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$15 Deal: La Roche's falafel platter

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:54:17 -0500

But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.

Jittery from java? That's that Grind City Coffee Xpo.

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:57:43 -0500

The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.

Incident with visitor leads to damage at Memphis Zoo bonobo exhibit

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:37:24 -0600

The bonobo habitat will be closed while repairs are being made. A window broke after one of the great apes reacted to taunting from a visitor.

Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians

vjaishankar@dailymemphian.com (Vani Jaishankar) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:52:33 -0600

A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.

Tsunami to close after 28 years in Cooper-Young

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 15:53:35 -0600

Tsunami, the Cooper-Young restaurant that helped launch the Midtown neighborhood as a place for dining and entertainment, will close Feb. 21.

Historic Annesdale Mansion damaged in blaze, but owner says he will rebuild

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:33:02 -0600

The historic Annesdale Mansion catches fire in a two-alarm blaze, but owner Bill Townsend said he will restore the home and continue hosting charitable events there.

‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:42:24 -0600

Memphians across the city spend part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping to feed the hungry.

$15 Deal: Malatang at 711 Social

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 13:59:04 -0600

Malatang is similar to hot pot, where people pick their own ingredients. The key difference with Malatang is that you don’t cook everything yourself. You present your meat and veggies, and someone cooks it for you.

Fire breaks out at Cooper-Young restaurant

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:10:39 -0500

“Our hearts are with them,” said Karen Carrier, who owns two nearby restaurants and was on-site for The Beauty Shop’s lunch service at the time. “We’re really concerned about Mulan.”

Prominent Midtown yoga studio closing after 12 years

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:11 -0500

Delta Groove Yoga will close its Overton Square studio this weekend after 12 years, though its teacher training school will continue.

Photo Gallery: Latin Fest 901

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:06:58 -0500

Each September, Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with family-friendly music, dance, food and cultural activities.

'A cool cat everywhere' — Memphis' shop, bar and museum cats

amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 19:18:10 -0500

The Dixon’s resident feline has survived enough near catnappings that the museum has put up a little sign letting people know he works there and not to take him home.

The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:59:47 -0500

The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?

Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:00:28 -0500

The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave.

Photo Gallery: Rescheduled Pride festival takes place at Overton Park Shell

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:57:11 -0500

After the original June date was spoiled by lightning, the festival found a new venue, bringing about 100 vendors, music and drag performances and a Mid-South Pride Royale Court.

A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:50:15 -0500

Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.

Photo Gallery: Cooper-Young hosts 37th festival

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:07:48 -0500

More than 130,000 attendees and 400 vendors were expected for the 37th annual Midtown event. Our photos by Brad Vest capture the fun.

Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza's Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:10 -0500

A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.

Memphis Zoo's only male lion dies

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:49:55 -0500

Although not a native Memphian, he was the “face of the Memphis Zoo” for nearly 15 years.

Pouring more love: Saying goodbye to Crosstown Brewing’s Clark Ortkiese

echamberlain@dailymemphian.com (Ellen Chamberlain) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:52:51 -0500

A friendly competition over who could make the best homebrew turned into the city’s second-largest brewery.