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New Restaurant Headed to South Highland Street

Dixie King will take over the former Jack Pirtle's Chicken space.

New Restaurant Set to Open in Frayser

Flame Grill will feature a mix of wings, fish, "and more."

901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ Expands to East Memphis with Unique Vault Dining Experience

An opening date for the forthcoming hot pot restaurant has not yet been announced.

Downtown Steakhouse Closing, Potential for Fresh Concept to Take its Place

117 Prime will serve its last steak this Saturday, April 20, 2024.

New Firehouse Subs Set to Open in Arlington

Details are sparse for the time being.

A Taste of Korea Coming to Germantown, Fall 2024

Expect a range of traditional Korean treats at Snowa.

Santa Ana Mexican Bar & Grill to Take Over Former Los Jimadores Space in Bartlett

An opening date has not yet been announced.

Chef’s Straight Out the Pot: Downtown Memphis’ “Real Deal” Eatery

Expect Cajun cuisine and more at the new restaurant.

Memphis’ Oldest Tavern Expanding Next Door

Frank's Biscuits and Briskets will serve biscuits, breakfast bowls, and smoked meats.

Sweet Magnolia Gelato to Expand with Third Shop

The artisan ice cream is also available by the pint in select stores and online.

Huey’s Downtown Set for Temporary Closure and Upgrades

The tentative reopening date is scheduled for the end of the month.

Central BBQ’s Original Midtown Location Set to Reopen After Renovations and Setbacks

The award-winning BBQ haven will welcome guests within the next two or three months.

Cajun-Inspired Eatery to Relocate from Olive Branch to Memphis

Flava Shack Seafood owner Cameron Jordan is ready to return to his roots.

Hotel Pontotoc to Transform from Old Haunt to New Spirit with Ground-Floor Restaurant

Downtown Memphis' historic hotel is set to undergo a major facelift, including a new upscale eatery.

7 Brew Coffee Plans to Open Third Memphis Location on Stage Rd

Hopefully, construction will soon begin at the proposed Bartlett coffee shop site.

Whataburger Plans New Midtown Location Amidst Mixed-Use Development

This will mark the seventh Memphis area site for the fast-casual burger joint.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani Secures Multi-Unit Expansion Deal in Tennessee

Two of the 11 units could be operational as early as 2025.

Second Street Tacos & Tequila Replaces Happy Mexican

The new restaurant is now open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dunkin’ on Whitten Rd to Temporarily Close for Renovations

The closure is set to begin on April 4 and is expected to last approximately three weeks.

Former Zaxby’s Location to Transform into Bojangles Restaurant

The fast-casual eatery now has two upcoming locations in Greater Memphis.

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