Memphians, get ready for an explosion of multicultural flavors. This month, we’ve got everything from ramen and Korean barbeque to an authentic taste of Ireland. Plus, we welcome a new location of a breakfast favorite, a menu of delectable seafood, and an upscale urban dining experience. We hope you’re hungry!
901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ
2965 N Germantown Pkwy #102, Bartlett, TN 38133 • (901) 512-4963
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, noon to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.
We’re excited about this unique new restaurant in Memphis. At 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ, the name says it all. Choose from the hot pot — a flavorful broth simmering with fresh ingredients — and Korean barbeque cooked on a grill in front of you. It’s immersive dining at its finest! The menu draws inspiration from traditional Korean cooking techniques and recipes but adds a modern twist. If you opt for barbeque, you’ll have your pick of yummy sauces, meats, and veggies. Hot pots are sure to please with a build-your-own selection of soup bases, meats, vegetables, and noodles.
At 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ, there are plenty of fresh and tasty ingredients to enjoy. Image: Leader Systems, Social Media Marketing Experts
Hey, good looking, whatcha got cooking? Choose your own meal adventure at 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ. Image: Leader Systems, Social Media Marketing Experts
Bog & Barley
6150 Poplar Ave Suite 124, Memphis, TN 38119 • (901) 805-2262
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight; closed Sunday
We’ve been highly anticipating the opening of Bog & Barley, a charming new eatery from the owners of popular Cooper-Young mainstay Celtic Crossing, and the wait was worth it! The beautifully decorated, spacious Irish pub is both elegant and warmly welcoming. Inspired by the authentic flavors of the Emerald Isle, the lunch and dinner menus combine the freshest ingredients for a delightful variety of traditional Irish dishes, as well as entrées, sides, and desserts elevated with a signature Irish flair. And what Irish pub would be complete without adult beverages? Beer lovers will enjoy a “Pint of the Auld Bog,” handcrafted by Soul and Spirits, while whiskey enthusiasts will rejoice in the extensive menu of fine spirits from around the world. Wines and cocktails round out the offerings.
Bog & Barley offers a taste of authentic Irish fare. Image: Facebook
The upscale Irish pub is cozy, warm, and welcoming, with plenty of space for you and your friends to have a wonderful evening out. Image: Facebook
Cach’e 42
4202 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125 • (901) 249-7942
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; closed Monday
Cach’e 42 is an upscale urban restaurant offering a unique dining experience, and the innovative menu uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Start your meal with a tempting app such as lobster queso with warm chips or bourbon lollipop lamb. The “Off the Grill” menu offers high-quality meats cooked to perfection, while entrées are savory and surprising, including Jamaican Oxtails Over Rice, King Salmon and Shrimp, and Cach’e Cajun Pasta. Diners can expect a fun array of accompanying libations, as the Cach’e 42 mixologists have developed cocktails ranging from classic to creative.
Seafood Wharf Café
1351 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova, TN 38016 • (901) 413-5583
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For a good old-fashioned seafood boil, look no further than the just-opened Seafood Wharf Café. The Cajun seasoning is on point with a perfect spice kick, and you’ll find a wide variety of appetizers, fried rice, seafood specials, sandwiches, wings, and more. Whether you get your hands dirty digging into some crawfish, or keep it clean with a fried fish platter, get ready to indulge.
At Seafood Wharf Café, wings are an unexpected hidden gem. Try the honey gold, one of the eatery’s most popular flavors. Image: Leader Systems, Social Media Marketing Experts
Fried rice with fresh seafood? Yes, please! Image: Leader Systems, Social Media Marketing Experts
Staks! Kitchen
3660 S Houston Levee Rd Suite 104, Collierville, TN 38017 • (901) 286-4335
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Local favorite, Staks! Kitchen, is now open in Collierville. The lovely new space features a spacious, inviting patio, comfortable lounge chairs, and a well-appointed bar. The creative menu includes pancakes, omelets, French toast, and breakfast sandwiches made with locally-sourced, fresh ingredients. You’ll find mouthwatering monthly specials and favorite dishes such as Strawberry Shortcake, Birthday Cake, and Cinnamon Roll pancake stacks; Breakfast Quesadillas and Burritos; and Memphis BBQ and Chicken Parmesan Omelets. Snag a specialty coffee or fun cocktail, then head to the patio for outdoor sipping.
