Memphis has experienced some surprisingly nice temperatures lately, which makes getting out to sample new restaurants even more enticing. Over the past few weeks, we’ve welcomed two exciting new culinary concepts in the reopened Hu. Hotel, a jammin’ breakfast spot, homemade noodles and dumplings, and delicious ramen. Take a look at these five new Memphis restaurants!
5 New Memphis Restaurants To Check Out (Updated September 2021)
Biscuits & Jams
5806 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134 • (901) 672-7905
Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations highly recommended for Saturday and Sunday.
Everybody loves breakfast anytime, says Chef Monique Williams – and Biscuits & Jams aims to deliver just that! Fresh, homemade biscuits paired with sweet or savory jams, scrumptious waffles and French toast, filling sammies, and hearty breakfast platters are all on the menu. The brand-new eatery has already discovered a few customer favorites. The B & J Breakfast entrée is a classic with two eggs, two biscuits, grits or potatoes, and a side of bacon or sausage. Chef Mo says the Shrimp and Crawfish Creole Benedict is outstanding, served over a grit cake rather than an English muffin with sautéed spinach and a mild and yummy Creole sauce. Begin your meal with a sharable order of Fried Green Tomatoes, paired with Chef Mo’s homemade chow-chow.
Biscuits & Jams is in the process of getting a liquor license, so you’ll soon be able to sip on a Bloody Mary, mimosa, or other breakfast cocktail soon.
You can expect a lineup of delicious spreads at Biscuits & Jams, both savory and sweet. Image: Facebook
Waffles are a standout favorite at Biscuits & Jams. Image: Facebook
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Good Fortune Co.
361 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 • (561) 306-4711
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (10 p.m. to 2 a.m. is drinks only).
The brainchild of Chefs Arturo Leighton and Sarah Cai, Good Fortune Co. charmed Memphis with three sold-out pop-ups in 2020. “The pop-ups allowed us to gauge community interest,” Arturo says. The wildly successful events showed them that Memphis was definitely ready for their brand of high-caliber Asian cuisine. Good Fortune Co. offers homemade noodles and dumplings in deliciously creative dishes. The menu is currently evolving, says Arturo, as they tweak it to find the perfect offerings. Popular so far is the Honky Tonkatsu, a traditional ramen with pork belly and creamy bone broth, and the ice cream taiyaki, a soft-serve made in-house and served in a fresh waffle cone. The bar will serve up a curated list of craft cocktails featuring Asian spirits — rum from Thailand, whisky from India, and spirits from China, Japan, and Indonesia.
Good Fortune Co. offers ample outdoor seating and a scrumptious and evolving menu. Image: Good Fortune Co.
Hu. Roof
79 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 333-1200
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 3 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.; Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Hu. Hotel has officially re-opened! Along with lovely, comfortable rooms, the hotel offers two new food and beverage concepts sure to please locals and visitors alike. Hu. Roof offers amazing views of the Mississippi River, accompanied by an eclectic yet classic menu of cocktails and globally-inspired shared plates. The fresh and fun terrace features pops of color, giving the space a playfulness that is perfect for enjoying a boozy brunch, a sunset happy hour, or an evening under the stars.
Hu. Roof offers a few cozy corners for enjoying a cocktail or two, while taking in views of the Mississippi. Image: Elizabeth Looney Photography
Lucy’s
79 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 333-1200
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The second Hu. Hotel hotspot is Lucy’s, described as a “come as you are” all-day café experience with a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. The vibe is casual and upbeat; the cocktails are classic, and the menu offers Southern comfort. Favorites for breakfast include Orange Ricotta Toast and Grilled Peach and Blackberry Parfait. Dinner guests will enjoy flavorful options such as the Lucy Burger or the Country Ham Plate. Be sure to save room for dessert – the house-made Chocolate Cream Tarte is just one of the mouthwatering choices.
Lucy’s offers a casual atmosphere with a wide variety of comforting Southern-inspired menu items. Image: Garrett Sweet
Lucy’s offers a lineup of classic cocktails. Image: Garrett Sweet
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Flame Ramen
1838 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 779-8666
Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Memphians who love their ramen can rejoice in the latest spot, Flame Ramen, to get flavor-packed ramen dishes, along with yakisoba noodles, bao buns, and traditional Japanese rice bowls. A favorite is the Ichiraku Ramen, served with pork loin, scallions, soft boiled egg, and fish cake, with a miso and creamy pork bone soup base. In the mood for an Asian-inspired pork belly dish? Japanese barbeque Chashu is served yakisoba-style and in a soft steamed bun. Vegans are covered, too – the delicious Vegan Paradise Ramen is served with wood ear mushrooms, scallions, corn, broccoli, vegetable dumplings, fresh tofu, and bean sprouts.
