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This destination is located right alongside University of Memphis, so you’ll be battling college kids for seating. However, you’ll feel a retro vibe going on here as some of the best pizza in the state is served. It’s also a great destination if you love ’80s music.
Cozy Corner BBQ
When it comes to Memphis, you knew I had to include several BBQ joints. This includes Cozy Corner BBQ. Near downtown, this joint offers a delicious selection of BBQ pork butts, Cornish hen, chicken wings, beef summer sausage and ribs.
Arcade Restaurant
Arcade bills itself as the oldest restaurant in Memphis. When you’re the oldest of anything anywhere it means you’re doing something right. Especially in a cutthroat food city like Memphis where only the best survive. Upon walking in, it’s obvious the restaurant has received a facelift, but the food remains as incredible as ever. From the classic Elvis (peanut butter and banana sandwich), sweet potato pancakes, milkshakes, deep-fried French toast and other favorites, this is a delicious spot I highly recommend.
Central BBQ
This is one of the top BBQ spots in the city. Ask anyone around, and most will tell you this is in their favorite category. With a top-tier dry rub to amazing sides (which any great BBQ spot needs), you need to try out this BBQ destination.
Gibson’s Donuts
This donut hot spot has been slinging freshly fried dough since 1968. Even though the restaurant is open 24 hours a day, it somehow always has a line. It’s a small joint, so you may not be able to eat inside, but these donuts will pick up your taste buds wherever you go.
Gus’s Fried Chicken
This restaurant has a long and interesting history. It’s also gone by several names, but the food has almost always remained the same. Whatever its name is, it has some of the best fried chicken in the city.
Dyer’s
In the mood for a burger? Dyer’s has been serving greasy deliciousness since 1912. In its time, it has become a food institution within the city. If you think you’ve had every kind of cheeseburger, think again. The unique but amazing taste of this burger is out of this world.
Get Out and Discover Memphis Food
These are just some of the amazing destinations for food you simply must put on your Memphis food bucket list. Of course, there’s no shortage of food options out there. There will always be new tastes and fusion options to explore. Whatever your taste buds though, make sure to get on out and enjoy the amazing food scene that is Memphis.
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]]>Saucy Chicken, a fast-casual restaurant offering traditional Southern cuisine, is now open in Crosstown Concourse, Suite 137, in the former Mama Gaia’s space.
Saucy Chicken Is All About the Chicken
Following the closure of Mama Gaia inside the Concourse, many believed the space would go vacant for some time. After all, it takes the right fit for a new restaurant to move into the opening left by a previous restaurant. However, Saucy Chicken has swooped in and made it its own. And for chicken lovers out there, this may be one of the best new chicken destinations in all of Memphis.
Saucy Chicken proves it is all about chicken, but that there is a kind of chicken for everyone. Yes, there are the delicious chicken wings, which are great for ordering and going back home to enjoy while watching your favorite sporting event, but there are so many other chicken options available.
You can opt for a chicken sandwich, made with many of the same spices and seasonings as with the wings but on a chicken breast. You can also go sauce-free if you’d rather enjoy the perfectly cooked breast instead. Or you can have it served over a bed of romaine lettuce and all the fixings of a beautifully delicious salad. If there is a kind of chicken you enjoy, chances are Saucy Chicken makes it.
More Than Just Chicken
But here’s the thing: You don’t need to be a chicken lover to enjoy Saucy Chicken. In fact, there are plenty of dining options. The deep-fried shrimp are crispy yet moist, plus there are sandwich options that do not simply revolve around freshly prepared chicken breasts. You can opt for lunch meat chicken or turkey, or you can go with one of the other sandwich options.
There are also some of the best sides served up in the Concourse. If you’ve been craving hush puppies, you’ll find them right here. You’ll also find potato salad so good you’ll want to eat it both as a side and on top of your sandwich. The french fries are made with a special seasoning that gives each bite just enough crispy tang, spice and sweetness.
Discover This New Addition to the Memphis Food Scene
For a restaurant to make it in Memphis, it needs to be good. When a city is known for incredible food, it has a way of pushing out those that do not live up to what restaurant-goers expect. This restaurant came up in September of 2018 and has made a name for itself. If you haven’t had Saucy Chicken before, you owe it to yourself to try it out. So whether you’re a chicken fan or just hungry for a great-tasting lunch, head on over to the concourse and discover why Memphis Business Journal has been raving about Saucy Chicken.
