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• A Memphis Collection of Creative Restaurant Interiors - StyleBlueprint April 18, 2019 9:00 PM
  A Memphis Collection of Creative Restaurant Interiors  StyleBlueprintFrom throwback vintage aesthetics to sleek, modern vibes, these Memphis restaurant interiors are among the most creative in the Bluff City.
• Mama Gaia to close location in Ballet Memphis’ Midtown headquarters - The Commercial Appeal April 17, 2019 11:21 PM
  Mama Gaia to close location in Ballet Memphis’ Midtown headquarters  The Commercial AppealBallet Memphis announced Wednesday that Mama Gaia will be closing its location in the Ballet Memphis Midtown headquarters at 2144 Madison Ave. on April ...
• Slim Chickens plans to open several Memphis-area restaurants - Memphis Business Journal April 17, 2019 7:23 PM
  Slim Chickens plans to open several Memphis-area restaurants  Memphis Business JournalSlim Chickens' first Memphis-area location to open in July.
• These two Memphis restaurants are on Yelp's list of 'Top 100 Places to Treat Yourself' - The Commercial Appeal April 8, 2019 7:00 AM
  These two Memphis restaurants are on Yelp's list of 'Top 100 Places to Treat Yourself'  The Commercial AppealYelp has released its annual "Top 100 Place to Treat Yourself" list — and two Memphis-area restaurants are included.
• Co-owner of Los Comales Mexican Restaurant buys building for new spot Downtown - Memphis Business Journal April 18, 2019 10:48 AM
  Co-owner of Los Comales Mexican Restaurant buys building for new spot Downtown  Memphis Business JournalA co-owner of the popular local restaurant chain Los Comales is planning a restaurant Downtown.
• Red Hook Cajun Seafood & Bar restaurants opening, Joe and Ryan Ng, Bartlett, Cordova. - Memphis Business Journal April 8, 2019 11:10 AM
  Red Hook Cajun Seafood & Bar restaurants opening, Joe and Ryan Ng, Bartlett, Cordova.  Memphis Business JournalOwners of a new cajun seafood restaurant are looking to open three Memphis area locations this year. Brothers Joe and Ryan Ng plan to open Red Hook Cajun ...
• Gregg Popovich spends an estimated 7 figures per year on team dinners and reportedly leaves $10,000 tips, wads of cash, tickets to games, and bottles of his custom wine for staff - INSIDER April 18, 2019 8:27 PM
  Gregg Popovich spends an estimated 7 figures per year on team dinners and reportedly leaves $10,000 tips, wads of cash, tickets to games, and bottles of his custom wine for staff  INSIDERGregg Popovich is a notorious believer in big and lengthy team dinners, often ordering the nicest bottles of wine at some of the nicest restaurants in America.
• 'It's my history.' Woman's old photographs taken from vehicle stolen in restaurant parking lot - FOX13 Memphis April 17, 2019 4:41 AM
  'It's my history.' Woman's old photographs taken from vehicle stolen in restaurant parking lot  FOX13 MemphisA family is hoping to recover a stolen bag of memories after their truck was stolen.
• Memphis Black Restaurant Week brings in $450K - WMC March 29, 2019 7:00 AM
  Memphis Black Restaurant Week brings in $450K  WMCThe results are in from the fourth annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week.
• New restaurant Container Cafe in South Memphis at 939 Walker Ave. by 275 Food Project. - Memphis Business Journal March 27, 2019 7:00 AM
  New restaurant Container Cafe in South Memphis at 939 Walker Ave. by 275 Food Project.  Memphis Business JournalApplication on Monday is asking for approval from the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment on a new proposed South Memphis restaurant.
• The Colorful Mi Tierra | Food & Wine | Memphis News and Events - Memphis Flyer April 18, 2019 9:09 AM
  The Colorful Mi Tierra | Food & Wine | Memphis News and Events  Memphis FlyerImagine a whimsical wonderland of sombreros vueltiaos, artificial flowers, and empanadas right near the Memphis-Bartlett border, a true "beach within reach," a ...
• City Tasting Tours: Here's how to explore Memphis' food scene and get a taste of history - The Commercial Appeal March 25, 2019 7:00 AM
  City Tasting Tours: Here's how to explore Memphis' food scene and get a taste of history  The Commercial AppealExperience Memphis in a new way. City Tasting Tours combine tastings and history for an afternoon of delicious food and drinks with a side of serious fun.
