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Memphis Flyer
We Saw You: Soft Opening at Gussied Up
Foodies got a chance to try Gussied Up’s fare at a media night soft opening on October 15th. The new restaurant in the Edge District is slated to open October 24th. The new nighttime bar/restaurant is the other half of Hard Times Deli, a sandwich shop at 655 Marshall Avenue. The two establishments, both owned by Harrison Downing, Cole Jeanes, and Schuyler O’Brien, are in the same building. They’ll share the same kitchen, but will be open at different hours.
Memphis Flyer
MEMernet: Crosstown Brewing, Drive-Thru Shenanigans, and NLE Choppa
Crosstown Brewing Company closed its doors after nearly nine years. Fans shared memories and tributes on social media as the news spread. Employee Justin T. Johnson expressed how much he’d miss working there and encouraged everyone to come by last Saturday because “We close forever at 10.”. “Ma’am!”...
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Memphis in May announces dates for 50th anniversary World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will return to Liberty Park May 12-15 as part of Memphis in May International Festival’s 50th anniversary in 2027. Festival organizers say the world’s largest pork barbecue cooking contest will welcome more than 50,000 attendees back to Liberty Park...
fastfoodclub.com
Pork Chops And Candied Yams Have Tennessee Locals Raving About This Memphis Soul Food Spot
Some meals are worth a long drive across town, and in Memphis, a lot of people keep making that drive for one plate in particular. It usually holds a pork chop, a scoop of candied yams, and a square of cornbread on the side. The building used to be a...
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New Barbecue Restaurant Plans Memphis Arrival
A new dining establishment is making moves towards joining the ever vibrant Memphis culinary scene. A restaurant registered as Memphis Finest Phla8bors BBQ 2LLC has submitted papers to open in the not-too-distant future. The restaurant is planning to open at 629 Chelsea Avenue, an address that has seen its share...
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Memphis Flyer
We Saw You: Lou’s Lounge Soft Opening
Guests at a party, held October 17th, got a first look at upcoming South Main Street location: Lou’s Lounge, an event center slated to open November 5th at 80 East G.E. Patterson Avenue — and Lou’s Podcast (Speakeasy) with adjoining Lou’s Patio, which will open October 20th at 525 South Main Street.
The Commercial Appeal
These Memphis restaurants earned perfect health scores in September
The Tennessee Department of Health conducts hundreds of routine health inspections of food-service establishments, hotels, tattoo parlors and more in Shelby County every month. The vast majority of restaurants inspected score 90 and above, with 45 restaurants, bars and food trucks receiving a perfect score of 100 in September. Full inspection reports for Shelby County restaurants can be found on the website of the Tennessee Department of Health . From fine dining like Felicia Suzanne's to local favorites like Staks Kitchen and popular national restaurant chains, such as Chili's, these recognizable restaurants earned a perfect heath score of 100 in September: Felicia Suzanne's TacoNGanas #9 TacoNGanas #6 Staks Kitchen Papa John's Austin Peay Highway Guthrie's Elvis Presley Blvd. Taco Bell Covington Pike Wendy's Frayser Blvd Delicious Queen Baron's Speakeasy Taqueria Y Pupuseria Ellizabeth Beale Sweets Sugar Shack Chick-fil-A Madison Ave. Wolf River Brisket Company Chili's Cordova Willie B's Smokehouse Bond's Kountry Kitchen More great food: 12 new Memphis restaurants about to shake up the dining scene These food trucks also received perfect 100 scores: Mean Wingz & Thingz Ask what's on the menu Baja Grill Dainty Morsels Sabor Chapin Grandeza Dorada Chile Verde Trompo Loco Memphis Crawfish Company Mi Tuxtepec
fastfoodclub.com
Memphis Barbecue Fans Have Been Heading Down A Downtown Alley To The Rendezvous Since 1948
Some of the most famous barbecue in Memphis is not on a busy main street with a giant neon sign. It sits below street level, at the end of a downtown alley, and people have been finding their way there since 1948. The door is easy to miss, and phone...
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Behind An Unassuming Door In Memphis, The Four Way Has Served Soul Food Since 1946
Some Memphis restaurants chase trends, and some simply outlast them. On a quiet corner in South Memphis, an older building with a plain front door has been feeding the city since 1946, long before most of today’s popular spots existed. People drive across town for it, travelers plan whole...
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Memphis Egg Sandwich Pop-Up ButterYolk Lands Permanent Home in Southaven
ButterYolk now has a permanent home inside Dvour Desserts in Southaven's South Lake Centre. According to The Daily Memphian, ButterYolk has secured a permanent residency inside the Southaven outpost of Dvour Desserts after operating as a pop-up. Dvour's Memphis Roots and Southaven Expansion. Dvour Desserts itself has a layered backstory....
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WREG
Happy Mexican on Winchester closed by Health Department
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Happy Mexican restaurant on Winchester has been closed by a Health Department order, according to signs posted on the front doors. A notice from the Shelby County Health Department states the building must not be occupied Wednesday due to “multiple health violations.” Another handwritten note states “Temporarily closed until further notice!” A […]
The Commercial Appeal
Crosstown Brewing to permanently close after 8 years in Memphis
After eight years of serving craft beer and bringing people together at Crosstown Concourse, Crosstown Brewing Co. is preparing to close its doors on Saturday, Oct. 17. This marks the end of a local business that became part of the social scene and collective identity around Crosstown Concourse . Founded by Will Goodwin and Clark Ortkiese, Crosstown Brewing opened in February 2018 at 1264 Concourse Ave. The brewery grew out of the founders’ enthusiasm for craft beer and their belief in the power of community, a vision that fit naturally with the revitalization of the former Sears distribution center into Crosstown Concourse. MEMPHIS RESTAURANT NEWS: Where to eat in Memphis? 5 surprising dining spots you may have missed “I know it sounds cliché,” Goodwin told The Commercial Appeal on Oct. 15, confirming the news. “And I have to remind myself of this. But it actually gives me peace to know how much we meant to the community. I love so many of our beers, but that’s what I will miss most.” Goodwin described this turn of events as “a fairly long time coming,” saying “financial reasons" led to the closure. He continued: “I’m sad for my team. I’m sad for
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New Restaurant to Bring Drive-Thru Seafood to Memphis
Memphis, are you ready for a taste of the Northeast, on the go? A new concept registered as Boston Fish Memphis LLC plans to bring you just that, as evidenced by a recently filed permit application. Boston Fish is working towards planting its flag at 811 S Highland Street. To...
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Raw Liquor Setting up Shop in Memphis
Memphis-area amateur mixologists, get ready to stock your bars. A new store called Raw Liquor has filed papers to open in the hopes of bringing its boozy wares to the neighborhood. Once all the necessary approvals are attained, customers will be able to stop in to refresh their liquor cabinets...