Ramen lovers, rejoice! Flame Ramen offers a full lineup of traditional ramen, bao buns, and rice bowls. Image: Instagram
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Published August 2021
Written by Gaye Swan
Temperatures in Memphis are red-hot, and so is the restaurant scene! Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Memphis has you covered. This month we bring you four fabulous new eateries sure to tempt your taste buds.
4 New Memphis Restaurants To Check Out (Updated August 2021)
The Paramount
265 S. Front Street, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 509-8360
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
From the creative minds that brought us Backlot Sandwich Shop comes a cool new restaurant offering up eclectic Southern fare. Located in the Downtown building that once housed Paramount Studios movie reels, The Paramount was named as a nod to cinematic history. The menu doesn’t dwell in the past, however! The flavors are a fresh and fun twist on Southern comfort foods. You’ll find a delicious selection of small plates like the purple hull pea mussels, duck poutine, bronzed tuna, and fried bologna. Entrees include a daily fish, porterhouse steak, and cornbread and andouille stuffed quail. Start the evening with one of the wonderful craft cocktails — several are made with local spirits.
Look for a creative menu at The Paramount, including favorites like the bronzed tuna, pictured here. Image: Derk Meitzler
The grilled lamb loin rests in a sorghum-miso demi-glaze and is paired with heirloom carrots. Image: Derk Meitzler
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Plant Based Heat
669 S. Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Former Memphis radio personality Ralph “RJ Groove” Johnson has been 100% vegan for less than two years but says he’s been exploring plant-based options for much longer. He opened Plant Based Heat to combine healthy eating with the everyday foods that Southerners love. “Plant Based Heat means vegan comfort food to me,” he says. “The heat means the food is cooked – it’s not raw or spicy. We give you the foods you crave, like hamburgers, hot dogs, and wings, but all plant-based.” Top sellers include Vings (vegan wings), a classic (but meatless!) burger that brings the smoky flavor, and the Memphis Bella, a Philly-style sandwich that uses Portabella mushrooms.
The Vings and fries at Plant Based Heat bring on the flavor. Image: Ralph “RJ Groove” Johnson
The Classic Burger is dressed just like the original, but the patty, cheese, and sauces are all vegan. Image: Ralph “RJ Groove” Johnson
Team Car Café
8100 Macon Station, Memphis, TN 38018
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bicycling enthusiasts who love their coffee have a great new place to go! Team Car Café serves up artisan coffee from locally owned Ethnos Coffee Roasters and the full menu from El Mero Taco, along with freshly made pastries and breakfast tacos made especially for the café. Located inside Latting Speed Shop, the space offers a relaxed vibe, perfect for unwinding and visiting with friends. The décor is notable for the vintage Mercedes displayed above the coffee bar — a nod to the support cars that travel along with bicycle tours, says owner Will Tucker. Stop in and try one of the signature lattes, such as the Honey Gold or the El Mero Mocha.
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The decor at Team Car Café is as eclectic as the menu. Cycling enthusiasts will love the decor as much as the menu — but you certainly don’t need to be a cyclist to love this new spot. Image: Facebook
Flying Sobie’s Gourmet Kitchen
At Ghost River Brewing Co. on Beale Street: 341 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Flying Sobie’s is known for its delicious sauces – and Flying Sobie’s Hen House Food Truck attracts the crowds! Now Chef Sobie Johnson has partnered with Ghost River Brewing Co. to offer a tasty menu at the brewery’s Beale Street location. Visitors to the taproom can order from a hearty menu of handcrafted sandwiches and veggie burgers, accompanied by sides and extras that include “The Best Chili Cheese Fries in the City!”
The small but mighty menu at Flying Sobie’s Ghost River outpost features sandwiches, veggie burgers, and some tasty sides. Image: Instagram
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Published July 2021
Written by StyleBlueprint Editors
A new month brings a fresh roundup of Memphis eateries. From cafés with laid-back atmospheres to a new taco joint, there are plenty of dishes and beverages to check out this month and beyond. Here are four new restaurants that recently opened in Memphis. Enjoy!
