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Downtown coffee, cocktail bar to offer ‘pause’ in the day
The former longtime home of Downtown’s Bluff City Coffee will soon be home to coffee again, but this time, with cocktails, too.
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Food News Briza adds Houston’s-style chicken tender special
“Because we haven’t had it in so long, it seems that much better. Nostalgia comes back in a way and is something to hold onto,” one customer said as Briza launched its new Houston’s-style chicken tenders.
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Food NewsGhost River goes back to its beginnings — and adds music
“Really, Beale became redundant,” said Ghost River owner Bob Keskey after the company made a number of improvements at its original location.
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Food News Pitmasters, start your smokers! Memphis in May’s barbecue contest is back this week.
The 200-plus teams in MIM’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will compete for a share of $200,000 — as well as bragging rights. Here’s all you need to know.
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Spirit of MemphisMoms raising kids in a restaurant: Math, taste-testing and time together
For these three female entrepreneurs, their businesses grew as their families did, alongside challenges, memories and meals.
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Food NewsFood Files: High tea in the front, par-tee in the back
HighTee is leaning into high tea, and Raymah Café opens in a long-vacant former Applebee’s.
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Table TalkTable Talk: How about a squid pro quo?
“I normally would have said no to a skewered sea creature, but as The Daily Memphian’s new food reporter, I know there are times I’ll need to get out of my culinary comfort zone.”
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Real EstateDowntown hotel-Airbnb hybrid won’t be your average one-trick pony
Giddy up, Memphis. The Stallion, which blends the hotel and Airbnb experience, will open in a former apartment complex in Downtown Memphis.
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Food News Kick back and relax, The Front Porch is officially open
“We’re trying to combat loneliness,” said the operator of Second Helpings Cafe.
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Food News MIM’s barbecue cooking contest just got more fiery
For the first time at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, pitmasters this year will cook on an open-flame in a live-fire competition.
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Food News Ghost River Brewing on Beale to close
Ghost River Brewery & Taproom opened on Beale Street in 2021. The company will focus on its newly-expanded South Main location.
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FoodCordova dumpling restaurant has roots in icy Northern China
Shuxia Guo believed in herself when no one else would. Now, Memphis dumpling lovers are reaping the benefits.
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Food NewsFood Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
It’s all openings this week with TacoNGanas, Bloom Bakery & Cafe, Playa Bowls and Brain Food Memphis.
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April 2026
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The To-Do List A very Wu-Tang weekend, a River of Time and Riverbeat Music Fest
In this week’s To-Do List, you get a pass to peek into people’s backyards, there’s a morning rave on Beale Street and Global Cafe hosts a beer mile for a cause.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Winner, winner, barbecue dinner
This week’s Table Talk comes to you from Sophia Surrett, The Daily Memphian’s new food and restaurant reporter.
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Food NewsThis new wine bar is Over Keel
A New Uptown bar will open in an existing event space.
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Spirit of Memphis Longtime owner of Owen Brennan’s was ‘a host until the end’
Baker’s son Austin Baker said his father told him, “we are all stewards. Everything we own, someone’s owned before us, and someone will own it when we’re gone. It’s up to us to pay it forward while we’re here.”
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Food NewsFood Files: Jay’s Catering opening in former Non-Vintage Wine Bar space
Jay’s Catering will open in the Non-Vintage Wine Bar space on Broad Avenue sometime this month. Renovations at Brookhaven Pub & Grill are underway, and the Café Keough space is up for a low-rent, one-year lease.
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Real EstateFood Files: Burgers, coffee, chicken and smoothies
In-N-Out one step closer to its first Memphis location. Dutch Bros opens in the Edge District. Tommy’s Burgers California Style is opening its third location. Guthrie’s merges two nearby locations into one.
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Food NewsFood Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
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Real EstateFood Files: Another Raising Cane’s in Memphis and another Taziki’s in Collierville
More gyros are coming to Collierville, and a second Memphis Raising Cane’s is planning its grand opening party.
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Real EstateFood Files: Ice cream, pizza and comfort food
Ice cream and more on its American Way, Rotolo’s Lakeland grand opening and Roll With It in Whitehaven.
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Education Mid-South public universities join forces for AI research
The universities of Memphis, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee Health Science Center will focus on five areas of research and development.
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BusinessOn the Flip Side, Memphis pinball bar under new ownership
Locals David and Julie Yopp have joined Michael Muhlert, one of the original Flip Side owners, in ownership of the pinball bar.
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Food NewsAfter years of wrangling, Alabama oyster restaurant coming to Memphis
Aw, shucks. Wintzell’s Oyster House is opening its first Memphis location at a former Hooters site.
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