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]]>This year’s Black Restaurant Week is scheduled for the week of March 3–9, 2019. Last year’s event included 11 black-owned restaurants that served 22 meals as either a two-course lunch or three-course dinner during the seven-day celebration of food. The event also helps lift the socio-economic status of the participating restaurants to bring much-needed notoriety and increase revenues.
The history of Black Restaurant Week by featured Memphian Cynthia Daniels
Cynthia Daniels, who is the Chief Event Strategist for Memphis-based Cynthia Daniels and Company, created the event in 2016. She saw it as an opportunity to shine a light on the black-owned restaurants in the city. She also saw it as an opportunity to empower black-owned restaurants, attract new customers and help strengthen all of Memphis’s communities. Her desire to make sure that black-owned restaurants be included in the culinary options offered to residents and visitors gave birth to the first Black Restaurant Week event in 2016 and has continued to drive it into its fourth year.
Her company, Cynthia Daniels and Company, is an events planning and design company, which serves businesses in and around the Mid-South region. From 2017 onward, she has been involved in organizing various events, galas and other affairs. These events are specifically designed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Memphis, providing a needed service to bring together and connect individuals for the betterment of the community as a whole.
Featured restaurants, chefs and cuisines
If you don’t plan to attend any of the seven days of this culinary event, may we interest you in the above Peach Cobbler Nachos, scheduled to be served up by Chef Tam’s Underground Café. Located at 2299 Young Avenue in Memphis, this restaurant does Southern cooking!
Offerings from Chef Tam includes mac and cheese, dirty rice, yams, catfish and cheesy grits. These menu items alone should get the mouth watering for some down-home Southern comfort food. Memphis-born and raised Chef Fran Mosely will also be featured along with her specially designed desserts. She is the CEO and chef of HM Dessert Lounge, a dessert bar, and a personal chef.
The event offers a variety of two-course lunch for a fixed price of $15 a plate and a three-course dinner priced at $25. More information about the complete offerings, including restaurants and locations, will be forthcoming as the event approaches. Make plans to be in or near Memphis the week of March 3–9, 2019. You will be rewarded with some of the best food from those black-owned restaurateurs looking to establish themselves as part of Memphis’s growing dining scene!
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]]>The 3rd Annual Vintage901 Wine & Food Festival is happening in Memphis from March 1st – 3rd, 2019.
Vintage901 is a Memphis non-profit that brings Memphians together through excellent tasting wine, fantastic food, and community.
What makes this event so great is not just the wine and food, it’s the movement that this event stands behind. This year, some of the proceeds benefit the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis. We love that this event is empowering women in Memphis to be all that they can be!
While the Perfect Pairings dinner, presented by Laurelwood, has already sold out, there is still limited seating available for Sunday’s Sparkling Brunch and tickets will be available online and at the door for Saturday’s Grand Tasting.
The Grand Tasting, presented by Kroger, will be Saturday, March 2nd at Crosstown Concourse East Atrium with extended hours from 3-9pm. There will be over 75 wines available to taste, wine classes by the organization’s Grand Sommelier Laurie Forster, live food demonstrations and tastings by local chefs, along with food samples from Next Door Eatery, Farm Burger, Global Cafe and Mighty Olive, charcuterie from Kroger/Murray’s Cheese shop and an opportunity to purchase goods from local craft vendors.
For those interested in something a little different from wine, Crosstown Brewery and Diamond Bear Brewery will be providing beer samples.
Guests will also go home with a canvas tote filled with Kroger water, Nikki’s Hot Ass Chips and house made Next Door Eatery cookies. One of a kind Vintage901 pottery made by local artist Melissa Bridgman will be available for purchase as well as Vintage901 swag!
The Sparkling Brunch, presented by Sedgwick, will be held on Sunday, March 3rd at Shelby Farms FedEx Center from 12-2pm with food by Chef Jimmy Gentry of P.O. Press & Provisions, Paradox Catering, and Paradox Underground.
Again, tickets are selling out fast so be sure to click the image below and get them before they are all gone!
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]]>It’s all in the meat
Good Memphis style ribs always start with smoked pork, either pulled or on the slab. If you want the meat to be tender and full of taste, let it smoke for several hours to bring out all of the flavors in the meat. It’s important to use the best cuts and the highest quality of meat possible. Good quality meat will ensure the taste is true to authentic Memphis style, even without the herbs and spices.
