New Memphis Restaurants To Enjoy
Memphis' food scene keeps on giving with the opening of these new restaurants, bars, bakeries, and coffeeshops.
Memphis' food scene keeps on giving with the opening of these new restaurants, bars, bakeries, and coffeeshops.
Here's a running list of the new restaurants that have opened lately in Memphis, starting with the newest. That means, the more you scroll the further you are traveling back in time.
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La Roche
“A Taste of Lebanon in the heart of Memphis.” This new Lebanese restaurant in Cooper-Young is open now with their soft opening menu. They’ll be adding a lot more in November but there are still some great options like the Baba Ghanouj (roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic & lemon), various kabob options, Kibbeh, and more. Ending with Baklava is a must!
La Roche: 916 Cooper St.
Kellie’s Deli
Sometimes, you just need a good deli sandwich, and that’s exactly what Kellie’s Deli aims to provide. This new downtown deli is at the former River Market at the New Memphis building. From bbq nachos to a dozen sandwich options–the menu is extensive! They also offer gyros, dessert, subs, and cheddar dogs, and more.
Kellie’s Deli: 516 Tennessee St. #127
Boba Boba Life
If the drinks and food are half as good as the interior of this bubble tea shop then we are all in for a big treat! Boba Boba Life offers fruit teas, ice blends, ice cream, fresh tea, milk teas, smoothies, ramen, paninis, and their “famous Korean Grill Cheese.” Consider my interest piqued!
Boba Boba Life: 709 E. Parkway St.
Mahogany River Terrace
Mahogany Memphis’ second location on Mud Island in the old River Terrace location is now open. The space is beautiful, especially the super elegant upstairs bar and talk about the perfect patio dining option right on the river!
Mahogany River Terrace: 60 N Mud Island Rd
PizzaMe!
From Curtis Givens, of In Love Memphis, comes the hottest new pizza joint in East Memphis. PizzaMe! offers “gourmet pizza with an urban twist that’s lightning-fast.” This spot is Memphis, Memphis, Memphis energy with The Haven pizza with hood sauce and fried chicken to one with Big Bill’s BBQ Sauce and grilled chicken.
Pizza Me: 2857 Kirby Rd #117
The Archives Bar & Bistro
From Chef Phillip Dewayne, of Park + Cherry at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, comes The Archives Bar & Bistro located in a newly renovated space at Hotel Napoleon in downtown. Two menu items to try will be the Champagne Caviar Affair and The Archives Burger. We had the opportunity to check out the beautifully designed space during a media preview. Take a look! Opens to the public Sept. 25th!
The Archives Bar & Bistro: 179 Madison Ave.
Memphis Filling Station
Craft beer fans, get ready to add another must-visit brewery to your list. MFS Brewing is now open in South Main, steps away from Wiseacre's downtown location. Their coffee milk stout varieties seem to be the early favorites! Be sure to enjoy their beer selection with their free popcorn (of which, they offer a million fun flavor toppings of your choosing) or one of their snacks like an adult lunchables or soft pretzels. We stopped by opening weekend. Take a look!
Memphis Filling Station: 205 GE Patterson
The Overland
Described as "an elevated dining and cocktail experience, five floors up," The Overland is located in Germantown in the Thornwood. The inspiration behind the menu and restaurant is the rugged Northwest (think Yellowstone). Yes, elk is on the menu!
The Overland: 7800 Neshoba Rd.
The Juice Joint
Cooper-Young's newest spot is all about offering freshly squeeze goods. The Juice Joint, located at the former Waffle Cream location, offers natural fruit and vegetable juices and acai bowls. Try the Green Island your first visit which is a fresh combo of kale, green apple, cucumber, ginger, lime, lemon, and orange.
The Juice Joint: 999 S. Cooper St.
Poke Paradise
Sushi Jimmi is back with a new brick-and-mortar. Poke Paradise recently opened with a menu featuring a variety of poke bowls, starters like his popular spicy crawfish nachos, and entrees like a chicken katsu sandwich or bowl. Of course, the menu is also stacked with a ton of speciality sushi rolls, sushi burritos, sashimi, nigiri, and more.