The patio at Staks! Kitchen Collierville is calling your name. Image: Staks! Kitchen
The delightful bar welcomes you. Image: Staks! Kitchen
Subarashi
521 S Highland St suite 101, Memphis, TN 38111 • (901) 435-6165
Hours: Daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Conveniently located on the Highland Strip, Subarashi is the first bubble tea restaurant to open near the University of Memphis. And wow, what a tea menu! You’ll find everything from milk teas and slushes to teas with yogurt or cheese-foam. Subarashi also offers Japanese fried rice, ramen dishes, tasty Maki rolls, and build-your-own poke bowls.
The poke bowls at Subarashi are healthy, filling, and delicious! Image: Leader Systems, Social Media Marketing Experts
Combine a tasty bowl of Ramen and a Maki roll with one of your favorite bubble teas for a delightful meal. Image: Leader Systems, Social Media Marketing Experts
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Published April 2023
Written by Gaye Swan
In Memphis, our love of good food knows no limits — and local restaurateurs always rise to the occasion. Here are a few of the restaurants that opened recently in the Bluff City to satisfy our craving for creative dishes, decadent sweets, and soul-satisfying coffees.
Biggby Coffee
200 South Germantown Parkway, Suite 101, Cordova, TN 38018 • (901) 207-7951
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Known for a wide variety of coffees and treats, Biggby Coffee is a chain worth mentioning. The fan-favorite opened its first Tennessee location in the Memphis area in February. The blends are smooth and mellow, the baristas are welcoming, and the sandwiches are fresh and filling. Got a sweet tooth? The velvety Teddy Bear latte will hit the spot. Do you prefer your caffeine straight up? Try an espresso. With six different brewed coffees, 12 blends of tea, and a whopping 100+ specialty beverages on the menu, you will surely find the perfect hot, cold, or frozen drink.
Specialty beverages are in abundance at Biggby Coffee. Image: Facebook
BluffCakes
7850 Poplar Avenue, Suite 24, Germantown, TN 38138 • (901) 672-7085
Hours: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Memphians craving fresh-from-the-oven giant cookies are in luck — online bakery BluffCakes has expanded to retail. Owner and talented local baker Chloe Sexton has made a name for herself and her delectable creations on TikTok; BluffCakes has 1.9 million followers and counting! One bite of her Strawberries and Cream, Mega Chocolate Chip, Giant Funfetti, or Giant Lemondoodle cookies, and you will join BluffCakes’ legions of fans. You’ll find plenty of choices in the bakery case. I you can’t stop by or live out of town, no worries; you can still order online.
You’re sure to find a tempting treat in the bakery case at BluffCakes. Image: Nichole Park
Owner and baker Chloe Sexton shows off a tray of her delicious goodies! Image: Nichole Park
Crowds line up for the delicious treats at BluffCakes. Image: Nichole Park
Chef Flavas and Bartlett Breakfast Factory
6301 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134 • (901) 480-8107
Chef Flavas hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday
Bartlett Breakfast Factory hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.; closed Sunday and Monday
Chris and Regina Moore made a name for themselves with Chef Flavas Spinach Artichoke Dip, a delectably creamy creation that is taking Memphis by storm. The couple has cooked for former President Barack Obama, appeared on the Food Network, and were among the winners in Walmart’s 2022 Open Call contest for small businesses. Now they can add restaurant ownership to their growing list of accomplishments!
The duo is working with Bartlett Breakfast Factory, sharing the space to serve fresh, filling breakfasts and flavorful sandwiches, pasta, entrées, salads, and more.
Bring your appetite! Chef Flavas’ “flavaful” creations are sure to please. Image: Facebook
Dishes from Chef Flavas are bursting with goodness. Yum! Image: Facebook
Chef Flavas and Bartlett Breakfast Factory are partnering to bring customers a delightful restaurant experience.
The Crazy Coop
7199 Stage Road, Memphis, TN 38133 • (901) 433-9212
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
If you are in the mood for tender, perfectly cooked chicken with some wild and crazily delicious sauce, The Crazy Coop is the place to be. The eatery offers wings and tenders paired with the seasonings and sauces of your choice. From hot to mild, sweet to savory, The Crazy Coop has what your taste buds crave. The menu is filled with yummy burgers, sandwiches, entrées, sides, and extras.