Dry rubs vs. wet sauce
Dry rubs are just as popular as the different kinds of wet sauces that are used throughout Memphis. Dry rubs normally contain garlic, paprika, pepper, cumin and onions, as well as other herbs and spices. Memphis style barbecue sauce is made from ripe tomatoes, a variety of spices and just the right amount of vinegar to produce a thin sauce that’s tart and tangy with a hint of sweetness. It’s thin enough to drizzle over ribs coated with a dry rub or to sit beside a plate of pulled pork for use as a dipping sauce.
Don’t make it, buy it!
If you don’t have the time to cook, visit one of the many local bars or restaurants that offer Memphis style ribs. There’s quite the variety to choose from, and each of these dining spots offers ribs with a unique taste and flair. There are so many options, you could literally visit one or two a week and it would still take you over a year to sample them all.
If you’re in the mood for a good Memphis style barbecue recipe for your ribs, then ask around. Everyone either knows of a place that serves good ribs or has a recipe that you “just have to try!” Find a recipe that you like and do a little experimenting to make it your own. Who knows? You may end up creating the next best thing when it comes to good old Memphis style ribs!
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]]>1. Charlie Vergos Rendezvous
Single-handedly responsible for converting BBQ sauce lovers into ardent fans of dry rubs, you aren’t going to want to skip this place when you come to Memphis. The portions are generous, and the prices are great. Try the ribs and brisket combo, and then buy some of their famous seasonings to take home! Their hours vary during the week, so call ahead or check their website for details.
Location: 52 S. Second St., Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 523-2746
2. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
The building is nothing fancy, but the food?—ask around, and the locals will tell you it’s the place to eat. The menu includes options, such as fried green tomatoes, okra, baked beans and (of course) some of the best chicken you’ll ever eat. Open every day at 11:00 a.m., the food is on the low end of price and the high end of taste.
Location: 310 S. Front St., Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 527-4877
3. Central BBQ
No bones about it, Central BBQ leads the pack when it comes to authentic barbeque in Memphis. Think: “rough around the edges” Look for their famous BBQ nachos and don’t you dare leave without trying the ribs. Offering generous portions on wooden tables with paper towels instead of napkins, Central serves BBQ the way it was meant to be eaten.
Location: 2249 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 272-9377
4. Gibson’s Donuts
A Memphis trademark, Gibson’s Donuts, has been known to turn people into donut fans. Try the famous maple bacon or the pineapple coconut fritter. (Hint: They’ve been known to give first-timers a donut straight from the fryer. It certainly doesn’t hurt to ask!) And the best news?—they’re open 24/7! The place is always clean and the staff is always friendly. Go see for yourself!
Location: 760 Mount Moriah Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: (901) 682-8200
5. Gladys’ Diner
It should be illegal to visit Memphis without doing something to honor the King of Rock and Roll. Why not enjoy his favorite snack? The grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich is made the way he liked it in Gladys’ Diner at Graceland. Tour the home of Elvis or just pop in for a snack. Either way, the grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich has been known to live up to its hype.
Location: 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
Phone: (901) 332-3322
So whether you come to Memphis to work or play, be sure to visit the top five places to eat in Memphis. Another idea: Enjoy age-old Memphis restaurants in historically significant places. Here’s another list to get you started.
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]]>No. 1: Folk’s Folly Prime Steakhouse
Memphis’ original prime steakhouse, Folk’s Folly, has been serving the residents of Memphis since 1977. With intimate lighting, private dining and a cozy lounge, Folks Folly Prime Steakhouse is the perfect place for a quiet, relaxing evening with your closest family members.
No. 2: Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
If Folk’s Folly Prime Steakhouse is Southern hospitality, then Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar is full-on contemporary. A modern, sophisticated restaurant where small plates are served alongside taster glasses of wine, Flight Restaurant is a unique experience and a great way to start an evening.
No. 3: Texas de Brazil
The holidays are a time for a feast — and few restaurants do it as well as Texas de Brazil. Your family members will be treated to an assortment of premium, exotic meats that will keep coming until you’re ready to tap out, and you can enjoy an elegant salad bar with hundreds of options.
No. 4: Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
Situated in a house with a garden, Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen is a family-style experience like no other. Andrew Michael is a traditional Italian restaurant that also brings together the tastes and ingredients from the local area — a great way to experience local cuisine for those who are from out of town.