Poke Paradise: 6343 Summer Ave. # 110
New Memphis Restaurants, Bars, and Coffee
New Memphis Restaurants, Bars, and Coffee
Memphis Toast
If you’re driving along Jackson Ave., it’ll be hard to miss the new Memphis Toast located across the street from Smoky City BBQ. The exterior redesign makes a statement as does the Memphis-themed interior. This new spot specializes in brunch and sandwich options. Brunch options include chicken & waffles, cajun shrump & grits bowl, breakfast burritos, and more. Signature sandwiches include The Sticky Waffle and Smoked Bacon. We’re eager to try this one out!
Memphis Toast: 954 Jackson Ave.
Byway Coffee Company
The hottest new coffee offering in the city doesn’t have a permanent home. Instead, look for the big silver airstream trailer around the city. They remodeled it into a coffee stand that routinely pops up in places like South Point Grocery, High Point Grocery, and more. Just check their Instagram for their latest schedule. The Ube latte has been a crowd favorite! Check out our video from our recent visit to see them.
The Gourmet Gallery
This new spot in South Main comes from the owners of 6 Million Catering, which got its start in 2015. Located in the former Grecian Gourmet space, The Gourmet Gallery will offer familiar catering menu items and will be open for lunch, brunch, and dinner according to reporting by The Daily Memphian. They’re expected to open any day!
The Gourmet Gallery: 412 S Main St.
Petals of a Peony
This restaurant dedicated to serving Chengdu Sichuan, spicy traditional Chinese food, just expanded with its second location in Overton Square at the former Paulette's space. There's a reason that within the first year of opening their Cordova location, that they're already expanded–it's so good! The spicy pork (or chicken) dumplings, Dandan noodles, and Peony fried chicken are a must-orders. I am obsessed! A fun thing to point out is that this is a perfect spot for big groups. They have fun rotating tables for groups to share food at.
Petals of a Peony: 2110 Madison Ave.
Good Groceries Market & Cafe
A food truck that started out as providing Memphians with health, but delicious, food options has now expanded to their first brick-and-mortar location. The owners behind Good Groceries Mobile Diner food truck opened Good Groceries Market & Cafe in Cooper-Young. They offer a variety of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto options. Check out their menu here.
Good Groceries Market & Cafe: 585 S. Cooper St.
Maroon Brew Co.
Collierville has its first brewup! Maroon Brew Co., a woman-owned and woman-brewed brewery, opened in the old Thomas Meat and Seafood Market. The brewery represents Collierville with its name being a nod to Collierville School’s primary color to beer names like Gazebo Golden Ale and West Powell Hazy IPA. It’s also a family-friendly spot with a dedicated kid’s area. Hungry too? They offer a food menu with gourmet hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Check it out for yourself via our Instagram reel.
Maroon Brew Co.: 642 W Poplar Ave, Collierville, TN 38017
Nashoba
Sports bar meets live music venue at this new Collierville spot at Carriage Crossing. Nashoba has a great outdoor patio with a huge TV plus dozens more inside so there’s no missing any games. A separate room has a live music stage with cool round tables. I stopped in for the happy hour and tried their basic burger for $7 and house chips & dip for $4. Both were delicious and the burger was more generous than I thought it would be. Nashoba offers a lunch menu, dinner menu, and late night menu for food.
Nashoba: 4600 Merchants Park Circle Suite 111, Collierville, TN 38017
Groovy Gratitude
Sip to the rhythm of wellness and gratitude at the brand new Groovy Gratitude. This new Black-owned wellness cafe in Uptown offers healthy options like smoothies, cold-pressed juices, bites & bowls. Highly recommend the Big Memphis Energy protein smoothie and Good Earth caprese panini. We're big fans of being able to eat something healthy without having to pay a high cost for it. Go inside via our Instagram reel.