The Crazy Coop’s cheeseburger and fries look amazing. Image: The Crazy Coop
A match made in heaven — wings and fried okra. Image: The Crazy Coop
The dining room at The Crazy Coop is bright, cheerful, and oh-so-fun. Image: The Crazy Coop
Sufi’s Mediterranean Grill & Bar
7609 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138 • (901) 779-2200 or (901) 779-2201
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Monday
Sufi’s Mediterranean Grill & Bar offers authentic Persian cuisine and other Mediterranean delights. Combining fresh ingredients with creative flair, the menu has tempting dishes like housemade hummus, baba ghanoush, spanakopita, and shawarma nachos. You’ll find it hard to choose between Sufi’s Special Lamb Chops, Traditional Moussaka, Sufi’s Prawn Tempura, Shawarma platters, and other high-quality dishes for dinner. Fun cocktails, wine, and beer are available, too.
Experience fresh, authentic Persian and Mediterranean cuisine at Sufi’s Mediterranean Grill & Bar! Image: Facebook
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Published February 2023
Written by Gaye Swan
In the Memphis area, we are spoiled when it comes to delicious food. Each month brings us new and exciting eateries, and February was no exception. Stop by these seven new Memphis restaurants to give your taste buds a treat!
Ashtar Garden
898 Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 443-1514
Hours: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; closed Monday through Wednesday
Bottomless mimosas? Yes, please! Ashtar Garden offers this brunch staple and so much more in a stylish, welcoming atmosphere. Located in the hip-and-happening Cooper-Young neighborhood, this new breakfast-brunch spot offers great Southern cooking, live music, and good vibes.
You’ll find unique and tasty treats such as a Belgian waffle burger, breakfast wings with eggs, shrimp, and grits, and The Dirty Bird — three whole seasoned wings served with a buttermilk waffle, berries, powdered sugar, and honey bourbon syrup. Drooling yet?
Ashtar Garden brightens up Cooper-Young! Image: Instagram
Brunching at Ashtar Garden is an adventure for your tastebuds. The Dirty Bird combines three seasoned wings with buttermilk waffles, berries, powdered sugar, and honey bourbon syrup. Image: Instagram
Cooper House Project
906 Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104
Hours: Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday through Wednesday
Artisanal brewery Cooper House Project offers small-batch craft beers in a cozy, homey atmosphere. This culinary concept is simple and satisfying: You’ll find a delicious selection of pilsners, lagers, IPAs, and more on draft, plus pizzas hot from the kitchen.
To celebrate and encourage local artists, Cooper House Project offers the taproom walls as a rotating gallery space so that diners can enjoy a feast for all senses.
Cooper House Project offers delicious small-batch brews in a warm and welcoming environment. Image: Facebook
Loaf
1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 300-0103
Hours: Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday through Tuesday
Loaf started as a popular food truck located at First Congo Church. Now, their globally-inspired fare is available in a permanent location inside the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Delectable sandwiches and melts, crispy salads, and a few yummy extras like falafel make up the menu, which rotates seasonally. Favorites include the Memphis Honey Gold and Carrot Caprese sandwiches, the Chickpea Salad, and Black-Eyed Pea Falafel.
Have you ever tried savory bread pudding? Experience these warm and tasty treats at Loaf! Image: Facebook
Wholesome and delicious, Loaf serves up filling sammies from inside the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Image: Facebook
The Lobbyist
272 S. Main Street, Suite 101, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 249-2170
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; closed Sunday
The downtown fine-dining scene received an elegant boost with the opening of The Lobbyist, located in the historic Hotel Chisca. The brainchild of talented local chef Jimmy Gentry, The Lobbyist boasts a seasonal menu inspired by flavors from around the world. To reflect our nation’s melting-pot culture, the rotating menu of flavorful dishes combines global style with local availability.
Once the largest hotel in Downtown Memphis, the Chisca has undergone renovations to recapture the vintage feel of bygone days. To celebrate the era of grand hotels, The Lobbyist’s cool cocktail menu brings a modern flair to retro classics.
