Critics Consider Bardog Tavern, The Hi-Tone Cafe

IN THE NEWS: The Commercial Appeal’s Jennifer Biggs reviews Bardog Tavern (73 Monroe). www.gomemphis.com … Dining With Monkeys blog reviews The Hi-Tone Cafe (1913 Poplar Ave.). diningwithmonkeys.blogspot.com

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Chef Wally Joe Set to Open East Memphis Spot

IN THE NEWS: The Flyer’s Pamela Denney reports, “Wally Joe is opening a new restaurant in East Memphis. The 75-seat restaurant, which is still unnamed, will be located on a spacious residential lot at 688 S. Perkins, where Impact Marketing and Media was formerly located. “We looked at this property some time ago, but it […]

Circa, Bragg, Restaurant Iris Top Magazine’s Poll

IN THE NEWS: In the January issue, highlights of Memphis magazine’s Best of 2009 readers’ poll include: Best Restaurant, Circa; Best Chef, John Bragg of Circa; Best new Restaurant, Restaurant Iris. … The mag also reviews Jasmine Thai and Vegetarian Restaurant (916 S Cooper). www.memphismagazine.com … The Commercial Appeal’s Christine Gang reviews Russo’s New York […]

Blogger Reviews The Majestic Grille on Main Street

IN THE NEWS: Dining With Monkeys reviews The Majestic Grille (145 South Main Street). diningwithmonkeys.blogspot.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Critics Consider Noodle Doodle Do, Danver’s

IN THE NEWS: The Commercial Appeal’s Jennifer Biggs reviews Noodle Doodle Do (964 S. Cooper). www.commercialappeal.com … The Flyer’s Stacey Greenberg features Grandma’s Desserts, Etc. (3108 Park, grandmasdesserts.com). www.memphisflyer.com … Dining With Monkeys blog visits Danver’s (1468 Union Avenue). diningwithmonkeys.blogspot.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

‘Commercial Appeal Critic Reviews Kabob International

IN THE NEWS: The Commercial Appeal’s Chris Gang reviews Kabob International (8050 Dexter, No. 105). www.commercialappeal.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Reviewer Rates Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen

IN THE NEWS: The Commercial Appeal’s Jennifer Biggs reviews Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen (712 W. Brookhaven Circle). www.commercialappeal.com … In the December issue, Memphis magazine reviews The Inn at HuntPhelan (533 Beale St, huntphelan.com). www.memphismagazine.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Openings Include Westin Hotel’s Sole; Mantia’s Closes

IN THE NEWS: The Flyer’s Pamela Denney details the reopening of the Westin Hotel’s restaurant, with a new executive chef (Matthew Crone), and a new name (Sole Restaurant & Raw Bar. 170 Lt. George W. Lee at Third) as well as the opening of On the River (51 S. Main). www.memphisflyer.com … The Commercial Appeal’s […]

Ellen’s Soul Food Reopens on Elvis Presley Blvd

IN THE NEWS: The Commercial Appeal’s Jennifer Biggs reports the reopening of Ellen’s Soul Food (2497 Elvis Presley Blvd), while Chris Gang reviews Chateau Country Caterers & Bistro (2075 Exeter Suite 10 & 20; Germantown). www.commercialappeal.com … The Flyer’s Stacey Greenberg rounds up pizza places, including New York Pizza & Sub (4523 Summer), while Pamela […]

Noodle Doodle Do at Do Sushi Opens on Cooper

IN THE NEWS: The Flyer’s Pamela Denney details the opening of Noodle Doodle Do at Do Sushi (964 S. Cooper). www.memphisflyer.com … Dining With Monkeys blog reviews Castle Restaurant (3992 Park). www.diningwithmonkeys.blogspot.com … The Commercial Appeal’s Jennifer Biggs reviews El Palmar (4069 Summer). www.commercialappeal.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com