Food

Craig Blondis and Roger Sapp’s restaurant concept, Central BBQ, has caught on like wildfire since the two opened their first establishment in Midtown 16 years ago. Now, they’re preparing to spread their wings beyond Memphis by opening a Central BBQ in Nashville.

Memphians can get burgers from restaurants all around the city, at a price of $5.99 or less, during Memphis Flyer Burger Week, which runs until Tuesday, July 17. Several renowned burger joints in the Bluff City are participating, including:

Every Saturday afternoon, beer enthusiasts can hop on the Memphis Brew Bus for a behind-the-scenes look at Memphis’ local craft brewing scene.

In Memphis, it’s all about the barbecue, and people aren’t shy about sharing their favorites. Today, we’re covering the best ribs in the city, so put some South in your mouth and try one of these well-known spots:

Chef Josh Steiner’s restaurant, Strano by Chef Josh, officially reopened this month in East Memphis. The new space, formerly Jim’s Place, is three times the size of Strano’s former location – featuring three dining rooms, a patio, bar area, wooden walls and large glass windows.

Memphians love Restaurant Iris, one of the city’s finest eateries. Some of the most popular dishes include the trout amandine and the delicious lobster knuckle sandwich. The restaurant’s popularity has given it the opportunity to do what few other establishments have done – completely reinvent itself. Here’s what you need to know:

With the rise of Uber Eats, Bite Squad and other food delivery services, a new food delivery search engine is arriving soon in Memphis to make the ordering process even easier. Think Google or Kayak, but only for food delivery companies.

Scoops Parlor is serving up mouth-watering crepes and frozen treats in Downtown Memphis’ historic South Main District.

My family has the same meal every Easter, and my absolute favorite dish we whip up is Southern potato salad. Here’s my mom’s recipe:

Memphis has been graced with Muddy’s Bake Shop for a decade now. Luckily for us, Muddy’s founder and owner, Kat Gordon, decided to quit her day job 10 years ago to pursue her passion for baking and established one of the city’s best-loved bakeries.

With Ms. Edna at the helm, Memphis’ Mot & Ed’s Southern Eatery satisfies hungry Memphians with traditional Southern food, such as wings and rib sandwiches, served up in a cozy atmosphere.

In honor of “Blank Panther,” Memphis-based chocolatier Phillip Ashley, who served as official chocolatier of the 2017 Emmy Awards Governors Ball, has designed a “heart-shaped herb” chocolate inspired by the number one film in the country.

Located in Soulsville, The Four Way serves classics like chicken fried steak, turkey and dressing, smothered cabbage and fried green tomatoes. Picture your grandmother’s kitchen table on Sunday after church. That’s The Four Way.

This is your chance to sample fare from some of the tastiest food trucks in Memphis, all in one place! Soulful Food Truck Sunday on March 11 will wrap up Black Restaurant Week.

What we now refer to as “soul food” has its roots in African staples, merged with the inexpensive foods that were available to African American slaves.

Everyone loves pizza. How about pairing it with soulful music to make the experience even better? A Slice of Soul Pizza Lounge, owned and operated by two Memphians, provides a chill atmosphere for anyone looking for delicious pizza, a creative space to work or eclectic music.

Need something to make for a Big Game party? Here’s an easy beer cheese dip.

Take a break from winter weather and head to The Liquor Store on Broad Avenue!

Memphis’ first food hall is officially open. South Main Market is housed at 409 South Main St. and offers food, coffee, craft cocktails and more.

We have a verdict! Our readers have spoken, and the winner of the Thanksgiving showdown is … dressing! Cornbread dressing, to be exact.

A Memphis burger business can now say it serves the best burger in the world.

Does your cranberry sauce come from a can? Mix things up a bit this year with a fresh, citrusy take on a classic. It packs a little punch and is a favorite at my house.

Where do you stand … is it dressing or stuffing? This contentious topic pops up every year, and we want your input!

Downtown Dining Week, produced by the Downtown Memphis Commission in partnership with each year’s crop of participating eateries, is a week-long celebration of Downtown dining that’s meant to hook potential patrons on the neighborhood’s abundant culinary choices.

October 28 is National Chocolate Day, which really comes at the perfect time of year. Why? Because late October is bonfire season, and that means celebrating with triple chocolate s’mores! Here’s what you need:

• Chocolate graham crackers
• Dark chocolate bars
• Chocolate marshmallows

Basic? Maybe. Delicious? Yes. While some folks take the fall flavor too far, (looking at you, pumpkin spice-flavored marshmallow chickens) some Bluff City spots do pumpkin spice well.

It’s bacon time! International Bacon Day is Sept. 2. Celebrate by whipping up a sweet, salty, satisfying batch of bacon-wrapped dates. If you’re vegetarian or don’t eat pork, opt for soy or turkey bacon, and they’ll still be tasty.

• 40 pitted medjool dates
• 2 pounds thin bacon
• 40 toothpicks

Edge Alley is open on Monroe, so we ventured over to peruse its coffee roaster, cafe and micro-retailers.

When Jacqueline Johnson was a schoolteacher, she began selling fresh gulf shrimp on the side of the road, not knowing they would soon serve as the main ingredient in one of Memphis’ greatest seafood finds, the #PoBoy901.

Summer is in full swing and so is brunch season. What’s better than sleeping in late, then enjoying a delicious meal that’s the perfect mix of breakfast and lunch with family and friends? Not much.