Wideman
Wideman, AR · Food & Drink
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A Memphis Restaurant Banned Anyone Under 30. Locals Are Approving of the Decision
Most restaurants dealing with rowdy customers respond with a stricter dress code or a tighter reservation policy. One Memphis restaurant took a much more direct route instead. It raised its minimum entry age all the way to thirty, and the reaction from regular customers has been more supportive than you might expect. Keep reading to see what led to the change.
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New Taco Shop Location From Local Favorite Moves Forward
The best dishes take time to marinate. A beloved Memphis area taco concept is proving just how true this is, showing signs of forward momentum after a period of intense anticipation. Recent filings show Tacos-n-Ganas is getting closer to another new area location, news sure to inspire excitement in the local community.
The Commercial Appeal
What's that coming to the Poplar Plaza Shopping Center?
A popular California chicken chain is in the works in Memphis. Dave's Hot Chicken is under construction at 3484 Poplar Ave., next to Petco in the existing Poplar Plaza Shopping Center. The 2,485 square foot space will seat 48 people in the interior and eight on a patio. What's That: What's that planned at empty space at Shoppes at Arlington on US-70 Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the level of spice of Dave's hot chicken can range from hot to mild to the trademarked "Reaper," made with Carolina Reaper chili peppers, which requires brave tasters to sign a waiver because of its extreme hotness. There are standard options like chicken bites and mini sliders, as well as more indulgent offerings like loaded nacho fries and mac and cheese-loaded sliders. Poll names best chicken tenders: Who has the best chicken tenders in Memphis? See who won our bracket Dave's has one other Tennessee location in Chattanooga, and about 400 stores nationwide. The current nearest location to Memphis is in Conway, Arkansas. According to the company's website , the chain was just named America’s Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain by industry research firm Technomic, a recognition earned because sales increased 156% over the past
walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com
Best Memphis Restaurants for Celebrating a Birthday
Whether you’re planning a birthday dinner with your family, a girls’ night out, or a romantic evening for two, Memphis has no shortage of amazing restaurants that make celebrating another year even more memorable. From upscale steakhouses and waterfront dining to cozy neighborhood favorites, there’s a restaurant for every type of birthday celebration. Over the years, I’ve celebrated birthdays all over Memphis, and these are the restaurants I find myself recommending again and again. Whether you’re looking for incredible food, craft cocktails, beautiful ambiance, or a place that’s perfect for gathering with friends, these are some of the best birthday restaurants in Memphis.
takingthekids.com
8 Hidden Soul Food Joints In Memphis, Tennessee Tourists Always Miss
Great food has a way of creating its own reputation. No giant billboards. No flashy marketing. Just packed tables, loyal regulars, and recipes that keep people coming back for years. The meals on this list are the kind that spark conversations before the first bite is finished. Crispy, smothered, slow-cooked,...
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More Chicken Planned for Memphis
Poultry has proven the recent star of the fast-casual scene; diners can’t get enough chicken and more and more restaurants are rising to the challenge of feeding the seemingly insatiable hunger for it. Tender Love Chicken is on deck to do just that; the new concept is working on the permitting necessary to open an Airways Boulevard storefront.
Kait 8
J&B’s Twizted BBQ: Black-owned food truck serves northeast Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - In 2023, approximately 25,000 Black-owned businesses were operating in Arkansas. In northeast Arkansas, several of those establishments serve communities across the region, including J&B’s Twizted BBQ — a Black-owned food truck known for its barbecue flavors. From passion to business. The menu at J&B’s...
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This Small Town Arkansas Breakfast Spot Serves Portions So Huge You’ll Need A Nap
You know breakfast is serious when one pancake can make the plate look undersized. That is the kind of morning waiting inside this small-town Arkansas diner, where hearty portions have earned plenty of loyal fans. Nothing feels overly polished or staged. The booths look made for lingering, while the patterned...
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Jonesboro restaurant cools down community
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - For the third year in a row, one main-street chef is dishing out cool seats and cold drinks. Chef John Myers owns the restaurant Parsonage, and when the weather gets hot, he opens his doors to anyone who needs to cool off. He said it’s silly...
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InnovAsian Building $150M Frozen Food Plant In Arkansas
InnovAsian Cuisine Enterprises, a subsidiary of Nichirei Foods, broke ground Aug. 11 on a new frozen food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The development, valued at more than $150 million, will create approximately 200 jobs. The 180,000-square-foot facility will be located in Craighead Technology Park, a 2,100-acre industrial park in...
takingthekids.com
9 Memphis Smokehouses Where Tennessee Ribs Are Worth Every Sticky Finger
The first rib hits, and suddenly manners feel optional. Tennessee does barbecue with serious swagger, and this lineup is all smoke, spice, patience, and finger-licking chaos in the best possible way. These are the kind of ribs that make conversation pause for a second. The kind that show up glossy,...
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Westy's to permanently close after 42 years
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis July restaurant inspections find moldy food, roaches
Moldy food and roaches were some of the violations recorded by health inspectors at restaurants in Shelby and DeSoto counties in July. The Tennessee Department of Health conducted hundreds of routine health inspections of food-service establishments, hotels, tattoo parlors and more in Shelby County in July. The vast majority of restaurants inspected scored 90 and above. Nine Shelby County restaurants received a score of 74 or lower. New restaurants: 4 Memphis restaurants you shouldn't miss right now A score below 70 requires a follow-up inspection, according to state compliance standards . Food establishment inspection scores provide a general indication of compliance, including sanitation conditions and health risk findings. In DeSoto County, the Mississippi Department of Health gives establishments a letter grade, with C indicating violations that could not immediately be corrected. No DeSoto County restaurant received a C in July. Restaurants get a chance to correct issues for an update on its rating — all listed follow-ups were completed within two weeks and saw score improvements. Full inspection reports for Shelby County restaurants can be found on the website of the Tennessee Department of Health . For DeSoto County restaurants, visit the Mississippi State Department of Health 's website. Dixie
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5 Crazy Themed Restaurants in Memphis, Tennessee that are Worth Going Out of Your Way For
Memphis is a city that hums with a rhythm all its own—a place where the Mississippi’s slow churn meets the neon glow of Beale Street, where barbecue smoke drifts through neighborhoods stitched together by music, memory, and the laughter of families who’ve called these streets home for generations. Here, the architecture is a patchwork of old brick and new glass, soul food diners and shotgun houses, murals that tell stories of struggle and celebration. It’s a city where every block feels like a crossroads, every meal a gathering, every stranger a neighbor in waiting.