Moondance Grill opens in Germantown and serves up American classics such as steak and shrimp, pours solid cocktails and has a nice wine list.

The middle child of Anastasia and Charlie Vergos, who founded the Rendezvous 71 years ago, Nick Vergos grew up in the family business, most recently running the restaurant's Downtown shipping operation.

Chef duo Andy & Michael will have a bar in Central Station when it opens and a restaurant about a month later.

The proprietors of Lucy J's Bakery are paying employees $15 an hour, a tall order for small businesses but one they say is paying dividends beyond profits.

The Arcade is throwing a big block party on Saturday and featuring a $1 – or 100-cents – menu.

Global Café celebrates its first anniversary on Saturday and Sunday at Crosstown; join the family for a meal.

In Erling Jensen’s kitchen, chefs learn the skills and gain the confidence to run their own restaurants.

Soul Fish opens its sixth location just hours after being given final approval.

Bala Tounkara wants to make African food appealing to those who have never tried it, but he also wants to give people with African parents a chance to try dishes beyond their familiar fare.

Festival organizers said they want to introduce people in the "capital of barbecue and soul food" to alternative dining styles.

Summertime is watermelon time, and Bonefish Grill mixes up an icy and delicious martini with a skewer of frozen fruit for garnish.

Golf fans and restaurateurs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman put a concession on TPC Southwind for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

At Fix, Memphians who want the convenience of a meal kit delivery service can also support a local business.

Jim & Samella’s House in South Memphis celebrates its sixth anniversary on Saturday and reopens next month.

El Mero Taco brings its Mexican-Southern mashup style to Cordova at Macon Station.

Coastal Fish Company, owned by Russ Graham and Tom Powers, will open this fall in the space on Hyde Lake formerly occupied by The Kitchen.

At Elemento in Crosstown Concourse, Adrian Arcuri makes his own mozzarella and burrata. Making burrata is a fun experience, but you can also buy it the cheese counter at several local grocery stores. Paired with olive oil and a ripe tomato, it makes a perfect summer dinner.

Kelly English is returning Restaurant Iris to its Creole roots when he dons his chef whites again next month.

Rawk'n Grub is opening its second location inside Growlers in Midtown on July 1.

Robert Humphreys spent nearly 11 years working for Whole Foods Market, most recently as meat team leader for the specialty grocer.

Find food and drinks at events in Memphis this weekend that range from Downtown to Midtown to the Agricenter.

New owners Scott and Rebecca Sorin are re-establishing The Bagel in East Memphis. The restaurant is scheduled to open June 19.

Cooper-Young's latest bar opens Tuesday afternoon, serving cocktails and 32 wines by the glass or bottle.

Two restaurants will open soon on Brookhaven Circle, and David Krog's new venture, Dory, is scheduled for the fall.

Memphis restaurants owe a debt to immigrants, both in the city's early years and in more recent times. And to barbecue; it's what got us to the party.