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Comeback, Bob's Bakery partner with new Downtown museum cafe

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:21:42 -0600

Comeback Beverage and Bob’s Bakery have partnered with the Memphis Art Museum on its new lobby cafe.

New Eats: ButterYolk cracks the code on fluffy eggs

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:00:10 -0600

According to food writer Sophia Surrett, ButterYolk lives up to the hype.

Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 04:00:14 -0600

Also, dessert shop I Love Waffle Cream is opening Downtown, and Little Petals now has a stand in FedExForum.

$15 Deal: Little Petals' all-you-can-eat lunch buffet

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 10:45:01 -0600

You might do a double take when you see the price for Little Petals’ all-you-can-eat lunch buffet.

Table Talk: Dog & Bone wants a picture of your pup

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 16:07:19 -0600

Want your pup’s picture in place of honor while supporting a good cause? Head to Dog & Bone for its Doggo Wall of Fame, with proceeds going toward Streetdog Foundation.

Voters turn out at Davis Community Center

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 16:45:53 -0600

Voters rolled into the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Davis Community Center in the Messick-Buntyn neighborhood.

Downtown Dining Week returns with restaurant deals, parking specials and prizes

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 15:28:52 -0600

The 17th annual event runs Nov. 9-15, and diners who save receipts can win a hotel stay, spa day and gift cards.

'Golden age of brewing' may be over

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 09:20:41 -0600

Four years ago, Grind City’s Hopper Seely said he noticed a downward trend and thought the “craft-brewing bubble may officially be popped.”

Exclusive: Michelin-recommended restaurant welcomes new chef

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:55:58 -0500

The announcement of the new hire comes a little more than a week after Fawn received a Michelin Guide recommendation at a ceremony in Nashville.

'A little India' brings tastes and sounds of diverse country to Mid-South

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:19:40 -0500

India Association of Memphis organizes the annual festival that offers more than 50 musical performances, plus a bazaar of shops and food booths from every region of India’s 28 states.

Food Files: Downtown coffee shop closing

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:10 -0500

The coffee shop will close after more than two years in Downtown Memphis. Plus, Dutch Bros looks to another location on Poplar Avenue.

Table Talk: Mekong brings more Asian flavors to Memphis

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:02:11 -0500

The inaugural Mekong festival celebrated the Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian and Thai families who first came to Memphis, specifically the area around Cleveland Street, 50 years ago as refugees from the Vietnam War.

Exclusive: New Downtown rooftop bar to open next year

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:29:56 -0500

Bar Limina and Ugly Art Co. owners will join forces on a pop-up hotel lobby bar while renovations on the rooftop are underway.

Food Files: Sunrise Memphis to open third location

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Plus, Dr. Bean’s second location will share a building with a coffee equipment sales, repair and maintenance shop.

Memphis restaurants earn Michelin nods for second year in a row

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:26:03 -0500

This year, a Cooper-Young restaurant was recommended.

Table Talk: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Old Whitten Tavern

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:53 -0500

When people ask why their patty melt is called the Bonnie Melt, owner Angelia Filka always replies, “Bonnie did it better.”

Everybody knows your name at Old Whitten Tavern

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:41:03 -0500

When Old Whitten Tavern opened, it was a 21-and-up bar that allowed smoking and served only beer and pizza. But they’ve since replaced high tops for high chairs.

Sushi, teppanyaki restaurant coming to former Bartlett hibachi space

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:41:19 -0500

Nori Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki is expected to open in a few months in Bartlett’s Stage Centre, taking over the longtime Saito space.

Move over pumpkin spice, local coffee shops are getting creative with fall flavors

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

The Daily Memphian’s Sophia Surrett and Erica Horton present the 10 most interesting fall drinks they’d recommend from local coffee shops.

Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Also, Gussied Up sets an opening date, and La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant opens a third spot.