4 New Memphis Restaurants (Updated July 2021)
Fabiola’s Kitchen
1353 Jackson Ave., Memphis, TN 38107 • (901) 310-4454
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday
Simply Fabulous Catering recently opened up its first brick-and-mortar location on Jackson Avenue. Serving breakfast and lunch, you can grab all of your favorite things — from wraps to burgers, salads, and more. Order at the window or eat inside. To see the restaurant’s daily offerings, check out their Facebook page.
Order at the drive-thru window or opt to eat inside at Fabiola’s Kitchen (and check out that menu!). Image: Fabiola’s Kitchen
… And now we’re hungry. How’s this for a wrap? Image: Fabiola’s Kitchen
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Crazy Gander
150 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 552-3852
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Coffee shops are a hot topic in the Memphis area, and Crazy Gander is no exception. Right next door to The Brass Door, you can find this chic and cozy shop with a fun mural right outside its doors. Stay awhile and sip some coffee, or grab a java to-go. Menu highlights include The Memphis (drip coffee with a shortbread cookie from Butterific Bakery & Café) and The Bucktown (latte with honey, cayenne pepper, coconut milk, and milk).
Pictured here is Crazy Gander‘s babka, which is a delicious take on coffee cake. Image: Crazy Gander
The Butterific Frappé is made from shortbread cookies from Butterific Bakery & Café. Image: Crazy Gander
Torchy’s Tacos
719 S. Mendenhall Rd., Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 343-8880
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
While Torchy’s Tacos is indeed a chain, the people of Memphis seem to love it! Located on the east side of town, you can find this spot right off Mendenhall — and you can’t miss it. If you’re into tacos and spice, this is a match just for you. And definitely try their drinks!
Torchy’s has more than just tacos. Try a bowl, or indulge in all the dips you can imagine. And don’t forget to order a tasty beverage. Image: Torchy’s Tacos
Queso for days. Choose between “Green Chile” or “Hillbilly Queso,” which are both filled with spice and the perfect amount of cheese. Image: Torchy’s Tacos
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Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop
2000 Prentiss Pl., Memphis, TN 38112 • (901) 333-6500
Hours: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Located inside the Memphis Zoo, Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop offers coffee, smoothies, pastries, and delicious baked goods. Plus, they’ve got grab-and-go snacks like house salads, granola bowls, and BBQ sandwiches. So, next time you want to get out and about, take a peek at this new spot (and walk around the zoo, too!).
Ancient Grounds in the Memphis Zoo is now open! Grab a cold brew and a pastry. Image: Memphis Zoo
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Published June 2021
Written by Gaye Swan
The restaurant scene in Memphis continues to boom, and we are delighted to bring you another sampling of what the Bluff City has in store for those who love good food. From Downtown to Midtown to East Memphis, here are five wonderful new eateries to try.
5 New Memphis Restaurants To Check Out
Backlot Sandwich Shop
265 S. Front Street, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 509-8612
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bluff City Law may not have taken off, but Backlot Sandwich Shop is sure to stick around! Located behind the former Paramount Studios where some of the TV series scenes were filmed, Backlot is the brainchild of restaurateur Tyson Bridge and Chef Derk Meitzler. Open for breakfast, lunch, and an early dinner, the menu features freshly baked biscuits, homemade jams and pickles, and made-in-house corned beef and pastrami.
For breakfast, you can build your own biscuit sandwich, choosing from cheddar-chive, honey butter glazed, or buttermilk biscuits. Proteins range from a classic smoked salmon to the more unexpected lamb belly. Add some delicious cheese and you’ve got a breakfast that will keep you going all morning. Sourdough French toast, breakfast bowls, and avocado toast are other yummy options. The menu for lunch and dinner is just as tempting and includes hearty sandwiches, filling soups, and fresh salads.
Vegetarians, fear not! Backlot offers delicious options such as the Mother Nature Sandwich, with roasted marinated portabella mushroom, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, and roasted garlic aioli on white or wheat bread. Image: Backlot Sandwich Shop
The Jive Turkey combines herb-roasted turkey with warm brie and raspberry jam on a fresh baguette. Image: Backlot Sandwich Shop
At Backlot, you build your own biscuit sandwiches. This delectable creation is root beer-glazed ham, egg, Provolone, and tomato jam on a cheddar-chive biscuit. Image: Backlot Sandwich Shop
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The Complicated Pilgrim
21 Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 538-7309
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to noon and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Memphian in Overton Square offers two dining and drinking options. Rooftop bar Tiger & Peacock will open soon with ingredient-forward cocktails and approachable bar fare. Complicated Pilgrim is open for business, serving up breakfast and dinner with a side of world-class service. Chef Don Latham makes the most of fresh ingredients in creating a delicious menu of local and regional fare. Breakfast includes handhelds such as the Pilgrim Wrap with soft scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, skillet potatoes, cheddar cheese, and salsa verde. The Cooper Street Breakfast is a filling way to start the day, and bowls that feature grits or oats are tasty choices. The dinner menu offers a range of dishes sure to please. Entrées include the harissa chicken, pan-roasted thighs served with Mississippi basmati rice and tomato confit; Shrimp and grits with stone-ground grits and Gulf shrimp; and the braised lamb shank served with barley risotto, red wine sauce, and gremolata.
