Food + Beverage

The Little Belle

Sisters Nourish Their Communities with a Tasty Pop-up Culinary Business Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt For sisters Anne Dunavant and Camille Rogers, food has always been the heartbeat of home. Growing up, their childhood kitchen was a lively gathering place. “We have always loved how food brings people together,” Camille says. She believes it’s not too difficult to make it tasty, and she just wanted to share that with others. Anne feels similarly. “Growing up, I was...

Food + Beverage

Memphis Coffee: Four Stories, One Community

Memphis coffee makers blend craftsmanship, community and connection, creating distinctive experiences that bring people together across the city. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Sarah Voigt Ritual Coffee Memphis : Coffee, Cocktails & Connection At 505 South Main, Ritual Coffee Memphis is designed to evolve throughout the day, offering coffee, lunch and cocktails in a space built around hospitality and connection. Owner Wade Hartsfield says he envisioned a place that was...

Food + Beverage

On ’Cue

Insider opinions about one of the things Memphis does best Article by Christian Owen We work with some of Memphis’ most discerning people—business owners, community leaders and local experts whose insights and expertise we value. So we decided to follow their lead when it comes to a matter of local importance: barbecue. Where do our River City business partners go, what do they order and why do they keep going back? No rankings, no judgment and no attempt to settle Memphis’ great barbecue...

Food + Beverage

It’s Soup Season

Chilly fall days call for a steaming bowl of goodness Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Sarah Voigt Homemade Beef Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food for October. As the autumn air turns crisp and leaves begin to change, a simmering pot of soup brings a little warmth into the kitchen. This classic dish is not only deeply satisfying but also an excellent way to celebrate the flavors of the season. The secret to a truly memorable soup lies in the balance of rich, savory beef...

Travel

The Art of the Vine Close to Home

Quench your thirst for a wine adventure without traveling far Article by Anna Gsanger | Photography by Anna Gsanger and Melissa Williams Wine adventures abound around Memphis, whether you have one, two or three days to get away. You will encounter delicious wines, beautiful vineyards and lively stories from the people who grow the grapes and are passionate about wine. Your next wine getaway is within reach, with travel times ranging from an hour drive to a 2 hour plane ride. One Day...

Shopping

Store Credit

Food and Beverage Edition Article by Amy Birdsong Golden | Photography by Amy Threadgill Photography What’s on the menu? A curated selection of food-and-beverage treats and homewares from local shops around town. From kitchen essentials and charming table pieces to the perfect happies to gift, this guide highlights good taste. Artist Tennyson Corley memorializes the “Girl Dinner” with her ceramic pieces, found locally at Heirloom House . She uses vintage dinnerware to present equal...

Shopping

Eat Your Carats

Article by Amy Golden & Lindsey Tonkin | Photography by Sarah Voigt Feast your eyes on these perfect pairings from Mednikow Jewelers and Babcock Gifts . Dinner is over, but everyone lingers. An antique sterling silver goblet spills onto a plate of glittering jewels: Gurhan’s round and baguette diamond and gold lariat necklace, aquamarine and diamond silver bracelet and one-of-a-kind aquamarine and diamond 24-karat gold ring are captured in high-style brilliance with Blue Pheasant’s artful...

Life + Culture

More than Basketball

The Grizzlies' Commitment to Memphis Youth Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Sarah Voigt On any given night at FedExForum, the roar of the crowd celebrates a win on the court. Thanks to the Grizzlies Foundation, a quieter kind of victory is unfolding in classrooms, mentoring circles and Memphis neighborhoods where young lives are being transformed. Abusheri Ohwofasa, Vice President of Community Engagement and Grizzlies Foundation Executive Director, explains that, while child poverty...

Food + Beverage

Inside Josephine Estelle

Designer Karen Billions brings Italian heritage, Southern hospitality and Memphis character together in two inviting spaces. Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Sarah Voigt Josephine Estelle is the newest restaurant creation of chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman at The Standard in Germantown. The chefs describe it as “a space designed to feel welcoming from the moment you walk in,” with an atmosphere that encourages guests to linger. Designer Karen Billions of Story Design worked...

Arts + Culture

Let the Music Play

The Magic of Chamber Music Article by Margaret Ledbetter | Photography by Emily Swan While Memphis is considered the birthplace of rock and roll and a pillar of the blues, there is another notable music force in town. Chamber music is having a moment. Memphis Chamber Music Society (MCMS) has been staging concerts of local ensembles and international artists in private homes and gallery spaces for over 30 years. Founded in 1989 by Marsha Evans, a former Rhodes College piano teacher...