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• Popular Downtown Memphis restaurant permanently closes after 5 years - The Commercial Appeal February 17, 2026 8:31 PM
  Popular Downtown Memphis restaurant permanently closes after 5 years  The Commercial Appeal
• Development with restaurant planned at former Houston’s site in East Memphis - WREG.com February 17, 2026 8:27 PM
  Development with restaurant planned at former Houston’s site in East Memphis  WREG.com
• Houston's site will be more than just a new restaurant - Daily Memphian February 17, 2026 10:00 AM
  Houston's site will be more than just a new restaurant  Daily Memphian
• What's planned at old Houston's site in Memphis? New restaurant, more - The Commercial Appeal February 18, 2026 8:55 PM
  What's planned at old Houston's site in Memphis? New restaurant, more  The Commercial Appeal
• What is the best new Memphis restaurant? See who won our reader poll - The Commercial Appeal February 16, 2026 11:03 AM
  What is the best new Memphis restaurant? See who won our reader poll  The Commercial Appeal
• Downtown’s By the Brewery restaurant has closed - Daily Memphian February 17, 2026 2:11 AM
  Downtown’s By the Brewery restaurant has closed  Daily Memphian
• Seafood, soups and pizza: Where to eat during Lent - Daily Memphian February 17, 2026 11:47 PM
  Seafood, soups and pizza: Where to eat during Lent  Daily Memphian
• Social Desiii voted best new Memphis restaurant. Take a look inside - The Commercial Appeal February 16, 2026 11:02 AM
  Social Desiii voted best new Memphis restaurant. Take a look inside  The Commercial Appeal
• Developers plan $25 million mixed-use project at former Houston’s restaurant site - Action News 5 February 17, 2026 7:46 PM
  Developers plan $25 million mixed-use project at former Houston’s restaurant site  Action News 5
• Popular Downtown Memphis restaurant closes doors after 5 years - Action News 5 February 18, 2026 8:48 PM
  Popular Downtown Memphis restaurant closes doors after 5 years  Action News 5
• “The Art of Dining in Memphis” Turns 20 - Memphis magazine February 17, 2026 2:05 PM
  “The Art of Dining in Memphis” Turns 20  Memphis magazine
• Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot - Daily Memphian February 15, 2026 9:37 PM
  Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot  Daily Memphian
• New restaurant adds spice to East Memphis - The Business Journals February 17, 2026 10:34 PM
  New restaurant adds spice to East Memphis  The Business Journals
• Memphis Taco Concept Readying New Brick-and-Mortar - WhatNow February 15, 2026 11:35 PM
  Memphis Taco Concept Readying New Brick-and-Mortar  WhatNow
• Grauer family welcomes new investigation by college class - WREG.com February 17, 2026 10:16 PM
  Grauer family welcomes new investigation by college class  WREG.com
• Beloved Memphis seafood restaurant to permanently close after 28 years - The Commercial Appeal February 9, 2026 8:00 AM
  Beloved Memphis seafood restaurant to permanently close after 28 years  The Commercial Appeal
• What is the best new Memphis restaurant? Vote for your favorite! - The Commercial Appeal February 2, 2026 8:00 AM
  What is the best new Memphis restaurant? Vote for your favorite!  The Commercial Appeal
• What's that planned at Carriage Crossing Marketplace in Collierville? - The Commercial Appeal February 18, 2026 11:02 AM
  What's that planned at Carriage Crossing Marketplace in Collierville?  The Commercial Appeal
• Best romantic restaurants in Memphis? 10 spots for date night - The Commercial Appeal January 30, 2026 8:00 AM
  Best romantic restaurants in Memphis? 10 spots for date night  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis restaurant makes list of 100 most romantic in the U.S. - The Commercial Appeal February 3, 2026 8:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant makes list of 100 most romantic in the U.S.  The Commercial Appeal
• These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from January - The Commercial Appeal February 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from January  The Commercial Appeal
• Popular Memphis BBQ restaurant to open a Germantown location - The Commercial Appeal February 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  Popular Memphis BBQ restaurant to open a Germantown location  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis-Favorite Bakery Making Progress on New Location - WhatNow February 15, 2026 10:56 PM
  Memphis-Favorite Bakery Making Progress on New Location  WhatNow
• Classic Dining: Brooklyn Bridge - Memphis magazine January 14, 2026 8:00 AM
  Classic Dining: Brooklyn Bridge  Memphis magazine
• What is open in Memphis? See list of restaurants and other businesses - The Commercial Appeal January 27, 2026 8:00 AM
  What is open in Memphis? See list of restaurants and other businesses  The Commercial Appeal
• What Memphis restaurants are open despite winter storm? See the list - The Commercial Appeal January 24, 2026 8:00 AM