Groovy Gratitude: 605 N. Second St
Sweet Musings Bakery & Cafe
We are eager to make it to Cordova to try this new authentic Taiwanese bakery shop that specializes in pastries, cakes, coffee, and more. They have so many options on display that their bread and dessert cases are self-service so you can grab a tray and pick everything you want before checking out. The menu features items like rolled cakes, fruit tarts, and scallion pork floss buns.
Sweet Musings Bakery & Cafe: 1890 N Germantown PKWY Suite 99, Cordova, TN 38106
Tekila Modern Mexican
This steakhouse with a Mexican culinary twist has come to Memphis. Their first steakhouse can be found in Southaven at Silo Square. The Memphis location takes over the former Nineteenth Century Club and does a great job of honoring the historical space. Our favorite part is how the mixologists bring a bar cart to your table to make your cocktails. Try the prickly pear margarita! Take a look inside with our reel.
Tekila Modern Mexican: 1443 Union Ave.
Biscuits & Jam | Downtown
This beloved breakfast, brunch and lunch spot in Bartlett just expanded with their social location at Hotel Indigo in downtown and we are thrilled for it! Come for their delicious biscuits and fried green tomatoes and stay for their mimosas and cocktails. They may have the most mimosa combinations in the city.
Biscuits & Jam: 24 N. BB King Blvd
Madison Tavern
What was formerly Local on the Square is now Madison Tavern. New owner, new name, same great location. The new owner is also the owner of Local on Main Street in downtown. The menu features sandwiches like a barbacoa grilled cheese and tavern burger and entrees like chicken parmesan and steak kabobs.
Madison Tavern: 2126 Madison Ave.
JEM Dining
This new Edge District restaurant aims to take elevated fine dining and make it approachable. We got a taste of this new spot and wrote about in a blog here. With seasonal ingredients, you can expect the menu to always be fresh and tasty. We loved the crab and gulf shrimp dip, homemade gnocchi, kimchi arancini, and more. Go inside in our new reel.
JEM Dining: 644 Madison Ave.
Zio Matto Gelato
Memphis' newest gelato shop can be found in South Main at Central Station Hotel. The shop offers 14 different gelato flavors—including a dairy-free option! Don’t know where to start? We recommend the tiramisu, pistachio, and stracciatella. They also offer chocolate-covered gelato popsicles, gelato cakes, and giant macaroons sandwiches. Check out our video from our visit.
ZIO MATTO GELATO: 545 S. Main St. Suite 110
Mary's Bar of Tropical Escapism
From the creators of Cameo Bar, comes Mary's Bar of Tropical Escapism or Mary's B.O.T.E for short. This tiki-inspired cocktail bar in Midtown is decked out in tropical vibes from the decor to the festive glassware. There are so many cocktails to try--many coming in different themed glassware. Hungry? They have small bites too! We were super impressed with the pizza. Check out our reel!
Mary's B.O.T.E: 588 Cooper St
Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brewery
The newest location of Rock'n Dough Pizza is now open in the Edge District. This spot is known for their pizzas and craft beer. The Edge District location offers a patio, bar, and duckpin bowling lanes. We love the garage doors that open on good weather days. We turned our pizza into a calzone which was delicious. The cheesy tots are also a must-order. Check them out in our reel!
Rock'n Dough: 704 Madison Ave.
Mande Dibi West African BBQ Grill
From the same owners as Bala's Bistro, Mande Dibi brings all the traditional flavors of West African cuisine to Memphis. At this point, I'm considered a regular, because I can't get enough. The plantains, jollof rice, oxtail, lamb, beef patties-- I would eat there every day if I could. Check them out in our reel!
Mande Dibi West African BBQ Grill: 6825 Winchester Rd Suite D
Sen Treng Restaurant
This is some of the best food news we can deliver. The Pho Binh legacy lives on! Sen Trang Restaurant reopened in the former Pho Binh location with the menu from the beloved spot. The lemongrass tofu and curry tofu still taste amazing as does the egg drop soup! Whether they'll also offer a lunch buffet is unknown at this time. Check them out in our reel.
