Posted on October 10, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: Memphis Flyer’s Best of 2007 readers poll is out, with restaurant highlights that include: Best Restaurant, River Oaks; Best New Restaurant (opened in 2007), Spindini; and Best Chef, Jose Gutierrez, Encore. memphisflyer.com … The Commercial Appeal’s Jennifer Biggs looks at rural stores, including Shelby Forest General Store (7729 Benjestown Road, Millington, 901-876-5770). [...]
Filed under: Memphis Restaurants | Tagged: Cafe Toscana, Encore, Jose Gutierrez, La Playita, Memphis Flyer Best of 207, Mesquite Chophouse, River Oaks, Roustica, rural stores, Shelby Forest, Spindini, Tsunami | Leave a Comment »
Posted on October 3, 2007 by pembry
Gourmet magazine’s October 2007 issue features a guide to “America’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants.” gourmet.com:
RESTAURANTS WITH FARM CONNECTIONS: 2nd Street Bistro, Livingston, MT; Amherst Chinese Food, Amherst, MA; Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN; Crook’s Corner, Chapel Hill, NC; Eve, Alexandria, VA; La Provence, Lacombe, LA; Lantern, Chapel Hill, NC; Pacific’O and I’o, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Tree House [...]
Filed under: Memphis Restaurants | Tagged: Cafe Francisco closed, Circa, Dunkin Donuts, Flying Fish, Flying Saucer, hookah bars, L and M's Kitchen, Marena's Gerani closed, My Greek Cafe, Roustica | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 26, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: The Commercial Appeal’s Fredric Koeppel reviews Bruno’s Italian Restaurant (1354 Madison, 901-726-0770). commercialappeal.com … PaulRyburn.com samples the happy hour appetizers at the Westin’s Daily Grill and football Sunday brunches at Dan McGuinness Pub. …
Food Network’s new show “The Next Iron Chef” kicks off at 9 pm EST/PDT Sunday, Oct. 7 as eight [...]
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Posted on September 18, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: Athens, Ga.-based Zaxby’s will add 15 new restaurants in the greater Memphis area in a move that will triple its presence here, the Memphis Business Journal reports. The fast-casual restaurant chain, which specializes in buffalo wings and chicken fingers, has opened eight restaurants in the market over the past four years. … [...]
Filed under: Memphis Restaurants | Tagged: China Restaurant, JaJa's Cuisine of Thailand, Jason's Deli, Peabody Corner Bar, Shelby Forest General Store, Zaxby's | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 11, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: The Commercial Appeal’s Fredric Koeppel reviews New Mexico Restaurant y Taqueria (1184 Covington Pike, 901-766-7666) and reports that chef John Bragg’s Circa (119 S. Main, 522-1488, circamemphis.com) has discontinued lunch service. commercialappeal.com … Memphis magazine’s September 2007 issue reviews Sauces (95 S. Main St., 901-473-9573, saucesmemphis.com) and notes the openings of Molly [...]
Filed under: Memphis Restaurants | Tagged: Bistro Cafe 1912, Molly Fontaine Lounge, New Mexico, On the Border, Sauces, Tuscany | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 5, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: The Commercial Appeal’s Jennifer Chandler notes a visit to the renovated dining train car The Tennessean (125 N. Rowlett St. in Collierville) as well as the opening of The Bagel Co. (6698 Poplar Ave.). … Critic Jennifer Biggs reviews C-Fu Authentic Chinese Restaurant and Grill (3155 S. Mendenhall Rd., 901-370-4706), while Fredric [...]
Filed under: Memphis Restaurants | Tagged: Alcenia's, Bagel Co., C-Fu, Fresh Slices, New Mexico, The Tennessean restaurant | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 28, 2007 by pembry
Brooklyn’s Peter Luger Steak House and New Orleans’ Willie Mae’s Scotch House were among the winners in Bon Appetit magazine’s recent Food Network special. Winning restaurants were selected from each of three semifinalists for the best versions of six quintessential American classics: pizza, steak, tacos, hamburgers, fried chicken, and ribs. The winners were announced on [...]
Filed under: Memphis Restaurants | Tagged: Charles Vergos Rendezvous, Ciao Bella, Circa by John Bragg, Grill 83, LoLo's Table, LuLu Grille closed | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 22, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: A new restaurant opening this month at Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, Miss., will offer patrons a dining option other than a belly-busting buffet, the Memphis Business Journal reports. Magnolia: A Delta Grille will feature classical Southern dishes “with a modern twist,” including frog legs, chicken livers served three ways (blackened, fried and [...]
Filed under: Memphis Restaurants | Tagged: Boscos Squared, Como Steakhouse, Itta Bena, Kaloum, Magnolia, Pearl's Oyster House, Whole Hog Cafe, Windy City Grille | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 14, 2007 by pembry
Bon Appetit magazine’s September 2007 Restaurant issue features three finalists in a list of quintessential versions of six American classics: pizza, steak, tacos, hamburgers, fried chicken, and ribs. Winner will be announced on the Food Network on Aug. 18 (Good Eats with Alton Brown, 6 and 10 pm CDT). The finalists:
PIZZA: Pizzeria Bianco, Phoenix; DiFara [...]
Filed under: Memphis Restaurants | Tagged: Assaggio, Charles Vergos Rendezvous, Ciao Bella, Marena's closed, Pearl's Oyster House, Pho Hoa Binh, Tuscany | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 8, 2007 by pembry
IN THE NEWS: Blogger PaulRyburn.com notes the new Sidi Bou Cafe and Hookah Lounge at the Main Street Mall and also takes a tour of Itta Bena, the new restaurant on the third floor of B.B. King’s Blues Club on Beale Street. … The Commercial Appeal’s Jennifer Biggs reviews Swagath Indian Cuisine (4205 Hacks [...]
Filed under: Memphis Restaurants | Tagged: B.B. King's Blues Club, eland, Inn at Hunt Phelan, Interim, Itta Bena, Las Delicias, Memphis Farmers Market, Sidi Bou Cafe, Swagath | Leave a Comment »