No. 5: Paulette’s
A variety of fine wines and classic American continental foods ensure that Paulette’s has something for everyone. French, Hungarian and regional dishes are complemented by handcrafted cocktails and an assortment of the best wine and spirits. Be sure to book in advance as Paulette’s fills up fast.
There you have it: the top five Memphis restaurants to get you in the holiday spirit. Begin booking your trip and making your restaurant reservations today if you want to experience the best of Memphis!
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Located inside the famous Peabody Memphis Hotel, the Cappricio Grill will be offering traditional Thanksgiving fare. Open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Cappricio Grill has a flexible schedule that will ensure anyone can come in for a Thanksgiving meal, no matter what mealtime suits them best.
The Cappricio Grill Thanksgiving dinner costs $45 per adult and $19 per child, with reservations available by phone or online.
The Cupboard Restaurant
Famous for its meat ‘n’ plates, The Cupboard Restaurant is a well-known and beloved restaurant located in the heart of Memphis. It serves traditional southern fare and casual home-style food sure to whet the appetite and send everyone home satisfied. The restaurant is open all day on Thanksgiving, and it’ll be adding turkey, ham and other favorites to its menu to mark the occasion.
The Cupboard Restaurant doesn’t accept reservations, so be prepared to plan ahead! It’s a popular gathering place, and seating is limited.
Piccadilly
As a traditional cafeteria-style eatery with five locations throughout Memphis, Piccadilly is the perfect restaurant to host your 2018 Thanksgiving festivities. Big family? No problem! Piccadilly is accustomed to hosting large events, and the sizable cafeteria is sure to seat anyone you want in attendance for your Thanksgiving event. Piccadilly will be serving up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for all, with classics like sweet potatoes, cranberries, cornbread and more.
Holiday hours vary from location to location, so call ahead to determine the best time for your Piccadilly Thanksgiving feast.
Huey’s
Known for providing diners the chance to kick back with a delicious burger and refreshing beer, Huey’s may not be the first option Memphis families consider when picking a restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s the perfect place to watch football and enjoy a lively atmosphere among friends.
Huey’s has locations throughout Cordova, Germantown, Poplar and more, although not all of them are open for Thanksgiving, so you’d be wise to call ahead. Oh, and be prepared for a later dinner—Huey’s historically hasn’t opened until 5 p.m. or later for Thanksgiving, though it stays open well into the night.
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Folk’s Folly
Let’s start with Folk’s Folly, which was established in 1977 as Memphis’ Original Prime Steak House. Its menu boasts Memphis’ finest prime steaks and fresh seafood, and you won’t be able to resist the mouthwatering pictures of signature dishes like the A5 Japanese beef tataki and prime cut Atlantic salmon. If you weren’t hungry before, you will be now.
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Sunrise Memphis
Next, we have Sunrise Memphis, whose menu of classic breakfast and lunch favorites doesn’t disappoint. Adult patrons can choose from a selection of cocktails, while kids of all ages will love the colorful Fruity Pebbles waffles and waffles with sprinkles. Not only do these menu options sound delicious, they look it, too! Sunrise Memphis also provides its Memphis servers and cooks with brunch on Sundays in an effort to ensure workers in the local restaurant industry get to enjoy a Sunday staple like the rest of us!
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Catherine & Mary’s
Catherine & Mary’s has a Southern take on the Sicilian and Tuscan home cooking you might find in your grandmother’s kitchen. The images of this restaurant’s fare truly pop on Instagram, from the scrumptious-looking pork belly with Carolina gold rice to the ribeye with spinach rotolo and tomato salad. If only the technology existed to order these dishes straight from your phone—oh, wait, it does.
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Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous
Located in a refurbished basement on a downtown Memphis alley, Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous was the setting for the creation of Memphis-style barbecue ribs more than 70 years ago. Fast-forward to the present and you can practically smell the Instagram pictures of ribs cooking and sausages sizzling. And don’t get me started on the dishes themselves—there’s brisket and chicken and lamb, oh my!
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Rise
Lastly, Rise serves up Southern biscuits, chicken and sweets that are almost as delicious onscreen as they are on your taste buds. Rise makes fresh biscuits daily—every 30 minutes, to be precise—that include but are by no means limited to the honey butter chicken biscuit slider, the spicy chickaboom biscuit and the blueberry biscuit. The cheese oozes and the freshness is obvious, but if you’re not in the mood for a biscuit, be sure to snag a fresh donut.