• The Weekly Dish: What about Memphis BBQ? Southern Living's 'Top BBQ' lists snub Bluff City - The Commercial Appeal April 12, 2019 12:00 PM
  The Weekly Dish: What about Memphis BBQ? Southern Living's 'Top BBQ' lists snub Bluff City  The Commercial AppealSouthern Living publishes two "Top BBQ" lists, and both snub Memphis. How can this happen?
• Tops' owners prep for growth with new hires, plans for more locations - Memphis Business Journal April 16, 2019 5:10 PM
  Tops' owners prep for growth with new hires, plans for more locations  Memphis Business JournalWe're definitely understaffed right now, and we're looking to hire at least 30 folks at many of our restaurants. We've also changed some of the hiring metrics.
• Southern Living ranks a Nashville BBQ spot the best in Tennessee, and Memphis weeps - The Tennessean April 12, 2019 4:45 PM
  Southern Living ranks a Nashville BBQ spot the best in Tennessee, and Memphis weeps  The TennesseanA Southern Living poll ranked the best BBQ spots in Tennessee and a Nashville restaurant topped a cherished Memphis location.
• Easter brunch: Here are 10 of our favorite spots in Memphis - The Commercial Appeal April 15, 2019 9:10 PM
  Easter brunch: Here are 10 of our favorite spots in Memphis  The Commercial AppealEaster brunch out with family and friends is a Southern tradition. Trying to decide where to go? Here are 10 of our favorite Easter brunches in Memphis.
• The Waffle Iron stamps new ID on East Memphis diner - The Daily Memphian April 9, 2019 3:40 PM
  The Waffle Iron stamps new ID on East Memphis diner  The Daily MemphianThe Waffle Iron opened Monday morning with the promise of homemade recipes and finally some continuity for an East Memphis restaurant space with identity ...
• Get ready, Chick-fil-A fans: New Southaven location ready to open - The Commercial Appeal April 16, 2019 9:10 PM
  Get ready, Chick-fil-A fans: New Southaven location ready to open  The Commercial AppealChick-fil-A will open a new Southaven location at 6885 Getwell Road. Fans in search of free food are asked to participate in a day of *service*.
• The University of Memphis reveals details of contract with new food supplier Chartwells - Daily Helmsman April 17, 2019 6:45 PM
  The University of Memphis reveals details of contract with new food supplier Chartwells  Daily HelmsmanThe University of Memphis announced earlier this month they will be partnering with Chartwells as their new food distributor and catering provider starting in the ...
• Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill rewrites the script on 'Dinner and a Movie' night out - The Commercial Appeal April 3, 2019 7:00 AM
  Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill rewrites the script on 'Dinner and a Movie' night out  The Commercial AppealThe new Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill hopes to change how you define "dinner and a movie." The new cinema complex offers a full-*service* restaurant and ...
• Try these deliciously different deviled eggs for your Easter table - The Commercial Appeal April 15, 2019 12:00 PM
  Try these deliciously different deviled eggs for your Easter table  The Commercial AppealDeviled eggs are a popular appetizer for Easter menus. This year, get creative with your deviled eggs using these tasty twists from Memphis chefs.
• Memphis chefs among James Beard Award 'Best Chef: Southeast' finalists - The Commercial Appeal March 27, 2019 7:00 AM
  Memphis chefs among James Beard Award 'Best Chef: Southeast' finalists  The Commercial AppealAndy Ticer and Michael Hudman have been named finalists in the 2019 James Beard Award Best Chef: Southeast category.
• The Weekly Dish: Like it hot and spicy? Try these three Asian noodle soups in Memphis - The Commercial Appeal March 28, 2019 7:00 AM
  The Weekly Dish: Like it hot and spicy? Try these three Asian noodle soups in Memphis  The Commercial AppealJennifer Chandler recently went on a quest to try some of the best — and spiciest — Asian noodle soups in Memphis. Here are three to try.
• Cooper-Young hosts 5th annual Pup Crawl benefiting the Humane Society - WMC April 18, 2019 9:59 PM
  Cooper-Young hosts 5th annual Pup Crawl benefiting the Humane Society  WMCMEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - The 5th Annual Cooper-Young Pup Crawl is Thursday, May 9 benefiting the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County.
