Cyclospora has local restaurateurs, home cooks rethinking what’s on the menu
Here’s what local restaurateurs are doing to protect customers from a diarrhea-causing parasite. And what you can do at home to protect yourself.
Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
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July 2026
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Blue Honey Bistro’s creamy cheese grits
Today’s recipe exchange will teach you how to make Blue Honey Bistro’s creamy cheese grits, their red onion and bacon jam, and a dish that includes both of those with a poached egg and fresh herbs.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Ice Cream Brownie Sundae Pie
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops own Kiamesha Wilson says ice cream is not just for the summer. Here is an ice cream pie she makes every year for the holidays.
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Food NewsA Cooper-Young cocktail bar lost its liquor license. It’s trying to survive with a little help from friends.
After a local cocktail bar lost its liquor license in May, its revenues plummeted at least 75%.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: JEM Dining’s homemade yeast rolls with lemon compound butter
JEM Dining’s divine yeast rolls have since been replaced on the current menu, but you can still make them at home.
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August 2026
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Melissa Cookston’s provoleta with chimichurri, roasted cherry tomatoes
While known for her award-winning barbecue, Melissa Cookston likes to grill more than just pork.
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$15 Deals $15 Deal: Fratelli’s porcheria panini
The porcheria panini is a unique sandwich that combines flavorful and juicy pork tenderloin, stewed apples, crispy bacon and a chipotle mayonnaise.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis institution ‘Too Tall’ leaves legacy of big smiles
Melvin “Too Tall” Moore, a legend in the local restaurant industry for more than four decades, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 3.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Elfo’s saltimbocca ala Grisanti
Customers always ask Alex Grisanti to share his family’s recipes, and the saltimbocca is one of the most requested.
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Food NewsNew Eats: Jacques Louise has ‘real’ doughnuts. And they’re gluten free.
The Midtown bakery has soft, pillowy fried donuts, oatmeal cream pies and cinnamon rolls that everyone can enjoy.
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