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The Melting Pot Bringing the Heat to Memphis
The Melting Pot, “the original fondue restaurant”, is getting ready to dip back into the Memphis market for the first time since 2014. Franchisees Nancy and Mike Williams are returning the concept to the area, with an upcoming location coming to a Ridgeway Road storefront, reports Memphis Business Journal.
takingthekids.com
This Tennessee Barbecue Joint Has Barely Changed Since It Opened In 1923
A barbecue place that has lasted more than a century usually has a reason people keep coming back. This Tennessee joint opened in 1923, and much of what made it popular in the first place is still part of the experience today. The family recipes, house sauce, and old-school approach...
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These 7 Shops Are Where Tennessee Locals Go When They’re Craving A Really Good Bagel
Tennessee is famous for biscuits, but a good bagel can be harder to track down. The shops on this list take bagels seriously, from hand-rolled dough boiled in malt water to cream cheese made right in the kitchen. You will find spots in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and a few...
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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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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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Memphis Has Been Lining Up For The Burgers At Dyer’s For Over A Century
Some restaurants brag about a secret recipe. One spot in Memphis brags about its cooking grease, and it has been doing so since before your great-grandparents were ordering lunch. The claim sounds like a dare, yet people keep coming through the door to see it for themselves, burger after burger,...
The Commercial Appeal
These 12 new Memphis restaurants are drawing crowds and buzz
New restaurants have popped up all across the Mid-South in recent months, bringing everything from Sichuan Chinese near the University of Memphis to honey-made bagels and fresh, homemade pastries in East Memphis. There's new high-end dining on Summer Avenue, along with fresh seafood and oysters served in Downtown Memphis, complete with stunning riverfront views . These latest openings offer a snapshot of a city where the appetite for fresh culinary experiences remains strong, and where new restaurants aren't all following the same recipe. Here are 12 new Memphis-area restaurants making noise, and a whole lot of dinner conversation. Little Petals 551 S. Highland St. | petalsofapeony.com Little Petals brings the Petals of a Peony family to the University of Memphis area. It is the fourth Little Petals outpost and the sixth restaurant in the family, joining full-service Petals of a Peony restaurants in Cordova and Overton Square, as well as Little Petals locations in Collierville, Downtown and East Memphis. And here's some more good news: Another one is on its way in Raleigh . More casual and quick-service than its full-service counterparts, the Highland Strip restaurant offers a blend of Sichuan specialities and American-Chinese favorites. Kung pao chicken, beef with
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Classic Dining: Erling Jensen, The Restaurant
Yes, chef Erling Jensen can stick his hand in a pot of boiling water. “I’ve lost the feeling in my fingers,” he says. “I think it’s from touching hot stuff over the years.” But 30 years ago, Jensen threw his whole body into something cool: Erling Jensen, The Restaurant.
Memphis Flyer
Of Souls and Soul Burgers
There’s a lot going on at Earnestine & Hazel’s, the home of the “Soul Burger.” And that includes those departed souls in the nightspot at 531 South Main Street. The building housing E&H was built in 1906. During its lifetime, it was a church, a brothel, and a pharmacy. Then Earnestine Mitchell and Hazel Jones opened the original E&H there, which has occasionally hosted bands over the years.
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13 Tennessee Smokehouses Serving Much More Than Just Brisket
Tennessee barbecue goes way beyond what most people expect. Sure, brisket gets plenty of attention, but the Volunteer State’s smokehouses have been perfecting pork, chicken, turkey, and even lamb for generations. From Memphis to the Smokies, these 13 spots prove that the best barbecue menus offer variety, creativity, and...
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Memphis Has Been Grabbing Tamales And Burgers At Earnestine & Hazel’s Since The Juke Joint Days
Some Memphis hangouts get polished up, rebranded, and forgotten, but one old building on South Main Street has kept its bones and its stories. The menu is famously tiny, the upstairs rooms carry a spooky reputation, and the live music can carry on until 3 in the morning on weekends.
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The Country Club Line Dancing into Memphis
Memphis, grab your best cowboy hat and slip on your dancing boots. A trio of hospitality professionals are getting ready to debut The Country Club, an establishment that will invite visitors to eat, drink, and line dance to their favorite country songs, reports local media outlet Memphis Flyer. The Country...