Wideman
Wideman, AR · Food & Drink
thewynneprogress.com
Cherry Fest seeking food trucks, vendors for annual event
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cherry Fest Committee is seeking food trucks and vendors for its annual event. Cherry Fest is traditionally held on the last Saturday of September. This year’s event will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, and will feature live music, food and activities for the community.
wheninyourstate.com
Memphis pizza shop draws backlash over decision not to serve National Guard troops
A routine visit to a Memphis pizza shop quickly turned into a story making headlines across the country. A decision inside the restaurant sparked strong reactions, raised legal questions, and fueled a heated public debate that continues to unfold. As more details emerged, people from all sides weighed in on...
everafterinthewoods.com
11 Must Try Restaurants In Batesville, Arkansas Worth The Trip In 2026
Batesville may look modest on the map, but its restaurant scene gives travelers plenty of reasons to pull off the highway. One meal might bring crisp catfish and hushpuppies, while another leans into slow-smoked barbecue. The choices feel local and relaxed, with portions that make road trips more rewarding. You...
arkansasradio.com
Batesville Turns Out Big for Historic Slim Chickens Opening Day Celebration
Batesville turned out in a big way Monday as residents gathered to celebrate the opening of the city’s new Slim Chickens restaurant. Crowds began arriving after the doors opened at 10 a.m., welcoming the Arkansas-born restaurant brand to Independence County and helping make the occasion one of the most memorable restaurant openings in Batesville history.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Arkansas Mexican Restaurant Serves Tamales Locals Keep Coming Back For In 2026
The best restaurant habits usually start quietly. One meal turns into another visit, then suddenly the same table feels familiar. That is the kind of loyalty this Arkansas spot has built around its tamales and scratch-made Tex-Mex. The corn-husk tamales get the attention, and they should, but the wider experience is what makes people return.
whiterivernow.com
Slim Chickens opens in Batesville with more than 100 employees, taste of local pride
Slim Chickens is officially serving customers at its new location on St. Louis Street in Batesville, bringing a wide-ranging menu, more than 100 local jobs, and a strong connection to the community. Owner Cody Davis and General Manager Cara Mourer said the restaurant’s team spent the days leading up to...
gotodestinations.com
This Memphis, TN Bar Hides Down A Back Alley, And It’s DEFINITELY Worth Finding
Open Tue–Sat 4:00 PM–9:00 PM (Closed Sunday, Monday) Tucked behind a blue neon sign down Barboro Alley, Belle Tavern has earned its reputation as “downtown Memphis’ Best Kept Secret” since opening in September 2016. One review specifically praised the food and service as “amazing,” while...
Memphis Flyer
Huey’s Is on a (Brioche) Roll
For the first time in three years, Huey’s has introduced two new items: the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and the Crispy Chicken BLTA. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich is “a very standard chicken sandwich,” says Alex Boggs, 38, Huey’s marketing director/area director. But it has roasted garlic aioli on it and pickle chips. The BLTA comes with the same aioli as well as bacon, lettuce, tomato, and fresh avocado. Both sandwiches are on a brioche bun, which is a first for a Huey’s sandwich (but not for a couple of their burgers).
unearththevoyage.com
This Hidden Arkansas Restaurant Serves Steaks, Creole Seafood, and an Unforgettable Night Out
In the heart of downtown Jonesboro, one restaurant has earned a reputation for delivering an upscale dining experience that rivals some of the South’s best-known culinary destinations. Guests come for expertly prepared hand-cut steaks, bold Creole-inspired seafood, creative cocktails, elegant surroundings, and memorable desserts that make every meal feel like a special occasion. It’s the kind of place where an ordinary dinner quickly becomes an evening you’ll be talking about long after the last bite.
Kait 8
memphismagazine.com
Classic Dining: Jim’s Place Grille
Jim’s Place is celebrating its 105th anniversary this year. Meanwhile, Jim’s Place Grille in Collierville in celebrating its 20th. The Collierville location is one of a series of Jim’s Place restaurants that began here in 1921. “We opened this one in October 2006,” says James Taras, who owns the restaurant with his brother, Sam.
actionnews5.com
Restaurant Roundup: July 17
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 ones need to clean up.
WREG
BBQ Showdown serves up competition, community support in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A little friendly competition and a lot of community spirit were on the menu Saturday as the Community Service Leaders of America (CSLA) hosted its BBQ Showdown 2: Smoke for a Cause at Morris Park. Six barbecue teams competed to see who cooked the best rack of ribs, but organizers said the […]
everafterinthewoods.com
8 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Jonesboro, Arkansas Worth The Trip In 2026
Great meals do not always arrive with glowing signs or sleek dining rooms. In Jonesboro, some of the best plates come from modest local spots that let the food handle the introduction. You walk in hungry, notice regulars settling into their usual seats, and understand why these places stay busy....
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis restaurants that earned perfect health inspection scores in June
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 65 restaurants, bars and food trucks receiving a perfect score of 100 in June. Worst inspections: Memphis June restaurant inspections find roaches, broken sinks Memphis favorites: 7 longtime East Memphis restaurants locals still swear by Full inspection reports for Shelby County restaurants can be found on the website of the Tennessee Department of Health . The following restaurants received a perfect score in its health rating inspection: 901 Eats and Treats Chili's Memphis International Airport Bamboo Springs Brinson's Banquets & Bar Baaloo Coffee Roaster Blues City Nutrition Danny Deli Dragon Inc Dipsticle Artisan Gelato Cafe Flava's Bar and Grill Harry Yo's BBQ Marciano Restaurant Minnie Mae's Sweets Rocky's Bar Pizza Hut Cordova Scooter's Bar B Q Stage Left Southern Smoke Bar B Q and Grill Sno Me Something Sweetopia Soul Wings Swamp Bar Scrapped the Plate Bistro Tops Bar-B-Q Rhodes Ave. The Tropicana Disco The Wise Omega Bodega These food trucks also received perfect scores: 901 Nacho Lemonade Antojitos Catrachos Bakes No Mistakes Hot Dog
whiterivernow.com
Main Street Batesville launches new farmers market initiative to expand access to fresh, local food
Leftover tomatoes, meat and dairy from Batesville’s Mid-Week Farmers Market won’t go to waste this summer — they’ll go straight to families who need them. Main Street Batesville has launched an initiative to expand access to fresh, locally grown food for families across Independence County through a new partnership with the Batesville Help and Hope Food Bank.
arkansasradio.com
Inaugural Trenton Morgan Memorial Steak and Chicken Wing Cook Off a Huge Success During Cave City Watermelon Festival
Smoke filled the air, grills stayed hot throughout the day, and friendly competition was on full display as the inaugural Trenton Morgan Memorial Steak and Chicken Wing Cook Off made its successful debut Saturday, July 18, during the annual Cave City Watermelon Festival. The first-year event attracted talented grill masters,...