Two Great Beers, Two Great Causes

by John Klyce Minervini on September 4, 2015 at 8:23AM

Baby Blues Salad at Lisa's Lunch Box

by Stacey Greenberg on June 18, 2010 at 3:37PM

I have two friends who work in a building in the Ridgeway Loop, and all they ever talk about is Lisa’s Lunchbox and how great it is. I decided to “Like” Lisa’s on Facebook and started getting a daily update of their specials, which made me hungry and a little jealous. On a rare Friday off, I was finally able to give Lisa’s a try.

Cake That Defies Words

by Susan Ellis on May 4, 2010 at 4:32PM

Last week at bookclub, talk turned to cakes, and in particular, those from the New Albany, Mississippi, bakery Sugaree's. The cake-purchaser to-be was put off by the $40 price tag for a whole cake.

Kolaches at Donald's Donuts

by Stacey Greenberg on April 23, 2010 at 7:51AM

Donald’s Donuts has long had a sign for kolaches, but a few weeks ago, they actually started serving them again.

Avocado Milkshake

by Susan Ellis on April 14, 2010 at 10:26AM

I've been wanting to try the avocado milkshake at Chang's Bubble Tea Cafe for months now. Last week, I finally did and was not disappointed.

Chef's Salad at Central BBQ

by Stacey Greenberg on April 2, 2010 at 10:27AM

I would normally say that walking into a barbecue restaurant in Memphis and ordering a salad is a major faux pas, but I am in love with the versatile chef’s salad at Central BBQ.

Falafel Plate at Sean's Cafe

by Susan Ellis on March 26, 2010 at 11:05AM

Having made falafel many times, I know it’s as easy to whip up as it is to screw up. I have baked it, fried it, used a box mix, and started from scratch — all to varying results.

A Dish to (Un)Die For

by Susan Ellis on March 17, 2010 at 9:36AM

On Saturday, after the Southern Women's Show, Pam Denney and I went to the Emerald Thai Restaurant. I hadn't been there in years and was looking forward to trying it again, and Pam was craving their rich Tom Kha Kai soup.

Gobi Manchurian at Woodlands

by Bianca Phillips on February 26, 2010 at 10:28AM

Americans aren’t the only folks known for fusing foods from different cultures. Some Indian restaurants, including Woodlands Indian Cuisine on Hacks Cross, offer an Indo-Chinese menu melding — you guessed it — Indian and Chinese.

Neola Farms Beef Carpaccio at Tsunami

by Stacey Greenberg on February 11, 2010 at 2:35PM

If you are a locavore, chances are that you are familiar with nearby Neola Farms’ fabulous beef. In fact, when you think of Neola Farms, I bet a hamburger starts to dance through your mind.

Michael's Last Meal

by Susan Ellis on February 3, 2010 at 4:33PM

This is the Zinnie-loney at Zinnie's East. My coworker Michael says that this sandwich — a thick slab of all-beef bologna, swiss, and bacon — would be on the menu of his proverbial death row/last meal.

Brew City Bottle Caps at Young Ave. Deli

by Susan Ellis on January 22, 2010 at 2:26PM

I was at Young Avenue Deli the other day when I noticed the on-table advertising for Brew City Bottle Caps. It read, "Stay warm this winter with our spicy, beer-battered jalepeno slices!!!"

Scotch Eggs at Dan McGuinness

by Stacey Greenberg on January 13, 2010 at 11:04AM

Eggs and sausage are two common breakfast items in America. We may eat eggs with a side of sausage, a sausage omelet, or even a sausage-and-egg biscuit.

Veggie-Stuffed Pizza at Little Italy

by Susan Ellis on January 6, 2010 at 10:43AM

When mama told you to eat your vegetables, she probably didn’t have in mind the stomach-expanding treat that is Little Italy's veggie-stuffed pizza. The vegetables — black olives, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and bell peppers — are buried in a generous amount of melted mozzarella and covered in a crispy crust coated in garlic butter, all of which can be dipped in a marinara sauce.

Charro Beans at Las Delicias

by Chris Davis on December 23, 2009 at 11:19AM

I'm a great lover of the bean, so my favorite dishes tend to be some variation on pottage. A well-made plate of red beans and rice can be as grand as any cassoulet, and when the weather turns icy and cruel, hoppin' John rules my world.