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• What is open in Memphis? See list of restaurants and other businesses - commercialappeal.com January 28, 2026 1:08 AM
  What is open in Memphis? See list of restaurants and other businesses  commercialappeal.com
• Table Talk: When the city shuts down, the kitchens stay open - dailymemphian.com January 28, 2026 10:54 PM
  Table Talk: When the city shuts down, the kitchens stay open  dailymemphian.com
• More About Fuego Vivo - memphisflyer.com January 28, 2026 10:00 AM
  More About Fuego Vivo  memphisflyer.com
• Mike’s Hot Wings and Such Heading to Collierville - whatnow.com January 29, 2026 2:09 AM
  Mike’s Hot Wings and Such Heading to Collierville  whatnow.com
• Longtime Melting Pot Guests Bring Franchise to Memphis - 1851 Franchise January 28, 2026 2:09 PM
  Longtime Melting Pot Guests Bring Franchise to Memphis  1851 Franchise
• Cooking up solutions to feeding people in frozen Memphis - actionnews5.com January 27, 2026 5:58 PM
  Cooking up solutions to feeding people in frozen Memphis  actionnews5.com
• Local chef aids families with meals after winter storm - wreg.com January 28, 2026 5:55 PM
  Local chef aids families with meals after winter storm  wreg.com
• Shootout erupts between two men after confrontation inside seafood restaurant, MPD says - fox13memphis.com January 5, 2026 8:00 AM
  Shootout erupts between two men after confrontation inside seafood restaurant, MPD says  fox13memphis.com
• 'Why are y'all doing this to me?': Memphis restaurant owner reflects on viral video showing law enforcement standoff - localmemphis.com January 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  'Why are y'all doing this to me?': Memphis restaurant owner reflects on viral video showing law enforcement standoff  localmemphis.com
• What Memphis restaurants are open despite winter storm? See the list - commercialappeal.com January 24, 2026 6:00 PM
  What Memphis restaurants are open despite winter storm? See the list  commercialappeal.com
• Memphis restaurant denies service to National Guard - fox10tv.com January 10, 2026 8:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant denies service to National Guard  fox10tv.com
• Conflict erupts at Memphis restaurant after owner asks National Guard to leave - actionnews5.com January 7, 2026 8:00 AM
  Conflict erupts at Memphis restaurant after owner asks National Guard to leave  actionnews5.com
• Memphis Restaurant Association Releases Statement on New Health Directive - memphisflyer.com January 17, 2026 12:28 AM
  Memphis Restaurant Association Releases Statement on New Health Directive  memphisflyer.com
• Shots fired at Red Pier restaurant in East Memphis - wreg.com January 5, 2026 8:00 AM
  Shots fired at Red Pier restaurant in East Memphis  wreg.com
• Police release new details, footage of suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant - fox13memphis.com January 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  Police release new details, footage of suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant  fox13memphis.com
• These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from December - commercialappeal.com January 13, 2026 11:00 AM
  These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from December  commercialappeal.com
• Video shows suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant - actionnews5.com January 5, 2026 8:00 AM
  Video shows suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant  actionnews5.com
• Best new Memphis restaurants in 2025? 6 of our favorite new spots - commercialappeal.com January 19, 2026 8:00 AM
  Best new Memphis restaurants in 2025? 6 of our favorite new spots  commercialappeal.com
• Best new Memphis restaurant of 2025? Tell us your favorite! - commercialappeal.com January 19, 2026 11:04 AM
  Best new Memphis restaurant of 2025? Tell us your favorite!  commercialappeal.com
• Restaurant chain signs franchisees for Memphis return, scouting locations - The Business Journals January 26, 2026 7:17 PM
  Restaurant chain signs franchisees for Memphis return, scouting locations  The Business Journals
• Fuego Vivo To Fire Up East Memphis With Wagyu And Tableside Theater - Hoodline January 28, 2026 5:46 PM
  Fuego Vivo To Fire Up East Memphis With Wagyu And Tableside Theater  Hoodline
• Video shows suspects wanted in shooting outside East Memphis restaurant - actionnews5.com January 6, 2026 4:04 AM
  Video shows suspects wanted in shooting outside East Memphis restaurant  actionnews5.com
• Man accused of slitting throat of customer at Memphis restaurant - wreg.com November 16, 2025 8:00 AM
  Man accused of slitting throat of customer at Memphis restaurant  wreg.com
• The worst Memphis restaurant inspections bring pests, mold and slime - commercialappeal.com November 24, 2025 8:00 AM
  The worst Memphis restaurant inspections bring pests, mold and slime  commercialappeal.com
• Westy's restaurant in Downtown Memphis for sale, listing says - fox13memphis.com January 9, 2026 8:00 AM
  Westy's restaurant in Downtown Memphis for sale, listing says  fox13memphis.com
