What to order: Barksdale’s country fried steak — don’t forget the biscuits
Barksdale’s will serve alcohol but has retained the restaurant’s casual diner atmosphere and simple, Southern food. (Holly Whitfield/The Daily Memphian)
For those who were afraid that Midtown staple Barksdale’s would reopen with mimosa fountains, grass walls and punny neon signs, do not fear.
The mimosas are a few weeks away, at least.
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Holly Whitfield
Holly has more than 13 years of experience in publishing and digital content, including 10 years at the helm of the I Love Memphis Blog. She began her career at The Commercial Appeal and is author of Secret Memphis.
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