Sen Trang Restaurant: 1615 Madison Ave.
Evergreen Grill
Evergreen is back open and serving up all the good comfort food. They're currently open for dinner only, lunch hours coming soon! I ordered the Honey Gold Chicken Sandwich and Evergreen fries (I'm drooling thinking about it). I can't wait to go back because I have my eyes on the Patty Melt and Crispy Cauliflower. Check them out in our reel.
Evergreen Grill: 212 N Evergreen St.
Kitchen Laurel
Kitchen Laurel has taken over what was once the location of Farm and Fig in Cooper-Young. Chef Kevin Sullivan, formerly of Tsunami, opened up his own spot with his wife. This spot JUST opened so we haven't had an opportunity to try it but the menu will focus on serving breakfast and southern comfort food. They open early at 7 a.m. and stay open through lunch.
Kitchen Laurel: 800 Cooper St.
Davinchi's Restaurant and Lounge
In the former spot of Pearl's Oyster House, Davinchi's is one of the hottest restaurants on South Main. Their menu features all the seafood favorites from chargrilled oysters to fried catfish. Every Thursday and Saturday, The Bluff City Groove Band provides all the live music and vibes to accompany your meal. Be sure to head to their downstairs lounge for more fun, hookah, and drinks. Check them out in our reel.
Davinchi's Restaurant and Lounge: 299 S. Main Street
Kinfolk Country Kitchen
What started as a pop up that grew quite popular thanks to their delicious biscuit sandwiches is now its own restaurant in Harbor Town. Official dates haven't been announced yet but it's coming very, very soon. The fried chicken sandwich is an absolute must-order as is the moon pie tiramisu. Honestly, just order the whole menu. It's all good. Check them out in our reel.
Kinfolk Country Kitchen: 111 Harbor Town Sq.
Front Street Deli
After a big renovation, Front Street Deli is finally open again. Front Street Deli no longer acts as a shrine to Tom Cruise with memorabilia and themed-sandwiches, but does still offer some great sandwich options--and breakfast too! Swing by for some of their signature tomato bread. Check them out in our reel.
Front Street Deli: 77 S Front St.
Env
This new spot in Cordova is part restaurant, part lounge--hence the name EnV which stands for Eat N Vibe. They held their grand opening one early February. On the restaurant front, the food hits on southern classics like grits plates and chicken and waffles for brunch plus dinner entrees like pasta dishes, jumbo scallops and braised short rib.
EnV: 815 Exocet Dr.
Louis Connelly's Bar for Fun Times and Friendship
It's a mouthful but with a name like that, how can you not be excited for this new bar? Located in the former The Printer's Alley (RIP) location. The bar keeps the dive bar feel just with an upgrade. I popped in quickly one night and was impressed with the large beer list. I'll be back soon to try out the food. The smashburger allegedly is great.
Louis Connelly's: 322 S Cleveland St.
District 12 Social Club
The newest night club to hit Winchester, District 12 Social Club is a stylish spot with elevated booths and rounded bar intended for millennials. In addition to cocktails like lychee martinis and rose margaritas, they have an appetizing food menu with Da Junts (soul food eggrolls), Jamaican Jerk wings, seared and sliced ribeye, honey hot catfish, and more.
District 12 Social Club: 6642 Winchester Rd
Feast & Graze
This beloved charcuterie spot isn't new but their location is! You can now find Feast & Graze's artisanal lunches at the Brooks Museum. There's no admission required to go inside the museum to visit their cafe. A new storefront is coming soon to Poplar Plaza too. Read our previous blog on Feast & Graze here.
Feast & Graze: 1934 Poplar Ave.
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
Although a chain expansion into Memphis, people are very excited for Jack Brown's. Located in Midtown, near Railgarten, Jack Brown's does two things very well: beer and burgers. The beer options are seemingly endless and the burgers are 100% American Waygu beef. My first visit I tried the Cobra Kai burger topped with cream cheese, pickled jalapeños, and jalapeño jelly. It was delicious. The sauce for fries alone will keep me coming back. Check out our Instagram reel feature here.
