Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meritage Hospitality Group vows uninterrupted operations for employees and suppliers while Carlisle Corp. positions for additional acquisitions.

“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.

Looking for a quiet meal? Here are some ways, and places, to find it. 

Over the past few months, Acre’s Andrew Adams has been submitting recipes to national food competitions for professional chefs. Here’s one recipe that took the grand prize. 

Plus, a Mexican restaurant in Collierville is closing. 

Food truck Addiction Smash Burger is opening its first brick-and-mortar location.

According to writer Erica Horton, you should try the longanisia labor of love while you can.

In some ways, Memphians seem to have a love/hate relationship with restaurant franchises.

A new Cooper‑Young spot will blend French baking, local partnerships and a community‑driven vibe.

The new owner hopes to bring the Belmont Grill concept back to the space. 

Brunch patrons at the Majestic Grille can enjoy a side of music with their eggs as the Memphis Jazz Workshop performs on the last weekend of each month, starting Sept. 26-27.

Xiaolongbao dumplings get their name from the steaming basket, called a “xiaolong,” and “bao” means “bun.” Or you can just call them delicious. 

Restaurant workers are among the most at risk for substance abuse and heavy alcohol use in the United States. The Memphis chapter of Ben’s Friends hopes to help on the path to sobriety.

When Cara Greenstein is planning a weeknight dinner, she looks for shortcuts in two areas: prep time and cleanup.

The Lobbyist is advancing to the next phase of a more than $200,000 renovation.

Plus, Little Petals looks to new location and Dutch Bros Coffee considers Cordova.

Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers balance out a melange of briny artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and capers.

The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.

The Memphis Farmers Market board president joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk 20 years of the market, Farm Fest on Sept. 27 and a tour of favorite market finds.

“Walking into El Agave off Poplar Avenue felt like a dream, mainly because I had been staring at the lights-on-no-one’s-home San Diego Cantina building for years.”

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 University of Memphis was offering three new value meals at Saturday’s season home opener, and food writer Sophia Surrett was there to check them out. 

The Four Way’s cornbread dressing is an old-school Southern version of this comfort food, served at one of Memphis’ oldest restaurants.

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.

“Bees work for the greater good of the hive ... with communication, teamwork, selflessness, and that’s kind of what we’re wanting to show Memphis,” says Kevin Woods.