The Lobbyist has a rotating menu of globally inspired dishes that make the best of local, seasonal ingredients. Image: Jay Adkins Photography
Order a retro cocktail with a modern twist from The Lobbyist’s delightful beverage menu. Image: Jay Adkins Photography
LuLu’s Café & Bakery
3119 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 • (901) 590-3938
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday
Healthy eaters who relied on the LuLu’s Foods stand at the Cooper-Young Farmers Market for their goodies are rejoicing in the opening of a brick-and-mortar. LuLu’s Café & Bakery has a plant-based breakfast and lunch fare menu and a coffee bar with vegan milk and creamer.
With a focus on seasonally and locally available produce, the team at LuLu’s bakes fresh bread, biscuits, and muffins. Breakfast items include a Brekky Sando (combining tofu egg, cashew cheese, smoked carrots or seasonal vegetables, and special sauce on a house-made bun) and the ever-popular and tasty Black-Eyed Pea Sausage and Biscuit (trust us, you’ll never miss the meat!). Lunch options include sandwiches, soups, and seasonal treats.
LuLu’s Café & Bakery makes cakes, too. You can order your plant-based cakes or cupcakes online. Image: Facebook
The bakery case at LuLu’s is filled with scones, muffins, and other sweet treats that are good AND good for you. Image: Facebook
Orale Tacos & Bakery
2204 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133 • (901) 572-1786
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Orale Tacos & Bakery boasts an extensive menu of authentic Mexican cuisine. You’ll find your favorites — fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, and many tacos — along with specialty items to expand your horizons. Everything is freshly made in-house, including the salsas and dips.
Family-owned and operated, the new eatery focuses on quality ingredients and friendly customer service. Visitors will surely appreciate the light-filled, comfortable dining area as they sample the many options available.
In cold weather, homemade beef soup from Orale Tacos & Bakery hits the spot. Image: Instagram
Cookies with dulce de leche and coconut filling. What could be sweeter? Image: Facebook
The Ready Room by Hook Point Brewing
175 Brookhaven Circle, Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 487-6931
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday
The newest addition to the Memphis brewery scene is a brewpub in East Memphis, now open on Brookhaven Circle. The Ready Room offers a large selection of craft beers on tap, brewed at locally owned and operated Hook Point Brewing Co. Wine will be added to the menu within a few weeks.
You’ll find a nice selection of craft beers on the menu. In addition, The Ready Room food menu is very beer-centric, with unique dishes using house-brewed beers. Yummy plate lunches, fresh salads, hearty sandwiches, and more make the most of the flavorful beers.
Customer favorites include the Afterburner Bites with crispy fried chicken in a Buffalo-style sauce using the Afterburner Red beer. Image: Hook Point Brewing Co.
The house-made Smoked Duck Wontons and Dirty Hadley Grilled Cheese are both served with a Blackberry Cream Ale beer jelly. Image: Hook Point Brewing Co.
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Published January 2023
Written by Gaye Swan
What better way to celebrate the new year than by exploring a few new Memphis eateries? From breakfast sandwiches and baked goods to classic Italian dishes, the Bluff City has you covered. Here are six fabulous restaurants that recently opened their doors — talk about heading into 2023 in style!
350° Baked
18 N. 2nd Street, Suite 1, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 607-5829
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sweet things are happening in downtown Memphis. More than your average bakery, 350° Baked satisfies your sweet tooth and brings you healthier alternatives. Owner and Chef Ranequa Bean offers up one-of-a-kind, delectable goodies in both traditional and vegan versions, all in various melt-in-your-mouth flavors.
Brownies are fudgy and decadent, while delightful cookie choices include banana pudding, peanut butter, and oatmeal raisin. Specialty cakes come in a range of sure-to-please options, such as caramel, lemon pound, Neapolitan, red velvet, turtle cheesecake, and more!
This vegan Strawberry Lemonade Cake from 350° Baked looks simply delightful. Image: Facebook
A Caramel Glazed Pound Cake? Yes, please! Image: Facebook
Ciao Bella
5101 Sanderlin, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 205-2500
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The new location of Ciao Bella is open for business! The beautiful space is larger with a modern aesthetic, but the restaurant keeps its signature inviting atmosphere. The main dining room offers several seating options, and the three-sided bar promises a fun evening out.