Jack Brown's: 2198 Central Ave.
Smurfey's Smokehouse, Downtown
After 14 years as a food truck, Smurfey's Smokehouse has expanded to a brick and mortar. The storefront, located in downtown, will operate as a ghost kitchen where people can order online or in-person to take their meals to go. Smurfey's is known for their loaded up potatoes, fries, nachos, and sandwiches. Soon they'll also offer breakfast too. Check out our Instagram reel here.
Smurfey's Smokehouse: 149 Madison Ave
Congregation Coffee, Germantown
This new coffeeshop in Germantown pays homage to the space it sits in. Once the site of a church, the shop is named in that memory. The new building is open, spacious, and resembles a church from the exterior with little nods inside. It's so new we're still waiting to get a peak at their menu as they're in the soft opening stages.
Congregation Coffee: 3060 Forest Hill Irene Rd
Shroomlicious Meals, Crosstown
After starting out a few years back with pop-ups, Shroomlicious Meals has found a permanent home in the Crosstown neighborhood. Schroomlicious is an all vegan story and like the name suggests -- mushrooms are a speciality in their menu items from the mushroom wings, fried catfish sandwich (made with mushrooms), mushroom burgers, and more.
Shroomlicious Meals: 394 N. Watkins St.
Chukis Tacos #2, East Memphis
A new Mexican restaurant located in University Center Shopping Center. The menu "is a celebration of traditional home-style Mexican recipes passed down through generations!"
Chukis Tacos #2: 3445 Poplar Ave Suite 1
Local Lime, Germantown
Located at Saddle Creek, Local Lime is a fresh cali-mix restaurant where margaritas and tacos are a key menu focal point. The menu and beautiful restaurant space is an elevated experience compared to your favorite Mexican restaurant. Start out with a fun salsa flight.
Chukis Tacos #2: 3445 Poplar Ave Suite 1
The Sift Bakery, Bartlett
This new bakery in Bartlett brings all the cuteness with its space and treat. The macarons, pastries, croissants, and more are almost too cute to eat. They also offer coffee and matcha.
The Sift Bakery: 5788 Stage Road Ste 1
Flame Ramen
Flame Ramen opened a second location in the heart of downtown. The ramen-focused menu also features yakisoba noodles, donburi rice bowls, gyoza, baos, and more. I ordered the Miso Tonkotsu ramen with pork belly, scallions, and Ajitsuke Tamago, and mushrooms and it was delicious. I'm a big fan of the individual seating spots for those having a solo lunch.
Flame Ramen: 61 S. Second St.
Plant Based Heat
This all-vegan comfort food restaurant also added a second location in downtown. Plant Based Heat got its start on Highland St. in 2021 to much success. This has all your typical fair but vegan: burgers, wings, vegan Mac bowls, jackfruit bbq nachos, po boy sandwiches, and so much more. There's a kid's menu too. Even if you're not vegan, the menu looks good and guilt-free. I'll be giving this a try very soon!
Plant Based Heat: 363 S. Front St.
Another Sip Cafe
Another new coffee shop in downtown -- woohoo! Another Sip is locally owned and located in the front of Canopy Hotel, across from The Peabody. The menu features premium expresso, drip, and pour-over specialty coffee, latte menu, cold brew and nitro coffee, milkshakes, and premium desserts with food items throughout the day.
Another Sip Cafe: 164 Union Ave.
Masquerade at Black Lodge
Black Lodge has everything and if you haven't been yet -- consider this your easy invitation to go. Masquerade is a new upscale cocktail bar with small bites concept in the movie rental store that doubles as one of the most fun event venues.
Masquerade at Black Lodge: 405 N Cleveland St.
The Public Bistro
Cooper-Young’s newest restaurant is described as if “Huey’s and Houston’s had a baby” meaning it’s the best of both worlds. The Public Bistro menu is filled with both casual and high-end dining options from sandwiches to short ribs. Ordering an icebreaker cocktail is also a must! Read our full blog on The Public Bistro.