Each of the Memphis restaurants listed here is unique in its own way, yet they all have something in common: The food looks so amazing on Instagram that I can only imagine how good it actually tastes. I can’t wait to try them all—what about you?
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Sunrise Memphis (and sister restaurant 117 Prime, a traditional American steakhouse with Southern charm)
Catherine & Mary’s (and sister restaurant Hog and Hominy)
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]]>Marlowe’s Ribs & Restaurant
This is the place to come if you want to chow down on barbecue ribs while watching your favorite sport. One of the restaurant’s most popular meals is the half rack of ribs with apple pie and ice cream, although the eatery also has a pork shoulder that’s out of this world as well as a barbecue pasta dish that will hit the spot for fans of Italian food. And to top it off, Marlowe’s Ribs & Restaurant will even deliver.
Tom’s Bar-B-Que and Deli
Whether you’re looking for something light or extremely fulfilling, Tom’s Bar-B-Que and Deli is the place to go. The beef and pork sit in a mouthwatering spice rub for a whole day before they’re served, so it’s hardly surprising that the eatery’s three most popular dishes are the pulled pork sandwich, the beef brisket and baby back ribs. The restaurant’s rib tips are smoked over hickory wood and charcoal and then smothered in Tom’s signature sauce, which gives them a unique taste you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous
A classic family establishment with a rich history, Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous is where thousands of people gather on an average Saturday night for racks of smoked ribs and sausages with delicious dry-rub spices. For 70 years the Vergos family has been serving their signature dishes in a basement through a downtown alley across from the Peabody Hotel. And while the world outside has changed considerably, very little has changed in that magical basement.
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One & Only BBQ
You’ll enjoy authentic barbecue sandwiches served on fresh buns and smothered in a sweet and spicy sauce at the One & Only BBQ. Pick from a large selection of side options, including green beans, baked beans and sweet potatoes.
A&R Bar-B-Q
A&R Bar-B-Q smokes its meat in pits located on the property, producing pork ribs that literally fall off the bone and can be served smothered in sauce or dry. The chopped pork sandwich and a delicious half-slab of pork ribs are both customer favorites.
Payne’s Bar-B-Que
Dressing up for a fancy dinner can be fun, but sometimes nothing can beat an inexpensive, homey meal. Payne’s Bar-B-Que is the go-to for folks looking for a casual barbecue joint consisting of great food and even better prices. Check out the acclaimed chopped and pulled pork sandwiches as well as the smoked sausage for some house classics at this beloved establishment.
Jim & Nicks BBQ
One look at the menu here and you’ll realize you need several minutes to choose what you want. Barbecue nachos, chicken-fried chicken and barbecue on biscuits are all viable options.
Central BBQ
Central BBQ is known for three things: fall-off-the-bone meat, southern hospitality and good times. Since opening their doors in 2002, Central BBQ has experienced quick growth, expanding to four locations and appearing in several national TV shows and publications including Pitmasters, BBQ with Bobby Flay, USA Today, Southern Living and Men’s Health.
Photo Credit: Central BBQ’ Facebook Page
Cozy Corner
Don’t come to Cozy Corner if you’re looking for something quick. Because this BBQ joint is located right in the heart of Memphis, you’re likely to find a line outside the door. But don’t despair—you’ll need that time to peruse the menu, which includes everything from smoked sausage to classic barbecue ribs. We recommend the smoked Cornish hen, which just so happens to be one of the restaurant’s most popular items. The meat is succulent and the entire bird is smothered in a tangy sauce.
Memphis has so much to offer—great restaurants, exciting concert venues, popular museums and more. Come and enjoy all that the city has to offer, and make sure to delight your taste buds with a delicious barbeque dish while you’re in these parts.
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Nothing says “Memphis” like barbecue, and The Bar-B-Q Shop says it well. Stop in and get to work on a mountainous pulled pork sandwich served with all the fixins in a low-key pub atmosphere.
Bounty on Broad
Brunch is the most important meal of the day at the Southern-inspired Bounty on Broad. Try the Bounty Salad with red onions, golden beets, goat feta, and candied pecans, then watch your Instagram followers go crazy over your mouth-watering photos.
The Second Line
The Second Line is a chic-rustic haunt that excels at crafting unique takes on classic Cajun-Creole food. Order up a fried Mississippi catfish po’boy and thank us later.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
You can find Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken all over the South. Hit up the Downtown Memphis location and fill a plate with fried chicken and an array of sides like baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and seasoned fries.