• After Gordon Ramsay's '24 Hours to Hell and Back,' Catfish Cabin struggles to attract business - The Commercial Appeal March 21, 2019 7:00 AM
  After Gordon Ramsay's '24 Hours to Hell and Back,' Catfish Cabin struggles to attract business  The Commercial Appeal"24 Hours to Hell and Back" portrayed Catfish Cabin in a grease-filled, cockroach-infested light. Now, the restaurant is struggling to stay in business.
• Tops Under New Ownership - Memphis Flyer April 2, 2019 7:00 AM
  Tops Under New Ownership  Memphis FlyerAnnounced this morning, Tops Bar-B-Q has been sold to an investment group, which includes Tiger Bryant, who is behind Young Avenue Deli and Soul Fish....
• 12 Stellar Spots for Easter Brunch in Memphis - StyleBlueprint April 8, 2019 9:00 PM
  12 Stellar Spots for Easter Brunch in Memphis  StyleBlueprintThese 12 eateries are serving up scrumptious specials, live music, mimosas and more. So, reserve your table for Easter Sunday today!
• Best Bets: Crawfish Bisque - Memphis Flyer April 14, 2019 7:00 AM
  Best Bets: Crawfish Bisque  Memphis FlyerIf you want a taste of spring, check out the dogwoods on Belvedere. If you want another taste of spring, check out the crawfish bisque at Erling Jensen: The ...
• Ubon's Restaurant & BBQ - A Family Tradition - Delta Business Journal April 13, 2019 12:35 PM
  Ubon's Restaurant & BBQ - A Family Tradition  Delta Business JournalBy Angela Rogalski. Ubon's Barbeque of Yazoo (ubonsbbq.com) is nationally recognized and has won numerous awards and championships. The late Garry ...
• Transition coming for The Kitchen in downtown Fort Collins - The Coloradoan April 17, 2019 12:00 PM
  Transition coming for The Kitchen in downtown Fort Collins  The ColoradoanA downtown Fort Collins restaurant will transition to a new 'hip, fun' gathering place.
• Smits, camera, action: NBC's 'Bluff City Law' shooting in Memphis - The Commercial Appeal March 20, 2019 7:00 AM
  Smits, camera, action: NBC's 'Bluff City Law' shooting in Memphis  The Commercial AppealThe NBC legal drama pilot with Jimmy Smits is now in production in Memphis.
• Self-serve beer restaurant to open for business Friday in West Reading - Reading Eagle April 19, 2019 12:43 AM
  Self-serve beer restaurant to open for business Friday in West Reading  Reading EagleThe new business offers something unique to the area's craft beer lovers.
• Four Finalists Announced New IM Host City - IRONMAN April 18, 2019 8:16 PM
  Four Finalists Announced New IM Host City  IRONMANFour cities are in the running to host the first brand-new full-distance IRONMAN triathlon in the United States since 2014.
• Memphis landmark Ashlar Hall opens for theater production - WMC April 5, 2019 7:00 AM
  Memphis landmark Ashlar Hall opens for theater production  WMCAshlar Hall, one of the most famous and sometimes infamous buildings in Memphis, is open to the public again.
• Lunch Break: Three dishes under $10 that will fill you up without breaking the bank - The Commercial Appeal April 9, 2019 12:00 PM
  Lunch Break: Three dishes under $10 that will fill you up without breaking the bank  The Commercial AppealAre you sitting at your desk wondering where to go to grab a lunch that will be tasty, yet quick and not break the bank? Here are three of my favorite lunch dishes ...
• Easter brunch: 10 Memphis spots to try - The Commercial Appeal April 15, 2019 7:29 PM
  Easter brunch: 10 Memphis spots to try  The Commercial AppealHere are 10 of our favorite Sunday brunch spots in Memphis.
• Calkins: What happens when you let a columnist call plays for the Memphis Tigers? - The Daily Memphian April 18, 2019 5:46 PM
  Calkins: What happens when you let a columnist call plays for the Memphis Tigers?  The Daily MemphianIt seemed like the perfect play. Aggressive, but not too aggressive. A play-action shot on first down from the 50-yard line. I relayed the play over the headset to ...
• Gold Strike Casino Resort opening Topgolf Swing Suite, Moneyline Sports Bar & Grill - Memphis Business Journal March 21, 2019 7:00 AM
  Gold Strike Casino Resort opening Topgolf Swing Suite, Moneyline Sports Bar & Grill  Memphis Business JournalA Tunica casino is gearing up to add a new restaurant and new-to-the-market entertainment options as part of an upcoming $7 million project. Gold Strike ...
