By Amy Lawrence |
January 1, 2010
On occasion, I'll find myself caught up in a hazy, soothing reverie that's been culled from years of Florida tourism industry propaganda. I dream of secret, pristine beaches and just-caught seafood, silken sand cradling my feet, easy hours that spool out endlessly in front of me, my back magically devoid of its pinching stress knots.
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Ben Vaughn's new restaurant elevates the experience of eating.
By Amy Lawrence |
December 1, 2009
Recently, I fell in love again. It took me by surprise, but I suppose falling in love always seems to happen when we least expect it.
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Memphis' first gastropub brings imaginitive food with striking flavors to South Main.
By Amy Lawrence |
November 2, 2009
When a new culinary trend hits Memphis, it's an exhilarating event. When one trend in particular elevates our ideas about what a casual meal is and also what it can be, it's even more impressive.
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Hearty, comfort-based cuisine from all over Europe finds a home in the East.
By Amy Lawrence |
October 1, 2009
During a trip to Europe years ago, I ate plain tuna fish sandwiches from the same tiny shop every single day in London, and in Paris, I subsisted on croissants hiding slivers of bitter chocolate.
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Las Tortugas' Mexico City cuisine draws an exuberantly loyal crowd.
By Amy Lawrence |
September 1, 2009
I suppose we are all seeking what's authentic these days. Could it be because in many aspects of modern life, trust and predictability have been tossed out the window?
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As Memphis chefs connect with regional farmers, local food becomes a way of life as well as a source of pride
By Amy Lawrence |
August 1, 2009
According to market manager Maryanne Lessley, the Memphis Farmers Market began as a way to provide the public with fresh produce, but many chefs have been supporters since its inception. "It's wonderful because the chefs are the leaders," she says.
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When is a bar not a bar? Well, we'll tell you.
By Bianca Phillips |
August 1, 2009
Change is good — especially when something goes from good to better. That's the case with some of the city's hottest bars and nightclubs, which transform from gourmet eateries and artsy coffee shops to swanky, see-and-be-seen lounges, art galleries, and high-energy dance clubs after the sun goes down.
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Your guide to the tables down south.
August 1, 2009
37 (Harrah's) Named for the year that Bill Harrah opened his first bingo parlor in Reno, '37's overindulgent food and wine selection reflects the customer appreciation and service that Harrah instituted many years ago.
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This intriguing menu elevates the flight concept to new heights.
By Amy Lawrence |
July 1, 2009
Deciding what to eat at any given meal can be a difficult endeavor. After a server hands me a menu, I find myself chatting away with my companions, oblivious to time – basically acting as though I am anywhere but sitting at a restaurant table with some immediate choices to make.
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