  What Memphis restaurants are open despite winter storm? See the list  The Commercial Appeal
• J Woods Sports Bar Readying for Spring Opening - WhatNow February 15, 2026 11:15 PM
  J Woods Sports Bar Readying for Spring Opening  WhatNow
• 12 Must-Try Memphis Coffee Shops - AOL.com February 17, 2026 4:37 PM
  12 Must-Try Memphis Coffee Shops  AOL.com
• Restaurant sees 70% revenue drop after National Guard books adjacent hotel, co-owner says - WTVY February 7, 2026 9:10 PM
  Restaurant sees 70% revenue drop after National Guard books adjacent hotel, co-owner says  WTVY
• Nick Scott talks new role as GM of The Station - The Business Journals February 16, 2026 4:40 PM
  Nick Scott talks new role as GM of The Station  The Business Journals
• Video shows suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant - Action News 5 January 5, 2026 8:00 AM
  Video shows suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant  Action News 5
• '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
• 2025 Readers' Restaurant Poll - Memphis magazine November 18, 2025 8:00 AM
  2025 Readers' Restaurant Poll  Memphis magazine
• 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
• Conflict erupts at Memphis restaurant after owner asks National Guard to leave - Action News 5 January 7, 2026 8:00 AM
  Conflict erupts at Memphis restaurant after owner asks National Guard to leave  Action News 5
• 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
• 5 Memphis restaurants make new Michelin Guide to the American South - The Commercial Appeal November 4, 2025 8:00 AM
  5 Memphis restaurants make new Michelin Guide to the American South  The Commercial Appeal
• Police release new details, footage of suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant - FOX13 Memphis January 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  Police release new details, footage of suspects wanted in shootout outside East Memphis restaurant  FOX13 Memphis
• 4 New Memphis Restaurants To Try This Month - StyleBlueprint January 27, 2026 8:00 AM
  4 New Memphis Restaurants To Try This Month  StyleBlueprint
• Minnesota's Lakeside City Near Minneapolis Offers Shops, Eateries, And A Walkable Downtown - AOL.com February 17, 2026 6:31 PM
  Minnesota's Lakeside City Near Minneapolis Offers Shops, Eateries, And A Walkable Downtown  AOL.com
• Man dead from gunshots fired outside restaurant, police say - FOX13 Memphis January 27, 2026 8:00 AM
  Man dead from gunshots fired outside restaurant, police say  FOX13 Memphis
• Memphis restaurant owners welcome National Guard - WREG.com September 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant owners welcome National Guard  WREG.com
• Locally-owned Filipino restaurant opening soon on South Main in Downtown Memphis - Action News 5 November 20, 2025 8:00 AM
  Locally-owned Filipino restaurant opening soon on South Main in Downtown Memphis  Action News 5
• 🍴Downtown Dining Week 2025: November 3-9 – Memphis Most Delicious Week is Back - Choose901 November 3, 2025 8:00 AM
  🍴Downtown Dining Week 2025: November 3-9 – Memphis Most Delicious Week is Back  Choose901
• The worst Memphis restaurant inspections bring pests, mold and slime - The Commercial Appeal November 24, 2025 8:00 AM
  The worst Memphis restaurant inspections bring pests, mold and slime  The Commercial Appeal
• What restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in Memphis? See the list - The Commercial Appeal November 10, 2025 8:00 AM
  What restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in Memphis? See the list  The Commercial Appeal
• Man slit customer’s throat at Memphis restaurant: Police - WKRN News 2 November 15, 2025 8:00 AM
  Man slit customer’s throat at Memphis restaurant: Police  WKRN News 2
• What Memphis restaurants will open in 2026? See the list - The Commercial Appeal December 29, 2025 8:00 AM
  What Memphis restaurants will open in 2026? See the list  The Commercial Appeal
• Mulan Bistro, Raven & Lily among recent Memphis-area restaurant closures. See the list - The Commercial Appeal October 6, 2025 7:00 AM
  Mulan Bistro, Raven & Lily among recent Memphis-area restaurant closures. See the list  The Commercial Appeal
• What Memphis restaurants are part of Downtown Dining Week 2025? See the full list - The Commercial Appeal October 30, 2025 7:00 AM
  What Memphis restaurants are part of Downtown Dining Week 2025? See the full list  The Commercial Appeal
• Why a Downtown Memphis seafood restaurant says it is permanently closing after 18 years - The Commercial Appeal October 27, 2025 7:00 AM
  Why a Downtown Memphis seafood restaurant says it is permanently closing after 18 years  The Commercial Appeal
• These Memphis restaurants and bars made 'best of' lists in 2025 - The Commercial Appeal December 23, 2025 8:00 AM
  These Memphis restaurants and bars made 'best of' lists in 2025  The Commercial Appeal