• Restaurants add surcharge to patrons' tabs to help offset employee health care costs - FOX13 Memphis April 15, 2019 11:54 AM
  Restaurants add surcharge to patrons' tabs to help offset employee health care costs  FOX13 MemphisIt may not be happening at your favorite eatery, but some restaurants are adding a surcharge to patrons' bills to help pay for the business' employee's health ...
• US retail sales soared 1.6% in March - FOX13 Memphis April 18, 2019 12:39 PM
  US retail sales soared 1.6% in March  FOX13 MemphisWASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. retail sales surged in March at the fastest pace since late 2017, as spending on autos, gasoline, furniture and clothing jumped.
• Gelato fix from Sweet Magnolia, Dipsticle. - Memphis Flyer April 8, 2019 7:00 AM
  Gelato fix from Sweet Magnolia, Dipsticle.  Memphis FlyerHugh Balthrop, the owner of Sweet Magnolia Gelato Company, has a vision for his new production space. He'd like to have a commercial kitchen in...
• Police: Man went to Mall of America to kill - WREG NewsChannel 3 April 15, 2019 11:31 PM
  Police: Man went to Mall of America to kill  WREG NewsChannel 3The man charged with throwing a 5-year-old boy off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America told police he was angry at being rejected by women at the ...
• After Catfish Cabin episode, Shelby County Health Department reinspects, makes changes - The Commercial Appeal March 21, 2019 7:00 AM
  After Catfish Cabin episode, Shelby County Health Department reinspects, makes changes  The Commercial AppealThe Shelby County Health Department has made tweaks to how it does restaurant inspections after a "disconcerting" episode of Gordon Ramsay's show.
• Who is Erica Herman? Quick facts about Tiger Woods' girlfriend - FOX13 Memphis April 15, 2019 12:38 AM
  Who is Erica Herman? Quick facts about Tiger Woods' girlfriend  FOX13 MemphisTiger Woods won his 15th major and fifth Masters championship on Sunday with a back-nine charge at the Augusta National.
• Shortages hit Cuba, raising fears of new economic crisis - FOX13 Memphis April 18, 2019 5:32 PM
  Shortages hit Cuba, raising fears of new economic crisis  FOX13 MemphisBAUTA, Cuba (AP) - Just after 8 a.m., Pura Castell got in line behind about 100 other people waiting for a chance to buy frozen chicken legs. For two hours she ...
• Vanishing act: Once a large local employer, Valenti is nearly gone - Memphis Business Journal March 21, 2019 7:00 AM
  Vanishing act: Once a large local employer, Valenti is nearly gone  Memphis Business JournalA restaurant operating company that was once one of the region's largest private employers has almost vanished. Valenti Management, which specialized in ...
• Memphis Hot Biscuits has building permit on New Brunswick Road - Memphis Business Journal April 9, 2019 6:42 PM
  Memphis Hot Biscuits has building permit on New Brunswick Road  Memphis Business JournalA new restaurant is apparently in the works for the Wolfchase Galleria area.
• Can development do more for communities? Some hope Graceland deal with Whitehaven will start trend - The Commercial Appeal April 1, 2019 7:00 AM
  Can development do more for communities? Some hope Graceland deal with Whitehaven will start trend  The Commercial AppealMemphis could join a number of cities in using a community benefits agreement that calls for private reinvestment by developers that receive public incentives.
• Barbecue joint that rose from ashes of store fire opens in St. Paul - Bring Me The News April 17, 2019 6:15 PM
  Barbecue joint that rose from ashes of store fire opens in St. Paul  Bring Me The NewsBark and the Bite is now slinging BBQ in the former home of Heirloom.
• National Chip & Dip Day is Saturday; try these in Memphis - The Daily Memphian March 22, 2019 7:00 AM
  National Chip & Dip Day is Saturday; try these in Memphis  The Daily MemphianThere's no shortage of food holidays, from completely legitimate ones like National Doughnut Day (first Friday in June) to suspect ones – National Green Juice ...
• Local woman in Paris says now is time for rebuilding for cathedral - The State Journal-Register April 18, 2019 10:29 PM
  Local woman in Paris says now is time for rebuilding for cathedral  The State Journal-RegisterThe Notre Dame Cathedral, said central Illinois native Lyndsi Baker-Daubricourt, is “a symbol of hope and strength for Paris and for the French (people).
