When it comes to sporting events, food is important. So important that food specials seem to be one way local sporting events are trying to attract more spectators. 

The local coffee chain plans to open its sixth location next month.

For more than 40 years, Memphians have been visiting the Belmont Grill for its famous burgers — served on a French bread bun — and for the camaraderie of friends and neighbors.

Owner and local restaurateur Karen Carrier will open the Victorian lounge to the public once again Friday, Sept. 25 — something she’s done about once a quarter for the past couple of years.

Jennifer Chandler will be the first to say the name of the dish may not sound appetizing but Lobbyist chef and owner Jimmy Gentry has a way of elevating the most common ingredients. 

The pie marries a creamy peanut butter pie filling and a classic banana pudding into one over-the-top layered dessert.

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

Plus, a coffee shop expands to seven days a week. 

Panuozzo originated in a small town near Naples in the 1980s but had a social media moment a couple of years ago.

Edgy Tomato Fest organizers Stacey Greenberg and Anderson Goin joined Holly Whitfield to talk about the food, drinks, art and funky fun at the inaugural event Aug. 22.

A trend in other sports, offering an admission ticket combined with free food and drinks, comes to the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Food writer Sophia Surrett recently celebrated the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with catfish, hush puppies and baked beans. 

The new location will be 2,200 square feet, which JoJo’s co-owner said will be the company’s go-to size for any future locations.

Boss Lady Pickles is a participant in the Greater Memphis Chamber’s new Shelf Ready program, which pairs local small businesses with local grocers. 

Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.

The Midtown bakery has soft, pillowy fried donuts, oatmeal cream pies and cinnamon rolls that everyone can enjoy. 

Customers always ask Alex Grisanti to share his family’s recipes, and the saltimbocca is one of the most requested. 

The Majestic Grille is committing to another decade Downtown, and Interstate’s original location has been sold to another barbecue purveyor. 

Melvin “Too Tall” Moore, a legend in the local restaurant industry for more than four decades, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 3.

The porcheria panini is a unique sandwich that combines flavorful and juicy pork tenderloin, stewed apples, crispy bacon and a chipotle mayonnaise.

“The cornerstone of a pizza place is a good cheese pizza,” said Tamboli’s owner Miles Tamboli. 

The groups in the legal battle — brothers Adam and Brian Leith and husband-and-wife duo Lee and Jennifer Scifres — have had several long-ranging disputes about finances and operating rights.

After canceling plans for a Downtown location, The Ginger’s Bread & Co. will open a second spot in Midtown.

While known for her award-winning barbecue, Melissa Cookston likes to grill more than just pork.

Coffee potheads have a new place to go in Midtown. And so do the matcha lovers in Downtown.