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Downtown’s Café Keough set to close Saturday
Cafe Keough was Kevin Keough’s modern spin on a traditional European cafe, but, he said, the location has always been a little difficult.
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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December 2024
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Food NewsKnifebird owner Kate Ashby turns the page
The owners of two popular Cooper-Young restaurants are closing them within a week of each other. Here’s why they think “it’s OK for this chapter to be over.”
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Food News The Lobbyist recognized by New York Times for its signature Corn Mash dish
A dish from The Lobbyist has made The New York Times’ list of “The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024.”
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Food NewsLouisiana native opens Ragin’ Cajun
“I wanted to create a little neighborhood restaurant you would find in New Orleans or Baton Rouge,” said Mason Jambon.
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Dining GuidesWhat to Order: Limelight’s Parisian gnocchi, blackened salmon and caramelized onion dip
It’s all about the season at Germantown’s Limelight where General Manager and Executive Chef DJ Pitts curates a menu that changes quarterly.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Chai simple syrup and two cocktails to make with it
SOB’s Ben Wiley shares a simple syrup recipe and tells us how to make the whiskey-based Winter’s Ruin and an apple cider and rum drink called Over an Icy Pond.
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Sound Bites ‘Miracle’ on Broad Avenue: Liquor Store hosts cocktail pop-up
New York-based Christmas pop-up bar Miracle partners with locations around the world to offer Christmas cocktails in cheery holiday-themed settings. Plus, we have tips for making your own holiday cocktails.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Missing Houston’s and searching for meaning
As Houston’s closes after 40 years, chef and restaurateur Patrick Reilly suggests locals focus on restaurants that give back to their communities.
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FoodWhat to Order: Hampline Brewing Co. adds wood-fired pizzas
Hampline Brewing Co. has added a state-of-the-art Forno Piombo oven to the taproom. The wood-fired pizzas pair perfectly with the craft brewery’s beers.
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Sound Bites Make hosting easy: Entertaining tips from Caramelized’s Cara Greenstein
The Caramelized founder talks tips for stress-free entertaining during the holidays and the rest of the year, too.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Pia Mitchell’s sweet potato cupcakes
For 20 years, Pia Mitchell has been leading cooking classes at Youth Villages and teaching area youth the skills needed to work in the food industry.
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Food News Houston’s closing its only Memphis location
In recent years, the restaurant has made many changes to its menu and its policies, many of which were not popular with its clientele.
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Food‘It’s a sad day': Mayors, Liars and other Memphians remember Houston’s
After more than 40 years of operation, Houston’s closed its only Memphis restaurant on Thursday. Some people trace it back to the day the restaurant took chicken tenders off the menu.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Rendezvous launches new S&P blend
The latest addition to The Rendezvous’ line of sauces and seasonings is a salt and pepper blend created by the late Nick Vergos.
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East MemphisFeast & Graze owner joins with cousin to open Poplar Plaza store
They offer charcuterie boards, sandwiches, salads and healthful drinks at the new Feast & Graze X HighP Hour Wellness. Guests can grab food to go or relax and spin vinyl records while they eat.
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November 2024
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Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis chefs share how they like their Thanksgiving leftovers
From tamales to pozole to a simple turkey sandwich, here’s how some Memphis chefs recraft their Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Turkey Pot Pie from the kitchen of Caramelized’s Cara Greenstein
As an added bonus to this recipe, you can make it long after the Thanksgiving holiday by substituting rotisserie chicken for the turkey meat.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Why I’m grateful this Thanksgiving
“Like many of you, my family and friends are at the top of that list, and so is my health. But the topic took on a new meaning for me this year after a cancer diagnosis last January.”
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Why a Memphis food writer is grateful this Thanksgiving
“Like many of you, my family and friends are at the top of that list, and so is my health. But the topic took on a new meaning for me this year after a cancer diagnosis last January.”
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Food NewsUncle Lou’s new location will be smaller but, he says, better
Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken is set to move to a freestanding building in early 2025, something Lou Martin has been wanting to do for a while.
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ReviewsWhat to Order: Hog & Hominy brings back its Beef & Cheddar Hot Dog
After four long years, the made-from-scratch Beef & Cheddar Hot Dog is back on the menu at Hog & Hominy.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Interim’s mac and cheese with a twist
Jennifer Chandler’s go-to recipe for a ‘fancy’ mac and cheese was inspired by one made by chef Jackson Kramer at Interim.
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Food NewsLocal coffee roaster launches K-Cups
Vinculo Coffee Roasters is now using K-Cup packaging, becoming the first local roaster to do so.
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Sound BitesCurb Side Casseroles owner has pro-tips for stress-free Thanksgiving
Bradford Williams’ business is built on making family meals easy.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Five Memphis-made desserts for Thanksgiving
From pies to cakes to cookies, here are five treats from local bakeries that will have you counting your blessings.
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