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:

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:

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.

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.

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.

Have you ever had a hobby you thought just might work as a business? Megan Mottley was once a professional writer who simply enjoyed baking and giving cookies to her friends and family.

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

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.

During the summer months, barbecues are happening all the time. Everyone wants to be outside enjoying the weather with friends and family. Below are some tips I have for making nutritious choices at BBQs without missing out on the fun:

Finally, healthy living with an affordable price tag just got a little bit closer for those of you living in the city. Sprouts Farmers Market, an indoor farmers market, will open at the corner of Poplar and South Perkins July 12.

Owner B.J. Chester-Tamayo received the surprise of her life when a customer mentioned that her restaurant, Alcenia’s, had been featured in O Magazine. Alcenia’s is the only eatery in Tennessee to make the U.S. of Yum list, which highlights some of the best restaurants across the country.

Some recipes, like fried green tomatoes, are best enjoyed in the heat of summer. Below is my family’s recipe for the classic Southern summer staple.

Mississippi ranks 49th lowest in the nation for overall health, and more than 45 percent of the state’s adults are considered obese, according to the 2016 America’s Health Rankings report.

One of my favorite activities is perusing farmers markets. Tomato sandwiches are a warm-weather staple in my family, and finding that perfectly red, ripe fruit takes me back to my childhood in rural Tennessee.

Ask anyone in the mid-South where to find the best pizza, and you will receive many different answers. What you probably won’t expect to hear is, “At the gas station.”

Get your seafood bibs ready. The 25th annual Stinson’s Industrial Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival benefiting Porter-Leath is just weeks away.