• Move over, Zion! No. 1 NBA prospect James Wiseman is taking center stage - The Undefeated April 12, 2019 12:51 PM
  Move over, Zion! No. 1 NBA prospect James Wiseman is taking center stage  The UndefeatedPORTLAND, Ore. — This 18-year-old speaks Mandarin, wants to own fast-food restaurants and reads Kobe Bryant's books. He wants to bring joy to his ...
• Cozy Corner to open on Sundays - Memphis Flyer March 26, 2019 7:00 AM
  Cozy Corner to open on Sundays  Memphis FlyerFor the first time in its more than four-decade-history, Cozy Corner Restaurant will begin opening on Sundays. The barbecue restaurant at 735 North Parkway ...
• Memphis baker launches line of ready-to-bake frozen cookie dough - The Commercial Appeal April 8, 2019 7:00 AM
  Memphis baker launches line of ready-to-bake frozen cookie dough  The Commercial AppealMemphis baker and "cookiepreneur" Megan Mottley launched her new line of ready-to-bake frozen cookie dough on April 8 at The Curb Market.
• NYC Chinese eatery heats up cultural appropriation debate - FOX13 Memphis April 12, 2019 4:49 PM
  NYC Chinese eatery heats up cultural appropriation debate  FOX13 MemphisA New York City restaurant owner who touted her "clean" American-Chinese cuisine and derided Chinese dishes as swimming in "globs of processed butter," ...
• 'You told me to': Video shows Charlotte police officer kill man following orders to drop gun - FOX13 Memphis April 18, 2019 5:44 PM
  'You told me to': Video shows Charlotte police officer kill man following orders to drop gun  FOX13 MemphisDanquirs Napoleon Franklin, 27, was shot to death March 25 in a Burger King parking lot.
• Holman and Weatherspoon ready for Portsmouth NBA Pre-Draft event - WLBT April 17, 2019 7:40 PM
  Holman and Weatherspoon ready for Portsmouth NBA Pre-Draft event  WLBTMississippi State's Aric Holman and Quinndary Weatherspoon have earned bids to play in the prestigious 67th annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament which ...
• Go Out: Things to do in Memphis for April 12-18 - The Commercial Appeal April 8, 2019 7:00 AM
  Go Out: Things to do in Memphis for April 12-18  The Commercial AppealMusic, film and arts events in Memphis include Record Store Day, Lucero Family Block Party and stand-up comic Earthquake at Chuckles.
• Woman hit with sandwich by Subway manager sues restaurant - FOX13 Memphis March 24, 2019 7:00 AM
  Woman hit with sandwich by Subway manager sues restaurant  FOX13 MemphisA woman who says she was hit in the head with a sandwich and cursed at by a Subway manager earlier this month is suing the restaurant.
• Judges cite high quality of AIA Memphis Design Awards - The Daily Memphian April 7, 2019 9:00 AM
  Judges cite high quality of AIA Memphis Design Awards  The Daily MemphianFirms that designed a distillery Downtown, a school in Crosstown and a new physicians' office in Bartlett won the highest honors in the 2019 AIA Memphis ...
• Comeback Coffee to bring artisan coffee to the Pinch District - The Commercial Appeal March 28, 2019 7:00 AM
  Comeback Coffee to bring artisan coffee to the Pinch District  The Commercial AppealComeback Coffee is the newest addition to the Pinch District in Downtown Memphis. The new coffee shop is at 358 N. Main St.
• Voodoo Doughnut Celebrates Easter with Two New Doughnuts - QSR magazine April 10, 2019 8:48 PM
  Voodoo Doughnut Celebrates Easter with Two New Doughnuts  QSR magazineThe doughnut shop that brought customers classics like the Bacon Maple Bar, the Memphis Mafia, and the Portland Cream, will be unleashing two limited time ...
• 16 dead after blast outside restaurant in Somalia's capital - FOX13 Memphis March 28, 2019 7:00 AM
  16 dead after blast outside restaurant in Somalia's capital  FOX13 MemphisNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - An explosives-laden vehicle detonated outside a busy restaurant in Somalia's capital, killing at least 16 people, police said Thursday.
