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Old Whitten Tavern in Memphis ready for national spotlight | Exclusive
There’s more to Old Whitten Tavern than what’s on the menu. For years, the locally owned Memphis eatery has been a gathering place for good food, great drinks and familiar faces. It’s the kind of place where longtime staff members know their regulars and guests can settle in and feel at home. On Sept. 30, that story took center stage when America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) brought its Roadshow to 2465 Whitten Road. ABR, a national media and marketing company, travels the country highlighting independent, locally owned restaurants and the people behind them. MEMPHIS FOOD NEWS: America's top brewery tour is in Memphis, TripAdvisor says During its visit, the ABR Roadshow team, led by host Luis Rivera, filmed an episode at Old Whitten Tavern, sitting down with owner and chef Ric Filka to talk about the restaurant’s history, its place in the community and the people who have helped make it what it is today. “I always say our two biggest keys to success are our customers and our employees,” Filka said. “They really do take care of each other.” And what did Filka think when America’s Best Restaurants wanted to focus an entire episode on Old Whitten Tavern? “We were
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Road-Trippers Between Memphis And New Orleans Pull Off For All-Day Home-Cooked Breakfast At This Mississippi Diner
Long stretches of highway between Memphis and New Orleans have a way of making drivers hungry for something honest and unhurried. Tucked into a quiet Mississippi strip near the Tennessee line, one small family diner keeps its griddle going from early morning until early afternoon, serving the kind of breakfast that regulars treat like a standing appointment.
commercialbaking.com
Sany Nutrition Group launches BFY snack platform
JONESBORO, AR — SANY Nutrition Group, a manufacturer of high-protein snack and meal bars, announced the national launch of its flagship “Beyond Resilience” snack platform. To kick off the launch, the brand debuted a Beyond Resilience Protein Crunch Bar at Walmart stores nationwide, with additional retail expansion planned.
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This Tennessee Buffet Was Named The State’s Best All-You-Can-Eat Spot And The Spread Lives Up To The Hype
If your plate ends up holding fried catfish, greens, and something sweet, do not explain yourself. You are at a buffet. This is the one place where culinary logic gets the afternoon off. Since 2009, this Tennessee spot has been filling its counters with Southern comfort food, Chinese dishes, seafood,...
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This Tennessee Restaurant Turns Every Monday and Tuesday Into Prime Rib Night
If you love a perfectly cooked cut of prime rib but don’t want to wait for a special occasion, Mortimer’s in Memphis has the answer. This family-owned restaurant has turned Monday and Tuesday evenings into a weekly celebration of slow-roasted beef that keeps locals coming back. With hearty...
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PHOTO: New “Waffle House” Coming To Popular Arkansas City
It’s finally happening. Locals can finally have the breakfast they’ve been waiting for!. Development is nearly complete on the new Waffle House location going on St. Louis Street in Batesville, Arkansas. They are even taking job applications. You can view the construction update photograph below. New Waffle House...
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Restaurant Roundup: September 25
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Whenever you go out to eat, knowing which kitchen is clean and what food is safe can mean the difference between a second helping or sending something back. These scores are meant to help inform Memphis and Shelby County residents about what places pass and which...
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Taste The Slow-Smoked Brisket That Draws Crowds To This Longtime Memphis Barbecue Joint
There is a barbecue counter in downtown Memphis where people from Kansas City, St. Louis, Texas, and even England line up with the same mission in mind. They want smoked meat that lives up to the city’s big reputation, and they usually leave carrying far more food than they expected.
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Chick-fil-A Coming to Southern Hills in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. — Chick-fil-A is planned for the Southern Hills development in Jonesboro, according to an announcement from Carroll Caldwell of Coldwell Banker Village Communities. Caldwell shared the news in a social media post accompanied by an aerial graphic marking the planned restaurant site. The announcement did not include...
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Arkansas Pie Festival Winner Earns Spot at World Food Championships
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. — A tart cherry pie that won top honors at the Arkansas Pie Festival has earned Bentonville baker Lisa Sohl a spot at the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, according to a festival news release. Sohl, founder and head baker of Piehouse Bakery, received the festival’s...
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Downtown Jonesboro Alliance to Host Its First ‘Meal on Main’ in October
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) will be inviting diners in October for a night of food and fellowship at its first ever Meal on Main. DJA executive director Sarah Doss told JRN the idea has been in the works for a...
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Out with the Old (Wendy’s) and in with the New
Memphis, get ready to say “goodbye” to a Poplar Avenue Wendy’s and “hello”….to Wendy’s. The Wendelta franchise group is getting ready to demolish the existing iteration of the fast-casual restaurant so it can be rebuilt, returning the chain’s signature fare to the area.