restaurants

My introduction to chitlins was at the The Big Dinner sponsored by Washington County Sheriff Harvey Tackett. A friend later…

The Arcade Restaurant has expanded, 100 years after it first opened. “Memphis’s oldest cafe,” as it is affectionately called, has certainly come a long way since the days of potbelly stoves and its original, wooden structure.

Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman might be the most distinguished chefs in Memphis. The pair have been named James Beard Award finalists four times. They currently operate the Enjoy AM Restaurant Group.

Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast or you’re itching to try something more exotic, these new Memphis restaurants will have you coming back for more:

When two-time NBA champion and former Memphis Grizzlies star Mike Miller launched his energy drink brand, he chose the name Let it Fly. Now, Miller wants to apply that name to a Topgolf-inspired restaurant he’s launching in Germantown.

For more than two months, Restaurant Iris lay dormant, as it underwent renovations for its 10th-anniversary year. So what’s new with Restaurant Iris 2.0?

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 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.

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

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

We’re noticing a trend: Some of our favorite food trucks are opening brick-and-mortar stores. Hello, best of both worlds!

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.

The cooking industry is overwhelmingly dominated by male chefs. However, there are female chefs rising above the odds, including Chef Tam of Chef Tam’s Underground Café.

Memphis Black Restaurant Week kicks off March 7 and local catering and baked goods shop Sweet Potato Baby made this year’s list. Owner and executive chef executive Aryen Moore-Alston has an eclectic resume, from IT consultant for a Fortune 500 to a producer for a cooking show. It was after Moore-Alston appeared on the 10th season of Food Network Star that she decided to transition into the culinary industry.

Webster defines “underground” as something beneath the surface. For Chef Tam of Chef Tam’s Underground Café, it’s much deeper. She is rooted in the culinary arts by her father, grandfather and grandmother who all made cooking an extension of themselves. They serve as inspirations for her new southern-style restaurant. Learn more about Chef Tam’s story in our next issue.

The Office at Uptown is a homey eatery/workspace/gallery. Its folding tables and plastic chairs blend with family room furnishings and world-class art, while the sweet sound of soul music lends itself to relaxation and conversation.

Everyone can appreciate Two Vegan Sista’s fresh food. Owned by — you guessed it — two vegan sisters, their rotating menu features veganized classics, including lasagna, pizza and tacos. The food is 80 percent raw, meaning it’s heated to less than 105 degrees, which preserves nutrients.

Imagine Vegan, one of Memphis’ first vegan restaurants, has become popular with herbivores and omnivores alike.