• Cool dogs: Air conditioned public dog houses for dogs on the go come to Seattle - FOX13 Memphis April 17, 2019 2:56 PM
  Cool dogs: Air conditioned public dog houses for dogs on the go come to Seattle  FOX13 MemphisA start-up specializing in fancy, rentable dog houses is including Seattle in its nationwide expansion.
• DAY TRIPPING: Spring destinations within reach | News - Frederick News Post April 17, 2019 11:30 PM
  DAY TRIPPING: Spring destinations within reach | News  Frederick News PostThe weather is warming, blossoms are bursting from the trees, and there's a 60 percent chance of precipitation at all times. It's spring in Maryland, which means ...
• Brands roll with stoner 'holiday' as pot legalization grows - www.localmemphis.com April 19, 2019 4:35 AM
  Brands roll with stoner 'holiday' as pot legalization grows  www.localmemphis.comLOS ANGELES (AP) - Potheads have for decades celebrated their love of marijuana on April 20, but the once counter-culture celebration that was all about ...
• Park and Cherry at the Dixon has a new chef; here's what you can expect on the menu - The Commercial Appeal April 9, 2019 11:04 PM
  Park and Cherry at the Dixon has a new chef; here's what you can expect on the menu  The Commercial AppealChef Phillip Dewayne has taken the reins at Park and Cherry, the cafe at Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
• The first cell-cultured meat will cost about $50 - Quartz April 17, 2019 6:44 PM
  The first cell-cultured meat will cost about $50  QuartzThe burger will probably go for $50 a pop, but can you really put a price on the experience of being one of the first people in the world to literally taste the future?
• ‘It says it in Mexican. We’re not in Mexico’: Man’s rant at California eatery caught on video - WREG NewsChannel 3 March 28, 2019 7:00 AM
  ‘It says it in Mexican. We’re not in Mexico’: Man’s rant at California eatery caught on video  WREG NewsChannel 3A surveillance camera captured a customer's racially-charged rant as he berated an employee over a sign.
• Ground beef likely cause of 6-state food poisoning outbreak - WREG NewsChannel 3 April 12, 2019 8:11 PM
  Ground beef likely cause of 6-state food poisoning outbreak  WREG NewsChannel 3NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say ground beef is the likely source of a food poisoning outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in six states.
• Chef David Krog to open restaurant in East Memphis; here's what to expect at Dory - The Commercial Appeal March 18, 2019 7:00 AM
  Chef David Krog to open restaurant in East Memphis; here's what to expect at Dory  The Commercial AppealChef David Krog and his wife, Amanda, have dreamed of opening on their own restaurant for years. That will become a reality with Dory in East Memphis.
• Make plans to dine out: Memphis Black Restaurant Week to feature eclectic lineup - The Commercial Appeal February 28, 2019 8:00 AM
  Make plans to dine out: Memphis Black Restaurant Week to feature eclectic lineup  The Commercial AppealFourteen restaurants will participate in the fourth annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week, which runs March 3-9.
• In the kitchen: Just in time for Fat Tuesday, meet Penny Henderson of Mardi Gras Memphis - The Commercial Appeal March 4, 2019 8:00 AM
  In the kitchen: Just in time for Fat Tuesday, meet Penny Henderson of Mardi Gras Memphis  The Commercial AppealPenny Henderson has been serving authentic New Orleans fare at her Crosstown restaurant Mardi Gras Memphis since 2015. Meet this talented self-taught ...
• April 15 has been a pretty terrible day in history, then came DaVinci, Ray Kroc and Jackie Robinson - FOX13 Memphis April 15, 2019 2:24 PM
  April 15 has been a pretty terrible day in history, then came DaVinci, Ray Kroc and Jackie Robinson  FOX13 MemphisIt's April 15, and while it is not the day of infamy that President Franklin Roosevelt spoke of, it has been a date that has seen some great tragedies. The date is ...
• Experience the Story: The Commercial Appeal launches event series with tasting tour - The Commercial Appeal March 29, 2019 7:00 AM
  Experience the Story: The Commercial Appeal launches event series with tasting tour  The Commercial AppealLove Memphis food and Memphis history? Then join food and dining reporter Jennifer Chandler on a Happy Hour Tasting Tour with City Tasting Tours.
• Fish Fridays: Here are three tasty (and easy) fish recipes to try during Lent - The Commercial Appeal March 21, 2019 7:00 AM
  Fish Fridays: Here are three tasty (and easy) fish recipes to try during Lent  The Commercial AppealDuring Lent, many abstain from meat on Fridays. Chefs from three Memphis cooking schools shared recipes to make Fish Friday tasty.
