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Food Files: The mushroom queen is back to support local chefs

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 25, 2025 8:31 AM CT | Published: July 25, 2025 4:00 AM CT

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The mushroom queen has returned with a new concept

Shroomlicious Meals owner Daishu McGriff, known as the “mushroom queen,” is opening a new concept in the former location of The Gourmet Gallery Downtown. 

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Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a recent University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers commercial real estate, economic development, residential real estate, restaurant real estate, and hospitality and tourism.


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