Fine dining at Iris is back, and I’m ready to eat well
For those who miss fine dining, Chef Kelly English (unmasked in a file photo) will reopen Restaurant Iris with a four-course dinner July 24-25. (Lance Murphey/Daily Memphian)
Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
After weeks of kid food and a vacation without restaurants, it's nice to be home, with a list of places to go and a work plan for the coming week.
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