Table Talk: Seven eateries to be excited about in 2025
Felicia Suzanne’s is set to reopen at 383-385 S. Main St. in late January. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
A couple of popular restaurants are moving into larger spaces, and another one is expanding with its second location across town.
And since 2024 brought several big losses to the Memphis restaurant scene, it’s inspiring to see talented locals forging ahead and bringing their creativity to the table. Here are some of the eateries I am most excited about, arranged by when they are expected to open in the coming year:
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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. In her role as the food and restaurant writer for The Daily Memphian, she covers food news, provides readers an inside look into their favorite restaurants and offers suggestions for what to order at eateries across the Memphis area.
Chandler’s stories and recipes have been featured in national publications such as Real Simple, HGTV Magazine and Woman’s World. She’s also appeared on a number of national broadcast cooking segments including Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible” and Ducks Unlimited TV. She also hosts a radio show “The Weekly Dish” on Memphis’s NPR station WKNO-FM.
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.
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