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What to Order: JEM Dining’s chocolate cake
“There are so many times I go out to a restaurant and have this decadent, chocolatey dessert. There is nothing I want more with it than a glass of milk,” said chef Josh Mutchnick.
Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: The Farmer’s mushroom sloppy Joe
The Farmer’s sloppy Joe helped bring national attention to the Memphis restaurant.
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Food NewsThe baker behind Moore Truffles pivots to cookies — and a bright purple shed
Kendra Moore Crawford has found the sweet spot for her bakery business — both figuratively and literally.
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Dining GuidesWhat to Order: Big Bad Breakfast’s Creole omelet
The second Memphis location of Big Bad Breakfast is set to open Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the former Mulan restaurant space at 2149 Young Ave. in Cooper-Young.
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October 2026
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Food News Annual Southern Foodways event to be held in Memphis
The Memphis event is only the third time in almost 30 years the Southern Foodway’s symposium has been held outside of Oxford, Mississippi.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Mrs. Hippie Eats’ wild rice-stuffed acorn squash
“I love this dish because it reminds me of fall,” said the owner of Mrs. Hippie Eats in Hernando. “We’re trying to manifest cooler weather with dishes that feel more like Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday.”
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Dining GuidesWhat to Order: Amelia Gene’s tasting menu — whatever is on it
Many times, a tasting menu is a collection of a restaurant’s specialties. But other times, these curated collections of dishes allow a chef to really show off their chops.
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$15 Deals $15 Deal: Garibaldi’s meatball sub is the best-kept secret on the menu
The family-recipe meatballs, made with beef and pork, are piled onto garlic-buttered, made-from-scratch bread for a sub that’s hard to beat at $11.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Bari’s orecchiette alla Pugliese
Like the nonnas in Bari, Italy, the team at Bari, the restaurant, make the orecchiette pasta by hand. But you don’t have to.
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Dining GuidesWhat to Order: Bao Toan’s papaya salad and sea bass
The ingredients are simple, but it is evident that Bao Toan uses only the best at its Crosstown Concourse restaurant.
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RecipesRecipe Exchange: Tsunami’s pork and lemongrass meatballs
At Tsunami, the pork and lemongrass meatballs appeared on the menu as an appetizer. They also found their way onto a “secret” menu, thanks to an unexpected request.
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ReviewsWhat to Order: The Bar-B-Q Shop’s glazed ribs
In a town where you can get your ribs wet or dry, you might not even know there’s another option — glazed.
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$15 Deals $15 Deal: Bryant’s Summer Avenue Sampler
If you can’t decide what to order at Bryant’s Breakfast, the Summer Avenue Sampler is a giant breakfast that includes many of Bryant’s most popular items.
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Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie
Juanita Jones is best known for her jams and jellies, but her pumpkin pie has earned a following of its own.
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Dining GuidesWhat to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s Oysters of Love
Jennifer Chandler has ordered this dish at every meal she’s ever eaten at Felicia Suzanne’s, and she has no plans to stop.
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