• Memphis restaurant refuses to serve National Guard - actionnews5.com January 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant refuses to serve National Guard  actionnews5.com
• Best Memphis restaurant dishes in 2025? 6 of our favorite meals - commercialappeal.com December 30, 2025 8:00 AM
  Best Memphis restaurant dishes in 2025? 6 of our favorite meals  commercialappeal.com
• Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety - localmemphis.com January 5, 2026 3:00 AM
  Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety  localmemphis.com
• Restaurant owner refuses to serve Guard in viral video - wreg.com January 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  Restaurant owner refuses to serve Guard in viral video  wreg.com
• These Memphis restaurants and bars made 'best of' lists in 2025 - commercialappeal.com December 23, 2025 8:00 AM
  These Memphis restaurants and bars made 'best of' lists in 2025  commercialappeal.com
• These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from November - commercialappeal.com December 9, 2025 8:00 AM
  These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from November  commercialappeal.com
• Man acted in self-defense after shooting at Red Pier seafood restaurant, police say - actionnews5.com January 4, 2026 8:00 AM
  Man acted in self-defense after shooting at Red Pier seafood restaurant, police say  actionnews5.com
• Memphis restaurant owner reflects on viral video showing law enforcement standoff - localmemphis.com January 7, 2026 4:49 AM
  Memphis restaurant owner reflects on viral video showing law enforcement standoff  localmemphis.com
• Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety - localmemphis.com January 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety  localmemphis.com
• Mulan Bistro, Raven & Lily among recent Memphis-area restaurant closures. See the list - commercialappeal.com October 6, 2025 7:00 AM
  Mulan Bistro, Raven & Lily among recent Memphis-area restaurant closures. See the list  commercialappeal.com
• 2025 Readers' Restaurant Poll - memphismagazine.com November 18, 2025 8:00 AM
  2025 Readers' Restaurant Poll  memphismagazine.com
• Demolition planned for former Houston’s Restaurant in East Memphis - wreg.com November 26, 2025 8:00 AM
  Demolition planned for former Houston’s Restaurant in East Memphis  wreg.com
• Did ICE Shut Down Memphis Restaurant Owned By US Citizen For Putting Up 'No ICE Welcome' Sign? What We Know - Times Now January 7, 2026 8:00 AM
  Did ICE Shut Down Memphis Restaurant Owned By US Citizen For Putting Up 'No ICE Welcome' Sign? What We Know  Times Now
• Classic Dining: A-Tan Restaurant - memphismagazine.com November 17, 2025 8:00 AM
  Classic Dining: A-Tan Restaurant  memphismagazine.com
• Why a Downtown Memphis seafood restaurant says it is permanently closing after 18 years - commercialappeal.com October 27, 2025 7:00 AM
  Why a Downtown Memphis seafood restaurant says it is permanently closing after 18 years  commercialappeal.com
• Locally-owned Filipino restaurant opening soon on South Main in Downtown Memphis - actionnews5.com November 20, 2025 8:00 AM
  Locally-owned Filipino restaurant opening soon on South Main in Downtown Memphis  actionnews5.com
• Memphis restaurant owners welcome National Guard - wreg.com September 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant owners welcome National Guard  wreg.com
• Memphis restaurant scene's 2025 served up Michelin nods, new openings - The Business Journals January 8, 2026 8:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant scene's 2025 served up Michelin nods, new openings  The Business Journals
• Man slit customer’s throat at Memphis restaurant: Police - kfor.com November 15, 2025 8:00 AM
  Man slit customer’s throat at Memphis restaurant: Police  kfor.com
• What's that moving into former Pretty Taco location on South Front in Downtown Memphis? - commercialappeal.com August 26, 2025 7:00 AM
  What's that moving into former Pretty Taco location on South Front in Downtown Memphis?  commercialappeal.com
• Former executive chef at Houston’s opening new restaurant - dailymemphian.com August 26, 2025 7:00 AM
  Former executive chef at Houston’s opening new restaurant  dailymemphian.com
• Restaurant owner refuses to serve National Guard in viral video - NewsNation January 7, 2026 8:00 AM
  Restaurant owner refuses to serve National Guard in viral video  NewsNation
• Popular Memphis breakfast restaurant to permanently close its original location - commercialappeal.com August 6, 2025 7:00 AM
  Popular Memphis breakfast restaurant to permanently close its original location  commercialappeal.com
• Restaurant owner takes heat for feeding officers at Thanksgiving - wreg.com November 26, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant owner takes heat for feeding officers at Thanksgiving  wreg.com
• Owner of Memphis wing restaurant shot in the back while closing up shop - fox13memphis.com July 9, 2025 7:00 AM
  Owner of Memphis wing restaurant shot in the back while closing up shop  fox13memphis.com