Private dining rooms are available for more intimate dining experiences (reservations required, of course). Best of all, although the location has changed, the delicious fare has not! Memphians will enjoy their favorites, from Caprese salad or Calamari to start, to Beef Brisket Gnocchi or lasagna entrées, to Cannoli for dessert. A fun array of cocktails and a curated wine list perfectly complement your meal.
Vibrant and tasty, the Caprese salad is a fresh appetizer that features colorful heirloom tomatoes. Image: Ciao Bella
You can’t go wrong with a fresh cannoli. Image: Ciao Bella
IBIS
314 S. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 748-5187
Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A sophisticated new bar and lounge is spicing up South Main. Cool and upscale, IBIS offers guests craft cocktails, selected wines, an impressive whiskey list, and delicious food options. Start your meal with a small plate — lobster rolls, lamb meatballs, and roasted red pepper crabcakes top the list. Large plates include seared salmon paired with glazed beets and cardamom-basil couscous, smoked chicken with twice-baked sweet potatoes and sautéed spinach, and the Memphian short rib served over roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
The cocktails are clever and creative, with several making excellent use of hometown distilleries. Try a Sour Tower with Riverset Rye, Smokin’ Gin and Phonics with Old Dominick Gin, or a Cairo Cosmo with Old Dominick Vodka.
The smoked chicken entrée at IBIS is completed by twice-baked sweet potatoes and sautéed spinach. Image: Instagram
The seared salmon with fragrant rice and green onions is both nutritious and comforting. Image: Instagram
Sunrise Memphis
5469 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119 • (901) 844-6117
Hours: Saturday through Monday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rise and shine, East Memphis! From delectable and filling breakfast bowls, biscuit sammies, and omelets to coffees and cocktails, Sunrise Memphis is serving up the goods in a second Memphis location! The Rooster — featured on our list of “12 of Memphis’s Most Epic Breakfast Sandwiches” — is a headliner (add an egg to make it a Mother & Child Reunion).
You can’t go wrong with a hearty breakfast plate, if that’s more your speed. We recommend the Best Omelette, which lives up to its name. The Bi Bim, Chorizo, and King Biscuit Bowls are also popular choices. And if you’re in the mood for lighter fare, the Yogi Bowl and Queen’s Oatmeal fit the bill.
Dining later in the day? The lunch menu is equally tasty!
The King biscuit is a royal delight, with fried chicken, country ham, and an over-easy egg on an open-face biscuit smothered in gravy. Image: Facebook
Honey-drizzled biscuits please the palate no matter the time of day. Image: Facebook
Sweet Noshings
541 Perkins Extended, Suite 101, Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 304-5940
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
How sweet it is! Super-popular candy and treat emporium Sweet Noshings has opened a second location in East Memphis. Jars of bulk chocolates, jellies, gummies, hard candies, and more fill the store. With over 400 flavors, you are sure to find your old favorites and discover new must-haves to boot.
Ice cream, cookies, fudge, and popcorn are made in-house for the freshest, tastiest desserts. If you want a little kick with your cream, ice cream flavors include boozy delights such as Red Wine Berry Sangria, Bourbon Chocolate, and Jack Daniels Honey.
This Belgian waffle topped with ice cream from Sweet Noshings is nothing if not decadent! Image: Facebook
A sweet rainbow of perfection. Image: Facebook
Villa Castrioti
9861 Lake District Drive N., #101, Lakeland, TN 38002 • (901) 466-8288
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Another longtime local favorite recently opened its doors in a second location. The Lake District, an upscale mixed-use community, is now home to Villa Castrioti’s enticing blend of traditional and modern Italian fare.
Visitors and residents will enjoy dishes made with fresh ingredients and signature flair, including homemade pizzas from the stone oven, chicken and veal creations, succulent seafood, and prime steaks. Hearty, authentic pasta dishes such as homemade lasagna, Cannelloni Castrioti, and Eggplant Parmigiana are menu highlights. Finish your meal with a luscious dessert like the double fudge chocolate cheesecake.