From left to right: The G & G combines Trés Generaciones tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, green pepper bitters, and club soda, topped with a grapefruit wedge. The Thespian is a refreshing mixture of Aperol, Chambord, prosecco, and club soda with an orange wedge garnish. Tall and pink, the Savid blends Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon with fresh-squeezed blood orange juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. Image: MEMTD
What a great way to start the day! The breakfasts at Complicated Pilgrim are scrumptious. Image: MEMTD
Finish your meal with a mouth-watering dessert. Image: MEMTD
Hog Wild East
921 S. Yates, Memphis, TN, 38120 • (901) 522-9453
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ernie Mellor, owner of Hog Wild BBQ and A Moveable Feast, says the catering industry was absolutely flattened by the pandemic. It seemed one day they were booking events, and the next, they faced a complete shutdown. His first pivot was to offer home delivery of many of their most popular catering dishes. His next was to open a bricks-and-mortar location offering both take-and-bake and takeout. Customers to the newly opened Hog Wild East can pick up delicious casseroles, barbeque pizzas, yummy dips, specialty sauces, homemade chips, and house-made ice cream to go. Made-to-order items include the ever-popular barbeque nachos; hearty sandwiches made with brisket, smoked chicken, and pulled pork; ribs; and fresh salads.
The barbeque nachos at Hog Wild BBQ are famous! Image: Hailey Warriner
Pick up one of the amazing specialty sauces, like the Killa Wet Sauce. Image: Hailey Warriner
Over Yonder ice cream is made in-house. Yum! Image: Schuyler O’Brien
Raw Girls Downtown
150 Peabody Place, Suite 118, Memphis, TN 38103
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Raw Girls bring their fresh-pressed juices, plant-based salads, soups, and gluten-free baked goods to a new location downtown. Owners Amy and Hannah Pickle offer a full coffee bar, wine, and beer from Hampline Brewery in the colorful and welcoming café, the newest addition to the Raw Girls food trucks on Cooper Street and Poplar, and a bricks-and-mortar location in Saddlecreek in Germantown. The new café has indoor and outdoor seating as well as the grab-and-go items customers love. For those dining in, hot soups such as fan-favorite French lentil and chilled gazpacho are on the menu, along with fresh smoothies and bruschetta – all plant-based and gluten-free, of course!
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Head to Raw Girls‘ new downtown location for fresh-pressed juices, salads, baked goods, and more. Image: Raw Girls
Zayde’s at the J
6560 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38138 • (901) 208-3495
Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Zayde’s NYC Deli has a new bricks-and-mortar location. As befits the popular kosher meal delivery service, Zayde’s at the J has found a welcoming home in the Memphis Jewish Community Center. Owner and chef Marisa Baggett has created a tasty menu featuring noshes, salads, and sandwiches for lunch, with future plans for dinner and for a kiosk by the MJCC pool once it opens.
Noshes include spinach potato knish and matzo ball soup. A selection of tasty sandwiches ranges from a traditional corned beef on rye made with Marisa’s in-house brined meat, to the Sabich Wanpaku Sando – hummus, grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, soft boiled egg, fried onion, cabbage, and marinated cucumbers on Challah. Craving a burger? Zayde’s has you covered, whether you eat meat or not. The Z Burger is served smash-style with all the fixings, and vegetarians can enjoy an Impossible Z Burger. Stop by on Wednesdays for their specials, usually Asian-influenced.
The made-in-house corned beef on marble rye is a bestseller at Zayde’s! Image: Marisa Baggett
Zayde’s NYC Deli serves chicken shawarma, coffee-scented beef, and veggie grilled flatbreads for dinner – they’ll be available at Zayde’s at the J as soon as dinner service launches. We can’t wait! Image: Marisa Baggett
The Roasted Red Pepper and Chickpea Salad is fresh, healthy, and delicious year-round. Image: Marisa Baggett
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Published May 2021
Written by Gaye Swan
Amazing restaurants are cropping up so fast in Memphis, it’s hard to keep up with them all – but we will give it our best shot! This month alone, we’ve discovered delicious dishes from Morocco, rolled ice cream from Thailand, Japanese-inspired small plates, Latin American cuisine, Southern fare with NOLA flair, and a little buttery goodness to top it all off. You will not want to miss these six fabulous new Memphis restaurants.