The Beauty Shop
Wacky decor and creative cuisine—pumpkinseed Hawaiian tuna, anyone?—are the name of the game at The Beauty Shop. This hip brunch/lunch spot is aptly situated in the trendy Cooper Young neighborhood, where you’ll find numerous Instagrammable sights of the non-culinary variety as well.
Folk’s Folly
From she-crab soup to filet mignon, Folk’s Folly in East Memphis consistently proves that it deserves the tag line “Memphis’ Original Prime Steak House” by serving up some of the best steak and seafood in town. And speaking of tagging, be sure to tag @folksfolly in your Instagram posts.
Hog & Hominy
The blend of Southern and Italian influences at Hog & Hominy makes visiting this renowned restaurant a unique experience. The classic meatballs is a popular dish on the menu, which includes tomato sauce, guanciale, and parmesan.
Chez Philippe
Chez Philippe’s inventive French cuisine is served in the opulent dining room of the Peabody Hotel. We recommend the red velvet soufflé with a caramel anglaise.
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen uses local garden-grown ingredients to craft elevated Italian fare. You can’t miss the scallops served with turnip, parsnip, fennel, almond, grape and sorrel.
Central BBQ
Central BBQ doesn’t mess around when it comes to mouth-watering, slow-smoked Memphis barbecue. If you go for the Combo Plate with 4 ounces each of any three meats and your choice of side, keep in mind that you may not be able to fit everything in one picture!
Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana
Las Tortugas is a family-owned joint that has become a local mainstay for 100% authentic Mexican food. Its two Memphis locations serve perennial favorites like pinto bean soup and “Pepe’s Secret Tamales.”
Alcenia’s
Whether you’re seeking breakfast, lunch or Sunday brunch, Alcenia’s won’t disappoint. It’s famous for its preserves, as well as for serving classic soul food that sticks to your ribs. We’re betting the fried chicken with cornbread, yams and corn on the cob will end up on your Instagram feed sooner rather than later.
Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar
You can’t make a bad culinary decision at Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar, which serves small plates of soups, salads and entrees alongside taster-size pours of wine.
Charles Vergos Rendezvous
Charles Vergos Rendezvous has been doing its thing since the 1940s, and that thing just happens to be serving amazing dry-rub barbecue in a speakeasy-like basement dining room. The pork ribs here are as good as they come.
For a meal so good you’ll be tempted to have it framed, these Memphis restaurants are where it’s at. And don’t worry—these dishes all taste amazing, no matter what Instagram filter you use.
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Imagine Vegan specializes in vegan salads, juices, sandwiches and entrees, including healthier takes on wings and burgers made using organic substitutes. The weekend brunch spread is a favorite among customers.
Photo Credit: Imagine Vegan Café Facebook
City Silo Table & Pantry
Whether you’re initially drawn to City Silo by its humane dairy options, its vegetable-based menu, or its wide selection of organic chocolates, jams and grains, we bet you’ll be loving all of the above by the time you leave. Did we mention the extensive breakfast menu, the design-your-own-burger option and the line of healthy drinks like wellness lattes and cocktails?
Cheffie’s Cafe
The main draw of Cheffie’s is that you’re free to build your own sandwiches and salads using the ingredients available, but there’s also a menu available. In addition to its array of vegan options, Cheffie’s offers a range of quality produce and meats.
Raw Girls Food Truck
Eating on the go? Take advantage of Raw Girls Food Truck’s pressed juices, smoothies, salads and raw desserts made from organic and locally grown products. We recommend the taco salad with walnut meat and zucchini pasta.
Juice Bar
According to the Juice Bar website, this is an “I want to eat healthy and feel great” kind of a place, and we couldn’t agree more. Tickle your taste buds with whichever vegetarian, gluten-free and organic juice or smoothie your heart desires.
Bounty on Broad
As you may have guessed from its name, this casual fine dining restaurant is located on Memphis’ Broad Avenue, which might be considered a city landmark in its own right. Stop by to enjoy farm-to-table dishes—including gluten-free options—in a family-style setting.
Photo Credit: Bounty on Broad Facebook
Lyfe Kitchen
This restaurant’s name stands for “Love Your Food Everyday,” so you know you’re in for a treat even before you walk through the door. Take your pick of grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free chicken, sustainably farmed salmon, organic greens and more.