• Video shows suspects wanted in shooting outside East Memphis restaurant - Action News 5 January 5, 2026 8:00 AM
  Video shows suspects wanted in shooting outside East Memphis restaurant  Action News 5
• Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety - localmemphis.com January 4, 2026 8:00 AM
  Shooting at East Memphis restaurant raises questions about public safety  localmemphis.com
• Best new Memphis restaurant of 2025? Tell us your favorite! - The Commercial Appeal January 19, 2026 8:00 AM
  Best new Memphis restaurant of 2025? Tell us your favorite!  The Commercial Appeal
• What's that moving into former Pretty Taco location on South Front in Downtown Memphis? - The Commercial Appeal August 26, 2025 7:00 AM
  What's that moving into former Pretty Taco location on South Front in Downtown Memphis?  The Commercial Appeal
• 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
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, December 2 – December 8 - WREG.com December 8, 2025 8:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, December 2 – December 8  WREG.com
• Former executive chef at Houston’s opening new restaurant - Daily Memphian August 26, 2025 7:00 AM
  Former executive chef at Houston’s opening new restaurant  Daily Memphian
• These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from December - The Commercial Appeal January 13, 2026 8:00 AM
  These are the worst Memphis restaurant inspections from December  The Commercial Appeal
• Best Memphis restaurant dishes in 2025? 6 of our favorite meals - The Commercial Appeal December 30, 2025 8:00 AM
  Best Memphis restaurant dishes in 2025? 6 of our favorite meals  The Commercial Appeal
• 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
• Best new Memphis restaurants in 2025? 6 of our favorite new spots - The Commercial Appeal January 19, 2026 8:00 AM
  Best new Memphis restaurants in 2025? 6 of our favorite new spots  The Commercial Appeal
• What restaurants are open on Christmas Day in Memphis? See the list - The Commercial Appeal December 12, 2025 8:00 AM
  What restaurants are open on Christmas Day in Memphis? See the list  The Commercial Appeal
• The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in September, from slimy chicken wings to flies - The Commercial Appeal October 13, 2025 7:00 AM
  The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in September, from slimy chicken wings to flies  The Commercial Appeal
• Popular seafood restaurant closing after nearly 20 years - localmemphis.com October 27, 2025 7:00 AM
  Popular seafood restaurant closing after nearly 20 years  localmemphis.com
• Popular Memphis breakfast restaurant to permanently close its original location - The Commercial Appeal August 6, 2025 7:00 AM
  Popular Memphis breakfast restaurant to permanently close its original location  The Commercial Appeal
• Will National Guard troops in Memphis impact restaurants? What owners anticipate - The Commercial Appeal September 29, 2025 7:00 AM
  Will National Guard troops in Memphis impact restaurants? What owners anticipate  The Commercial Appeal
• Check out photos of Memphis restaurants participating in Downtown Dining Week 2025 - The Commercial Appeal October 30, 2025 7:00 AM
  Check out photos of Memphis restaurants participating in Downtown Dining Week 2025  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis restaurant refuses to serve National Guard - Action News 5 January 6, 2026 8:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant refuses to serve National Guard  Action News 5
• Midtown Memphis restaurant Tonica to open second location in Downtown: What we know - The Commercial Appeal August 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Midtown Memphis restaurant Tonica to open second location in Downtown: What we know  The Commercial Appeal
• What restaurants offer Christmas meals to go in Memphis? See the list - The Commercial Appeal December 15, 2025 8:00 AM
  What restaurants offer Christmas meals to go in Memphis? See the list  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis restaurant that put the soul in soul food says goodbye - Daily Memphian July 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant that put the soul in soul food says goodbye  Daily Memphian
• This Memphis restaurant made Southern Living's best wings list - The Commercial Appeal January 14, 2026 8:00 AM
  This Memphis restaurant made Southern Living's best wings list  The Commercial Appeal
• Owner of Memphis wing restaurant shot in the back while closing up shop - FOX13 Memphis July 9, 2025 7:00 AM
  Owner of Memphis wing restaurant shot in the back while closing up shop  FOX13 Memphis
• 3 Arby's locations permanently closed in Memphis over the weekend. See which ones - The Commercial Appeal October 28, 2025 7:00 AM
  3 Arby's locations permanently closed in Memphis over the weekend. See which ones  The Commercial Appeal