6 New Memphis Restaurants You Need To Try
Andalusia
5101 Sanderlin Avenue, Ste. 103, Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 236-7784
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The historic region of Andalusia has long been known for its cultural richness and diversity. For years, inhabitants lived in harmony with many different religions co-existing happily, Andalusia owner Jamal Romani tells us. “I chose the name to remind people that we did it before, and we can do it again,” he says.
A native of Morocco, Jamal brought his love of his homeland’s cuisine to the menu he created, aiming for an authentic Moroccan experience using a local source he can trust. Jamal and his family own a farm in Mississippi, and they use as many ingredients as possible from there, from the meats and poultry to the vegetables. Start your meal with eggplant puree, a delectable dish served with homemade bread, or Briouat, savory pastries wrapped in crisp phyllo dough. Popular dinner entrees include the lamb, chicken, and Kefta tagines, and couscous. For a taste of genuine Moroccan street food, try a Bucadillo sandwich. French fries are included – inside the sandwich, in true Moroccan style.
The Kefta tagine features Moroccan meatballs and homemade tomato sauce, topped with eggs and herbs. Image: John Sklba
The seafood pastilla combines wild-caught fish, calamari, shrimp, green olives, and vermicelli, all wrapped in a crispy phyllo dough. Chicken pastilla is also on the menu. Image: John Sklba
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Butteriffic Bakery and Café
488 S. Second Street, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 207-4618
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Butteriffic Bakery and Café owner Tamika Heard knows a thing or two about making melt-in-your-mouth treats – her parents founded Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies, a beloved local favorite. She and her sisters worked in the family-owned business for years, and she jumped at the chance to take over and rebrand, using a uniquely descriptive word. “Butteriffic” is quite an apt term to describe the goodies to be found at the new bakery and café. Rich and delicious, the butter cookies come in a selection of flavors, and the butter cookie-crust pies are outstanding. Muffins, puddings, and parfaits are also on the menu. For something savory, Tamika offers tasty lunch items that include smoked tuna and smoked chicken salad. Freshly brewed artisan coffees complete the selection. Best of all, Butteriffic Bakery and Café celebrates important holidays, such as National Pie Day and National Peach Cobbler Day. Yum!
Kick start your day with a locally roasted coffee and a homemade muffin – and be sure to grab a cookie or two for your late-afternoon pick-me-up! Image: Antonio Harris
Everything at Butteriffic is baked with love. Image: Antonio Harris
By the Brewery
496 Tennessee Street, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 310-4341
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (breakfast served 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.); Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (breakfast served all day)
True to its name, By the Brewery is across the street from the historic Tennessee Brewery. The charming Downtown eatery is bright and welcoming, with a touch of both New Orleans and Memphis history. “All three of my kids have spent time in New Orleans,” owner Robin Joyce says. “The vintage doors are from there, as well as the custom-made countertops.” And while the space is new, the history behind the brewery is certainly not. Robin actually found the blueprints to the Tennessee Brewery years ago, and they now grace the walls of By the Brewery.
The menu is traditionally Southern but with an uplifted twist. For breakfast, you’ll find a yummy assortment of brewery biscuits, all made with Ghost River Cream Ale. The selection includes the Brisket Biscuit, the Tennessee Street Biscuit, and the BLT (which in this case stands for Bacon, potato Latke, and Tomato jam). Lunch standouts are a delicious variation on standard avocado toast; a pastrami sandwich with homemade slaw, mustard, and pickles; and a grilled cheese that boasts three kinds of cheese plus a cheddar crust.
The New Yorker is an uplifted version of a pastrami sandwich, with pumpernickel bread, spicy mustard, lager slaw, and pickles. Image: Hannah Joyce Photography
By the Brewery’s Avocado Toasted sandwich has an “egg in the hole” top layer, served over sautéed spinach, fresh mozzarella, mashed avocado, goat cheese, and tomato. Image: Hannah Joyce Photography
The popular Brisket Biscuit features chili-spiced beef brisket, beer-braised with onions and pepperoncini peppers and topped with pepper bacon jelly. Image: Hannah Joyce Photography
CIMAS
33 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 444-3232
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Located in the new Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis, CIMAS is currently open for breakfast and brunch. (Lunch and dinner menus are coming soon, and we can’t wait!) Satisfy your craving for original, Latin American-inspired cuisine in the mornings with dishes like breakfast tacos, carnitas breakfast hash, and Cornflake crusted French toast.