• Amanda and David Krog Plan New Restaurant, Dory - Memphis Flyer March 13, 2019 7:00 AM
  Amanda and David Krog Plan New Restaurant, Dory  Memphis FlyerIt's about to become a reality. Dory, the long-awaited restaurant owned by chef David Krog and his wife, Amanda, is slated to open this fall. The restaurant will be ...
• Memphis Restaurant Association to honor three industry leaders at the organization's 55th awards banquet - The Commercial Appeal February 19, 2019 8:00 AM
  Memphis Restaurant Association to honor three industry leaders at the organization's 55th awards banquet  The Commercial AppealMemphis Restaurant Association will honor three industry leaders at their 55th annual awards banquet on Feb. 24. Chef Patrick Reilly, Chef Andreas Kisler and ...
• Fino's is coming back: Iris Restaurant Group buys the beloved Memphis Italian deli - The Commercial Appeal March 1, 2019 8:00 AM
  Fino's is coming back: Iris Restaurant Group buys the beloved Memphis Italian deli  The Commercial AppealAfter being closed since the end of the year, Fino's will reopen its Midtown location in April under new ownership, led by Kelly English.
• How a Former Death Row Prisoner and a Murder Victim's Daughter Joined Together To Fight the Death Penalty - The Intercept April 14, 2019 1:30 PM
  How a Former Death Row Prisoner and a Murder Victim's Daughter Joined Together To Fight the Death Penalty  The InterceptIf you ask Cynthia Vaughn and Sabrina Butler Smith how they met, there's a good chance they'll erupt in laughter. It's not your typical funny story — not as ...
• In the kitchen: Meet B.J. Chester-Tamayo, chef and owner of Alcenia's in Downtown Memphis - The Commercial Appeal January 29, 2019 8:00 AM
  In the kitchen: Meet B.J. Chester-Tamayo, chef and owner of Alcenia's in Downtown Memphis  The Commercial AppealMeet B. J. Chester-Tamayo, the charismatic owner of Alencia's. She has been serving her famous soul food at her Memphis restaurant since 1997.
• The Weekly Dish: Tsunami Restaurant starts a chefs market with soup, dips and baked goods - The Commercial Appeal January 28, 2019 8:00 AM
  The Weekly Dish: Tsunami Restaurant starts a chefs market with soup, dips and baked goods  The Commercial AppealBen Smith, chef and owner of Tsunami Restaurant, prepares a sample of the soups he sells every Saturday morning at his "chefs market." (Photo: Jennifer ...
• Hu. Diner offers a modern and upscale spin on a classic diner in Downtown Memphis - The Commercial Appeal January 18, 2019 8:00 AM
  Hu. Diner offers a modern and upscale spin on a classic diner in Downtown Memphis  The Commercial AppealOn the corner of Main and Madison, Hu. Diner is the newest addition to the Downtown dining scene. The restaurant opened Friday. On Tuesday, I got a sneak ...
• 4th annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week set to be biggest one yet, founder says - WMC February 17, 2019 8:00 AM
  4th annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week set to be biggest one yet, founder says  WMCMemphis Black Restaurant Week will enter its fourth year March 3-9, with *fresh* opportunities for new eateries.
• Review: Chef Tim Barker takes 'from scratch' to a new level at Edge Alley - The Commercial Appeal February 26, 2019 8:00 AM
  Review: Chef Tim Barker takes 'from scratch' to a new level at Edge Alley  The Commercial AppealEdge Alley chef and owner Tim Barker is creating innovative fare all "from scratch" at his Downtown restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Pop-up restaurant Lucky Cat Ramen finds permanent home on Broad Avenue - The Commercial Appeal January 30, 2019 8:00 AM
  Pop-up restaurant Lucky Cat Ramen finds permanent home on Broad Avenue  The Commercial AppealLucky Cat Ramen has gone from pop-up to a permanent location on Broad Avenue in Memphis.
• TripAdvisor honors 3 Memphis restaurants for being among best in the nation - The Commercial Appeal December 4, 2018 8:00 AM
  TripAdvisor honors 3 Memphis restaurants for being among best in the nation  The Commercial AppealTripAdvisor has announced its annual Travelers' Choice Restaurant Awards, which recognizes the top restaurants in the United States and the world.