• Downtown restaurant closes, citing ‘civil unrest’ - actionnews5.com October 27, 2025 7:00 AM
  Downtown restaurant closes, citing ‘civil unrest’  actionnews5.com
• A Tennessee sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant - wkrn.com January 7, 2026 8:00 AM
  A Tennessee sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant  wkrn.com
• These Memphis restaurants permanently closed in 2025. See the list - commercialappeal.com December 3, 2025 8:00 AM
  These Memphis restaurants permanently closed in 2025. See the list  commercialappeal.com
• Former Houston’s Restaurant sold to developer - actionnews5.com November 7, 2025 8:00 AM
  Former Houston’s Restaurant sold to developer  actionnews5.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, December 2 – December 8 - wreg.com December 8, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, December 2 – December 8  wreg.com
• January 06: Memphis Restaurant Shootout Puts Retail Security in Focus - Meyka January 6, 2026 11:11 AM
  January 06: Memphis Restaurant Shootout Puts Retail Security in Focus  Meyka
• Sips: Red Sauce - memphismagazine.com November 11, 2025 8:00 AM
  Sips: Red Sauce  memphismagazine.com
• Property records reveal demolition plans for former site of Houston's Restaurant - localmemphis.com November 26, 2025 8:00 AM
  Property records reveal demolition plans for former site of Houston's Restaurant  localmemphis.com
• Midtown Memphis restaurant Tonica to open second location in Downtown: What we know - commercialappeal.com August 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Midtown Memphis restaurant Tonica to open second location in Downtown: What we know  commercialappeal.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, Oct. 14 – Oct. 20 - wreg.com October 20, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, Oct. 14 – Oct. 20  wreg.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, December 9 – December 15 - wreg.com December 15, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, December 9 – December 15  wreg.com
• Man accused of barging into Memphis restaurant with gun to attack ex on Mother’s Day - actionnews5.com May 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Man accused of barging into Memphis restaurant with gun to attack ex on Mother’s Day  actionnews5.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 25 – December 1 - wreg.com December 1, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 25 – December 1  wreg.com
• One Memphis restaurant makes 'Best Wings of the South' list - The Business Journals January 14, 2026 8:00 AM
  One Memphis restaurant makes 'Best Wings of the South' list  The Business Journals
• Slim + Husky's Pizza to open second Memphis location: See where and when - commercialappeal.com August 25, 2025 7:00 AM
  Slim + Husky's Pizza to open second Memphis location: See where and when  commercialappeal.com
• Cocozza East opens: A look inside the new Memphis restaurant - commercialappeal.com June 20, 2025 7:00 AM
  Cocozza East opens: A look inside the new Memphis restaurant  commercialappeal.com
• Notable chef joins East Memphis restaurant - The Business Journals January 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  Notable chef joins East Memphis restaurant  The Business Journals
• Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. to compete on 'The Great Food Truck Race' - commercialappeal.com August 1, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. to compete on 'The Great Food Truck Race'  commercialappeal.com
• 14 Memphis Restaurants OPEN on Christmas Day - styleblueprint.com December 11, 2025 8:00 AM
  14 Memphis Restaurants OPEN on Christmas Day  styleblueprint.com
• Downtown Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. plans to expand, open new pizza concept - commercialappeal.com July 9, 2025 7:00 AM
  Downtown Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. plans to expand, open new pizza concept  commercialappeal.com
• Get ready, Memphis Caniacs! Raising Cane's in Wolfchase area sets opening date - commercialappeal.com November 5, 2025 8:00 AM
  Get ready, Memphis Caniacs! Raising Cane's in Wolfchase area sets opening date  commercialappeal.com
• Crosstown restaurant Briza is bringing something new to Memphis dining scene - commercialappeal.com November 19, 2025 8:00 AM
  Crosstown restaurant Briza is bringing something new to Memphis dining scene  commercialappeal.com
• New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue - dailymemphian.com July 27, 2025 7:00 AM
  New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue  dailymemphian.com
• Fight, gun scare lead to chaos inside Cordova restaurant during Mother's Day dinner, police say - fox13memphis.com May 12, 2025 7:00 AM
  Fight, gun scare lead to chaos inside Cordova restaurant during Mother's Day dinner, police say  fox13memphis.com
• 'That was my money': Memphis bartender fights to get $571 from downtown restaurant | News - fox13memphis.com October 6, 2025 7:00 AM
  'That was my money': Memphis bartender fights to get $571 from downtown restaurant | News  fox13memphis.com