Fuel Cafe
Fuel Cafe bills itself as vegan-friendly, but don’t get it twisted: You’ll find classic American fare like Philly wraps and grilled cheese, too. Known for its all-organic dishes and across-the-board use of grass-fed meat, Fuel also operates a food truck in the downtown area if you’re not in the mood to head out to 1761 Madison Avenue.
Java Cabana
If vegan quesadillas and veggie burgers are your jam, nobody does it better than Java Cabana. Located in the trendy Cooper-Young neighborhood, this establishment is technically billed as a coffee house, but there’s always a solid array of munchies on the menu. There’s also a coffee bar location inside the South Main Market.
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The 411 on Burger Week 2018
This year’s Memphis Flyer Burger Week will run from Wednesday, July 11 through Tuesday, July 17, with burger specials available for lunch or dinner. The full event guide will be available in the July 11 issue of the Memphis Flyer.
The list of eateries participating in the 2018 have been announced with more coming soon.
Check them out below!
- Arnold’s BBQ & Grill
- Bardog Tavern
- Carolina Watershed
- Chomp Food Truck
- Craft Republic
- Farm Burger Memphis
- Flying Saucer Memphis
- The Green Beetle
- EP’s Bar & Grill
- The Grove Grill
- Huey’s
- LBOE
- Local Gastropub
- Memphis MoJo Café
- Pimentos Kitchen + Market
- RAWK’n Grub
- Sammy Hagar’s Beach Bar and Grill at Southland Park
- The Slider Inn
- Tin Roof Memphis
- Tops Bar-B-Q
- UBEE’S Memphis
- Wimpy’s Burgers and Fries
Burger Week backstory
The first iteration of Burger Week featured seven of Memphis’ best burgers, all served up for $5. From basic patties done right to gourmet delicacies served on brioche, each offering brought something different to the (literal) table.
In past years, Memphis Flyer Burger Week was strictly a dine-in affair, but that all changed in 2017 thanks to local delivery service Bite Squad.
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Doing Burger Week right
Here are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind as the fourth annual Memphis Flyer Burger Week draws closer:
- Participating restaurants can—and do—run out of burgers, so have a backup location in mind before you venture out.
- Perhaps unsurprisingly, you can definitely expect a wait as Memphians flock to local eateries for delicious burgers at a low price.
- Sure, burgers are $5, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t spring for fries and a drink. Go ahead and make a meal of it!
- Burger Week is renowned for its deals, but many establishments promote discount codes and other special offers on their social media accounts throughout the year. If you find a spot you really love, be sure to give it a follow.
And remember: If you share your Burger Week experience using the hashtag #FlyerBurgerWeek on Twitter and Instagram, you’ll be entered into a contest for the chance to win some really great prizes.
Memphis Flyer Burger Week is one of the many perks to living in Memphis. For more information on participating restaurants and other details, keep your browser pointed to the Memphis Flyer Burger Week website.
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]]>And if you live in Memphis, you have access to some seriously next-level fast-food restaurants. Here are some of the best places to grab a quick bite in Memphis:
Cook Out
With three locations in Memphis and many more scattered throughout the South, Cook Out is famous for its on-the-go drive-through barbecue. Is it the best barbecue in Memphis? Of course not. But is it good? You bet. The menu also includes hamburgers, hot dogs and onion rings, as well as more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Jack Pirtle’s Chicken
Home-grown fast-food chain Jack Pirtle’s Chicken is known for its fried chicken, chicken wings, mashed potatoes and gravy. Be sure to get a jug of this local favorite’s famous sweet tea to wash everything down! With eight locations around town, Jack Pirtle’s has been beloved by Memphians since 1957, and the fact that nobody from outside Memphis has ever heard of it means there’s all the more for us!
Five Guys
There’s a reason Five Guys has been blowing up in the last few years—its fare doesn’t look or taste like fast food. The thick, juicy burgers (each with as many free toppings as you want) served with a heaping portion of fresh-cut fries are about as good as it gets in the realm of on-the-go dining.
Hook Fish & Chicken
You might raise an eyebrow at the concept of fast-food seafood, but Hook Fish & Chicken will put any naysayer’s mind at ease. With options ranging from fried catfish to grouper fillets, Hook is miles ahead of the competition. And if you’re not really a seafood person, don’t despair: It serves chicken, too.