The Public Bistro: 937 Cooper St.
Lily's Bakery and Catering
The decadent mousse cakes at Lily's Bakery and Catering are sure to catch your eye. The bakery is also full of other treats like cupcakes, cookies, cake slices, quesillo entero, and passion fruit mousse. People also rave about their hummus and dips.
Lily's Bakery and Catering: 400 Summer Ave.
Amelia Gene's
Downtown's newest fine dining spot. Amelia Gene's, located next door to Caption by Hyatt, infuses French culinary into the menu. The menu offers unique small bites like Lemon Arancini, a variety of starters from Tuna Crudo to Wagyu Steak Tartar, pasta options, and dinner entrees like elk short rib (pictured above) and a $110 domestic Wagyu Filet.
Amelia Gene's: 255 S Front. St
The Cats Cottage
This spot is for our cat lovers. The Cats Cottage is a Latina-owned cat-themed coffee shop. The pastries look like cute little kitties -- including cat donuts! The menu also features a variety of coffee from traditional pours to flavors like smores and caramel biscat. There's also smoothies, boba, and teas.
The Cats Cottage: 4000 Summer Ave. Suite 112
Guac Fresh Mex
A New Mexican restaurant to try in the Medical District that also offers a breakfast menu! Menu items include Huevos Con Chorizo, Churro Pancakes, breakfast burritos, tortas, and more. Outside of breakfast expect traditional Mexican offerings like chimichangas, tacos, guac burgers, and more.
Guac Fresh Mex: 782 Washington Ave.
David Grisanti's On Main
The Grisanti's go way back in the Memphis food scene --1909 to be exact! That's when Rinaldo Grisanti opened a market shortly after immigrating to Memphis from Italy. David Grisanti ran his restaurant for the last five years in the Sheffield Antique Mall before moving it now to Collierville town square. The menu boasts Italian favorites: pasta, pizza, and more.
David Grisanti's On Main: 148 North Main, Collierville, TN
Sweet Aroma
Sweet Aroma has found a new home in the Broad Ave. Arts District. Looking for a savory Southern sweet dish? This is your grab-and-go spot. Specializing in homemade cakes, their menu changes routinely but features delicious treats such as strawberry crunch cake, sweet potato poundcake, pecan caramel chocolate chip cookies, dessert jars, and more.
Sweet Aroma: 501 N. Hollywood St.
Los Comales
The popular Mexican restaurant expanded to the Edge District -- not too far from their Madison Ave. location. Just down the street to be exact. It's a the Stop 345 building. What this new spot has that the other locations don't -- a rooftop patio perfect for enjoying one of their jumbo margaritas.
Los Comales: 345 Madison Ave
Dos Hermanos Kitchen
Tucked inside Cossitt Library in Downtown, grab a bite for breakfast or lunch while checking out some books but we recommend making a visit either way (Taco Tuesday is a great start!). Also, get a lavender lemonade while you're at it -- you won't regret it. There's also coffee and pastries to enjoy. Chef Eli, of Safe, is behind this spot so you know it's going to be good!
Dos Hermanos: 33 S Front St.
Belltower Coffee at Shelby Farms Park
Your mornings walking around Shelby Farms will be that much better enjoying a coffee and treat from Belltower. The coffee shop that got its start on Highland has now opened a second location at the park. Find it inside the Shelby Farms Welcome Center, right by the lake.
Belltower Coffee: 6903 Great View Dr N
SOB in Collierville
It's not exactly south of Beale Street but EOB doesn't have the same ring to it. SOB has opened its third location -- this time in Collierville. The white exterior and modern sleek interior is just *chef's kiss*. I love the downtown location but this may be the best looking one yet. It appears that you'll be able to enjoy your same favorites at this spot as the other two locations.
