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Food News Bites: Artista to Open in February

John-Paul Gagliano has mastered the art of opening up hip, modern restaurants. He opened Tonica downtown in October, 2025. Now, he’s about to open another one. Gagliano, 34, owner of Libro at Laurelood, Ecco, and two locations of Tonica, is slated to open Artista in the new Memphis Art Museum on Front Street and Union Avenue.

Memphis, TN · 8h
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I Love Whitehaven Week, Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week returns for 9th year

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A nine-day celebration of community pride, local businesses and neighborhood culture is returning to Whitehaven this weekend, with organizers encouraging residents across the Mid-South to explore one of Memphis' historic communities. The ninth annual "I Love Whitehaven Week" will run from Saturday, Nov. 14, through Sunday,...

Memphis, TN · 10h
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Pull Over For The Tender Ribs At This Memphis, Tennessee BBQ Favorite

A whole Cornish hen, smoked and sauced, sits on the menu right next to the ribs. That alone tells you this barbecue joint plays by its own rules. Then there’s the barbecue spaghetti. Yes, spaghetti, wearing smoky sauce like it was born for the job. I like how a place can be this confident about something so unexpected.

Memphis, TN · 10d
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Southaven restaurant Maria's Cantina permanently closes after 17 years

Southaven restaurant Maria's Cantina has closed its doors after 17 years in business. "We are sad to announce that after 17 years of happily serving the Southaven community, Maria’s Cantina is ceasing operations," the restaurant posted on Facebook on Nov. 10. "Business has been a struggle and we have held on as long as we possibly could." Attempts to reach the restaurant for additional details were unsuccessful. SOUTHAVEN NEWS: ALO athletic apparel brand to bring distribution center, jobs to Southaven On Nov. 11, the restaurant — located at 6717 Airways Blvd., Suite 102 — was closed, with a large sheet of paper covering part of the windows. Scrawled on the paper was: "CLOSED. Thank you for 17 years of patronage and friendship!!" Described as offering "Mexican with a twist," Maria's was a popular spot through the years for sports viewing, trivia playing and enjoying a meal with friends and family. "Thank you to everyone for 17 years of patronage and friendship," the Facebook post stated, echoing the message at the restaurant. "I can’t put into words how much that has meant to us. Thank you also to all of the staff that has worked here over the years, many of

Southaven, MS · 1d

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An Artist’s Maximalist 1900s Memphis Home Filled with Antiques

Mixed media artist and vintage reseller Dorothy Collier welcomes us into her early 1900s Memphis home, where original architectural details and an expansive collection of antiques set the stage for a richly layered interior. The seventh family to call the house home, Dorothy has embraced its history, preserving details like intricate moldings, wood paneling and stained glass windows installed by the original Gratz family. The home’s history is woven into Memphis itself, with connections to the Birch family and attorney Lucius Birch, who represented Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Memphis sanitation workers’ strike.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Connecticut’s K Caruso gears up for the International Blues Competition

A fixture on the Connecticut blues scene, K Caruso can often be found leading his band The Elegant Vagabonds on vocals and guitar at staples like Black Eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen in Hartford and Richoni’s Bar in Groton. Caruso recently competed in what could turn out to be a game changer in his career.

Connecticut · 18h

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks tests Memphis market with Smackers takeover, eyes possible expansion

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A nationally recognized cheesesteak restaurant chain brought a taste of Philadelphia to Memphis on Sunday as its founder considers expanding the business into the Bluff City. Big Dave's Cheesesteaks hosted a pop-up event at Smackers, located at 559 S. Highland St., beginning at noon. The Atlanta-based...