Sai Fast Foods
This Winchester Road establishment is one of the best spots in Memphis for Indian food, fast or otherwise. The goat biryani is a perennial favorite at Sai Fast Foods, as are the myriad vegetarian options—a rare find in the fast food world.
Church’s Chicken
With several locations in the Memphis area, Church’s Chicken is on a whole other level. Its hand-battered fried chicken comes with an assortment of sides, including fried okra, corn on the cob, baked mac ‘n’ cheese, mashed potatoes and honey-butter biscuits.
Krystal
Atlanta-based Krystal has 10 locations scattered in and around Memphis, and we’re glad it does. Before you get confused, know that although this chain is renowned for its sliders, they’re called “Krystals” on the menu. With that said, you can get the Original Krystal, the Cheese Krystal, the Bacon Cheese Krystal… You know what, just get a Krystal Sackfull—that’s a dozen sliders—and pretend you’re going to share them, even though you totally won’t.
Firehouse Subs
With locations everywhere from Union Ave. to Germantown, Firehouse Subs offers everything you expect to find at a sub shop, including but in no way limited to hot subs, cold subs, ham, turkey, roast beef, pastrami and corned beef. It’s your basic hoagie outfit, and there ain’t nothin’ in the world wrong with that.
If you need a great meal in a hurry, you’ve come to the right place. These fast-food restaurants in Memphis are so good, you might even forget they’re serving fast food.
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]]>The man has a long list of football accomplishments. From being Hall of Famer, Super Bowl champion, multiple Pro Bowl selections and now, a head coach of a Memphis based football team.
Yes, you heard that correctly!
Coach Mike Singletary has been hired as head coach of the Memphis franchise in the Alliance of American football!
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With so much football knowledge, the Memphis Alliance will be a force to reckon with.
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]]>Fast-forward to the present time, when Memphis is experiencing a local brewery renaissance of sorts. Every Memphian has their favorite, but there’s one thing we all agree on: Keeping it local is the hottest trend of all. With that in mind, here are seven local breweries you need to check out:
Ghost River Brewing Company & Tap Room
Any brewer will tell you it all starts with the water, so it’s no surprise that our first craft brewery relies on that clean drinking water for which Memphis is so renowned. Before the water reaches Ghost River Brewing, it trickles down the Wolf River, along the Ghost River and through the Memphis Sands Aquifer, which leaves it soft, mineral-free and perfect for brewing.
High Cotton Brewing Company
The High Cotton Brewing Company is both laid-back and cutting-edge, so it makes perfect sense that High Cotton’s four founders set up shop in the Edge District. If you’re a fan of Belgians and dark beers, visit HCBC’s taproom just down the street from historic Sun Studios to find 10 select brews always on tap.
Boscos Squared Brewing Company
This anchor of Overton Square eschews the typical craft beer taproom feel for an upscale atmosphere. While Boscos Squared’s proximity to the Theater District makes it the perfect choice for a pre-show beer, its award-winning Flaming Stone brew alone is worth the trip. What’s more, the on-site restaurant is a hot spot for Sunday brunch.
Memphis Made Brewing Company
Although Memphis Made Brewing specializes in seasonal brews, you’ll find its Lucid Kolsch on tap year-round. More good news: Lucid Kolsch pairs well with fare from just about any of the food trucks that park outside MMB’s warehouse location in the Cooper-Young neighborhood.
Wiseacre Brewery
Wiseacre is known for two things: its corrugated metal building and its commitment to quality brewing. Before launching Wiseacre, the Bartosch brothers traveled the nation, gleaning brewing secrets from all over. Tiny Bomb, one of their year-round offerings, is a local legend.
Meddlesome Brewery
Can you believe it? The craft beer scene in Memphis is old enough now to have started spawning second-generation locations. Brewers from Boscos and nearby Jackson-based Rock N Dough Pizza came together to form Meddlesome Brewing, a relative newcomer that’s already making waves.
Crosstown Brewing Company
Crosstown Brewing Company is the other new kid on the block. Having taken up residence in the old abandoned Sears distribution center on the Crosstown Concourse, Crosstown Brewing bills itself as “Scrappy, quirky and driven by a passion to build something amazing.”
The craft beer scene in Memphis is definitely continuing the traditions put in place by those who came before! To keep your finger on the pulse of the burgeoning Memphis brewing scene, check out the Memphis Craft Beer website, and head here for more things Memphis.
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