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Wahlburgers takes over Pyramid dining operations

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 15:53:42 -0500

Wahlburgers Wild never closed, but its parent company, Wahlburgers, reclaimed management of its one-of-a-kind location earlier this year, along with the other dining operations, including the hotel’s breakfast and banquets.

The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:29:19 -0500

The Sow Project’s new meal service covers two needs for the workforce development nonprofit: Finding sustainable ways to generate revenue and preparing students for what comes after the program.

Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 09:34:01 -0500

Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.

Saffron Coffee Co. opens on Park

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 12:41:29 -0500

“(Saffron) is big in our culture because they use saffron in everything,” said one of the coffee shop’s owners. “Saffron is calming.”

Rain check: Some local restaurants lose $20K due to power outages

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:32 -0500

“This was just this week’s fire, and we’re past it, and now we have to look forward to next week’s fire,” said one restaurant owner.

Rawgirls has closed again, seemingly for good this time

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:24:28 -0500

The Rawgirls truck is now shuttered and padlocked, and Google shows the business as permanently closed.

Westy's to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:32:35 -0500

Though owner Jake Schorr tried to find a buyer for the restaurant, Westy’s last day is Saturday, Aug. 15.

Collierville approves plans for new Chick-fil-A

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:44:56 -0500

The proposal for the Chick-fil-A was approved after a nearly two-year legal battle.

Cyclospora has local restaurateurs, home cooks rethinking what's on the menu

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:06 -0500

Here’s what local restaurateurs are doing to protect customers from a diarrhea-causing parasite. And what you can do at home to protect yourself.

Coletta's to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:49:39 -0500

“The place on Parkway, we have that Elvis connection,” co-owner Jerry Coletta said. “We have people just about every day that are tourists, who are Elvis fans.”

New gluten-free bakery space opening next month

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:40:44 -0500

“The past five years have been a huge journey for me and my husband ... just knowing that we can trust ourselves and we can follow our guts.”

Three-lane 7 Brew gets green light in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:50:44 -0500

Collierville is allowing another drive-thru coffee chain. However, staff made several recommendations so the site does not negatively impact one of Shelby County’s busiest thoroughfares.

Local restaurant to open second location in Memphis Art Museum

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:36:12 -0500

But the restaurant’s owner thought the opportunity was “too good to be true” at first.

Jim ’N Nick's opens first Mississippi location in Olive Branch

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:16:42 -0500

Barbecue joint Jim ’N Nick’s now has twice as many stores as Baskin-Robbins does ice cream flavors.

As Inspire Cafe closes in Binghampton, owners focus on gratitude

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:19:31 -0500

“We’ve been discerning this for a long time,” said co-founder Kristin Fox-Trautman. “We wanted the closing of the business to be an inspiration to the community in keeping with our mission and our brand.”

Collierville could get second location for drive-thru coffee

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:57:45 -0500

Collierville could get 7 Brew on Poplar, and staff has recognized that stacking cars on the Shelby County thoroughfare could be an issue.

Around the world in 80 plates: How a woman and her grandpa are exploring Memphis' restaurant scene

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Almost every Friday, Mara Daniele and her grandpa, Doug Duncan, meet for lunch for their “Around the World in 80 Plates” series. So far, they are about a fourth of the way around the world.

Inspire Community Cafe closing this month

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:40:38 -0500

The Binghampton cafe that opened with a mission of helping the community is closing its doors after seven years.

Here's the scoop on Sunday's ice cream festival

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:48:20 -0500

Eight local ice cream venders. Four flavors each. Unlimited samples.

For the first time in 42 years, MIM has a back-to-back winner

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 22 May 2026 08:49:09 -0500

For the second year in a row, Heath Riles BBQ claims top prize in the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The team also won first in the ribs category.