Hearty Italian dishes abound at Villa Castrioti’s second location. Image: Facebook
From pizza to veal Scallopini, there’s plenty to choose from at Villa Castrioti. Image: Facebook
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Published December 2022
Written by Gaye Swan
The weather outside may have been frightful, but the culinary scene in Memphis is always delightful. This month, we celebrate the reopening of a local favorite and welcome a new Italian-American red sauce joint, a new coffee spot, scrumptious donuts, and a much-anticipated restaurant from University of Memphis Basketball Head Coach Penny Hardaway. Take a look at the six latest and greatest eateries to open in Memphis!
Cocozza American Italian
106 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 609-1111
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sunday
Cocozza American Italian started during the pandemic as a warm and welcoming pop-up from the owners of The Majestic Grille, Deni and Patrick Reilly. Nestled in Harbor Town, the new brick-and-mortar location of Cocozza aims for a casual, family-friendly vibe and serves up classic dishes that would make any Italian grandmother proud.
The fare is hearty and delicious, including old-school red sauce favorites like vodka rigatoni, baked lasagna, and spaghetti marinara. Chicken Piccata, Veal Parmesan, and Salmon Oreganata are sure-to-please options, complemented by a tasty selection of sides. The bar offers fun choices such as an Olive Oil Washed Martini and a Sour Cherry Negroni. Or, round out your meal with one of Cocozza’s curated wines, including a rotating selection of wines from Italian-American families.
Hearty red sauce dishes (such as this chicken Parmesan) prevail at the new Cocozza American Italian. Image: Cocozza American Italian
Cocozza offers a menu of Italian classics, like this Bucatini Alla Enzo. Image: Cocozza American Italian
Corky’s BBQ
5259 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119 • (901) 685-9744
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The wait is over! Nearly a year after a devastating fire, the original Corky’s BBQ is welcoming guests back for dine-in service. Those of us that have been driving through to get our BBQ Nachos, Onion Loaf, ribs, and more, can once again enjoy a sit-down meal in the completely renovated dining room and newly-added patio.
The menu is chock-full of the authentic Memphis BBQ staples that make Corky’s so special: mouthwatering sandwiches, world-famous ribs, belly-filling salads, traditional sides, and delectable desserts.
Get ready to slather on the barbecue sauce … Corky’s BBQ is back open! Image: Corky’s BBQ
JoJo’s Espresso
1730 S. Germantown Road, Suite 114, Germantown, TN, 38138 • (901) 207-7942
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sunday
Popular food truck JoJo’s Espresso has opened as a brick-and-mortar coffee shop! You’ll find a menu of espressos, drip coffees, and espresso-based treats, including seasonal favorites that sound very tempting — the smoked maple latte, bourbon latte, and caramel cider are sure to tickle your taste buds and keep you warm. Tea drinkers are not forgotten; chai teas and a London Fog are available, as well as green and black tea. Last but not least, the pastries menu ranges from sweet to savory.
Warm up and refuel at food truck-turned-brick-and-mortar coffee shop, JoJo’s Espresso. Image: JoJo’s Espresso
Almost too pretty to drink Image: JoJo’s Espresso
Penny’s Nitty Gritty
220 S. BB King Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 334-5950
Hours: Breakfast — daily, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; lunch — daily, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner — daily, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Memphians know and love him for his skills on the basketball court, both as a player and a coach. But this month, Coach Penny Hardway unveiled a new talent as the mind behind Penny’s Nitty Gritty, now open in the downtown Memphis Westin. In keeping with the name, grits are a featured item. Extra-hungry guests can order ‘The Gritty Experience’ to choose from four flavors of grits, five proteins, and plenty of toppings. The rest of the menu is upscale, Southern, and fresh.
Shipley Do-Nuts
1010 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova, TN 38018 • (901) 730-0213
Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Things just got a little sweeter in the Memphis area! While it is a chain, we couldn’t pass up a mention of Shipley Do-Nuts, known for their freshly baked, handcrafted donuts and kolaches. You’ll find 60 — that’s right, 60 — varieties of these heavenly treats, baked fresh each day. From iced to filled to cake, with sprinkles or without, you are sure to find your favorites here.
