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Life in Black and White

It was a Tuesday, dark and chilly, when I headed home from my job downtown, turning east on Crump Boulevard, as I always do. The drive was routine, past Shelby Electric Company, Captain D's, and an oc...

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On Track

The Trolley Stop Market puts a local spin on homestyle cooking.

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Homecoming

Jim's Place gets it all right with a lively new restaurant in the center of town.

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In the Beginning

When I moved from Los Angeles to Memphis 20 years ago, I knew I'd miss the weather, but I was unprepared for how much I would miss L.A. food: fried plantains and roast chicken at Versailles Restaurant...

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Date Night

Do Sushi in Cooper-Young mixes up fun, food, and cocktails.

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The Mississippi Waltz

What's cooking in Oxford's Town Square.

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Taste Test

Chefs in-the-making score high marks with the reviewer.

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Memphis Stew: An Introduction

My name is Pamela Denney, and I like to describe myself as a reluctant foodie. For most of my adult life, I was just as happy to eat a cheese sandwich as a gourmet meal. Plus, I hated to cook. My husb...

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Italian Seafood at Viking School

I went to my first cooking class last week at Viking Cooking School in East Memphis, and it reminded me a little of being on a cruise ship: A group of strangers (11 to be exact) tossed into an intimat...

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Gus’s in East Memphis Is Shaping Up

People in East Memphis are excited that Gus’s “World Famous” Fried Chicken is coming to the east end of town. In case you’ve been wondering where the restaurant will be located, here it is: south of P...

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Shrimp Salad: Making the Most of Leftovers

I hosted our book club Friday, and the next day, I discovered I had been gifted all the leftover shrimp. Lucky me! Since I also had a gorgeous batch of spring lettuce from local growers, I decided to ...

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Slow Food and Wine Dinner at Bari

Jason Severs is one of my favorite chefs in Memphis, because he is a whiz at combining simple ingredients in new and delicious ways. He's also committed to supporting local growers, and along those li...

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Spring Produce: Buy It or Grow It

 It’s a big weekend Saturday and Sunday for spring vegetables, whether you want to buy from local growers or plant your own.The Memphis Farmers Market opens Saturday at 7 a.m. in the Central Station P...

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Homemade: Apple Cabbage Slaw

Although I spend too much money, I always enjoy shopping at the Fresh Market because the groceries are merchandised beautifully (love the end stacks) and the free newsletter on the check out counters ...

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Farmers Market Update: Don't Miss the Tulips

By the time I got to opening day of the downtown farmers market, I’d missed the eggs, bread, and early heirloom tomatoes. I did manage to nab the last two packs of Italian sausage from Newman Farm and...

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Eating Out: Circa Food & Wine

Last Saturday, Tony and I had a late dinner at John Bragg’s new Circa, located in East Memphis in the Regalia Shopping Center. The simple summary? We were impressed.Our neighbor had visited the week b...

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Baby Bok Choy With Butter and Garlic

For many years, my proclivity for olive oil kept me away from butter. I used a little butter on pancakes and toast, but when it came to cooking, I skewed toward the good fat.But lately, as I look for ...

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Eating Out: Jasmine in Cooper-Young

After hearing good things about Ben Vaughan's new El Diablo in Cooper-Young, Tony and I decided to check it out Wednesday evening. Unfortunately, the day's rock and roll storms shut down power in part...

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Petition Links Bee Die-Off to Pesticides

Last summer, I noticed the return of a few bumblebees and honeybees to my yard in East Memphis. So did my friends. This photo is a bumblebee happily buzzing around my vegetable garden.I mention this b...

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Broad Appeal

Three Angels Diner updates classics with a fresh, local spin.

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