• Black Restaurant Week returning to Memphis - WMC February 8, 2019 8:00 AM
  Black Restaurant Week returning to Memphis  WMCMemphis Black Restaurant Week is returning for the fourth year.
• The Weekly Dish: Andrew Michael's new guest chef dinner series + Memphis food news - The Commercial Appeal January 17, 2019 8:00 AM
  The Weekly Dish: Andrew Michael's new guest chef dinner series + Memphis food news  The Commercial AppealAndy Ticer and Michael Hudman will host a monthly guest chef dinner series featuring James Beard-winning chefs from across the U.S..
• Prominent spot near Overton Square getting new sushi/seafood restaurant - Memphis Business Journal March 8, 2019 8:00 AM
  Prominent spot near Overton Square getting new sushi/seafood restaurant  Memphis Business JournalThe restaurateur has opened more than 20 restaurants in the Southeast.
• Review: Ecco restaurant a hidden gem in heart of Midtown's Evergreen Historic District - The Commercial Appeal December 4, 2018 8:00 AM
  Review: Ecco restaurant a hidden gem in heart of Midtown's Evergreen Historic District  The Commercial AppealSince 2014, Ecco in Midtown Memphis has been serving Italian fare inspired by the owners' familial roots. It's a neighborhood restaurant worth discovering.
• The Kitchen restaurant at Shelby Farms Park to close on Dec. 30 - The Commercial Appeal November 16, 2018 8:00 AM
  The Kitchen restaurant at Shelby Farms Park to close on Dec. 30  The Commercial AppealThe parent company will continue to operate their Next Door restaurant and Big Green nonprofit.
• For authentic Chinese fare that wows, head to Golden City in Cordova - The Commercial Appeal January 8, 2019 8:00 AM
  For authentic Chinese fare that wows, head to Golden City in Cordova  The Commercial AppealWei Ru Situ, chef and owner of Golden City, serves authentic Chinese fare that will wow you in his Cordova restaurant.
• Inspire Community Café in Binghampton: Healthy food plus a side of community support - The Commercial Appeal January 3, 2019 8:00 AM
  Inspire Community Café in Binghampton: Healthy food plus a side of community support  The Commercial AppealInspire Community Café in Binghampton offers tasty and affordable eats, while giving back to the community.
• Get Thee to The Four Way Restaurant in Memphis - Saveur Daily February 4, 2019 7:02 PM
  Get Thee to The Four Way Restaurant in Memphis  Saveur DailyOne of the best restaurants in Memphis for soul food, The Four Way is on our list of top places of where to eat in Memphis. It offers a menu of soul-satisfying food ...
• Elwood's Shells brings New Orleans-style Gulf seafood to midtown Memphis - The Commercial Appeal February 8, 2019 8:00 AM
  Elwood's Shells brings New Orleans-style Gulf seafood to midtown Memphis  The Commercial AppealThe chef and owner of the popular Elwood's Shack has opened his second restaurant. In Cooper-Young, Elwood's Shells serves New Orleans seafood.
• Memphis Black Restaurant Week to highlight minority entrepreneurs - WREG NewsChannel 3 February 9, 2019 8:00 AM
  Memphis Black Restaurant Week to highlight minority entrepreneurs  WREG NewsChannel 3Memphis Black Restaurant Weed will be March 3-9 and will feature special menu items from 14 black-owned restaurants throughout the city.
• 3 Memphis restaurants make OpenTable's Most Romantic Restaurants list - The Commercial Appeal February 6, 2019 8:00 AM
  3 Memphis restaurants make OpenTable's Most Romantic Restaurants list  The Commercial AppealJust in time for Valentine's Day, OpenTable has announced its list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the U.S. Three Memphis spots made the cut.
• National chain PizzaRev closes 3 Memphis locations - The Commercial Appeal February 7, 2019 8:00 AM
  National chain PizzaRev closes 3 Memphis locations  The Commercial AppealPizzaRev has closed all three of their Memphis locations. The "craft your own" pizza concept opened in Memphis in January 2017.
• Popular franchise opening third Memphis-area restaurant - Memphis Business Journal February 11, 2019 8:00 AM
  Popular franchise opening third Memphis-area restaurant  Memphis Business JournalAlabama-based Chicken Salad Chick, which is recognized as the country's only Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant, is opening its third ...