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Fire breaks out at Cooper-Young restaurant

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:10:39 -0500

“Our hearts are with them,” said Karen Carrier, who owns two nearby restaurants and was on-site for The Beauty Shop’s lunch service at the time. “We’re really concerned about Mulan.”

What to Order: The Dame just opened, and you need to try the goat cheese spread

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:42:55 -0500

“We are surrounded by high-quality restaurants, so we didn’t want to enter the arena competing with them,” Hotel Pontotoc’s general manager said. “We had to find our own little niche with upscale bar bites.”

What to eat at the Mid-South Fair

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:47:07 -0500

The best food at this year’s Mid-South Fair is sugary, sweet and indulgent.

Savoring fall: A guide to some of Memphis' best seasonal restaurant offerings

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:55:13 -0500

Pumpkin spice may seemingly dominate the season, but there are plenty of autumnal flavors on offer, from sweet potato lattes at breakfast to hearty dinners and spiced cocktails at night.

Table Talk: In pumpkin vs. sweet potato, pumpkin wins

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:23:40 -0500

While some Memphians are going full pumpkin — from lattes to dessert cocktails and beyond — others say it’s not touching the menu this fall.

'Dinner and a show' takes new meaning at Hattiloo

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:09 -0500

Hattiloo has created the Black Chef’s Table, pairing three-course meals with select performances.

Country comes Downtown with new co-op market

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:13:19 -0500

The new South Main Street shop offers locally sourced produce, canned goods, beauty products and more.

What to order: Curry goat from Curry N Jerk

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:02 -0500

Choose this if you’re ready to swap out the familiar for something unforgettable from Panama.

Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:02:24 -0500

MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago, making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.

Wiseacre's OG location isn't just for beer anymore

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:31:33 -0500

Since its inception, Wiseacre’s Broad Avenue taproom has relied on a rotating cast of food trucks. But now the brewery is opening its own in-house sandwich shop.

Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:45:36 -0500

The Tops location, which suffered another fire in February, had been within four weeks of reopening after a major reconstruction.

What to order: Smoke & Toast's 'Baller, Shot Collard' sandwich

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:49:44 -0500

The Baller, Shot Collard sandwich is a spectacularly Southern, ultimate grilled cheese, unlike anything else.

Something new to look out for soon in Germantown? First Watch

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:06 -0500

A restaurant with no heat lamps, no deep fryers, no microwaves, and even a “no night shifts ever” approach is opening in Germantown.

Where can I get a vegan meal in Memphis? These days, almost anywhere

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:59:31 -0500

More Southern chefs are adding plant-based items to their menus, reshaping the region’s food culture and challenging the idea that Southern cuisine has to be meat-heavy — or predictable.

Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:05:42 -0500

There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.

Shelby Farms gets permanent food truck park

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 16:13:05 -0500

The new food truck park is expected to bring new energy to the northern edge of Shelby Farms Park.

What to order: The Genre's lamb with pasta

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 13:45:39 -0500

The Genre is the kind of spot where folks may come to hear live music or sing karaoke. But they’re missing out on the complete experience if they don’t indulge in the kitchen’s offerings.

Wing Guru closes final Memphis partner location

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 06:15:27 -0500

The Whitehaven restaurant was a victim of declining sales and controversy around the larger brand, including a lawsuit from Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

Table Talk: On the quest for the best baked potato in Memphis

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 18:52:07 -0500

Years ago, when I was living in Memphis, I was introduced to the baked potatoes at East Memphis Pizza & Subs. But when I came back, I was disappointed to learn the restaurant had burned down. Luckily the owners opened a new spot.

What to order: Garden Brunch Cafe's fish and grits is pared down to perfection

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 04:00:13 -0500

When a dish only has two main ingredients, there isn’t much room for error.