Memphis, TN · 4d

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Lantern Festival returns to the Memphis Zoo Friday

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Zoo is getting ready to light up the holiday season as the Lantern Festival returns Friday with an entirely new look. For those who do not know, the festival transforms the Zoo into a dazzling wonderland of color and light, where you can stroll along glowing pathways. This year, you […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Memphis Botanic Garden offers creative holiday workshops and classes

Memphis Botanic Garden is offering inventive workshops and classes as the holidays approach, designed to bring out participants' inner artists and inspire them to create unique handmade gifts for loved ones. Adult Education Coordinator at Memphis Botanic Garden Carlee Zamora joined Kacky Walton to discuss a variety of offerings, including...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Wild Quail Are Making a Comeback in Tennessee – and One Plantation Is Helping Lead the Way

Every February, some of the best bird dogs in America compete for a title on one patch of West Tennessee farmland. The prize has been chased there for more than a century, and the stars of the show are wild bobwhite quail. Those little birds have had a rough few...

Tennessee · 7d

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The Trailer and the Grid: Inside Elon Musk’s Next Relocation Gambit

Following a catastrophic showing in Texas politics last week, one in which his financially-backed Republican candidates were swept out of office after he blew through some $250 million of his fortune, tech’s favorite parlor game is, Where in the world is Elon Musk moving?. Consider this scene: On a...

Memphis, TN · 3d

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‘Pretty cool:’ Walmart launches drone grocery delivery in Bartlett, Cordova and West Memphis

BARTLETT, Tenn. (WMC) - Forget a trip down the grocery aisle; your next Walmart order could be flying down your street!. Walmart has launched drone grocery delivery in Bartlett, Cordova and West Memphis, bringing a whole new meaning to the words “fast food.”. “I think it’s pretty cool, man,”...

Bartlett, TN · 2d

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Downtown Memphis Dining Week Returns Monday With Dozens Of Restaurant Deals

Downtown Memphis restaurants are rolling out discounted menus, limited-time specials and cut-rate parking starting Monday as the 17th annual Downtown Dining Week kicks off, running through Nov. 15. The event, organized by the Downtown Memphis Commission, spans neighborhoods from Beale Street and South Main to the Edge District and Harbor Town, giving diners a reason to wander beyond their usual lunch spot.

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Southern Airways Express Slowly Disappears

I’ll admit that I haven’t paid much attention to Southern Airways Express in some time, but it recently caught my eye. It’s not for something the airline has done, but rather it’s more about what it hasn’t done. It seems that this airline has all but given up, and it’s well on its way to disappearing for good.

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Hot Chicken Popping onto Poplar

A popular chicken restaurant is making significant strides towards opening a new Memphis-area location. Hattie B’s has applied for an important permit that brings it one step closer to opening its Poplar Avenue location next year, reports the Memphis Business Journal. Hattie B’s has submitted an application for a...

Memphis, TN · 4d

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7 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Hush Puppies So Good, They’re Alone Worth the Drive

Forget the main course for a minute. In Tennessee, there’s a crispy, golden side dish that’s stealing the spotlight, and it’s worth hitting the road for. We’re talking about hush puppies, those irresistible little bites of fried cornmeal that somehow disappear from the table before anyone touches their catfish.

Tennessee · 5d

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Evan Linder brings “Byhalia, Mississippi” to Theatre Memphis

Native Memphian Evan Linder's play "Byhalia, Mississippi" earned widespread acclaim following its 2016 premiere, receiving six Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations and winning three, including Best New Work. Linder joined Kacky Walton to discuss the play, which was later remounted at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre and produced at the Kennedy Center in...

Memphis, TN · 5d

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Downtown Memphis Dining Week 2026 returns Nov. 9-15 with 54 restaurants, special deals and discounted parking

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis food lovers will have dozens of opportunities to explore the city’s restaurant scene this week as Downtown Dining Week returns Monday, Nov. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 15. The annual event, organized by the Downtown Memphis Commission, features 54 participating restaurants offering special menus, discounted...

Memphis, TN · 4d

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For Over Sixty Years, Memphis Families Have Shared Burgers At Dixie Queen… No, At Jim’s Place

Some Memphis-area families keep a short list of places for the big moments, and one restaurant has held a spot on that list for generations. Anniversaries land there. Birthdays get sung there, sometimes twice in one night, with servers joining the chorus. Rehearsal dinners for more than 40 guests arrive at the table all at once.

Memphis, TN · 16d