“Memphis is brimming with wonderfully renowned BBQ and Southern restaurants. So, instead of competing with that, we wanted to offer something different, but still reflect the culture and city of Memphis,” explains Troy Dixon, Director of Operations. CIMAS makes use of a wide variety of Southern ingredients and inspirations, creating a menu that is both unique and delicious.
You’ll find Southern standbys like grits on the menu – but it’s not your grandmother’s grits! The Anson Mills Grit Bowl is a hearty serving with farm eggs, Tasso ham vinaigrette, green onion, and fried garlic. And while the word “oatmeal” usually conjures up a bland dish, the Anson Mills Heirloom Oatmeal sounds divine, with Piloncillo (a raw form of pure cane sugar used in Mexico), candied pistachios, and hibiscus raspberry coulis.
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Chorizo, scrambled eggs, potatoes, onion, salsa rioja, crema, and Cotija cheese make the breakfast tacos a hearty and delicious way to start the day! Image: Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
A Latin twist on a Southern favorite, the carnitas breakfast hash features sweet potato succotash, farm eggs, and chipotle aioli. Image: Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Poke World East Memphis
575 Erin Drive, Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 779-4971
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Delicious and healthy, the menu at Poke World focuses on poke bowls, milk teas, and rolled ice cream. “Milk tea originated in Taiwan, poke bowls are from Hawaii, and rolled ice cream was invented in Thailand,” says Derek Wong, Marketing Manager of Poke World. “We wanted to bring these three unique cultures and flavors to Memphis.”
A traditional Hawaiian dish, poke bowls feature sushi-grade raw fish tossed with rice, fresh veggies, and flavor-packed sauces. At Poke World, you build your own, choosing from tuna, salmon, and other seafood as well as cooked options like chicken. Toppings include vegetables and fruits, while sauces range from spicy wasabi yuzu to a milder honey soy. Milk teas are a tasty treat, more often called “bubble teas” for the characteristic pearls of tapioca at the bottom. Customers love the Brown Sugar Boba and the Classic Milk Tea – but with the huge variety of flavors and styles at Poke World, you’re sure to find a new favorite. Finish your meal with rolled ice cream, creamy swirls of sweetness served in a cup and covered with delicious toppings.
Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls at Poke World are healthy and delicious. Image: Derek Wong
Left to right: Try Poke World’s famous Brown Sugar Bubble Tea, new addition Strawberry Fruit Tea with Cheese Foam, the Classic Milk Tea with Boba, or the Taro Bubble Tea. Image: Derek Wong
Salt | Soy
2583 Broad Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112 • (901) 207-1531
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
After two years of tempting taste buds around Memphis, the red-hot pop-up Salt | Soy has found a permanent home on Broad Avenue. Inspired by Izikaya eateries popular in Japan, the new space is sleek and cool – the perfect setting for sharing delicious small plates. “We want to offer a fun, fast-casual atmosphere with fine dining food,” explains Brad McCarley, who owns Salt | Soy with Alchemy’s Nick Scott.
The collaboration of the two chefs is a match made in heaven. Brad brings his background as a craft butcher, while Nick has extensive experience in Asian fare and sushi. The menu features Japanese-influenced creations that incorporate local ingredients and Southern style. A few of the must-try items are the Chicken Fried Chicken and Dumpling Dumplings, Chili Crab Udon, and the Hamachi Sashimi. The bar at Salt | Soy offers creative house cocktails, a curated wine and beer list, and one of the best saki selections in town. (SB TIP: Bourbon lovers, try the House of the Ritten Sun, a delightful concoction with Rittenhouse Rye, Suntori Toki Japanese Whisky, sunflower orgeat, lemon, and Lost Angel Pinot Noir. Topped with star anise, it’s almost too pretty to drink!)
The Salt | Soy menu includes delectable Yakitori, Japanese-style grilled skewers. Image: Philip Murphy
What Japanese-inspired restaurant would be complete without sushi? You’ll find fresh, delicious rolls, sashimi, and other plates at Salt | Soy. Image: Philip Murphy
Try a craft cocktail or a unique Saki to go along with your meal. Image: Philip Murphy
Enjoy your dining adventures, Memphis!
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