By Amy Lawrence |
August 1, 2010
I've been in the middle of more than a few debates about where to find the best ribs, fried chicken, and burgers in Memphis. It's always entertaining to watch otherwise reasonable people's hackles rise and faces flush over these very serious and divisive issues, but maybe it's time to change the subject.
Plenty of Memphis restaurants are just as great as the more obvious choices, and they really shouldn't be overlooked.
|
A fine introduction to the low-country cuisine of the Carolinas in Cooper-Young.
By Amy Lawrence |
July 1, 2010
Recently, I bought a rope of sweetgrass, something I'd never even seen or thought about before now. I looked askance at the outer wrapper's hokey Native American-style design elements and the mystical directions to burn it for purification during prayers to Father Sun and Mother Earth.
»
|
|
Expertly prepared Vietnamese food gets a hearty welcome in Collierville.
By Amy Lawrence |
June 1, 2010
When someone asks me to name "the" place to dine out in Memphis, I usually find it impossible to choose just one. My tastes are wide-ranging and my mind is open, so my answer usually depends on two factors: how experimental of an eater the inquisitor is and how far she's willing to venture outside the I-240 loop.
»
|
|
The Reef offers seafood at a reasonable price along with an impressive level of service in Cooper-Young.
By Amy Lawrence |
May 1, 2010
In Shakespeare's The Tempest, a sea change is described as a subtle transformation that results in "something rich and strange." This strikes me as a lovely way to think about the benefits of a daunting transition.
»
|
|
Local Gastropub: it's hip to be there.
By Amy Lawrence |
April 1, 2010
During a recent foray downtown for dinner, I noticed that I was smack dab in the middle of the youngest crowd I've ever seen at a new Memphis restaurant. Who were these energetic and nattily dressed twenty-somethings with their endless amount of friends filling up the long communal tables?
»
|
|
A fresh, modern take on Mexican food rocks at this happening Germantown spot.
By Amy Lawrence |
March 1, 2010
I'd much rather hear the undulating roar of a busy restaurant all around me than the clumsy clink of my own fork against a plate. Being surrounded by a raucous crowd sure can heighten the experience of dining out, so when I notice that a restaurant is consistently popular and always packed, it motivates me to determine exactly what's behind such a rabid level of devotion.
»
|
|
This charming Midtown cafe offers a lighthearted approach to classic comfort food.
By Amy Lawrence |
February 1, 2010
I'm a sucker for anything cute and fun, zany and adorable, or happy to the point of giddiness. However, when it comes to restaurants, these descriptors usually apply to establishments catering to those under the age of 10.
»
|
|
Seafood straight from the gulf and a laid-back atmosphere conjure up the coast in East Memphis.
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.
»
|
|
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.
»
|
|
|
|
Memphis Magazine's
Searchable Restaurant
and Event Listings
AROUND TOWN
EVENTS TODAY IN MEMPHIS
Thursday, September 9, 2010
|
|
|