• Restaurant shift manager attacked by team member and family, MPD says - fox13memphis.com July 30, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant shift manager attacked by team member and family, MPD says  fox13memphis.com
• Memphis restaurant that put the soul in soul food says goodbye - dailymemphian.com July 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant that put the soul in soul food says goodbye  dailymemphian.com
• Food Files: How the sausage is made at new East Memphis Italian deli - dailymemphian.com January 9, 2026 8:00 AM
  Food Files: How the sausage is made at new East Memphis Italian deli  dailymemphian.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, Oct. 7 – Oct. 13 - wreg.com October 13, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, Oct. 7 – Oct. 13  wreg.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores for Shelby County, September 2 – September 8 - wreg.com September 8, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores for Shelby County, September 2 – September 8  wreg.com
• What to order: Belle Tavern’s prime rib — but only on Thursdays - dailymemphian.com January 4, 2026 8:00 AM
  What to order: Belle Tavern’s prime rib — but only on Thursdays  dailymemphian.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 11 – November 17 - wreg.com November 17, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 11 – November 17  wreg.com
• Pests and ice machine gunk: The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in August - commercialappeal.com September 8, 2025 7:00 AM
  Pests and ice machine gunk: The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in August  commercialappeal.com
• Memphis Welcomes New Drive-Thru Focused Chick-fil-A Restaurant - Chick-fil-A September 22, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis Welcomes New Drive-Thru Focused Chick-fil-A Restaurant  Chick-fil-A
• Man shot dead while trying to rob fast food restaurant, MPD says - fox13memphis.com June 20, 2025 7:00 AM
  Man shot dead while trying to rob fast food restaurant, MPD says  fox13memphis.com
• Checkers & Rally’s Welcomes New Restaurant Ownership for Five Locations in Memphis - Franchising.com September 8, 2025 7:00 AM
  Checkers & Rally’s Welcomes New Restaurant Ownership for Five Locations in Memphis  Franchising.com
• 5 shot, 1 dead after gunfire erupts at Parkway Village restaurant, MPD says - fox13memphis.com April 28, 2025 7:00 AM
  5 shot, 1 dead after gunfire erupts at Parkway Village restaurant, MPD says  fox13memphis.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, August 19 – August 25 - wreg.com August 25, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, August 19 – August 25  wreg.com
• Arrest made in Mother's Day assault at Memphis restaurant, police say - fox13memphis.com May 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Arrest made in Mother's Day assault at Memphis restaurant, police say  fox13memphis.com
• This Day in History: Elvis Presley’s Memphis restaurant opens on Beale Street - actionnews5.com July 24, 2025 7:00 AM
  This Day in History: Elvis Presley’s Memphis restaurant opens on Beale Street  actionnews5.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores for Shelby County, July 21-28 - wreg.com July 28, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores for Shelby County, July 21-28  wreg.com
• Use our interactive map to find food pantries open near you - mlk50.com October 31, 2025 7:00 AM
  Use our interactive map to find food pantries open near you  mlk50.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, Sept. 16 – Sept. 22 - wreg.com September 22, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, Sept. 16 – Sept. 22  wreg.com
• Briza joining restaurant scene in Crosstown Concourse - wreg.com August 25, 2025 7:00 AM
  Briza joining restaurant scene in Crosstown Concourse  wreg.com
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 18 – November 24 - wreg.com November 24, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, November 18 – November 24  wreg.com
• What in the heck is going on with the San Diego Cantina restaurant? - dailymemphian.com December 1, 2025 8:00 AM
  What in the heck is going on with the San Diego Cantina restaurant?  dailymemphian.com
• Memphis restaurant owner goes viral after refusing to serve National Guard - AOL.com January 7, 2026 8:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant owner goes viral after refusing to serve National Guard  AOL.com
• Man accused of slitting throat of customer at Memphis restaurant - Yahoo November 14, 2025 8:00 AM
  Man accused of slitting throat of customer at Memphis restaurant  Yahoo
• Man points gun at his former corrections officer outside Memphis restaurant, records show - fox13memphis.com August 5, 2025 7:00 AM
  Man points gun at his former corrections officer outside Memphis restaurant, records show  fox13memphis.com
• Memphis Restaurant Cited for Health Code Violations in Recent Inspection - whatnow.com October 10, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis Restaurant Cited for Health Code Violations in Recent Inspection  whatnow.com