Nashville author Anne Byrn, known for her “The Cake Doctor” cookbooks, shares a favorite from the new “Baking in the American South.”

Here’s a roundup of food news from around the Mid-South, including Amelia Gene’s reopening after two-week culinary vacation and a popular taco stand plans to open its ninth location in southeast Memphis.

During the farm’s annual event, Home Place Pastures challenges world-class chefs to use every part of the animal. Think oxtails, beef tongues, pig feet and lamb belly.

Though Bain’s is known mostly for its Texas barbecue, you can find some delicious deals on the restaurant’s lesser-known sandwich menu. 

Alcenia’s owner BJ Chester-Tamayo never plans on retiring. But she is planning an epic 70th birthday party. 

The former chef at Interim and Bounty on Broad, who was at the forefront of the local farm-to-table movement, battled cancer four times in his life. 

The story of the Memphis Pronto Pup started more than 75 years ago with a local barber. 

Dutch Bros could become the second coffee shop in Schilling Farms. On Thursday, the coffee chain will present its preliminary site plan to the town’s Planning Commission.

Former Rizzo’s Chef Michael Patrick says to “expect comfort food, but executed at a chef’s level.”

The Jungle of Greens Salad at McEwen’s has been on the menu since before 2008, and the owners know they can’t take it off.

A proposed Whataburger in Midtown has sparked controversy because of its drive-thru. If the restaurant is built, it will join 12 existing fast-food chains within a 1-mile radius.

Enjoy wine, pizza, Greek fare and more at these special events happening in Memphis in September.

Muddy’s Bake Shop owner Kat Gordon loves to use seasonal fruits in her desserts, and for good reason.

“I’ve grown up cooking Louisiana food my whole life, so it’s second nature to me,” the owner said. “There’s not anything like this in Bartlett or in that area of Shelby County.”

New restaurants are coming to Cooper-Young, Summer Avenue and Germantown.

A business built around ensuring “anybody who walks in ... feels love” is getting a boost from a different kind of Love. 

Ermyias Shiberou started the StickEm food truck in 2012 to serve various kebabs, but today’s $10 deal is the lamb, braised in a sweet, spicy and sticky sauce. 

Tops’ burgers are a classic done right and consistently named some of the best in Memphis. Their new burgers pile on the barbecue and brisket. 

“We keep both in our homes for personal use and figured it was time to share with others,” said third-generation restaurant owner Anna Vergos. “Honestly, we’re not sure why we didn’t do this earlier.”

Silo Square and the relatively new restaurants along Getwell Road are drawing Memphis patrons. Shelby County auto tags are a common site on weekends.

Southern fare made the old-fashioned way is what you find at Southern Hands Homestyle Cooking. Take our advice and try the cornbread.

Check out our updated story for the list of winners. For most folks, barbecue is a pretty simple endeavor. That doesn’t apply if you’re a hard-core griller or judge, though.

Grind City Brewing Co. owner Hopper Seely shares his beer-based spin on a margarita.

South Main’s Crave Cheesecakes gets a name-change, and a Filipino chicken chain gets to work on its third Memphis-area location. Plus, a Collierville restaurant is up for sale.

TacoNGanas is bringing its birria-style tacos to FedExForum this fall, and they are celebrating with a block party.