• 14 Memphis Restaurants OPEN on Christmas Day - StyleBlueprint December 11, 2025 8:00 AM
  14 Memphis Restaurants OPEN on Christmas Day  StyleBlueprint
• Restaurant Inspection Scores, Oct. 14 – Oct. 20 - WREG.com October 20, 2025 7:00 AM
  Restaurant Inspection Scores, Oct. 14 – Oct. 20  WREG.com
• 23 Memphis food festivals you shouldn't miss in 2026, from BBQ to beer - The Commercial Appeal January 9, 2026 8:00 AM
  23 Memphis food festivals you shouldn't miss in 2026, from BBQ to beer  The Commercial Appeal
• 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
• Slim + Husky's Pizza to open second Memphis location: See where and when - The Commercial Appeal August 25, 2025 7:00 AM
  Slim + Husky's Pizza to open second Memphis location: See where and when  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. to compete on 'The Great Food Truck Race' - The Commercial Appeal August 1, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. to compete on 'The Great Food Truck Race'  The Commercial Appeal
• Man accused of barging into Memphis restaurant with gun to attack ex on Mother’s Day - Action News 5 May 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Man accused of barging into Memphis restaurant with gun to attack ex on Mother’s Day  Action News 5
• Cocozza East opens: A look inside the new Memphis restaurant - The Commercial Appeal June 20, 2025 7:00 AM
  Cocozza East opens: A look inside the new Memphis restaurant  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis restaurant denies service to National Guard - WABI January 10, 2026 11:11 AM
  Memphis restaurant denies service to National Guard  WABI
• Pests and ice machine gunk: The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in August - The Commercial Appeal September 8, 2025 7:00 AM
  Pests and ice machine gunk: The worst Memphis restaurant inspections in August  The Commercial Appeal
• TN sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant - WATE 6 On Your Side January 7, 2026 8:00 AM
  TN sandwich shop owner asked the National Guard to leave. They surrounded his restaurant  WATE 6 On Your Side
• Downtown Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. plans to expand, open new pizza concept - The Commercial Appeal July 9, 2025 7:00 AM
  Downtown Memphis restaurant Good Fortune Co. plans to expand, open new pizza concept  The Commercial Appeal
• New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue - Daily Memphian July 27, 2025 7:00 AM
  New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue  Daily Memphian
• Fight, gun scare lead to chaos inside Cordova restaurant during Mother's Day dinner, police say - FOX13 Memphis May 12, 2025 7:00 AM
  Fight, gun scare lead to chaos inside Cordova restaurant during Mother's Day dinner, police say  FOX13 Memphis
• Get ready, Memphis Caniacs! Raising Cane's in Wolfchase area sets opening date - The Commercial Appeal November 5, 2025 8:00 AM
  Get ready, Memphis Caniacs! Raising Cane's in Wolfchase area sets opening date  The Commercial Appeal
• Memphis Restaurant - Dallas Observer September 22, 2025 8:56 PM
  Memphis Restaurant  Dallas Observer
• 20+ Memphis Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day - StyleBlueprint December 22, 2025 8:00 AM
  20+ Memphis Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day  StyleBlueprint
• Memphis bar to permanently close after nearly 14 years in business: 'It's time to move on' - The Commercial Appeal June 20, 2025 7:00 AM
  Memphis bar to permanently close after nearly 14 years in business: 'It's time to move on'  The Commercial Appeal
• Downtown Regulars Reeling as By the Brewery Closes Weeks Before Fifth Birthday - Hoodline February 17, 2026 6:26 PM
  Downtown Regulars Reeling as By the Brewery Closes Weeks Before Fifth Birthday  Hoodline
• 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
• Surprise, In-N-Out fans! A Memphis location of the popular burger joint is in the works - The Commercial Appeal August 1, 2025 7:00 AM
  Surprise, In-N-Out fans! A Memphis location of the popular burger joint is in the works  The Commercial Appeal
• Arrest made in Mother's Day assault at Memphis restaurant, police say - FOX13 Memphis May 15, 2025 7:00 AM
  Arrest made in Mother's Day assault at Memphis restaurant, police say  FOX13 Memphis
• 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
• A New Project from a Memphis Chef is on the Horizon - WhatNow September 7, 2025 7:00 AM
  A New Project from a Memphis Chef is on the Horizon  WhatNow
• Raising Cane's is finally here! Here's a first look inside the new Southaven restaurant - The Commercial Appeal June 9, 2025 7:00 AM
  Raising Cane's is finally here! Here's a first look inside the new Southaven restaurant  The Commercial Appeal
• Thanksgiving meals to go in Memphis. Where to pick up everything for your feast - The Commercial Appeal November 6, 2025 8:00 AM
  Thanksgiving meals to go in Memphis. Where to pick up everything for your feast  The Commercial Appeal