Take your sweet tooth to Shipley Do-Nuts, where you can select from 60 donut varieties. Image: Facebook
Whataburger
1040 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova, TN 38018 • (901) 746-0138
Hours: Dine-in — Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Finally, filed under the “we just can’t get enough of Whataburger” category, we cheered as a new location opened at 1040 N. Germantown Parkway in Cordova — a great new place to get your fill of the Texas-based chain’s signature fresh, customized burgers, fries, and shakes.
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Published November 2022
Written by Gaye Swan
The ever-growing restaurant scene in the Memphis area continues to bring us inspired culinary choices every month. Just in time for the holidays, we welcome an exciting new location of a Memphis favorite, a hot new brunch spot, a sweet shop centered on a Southern classic, and an intimate fine-dining experience. Enjoy the latest and greatest eateries in and around the Bluff City!
4 New Memphis Restaurants to Check Out
Central BBQ Southaven
6547 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS 38672 • (662) 470-7354
Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Central BBQ brings its slow-smoked goodness to Silo Square in Southaven. The menu offers all the barbecue standouts that make Central a beloved Memphis mainstay: ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, pulled chicken and smoked turkey. Tasty sides include onion rings, fries, pork rinds, slaw, greens, BBQ beans, and more. Save room for dessert! Homemade peanut butter pie, NY cheesecake, and banana pudding are just three of the luscious options available.
While Central’s original location in Midtown is being rebuilt, you can visit its food truck parked on the lot at 2249 Central Avenue daily from 11:00 a.m. until sunset. It serves up the greatest hits, from wings and nachos to ribs and sandwiches.
Welcome to Silo Square, Central BBQ! Image: Facebook
Check out these loaded BBQ nachos! Image: Facebook
Central BBQ isn’t short on flavor … or sides options. Image: Central BBQ
Limelight
7724 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN, 38138 • (901) 791-2328
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 to 10 p.m.
Intimate and inviting, Limelight offers a cozy and curated dining experience. With only 75 seats, reservations are strongly suggested – except for the delightful community table, which is seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. The menu is seasonally inspired, with a rotating selection of robust, vibrant dishes using only the freshest ingredients. Unique, handcrafted cocktails and award-winning wines accompany your meal. This is fine dining at its fun and relaxed best!
The seasonally inspired menu at Limelight includes starters like pork belly skewers or this gorgeous charcuterie tray. Image: NLA Photography
Cheers! Image: NLA Photography
With bar seating, a community table, and intimate booths, Limelight is the ideal spot for a night out. Image: NLA Photography
Moody decor elements make for the perfect ambiance. Image: NLA Photography
Peach Cobbler Factory
930-2 W. Poplar Avenue, Collierville, TN 38017
Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
At the new Peach Cobbler Factory location in Collierville, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with an assortment of delectable treats. Along with their signature cobblers, you’ll find banana pudding, cinnamon rolls, Bigger & Better Cookies, and Pudd-N-Shakes. The trouble will be picking just one — there are twelve flavors each of cobbler, banana pudding, and Pudd-N-Shakes and six gourmet cinnamon rolls!
Say “hello” to the Peach Cobbler Factory Collierville! Image: Facebook
This Nutella cinnamon roll is calling our name. Image: Facebook
The Toasted Yolk
9087 Poplar Avenue, Suite 111, Germantown, TN 38138 • (901) 779-7731
Hours: Daily, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
According to The Toasted Yolk, “It’s never too early to get toasted!” And we have to say, we agree. This daytime eatery serves a hearty menu of breakfast, brunch, and lunch selections accompanied by specialty drinks, beers, wines, mimosas, and a nice range of coffees. The chef-inspired creations are created from locally-sourced ingredients and made from scratch daily. The Toasted Yolk’s famous Eggs Benedicts — the Arnolds — boast combinations that feature everything from Cajun turkey to salmon. The seasonal menu rotates to include limited-time delights such as Jack’s Hot Chocolate and Double-Stuffed Oreo Waffles. Bring your appetite!
The Arnolds are a good-lookin’ bunch at The Toasted Yolk. Image: Shawn Chippendale Photography
Hearty Avocado Toast with a side salad hit the spot. Image: Shawn Chippendale Photography
Is it really breakfast without a Bloody Mary? Image: Shawn Chippendale Photography
Get ready for some serious childhood nostalgia with these decadent Double-stuffed Oreo waffles. Image: Shawn Chippendale Photography
Happy dining, Memphis!
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