave Brown, Dave Woloshin, Jerry Calhoun, Mike Hansen and Jerry Lawler. (Jennifer Chandler/The Daily Memphian)
After more than 40 years of operation, Houston’s closed its only Memphis restaurant on Thursday. Some people trace it back to the day the restaurant took chicken tenders off the menu.
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Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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