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$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.

901 Hot Wing Fest brings bold flavors for all to taste — and for a good cause

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:42:33 -0600

Twenty teams plan to compete and offer chicken wings samples to attendees at the fourth annual 901 Hot Wing Fest. Organizer Derek Fairchilds talked to Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” about the free event, Memphis wings and more.

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.

$15 Deal: Valle's Rebel Combination

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:08 -0500

A great way to introduce yourself to this beloved neighborhood spot is to try the Rebel Combination. At just $13.50, this meal is a feast, offering a little taste of all of Valle’s Italian specialities.

Sound Bites: Italian wine and cheese with Bari's Rebecca Severs

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Rebecca Severs joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk about running Midtown staple Bari Ristorante e Enoteca, working with her husband and three sons and the restaurant’s Italian wine and cheese programs.

Sound Bites: Smashburgers, 'filet o' Phish,' gummy bears get Gussied Up for bar's opening

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:12 -0500

Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.

Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:03:25 -0500

Juanita Jones is best known for her jams and jellies, but her pumpkin pie has earned a following of its own.

$15 Deal: Bryant's Summer Avenue Sampler

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:55:32 -0500

If you can’t decide what to order at Bryant’s Breakfast, the Summer Avenue Sampler is a giant breakfast that includes many of Bryant’s most popular items.

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.

Sound Bites: Meet the new Muddy's Bake Shop owners

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:45 -0500

Belltower Coffee’s locations on Highland Street and at Shelby Farms Park added a third member to the family earlier this year: Muddy’s on Broad Avenue.

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.

$15 Deal: Hive's avocado toast

gedriver25@gmail.com (Gracie Driver) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:11 -0500

Hive’s avocado toast features fresh sourdough and comes with marinated tomatoes and onion, crunchy roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and a hefty drizzle of sticky balsamic glaze.

Crosstown Brewing Co. to close after 8 years

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:14:39 -0500

“We’re proud of our team, proud of the beer we made and even prouder of the community that grew up around it,” said co-founder and owner Will Goodwin in a statement.

Nutrition Bar Memphis still open despite car in shop

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:38:35 -0500

“Nope! It’s not AI,” Nutrition Bar Memphis posted on social media after a car crashed into its Poplar Avenue shopping center.

Pat Neely back with another barbecue show

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:06:03 -0500

Twelve years ago, Memphis pitmaster Pat Neely co-hosted the last episode of Food Network’s popular show “Down Home with the Neelys” with his then-wife, Gina. Now, he’s back with a new show.

$15 Deal: Garibaldi's meatball sub is the best-kept secret on the menu

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 11:48:38 -0500

The family-recipe meatballs, made with beef and pork, are piled onto garlic-buttered, made-from-scratch bread for a sub that’s hard to beat at $11.

Babalu restaurants have a new owner

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 08:39:45 -0500

Spell Restaurant Group has sold both Babalu locations to longtime employee Jesse Robertson.

Gussied Up, Hard Times' attached bar, to open this month

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 17:16:51 -0500

The retro-inspired Gussied Up will serve as extra space for the Edge District’s Hard Times Deli until 4 p.m. and then operate as a standalone bar starting at 5 p.m.

Sound Bites: How Jennifer Chandler hunts recipes and decides 'what to order'

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:48:26 -0500

Hunting down recipes from Memphis restaurants, choosing delicious dishes to recommend and writing about food are all part of what Jennifer Chandler calls “the best job in the world.”

$15 Deal: Curry N Jerk's online specials

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 17:38:43 -0500

Writer Erica Horton’s flabbers were ghasted: Oxtails, rice, peas — $14. In this economy?!