South Of Beale: 1329 W. Poplar
SriMu
The next evolution of cheese is here in Memphis. SriMu offers artisanally crafted NOT cheeses. Their cheese products are plant-based allowing paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free to enjoy. This spot, which can be found inside Crosstown Concourse, will also operate as a wine cafe.
SriMu: 1350 Concourse Ave.
Hive Bagel & Deli
Downtown now has a NY style bagel-dedicated shop with the opening of Hive. You don't realize how much you were missing a spot you never had until it opens. Hive offers single bagels (at a good price may I add) in addition to bagel sandwiches, pastries, salads, coffee, and more. I recommend the Bagel & Lox -- which I once ate three days in a row.
Hive Bagel & Deli: 276 S Front St.
Muggin Coffeehouse
Muggin Coffeehouse made a delicious name for itself from their first location in Whitehaven. Their success propelled to this second location in downtown's Uptown neighborhood and we're thrilled to have them now close to our office. Their hot and cold mix of coffees rep Memphis and we love their best-seller Zippin Pippin iced frap.
Muggin Coffeehouse #2: 606 N Main St.
Options
You have lots of options at Options which offers comfort food with a Memphis vibe. This new spot in Cordova offers wings, burgers like they're "over the top" double bacon cheeseburger, phillys, bossed up fries drenched in their signature Options sauce, and more. Want to get the full taste of this new spot? Opt for the big sample box. Here's a big bonus: they're open late-late on the weekends!
Options: 7940 Fischer Steel Rd.
Elwood's Shack
The always-a-favorite Elwood's Shack has now opened a second location. This second location is larger and has a slightly different menu but many of the same favorites as the OG location. It, too, will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A few new options include a fried chicken sandwich (Tiger Bleu Chicken Sandwich), milkshakes and mocktails, and an açaí bowl.
Elwood's Shack #2: 4040 Park Ave
Sugar Ghost
This month has been all about expansions. Sugar Ghost is another shop opening their second location after the success of their Broad Ave. spot. The second location, in Germantown, will offer the same homemade ice cream, handcrafted bubble teas, and adorable interior. We're overdue for a visit and this new fall menu with a Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake is calling our name. Their banana pudding ice cream is still one of my favorites.
Sugar Ghost #2: 9077 Poplar Ave
Wingman
You can guess what this new restaurant is all about by its name but Wingman says they're not just a regular wing spot. They offer 10 speciality sauces inspired by different cultures from all over the world. They take some of the traditional Memphis flavors like Honey Gold and Lemon Pepper and add a special twist to it. Although they're a wing spot -- the chicken sandwiches look incredibly tempting.
Wingman: 143 Madison Ave.
Momma's
Not a new restaurant per se but it is newly reopened after nearly two years of being closed. During the closure, Momma's completely remodeled including a huge and nice patio expansion. The menu favorites are all back plus some new menu items. I recommend the Firebird Chicken Sandwich and the Big "M" burger with some deviled eggs to start. Read our blog about its reopening.
Momma's: 855 Kentucky St.
Petals of A Peony
Memphis now has an authentic Sichuan restaurant to rave reviews. To be honest, I'm a little traumatized by going to my first Sichuan restaurant in NYC. I was not prepared for the heat those meals would be packing. I admit I am a wuss but that's all to say, if your dish has a lot of red in it. Don't take the biggest bite you can manage.
Petals of a Peony: 1250 N Germantown Pkwy
Wonky's Not So Famous Treats
Located next door to Alcenia's, this charming nautical-themed interior specializes in sorbet, juices, candies, and unique sweets. They have so many different treats to choose from including Taiyaki fish shaped waffles cone. Wonky's is only open on the weekends so plan your visit in advance!
Wonky's: 315 North Main Street
Vice & Virtue, Paper Plate Pavilion
With the opening of the new Tom Lee Park comes two permanent meal options. Vice & Virtue coffee shop and Paper Plate Pavilion both have their own buildings in the park. Vice & Virtue will serve up their coffee, pastries, and more. Paper Plate Pavilion was first a food truck and offers savory bites. I loved the brisket mac!
Both: Tom Lee Park
