As 2022 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the StyleBlueprint stories that have resonated most with our readers. We hope these articles have ignited conversation, sparked creativity, kept you in the know on all things Memphis, and made your year brighter. From must-try new restaurants to nearby travel destinations, here are StyleBlueprint Memphis’s 10 most popular articles of 2022.
Memphis’s 10 Most Popular Articles of 2022
NEW RESTAURANTS IN MEMPHIS
The ever-growing restaurant scene in and around Memphis continues to bring us inspired culinary choices every month. From fine-dining experiences to new coffee shops, Memphis has no shortage of delicious food! You can find the most recent iteration of our list of new places HERE. (Save it for the next time you’re stuck on where to dine!)
New to the restaurant scene, Limelight has a seasonally inspired menu that includes starters like pork belly skewers or this gorgeous charcuterie tray. Image: NLA Photography
10 MORE RURAL TN RESTAURANTS WORTH THE DRIVE
Although it may be easy to find restaurants via a brief Google search, there’s something particularly charming and authentic about following the locals to see which restaurants they frequent, which lends itself to discovering nostalgic comfort food that remains in our memories for years to come. If you haven’t yet checked out our 10 Rural TN Restaurants Worth the Drive article, we encourage you to do so! But, here are 10 more rural restaurants that you can find HERE.
The stuffed shrimp appetizer at the beautiful lakeside Blue Bank Resort is not-to-be-missed. Image: Blue Bank Resort
DATE NIGHT DINING: 12 ROMANTIC MEMPHIS RESTAURANTS
Date nights with your significant other shouldn’t be relegated to only anniversaries, birthdays, and Valentine’s Days! No matter the occasion, we’ve gathered some of the most romantic restaurants around the Memphis area to make it super easy to find a reason to celebrate. Check all of them out HERE.
One of the romantic restaurants, Tonica, has a menu that features a list of shareable tapas-style small plates, including flavorful options like spicy Spanish-inspired chicken wings. Image: Instagram
14 MEMPHIS COFFEE SHOPS TO ADD TO YOUR MUST-TRY LIST
Coffee lovers get it. There are few things more soul-soothing than a perfectly prepared cup of joe; however you take it. Luckily, there are various options in Memphis to satisfy your caffeine cravings! See the entire list of yummy coffee shops HERE.
This specialty coffee drink at Edge Alley features house-roasted coffee, a shot of bourbon, vanilla bean whip, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for good measure. Image: Facebook
5 WATERFALL HIKES NEAR MEMPHIS
Memphians can enjoy some amazing nearby hikes through the breathtaking landscape, but what if you have your heart set on a trek that ends with a sparkling, refreshing waterfall? Surprisingly, you don’t have to go too far to enjoy a good ramble to a beautiful cascade! See all the waterfalls HERE.
Fall Hollow Falls offers a scenic hike featuring a 20-foot waterfall. Image: Instagram/@gs_hi_res_images
WHAT TO DO IN HISTORICAL HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
Once known for brothels, casinos, and crime in plain sight, Hot Springs, AR, is now a family-friendly destination filled with fascinating history, delicious food, and plenty of outdoor activities. Click HERE to plan your next trip!
Here’s how to spend a weekend in this historic Southern city. Image: Melanie Hurt
A MEMPHIS WEDDING STEEPED IN HISTORY AND HEART
Corey Williams and Sara Smelser’s love story goes way back. They met in sixth grade and flirted with romance in high school. “He likes to say that I would try to hold his hand in class by challenging him to thumb wrestling,” Sara says. Fast-forward 15 years later — the two reconnected when Sara moved back to her hometown in Southeast Missouri, and they quickly discovered they still had feelings for each other. By the time they started dating, two months into their rekindled friendship, they had already shared lots of deep conversations, and “we knew each other really well,” Sara says. See their stunning wedding HERE.
Check out this beautiful wedding at The Peabody Hotel. Image: Kasey Hampton
10 SERIOUSLY GOOD SALADS IN MEMPHIS
In Memphis, the choices are both delicious and abundant when it comes to healthy food. Click HERE to see 10 beautifully abundant and delicious salads (that aren’t boring!)
The Superfood Hero salad at City Silo is a bounty of amazing flavors! Image: City Silo Table & Pantry
A DARK & DREAMY BACKYARD WEDDING IN MEMPHIS
Mallory Sharp and Rhomes Aur are both from Memphis originally and ended up back there again as adults. They met by pure happenstance at Art Bar at the Crosstown Concourse in January 2019 and have been inseparable ever since. Click HERE to see their beautiful wedding (in the rain!)
On May 21, 2022, at 6 p.m., Mallory married the love of her life in her parents’ backyard. Her happy place. Image: Maggie Braucher
A MEMPHIS HOME DESIGN WITH DETAILS YOU WON’T BELIEVE
If you have even a mild interest in Southern interior design, you’ve likely heard the name Lori Paranjape tossed around a time or two. Feast your eyes on this Memphis-adjacent beauty by interior designer Lori Paranjape! From a moody home office and a walk-in closet bathed in pink to the playroom of our childhood dreams — the attention to detail is breathtaking. Click HERE for all the home inspiration!
Wait until you see inside this stunning Germantown, TN, home featuring interior design by Lori Paranjape! Image: Aimée Mazzenga
We are so grateful for our Birmingham readers. Wishing you a happy and healthy new year!
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