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How This AUTHENTIC Barbecue Experience Became a Getwell Road Essential, Memphis, TN
Tom’s Barbecue has spent decades turning an old neighborhood grocery-store site into a beloved Memphis stop, pairing patient barbecue traditions with a deeply personal welcome. Founded as Tom’s Barbecue and Deli in 1982, the Getwell Road restaurant carries forward a local story that began when the original building operated...
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New Memphis Speakeasy Seeks Beer Permit
A proposed new Memphis establishment is working on bringing a touch of whimsy and a hint of mischief to the local nightlife. Lou’s Speakeasy has submitted a beer permit application, and while there is not yet a great deal of information available about the concept, it could become a great attraction for Main Street, given the current popularity of speakeasy culture.
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The Brunswick Rail Yard Bringing Innovative Dining Experience to Brunswick
An exciting new dining destination is pulling into Brunswick. The Brunswick Rail Yard is breathing new life into an historic building, recreating it as a multi-concept restaurant space, set to open before the year is out, reports Daily Memphian. Mitch Harrison and wife, Norris Ann Griffin, along with Homer Daniels,...
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11 Tennessee Restaurants That Are Great for Grandparents and Grandkids
Some of the best family memories happen around a table. Tennessee has plenty of places where grandparents and grandkids can share pancakes, burgers, biscuits, and a good story. From Memphis to Bristol, these spots offer comfortable seating, easy menus, and a friendly mood. Grab your favorite little one and your...
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Addiction Smash Burger Readies First Brick-and-Mortar
The foodtruck-to-brick-and-mortar pipeline has successfully launched many new area favorites. Addiction Smash Burger will be continuing the tradition when it opens its first storefront in the old home of Vibe Foods Superfood Bar, reports Daily Memphian. Addiction Smash Burger owner Cesar Figueroa has submitted an application for a certificate of...
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Memphis Regulars Have Been Ordering Fried Chicken At Gus’s For Decades
Some Memphis lunch habits are simple: find a table, order the chicken, and repeat for years. Downtown, there is one spot where locals, road trippers, and travelers from Scotland to Taiwan end up at the same tables for the same reason. Thousands of diners have weighed in on it, and...
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Spell Restaurant Group sells both Memphis BABALU locations
After seven years of ownership, Spell Restaurant Group has sold both Memphis BABALU locations to longtime employee Jesse Robertson. The father-daughter team of Rick Spell and Christy Spell Terry acquired BABALU out of bankruptcy in 2019 and helped revive the restaurant brand. Robertson , who has been with the company for years, purchased the two locations on Oct. 1, marking his move into restaurant ownership. His lifelong friend Jason Oattis will be joining him as a minority partner. MEMPHIS RESTAURANTS: Old Whitten Tavern in Memphis ready for national spotlight | Exclusive "When Rick Spell and Christy Terry gave me the opportunity to purchase BABALU, saying yes felt like the natural next chapter," Robertson said. "I knew I wanted to take that step with someone I trust implicitly, and Jason is that person." A Memphian since age 5, Robertson's career has taken him through nearly every landmark kitchen in the Bluff City. He grew up around his stepfather's restaurants, including the Poplar Lounge, the Bottom Line and E.C. Flanagan's, now Brookhaven Pub & Grill, where he worked his first shifts. From there he moved through The Cooker Bar & Grill, Lulu Grille, Cafe 1912, Soul Fish and Huey's. Huey's not only
The Commercial Appeal
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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Hungry Diners Find Platefuls Of Southern Comfort At This Memphis, Tennessee Restaurant
Walking into The Cupboard Restaurant feels like stepping into your grandmother’s kitchen on Sunday afternoon. Since 1943, this Memphis landmark has been serving up platters of honest-to-goodness Southern cooking that’ll make you forget all about fancy restaurants. Whether you’re craving breakfast at dinnertime or a proper meat-and-three lunch special, this Union Avenue spot delivers the kind of comfort food that keeps locals coming back generation after generation.
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This UNFORGETTABLE Downtown Restaurant Blends Southern Roots With Global Flavor, Memphis, TN
Open Sun–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–11 PM. At SOB Downtown, bold flavors, inventive plates, and a polished downtown setting give Memphis diners plenty to talk about. Set in a renovated historic building on South Main, the restaurant blends comforting favorites, globally inspired ideas,...
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Fresh Seafood And Loyal Crowds Define These 10 Tennessee Neighborhood Gems
Tennessee might be landlocked, but that hasn’t stopped locals from developing a serious love affair with fresh seafood. From the mountains of East Tennessee to the Mississippi River in Memphis, neighborhood seafood spots have built devoted followings by serving up quality catches and creating welcoming atmospheres that keep customers coming back week after week. These 10 restaurants prove you don’t need an ocean view to enjoy exceptional seafood, just passionate owners who know how to source the best and treat their guests like family.
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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.
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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...