New restaurant headed for former Alchemy space
Alchemy closed in June 2025. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
A new Thai restaurant is coming to the former Alchemy Memphis space in Cooper-Young.
Basil and Jade should open in the 4,500-square-foot space at 940 S. Cooper St. in about six months, according to owner Lorena Leong.
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Sophia Surrett
Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She has been with The Daily Memphian since July 2023, first starting as a business reporter covering various beats. Now, she covers food, restaurants, and hospitality and tourism.
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